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CD-R/RW SW-204(E/G/F/S)-us
11/25/99 9:05 AM
Changing the Drive and Driver Settings
TIP : You can use the CD-R/RW drive to only read a disc in DOS/Windows 3.1.
Your CD-R/RW drive is controlled by:
MSCDEX.EXE (a Microsoft extensions program)
SSCDROM.SYS (the CD-R/RW device driver)
MSCDEX.EXE Parameters
The MSCDEX.EXE parameters are added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Below is the
syntax for each parameter. Information indicated within squarebrackets [ ] is optional.
<Drv:>\<path>\MSCDEX.EXE [/E/K/S/V] /D:<drive name> [/L:<drive letter>] [/M:<buffer>]
Example : The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX.EXE /D:SSCDOOO
Details for each parameter are listed below.
Parameter
Details
/D:<drive name>
Specifies the name of the top CD-R/RW drive. The <drive name> field
must contain the same information as specified by parameter in your
CONFIG.SYS file (which loads the corresponding CD-R/RW drive).
The MSCDEX command must have at least one /D parameter.
If you add another CD-R/RW device, you must add and specify
a corresponding /D parameter for each new drive.
/E
If the EMS memory mode (Expanded Memory Support) is enabled,
this parameter specifies that the CD-R/RW driver can save sector
buffers using EMS memory.
/K
Specifies that MS-DOS can recognize a CD-R/RW volume written
in kanji (Chinese characters). Must be used for all CD-R/RW
volumes written in kanji.
/S
Permits the CD-R/RW drive to be shared on the MS-NET or
Windows for Work Groups server.
/V:
When MSCDEX.EXE is loaded, this parameter indicates the
memory status.
/L:<drive letter>
Specifies the letter of the top CD-R/RW drive. If more than one
CD-R/RW drive is connected, the system automatically assigns
arbitrary drive names to the additional drives.
/M:<buffer>
Specifies the number of sector buffers.
SSCDROM.SYS Parameter
The SSCDROM.SYS parameters are added to your CONFIG.SYS file. Below is the syntax
for each parameter. Information indicated within square brackets [ ] is optional.
DEVICE=<Drv:>\<path>\SSCDROM.SYS /D:<drive name> /V
Example : The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your CONFIG.SYS file:
Device=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D:SSCD000 /V
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Details for each parameter are listed below.
Parameter
Details
/D:<drive name>
Changes the name for the CD-R/RW drive. Up to eight characters
can be input.
Default: SSCD000
/V
Version number display
Resolving Technical Problems
Please consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNG
representative.
Problem
Meaning/Solution
The software installation failed
Check that your hard disk is not full.
I re-booted my PC and it paused
After installing the device driver, your system
start-up program may take more time than expected.
during the start-up program.
If it does not start-up after 60 seconds, verify your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and, if necessary, contact your
local computer dealer.
The disc tray does not open.
The drive may not be installed correctly.
Verify the physical installation.
In the File Manager, the
If you have installed
CD-R/RW icon does not display.
the CD-R/RW drive...
And the software
And have not installed
the software
I installed the software and
Verify the connections between the drive and your PC.
Check that the 40-pin flat cable is connected to
re-booted my PC.
an IDE interface (some PCs are equipped with an
The CD-R/RW drive
SCSI disk interface).
icon/directory still does not
Verify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Go to page 6 for
appear.
the verification procedure.
Check the LASTDRIVE= command in the
CONFIG.SYS file. The specified letter must take
the CD-R/RW volume into account. If you do not
know which letter is assigned to the CD-R/RW, enter Z.
Using the documentation provided with your PC,
check that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.
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Then...
Re-boot your PC.
Install the software
following the instructions
on page 5.
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