Installation Requirements; Before You Begin; Handling Precautions - Lenovo ThinkCentre 41N5583 User Manual

Lenovo multi-burner plus user's guide
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v UDF reader
This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL,
DVD+R DL, and CD-RW media on other computers with DVD drives.
v Multimedia Center for Think Offerings
This software enables you to copy CDs, create audio CDs, create MP3 CDs, and author data CDs. You
can also use Multimedia Center for Think Offerings to write data to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD+R discs for use in other computers or compatible
consumer electronics products. You can also create bootable CDs and save CD images for later
recording. With the Express Labeller that is included in the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, you
can print paper labels or label LightScribe discs.
v Intervideo WinDVD
This software enables you to play back DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your
hard disk drive.
Note: Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video
playback.

Installation requirements

Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive:
v Minimum microprocessor: Intel
For DVD authoring and playback, you must have an Intel Pentium II 266MHz microprocessor or
higher and AGP 2X Video.
v Minimum RAM: 128 MB (Systems with UMA: 256 MB)
v Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP
v An available 5.25-in. drive bay
v An available parallel IDE connection
v 70 MB available hard disk space for installation, 620 MB available hard disk space for every hour of
VCD-quality MPEG-1 video, and 2 GB available hard disk space for every hour of DVD-quality
MPEG-2 video
v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
v Optional stereo speakers

Before you begin

Before you install the Multi-Burner Plus, read the information in the following sections.

Handling precautions

Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:
v Keep the Multi-Burner Plus in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit your
movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity to build.
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive.
v Do not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.
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