Introduction; System Requirements - Sony CRX160E User Manual

Introduction

The CRX160E offer the following features.
An internal CD-R/RW drive with ATAPI interface for PCs.
Writes up to 12 speed on CD-R disc media.
Writes up to 8 speed on CD-RW disc media.
Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 32 speed.

System Requirements

The CRX160E can be used in systems with the following capabilities.
CPU: Pentium 100 MHz or higher
For stable writing performance at high speeds, the CPU speed
should be considerably higher than the above minimum
requirement. For writing at 12 speed, a Pentium II/400 MHz or
higher is recommended.
PC/AT-compatible PC
Windows
operating system
At least 32 MB RAM
At least 50 MB available hard disk space
One available ATAPI interface connection (primary slave, or
secondary master or slave)
One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector
In addition to the above requirements, the requirements of the
writing software to be used must also be met.
CAUTION
• The above system configuration is given as a minimum requirement for a system on
which basic CD-R and CD-RW writing performance can be obtained. In actual use, the
requirements for the writing software also have to be taken into consideration.
(Normally, these requirements will be higher than the above specifications.)
• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if connected to an ATAPI interface
adapter card (we cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).
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