ASUS E806 CRW-2410S, CRW2410S User Manual

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CRW-2410S

24x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive

User’s Manual

Copyrights/Disclaimer

Checklist

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Product Name: CRW-2410S
Manual Revision: 1.00 E806
Release Date: July 2001

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Contents

Copyrights/Disclaimer....................................................... 2

FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4

ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5

Safety Information ............................................................. 6

Installation Notices....................................................... 6

Using the Device.......................................................... 7

Package Contents.............................................................. 8

Welcome! ............................................................................ 9

Product Introduction ......................................................... 9

Specifications............................................................... 9

Features..................................................................... 10

Front Panel ................................................................ 12

Rear Panel................................................................. 13

Installation ........................................................................ 14

System Requirements ............................................... 14

Setting the Jumper Terminals .................................... 15

Installing the CD-RW Drive........................................ 16

Connecting the Drive Cables ..................................... 18

Installing the Device Driver............................................. 19

Installing the CD-RW Software ....................................... 19

CD-RW Drive Basics ........................................................ 20

Placing a Disc into the Drive...................................... 20

Ejecting a Disc from the Drive ................................... 21

Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole .......................... 22

Using Compact Discs ...................................................... 23

Cleaning a Disc.......................................................... 23

Handling a Disc.......................................................... 23

Technical Information ...................................................... 24

Environmental Specifications..................................... 24

Electrical Characteristics ........................................... 24

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FCC/CDC Statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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ASUS Contact Information

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Marketing

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
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Marketing

Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2

Newark, CA 94560, USA
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Safet y Information

Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS
CRW-2410S Drive!

Installation Notices

Do not place this device in an
unstable position, or in one that
vibrates.

Do not place this device in areas
where there is direct sunlight,
high humidity, or damp condition.

Do not use or place this device
near magnetic fields, televisions,
or radios, where there is
interference that may affect the
performance of the drive.

Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the drive. Opening the drive
may result to exposure to laser
radiation.

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Safet y Information

Using the Device

• Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment.

Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device.

• Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove a disc from it, if any.

• Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device. If this situation

occurs, contact your retailer for help.

• Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you

accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to
wipe it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to
easily wipe it from the device.

• Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or

writing mode.

• Do not place damaged discs inside the device.

• Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold

environment, specially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have
reached room temperature.

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Package Contents

Upon opening your ASUS CRW-2410S drive package, check if all the
following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is
damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

• ASUS CRW-2410S drive

• IDE cable

• Drive screws

• Nero 5 Burning ROM disc

• ASUS 24X CD-R disc

• ASUS 10X CD-RW disc

• User’s Manual

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Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS CRW-2410S Drive!

To ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions
and other important information contained in this manual.

Product Introduction

Specifications

The CRW-2410S has the following specifications.

• Speeds 24X writes

10X rewrites
40X reads

• Interrface ATAPI specification

• Technology support BURN-Proof technology

Zone CLV Recording technology
FlexSS-BP Speed Control technology

• Buffer size 2MB

• Application discs 12cm or 8cm diameter, 1.2mm thick

CD-ROM, Video CD, CD-DA, Photo CD, CD-I,
CD-G, CD-TEXT, CD Extra

• Recording form Orange Book Part 2, 3

Disc-at-once, Track-at-Once
Fixed packet, Variable packet

• OS compatibility MS-Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/2000/NT4.0

• Power supply DC 5 x (1 +/- 10%)V

DC 12 x (1 +/- 10%)V

• Dimensions 148.0 (w) x 192.4 (d) x 42.3 (h) mm

• Mass 950 g

NOTE:

detailed specifications.

Refer to the section “Technical Information” on page 24 for

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Features

The ASUS CRW-2410S is a CD-RW drive with 24X-write, 10X- rewrite,
and 40X-read capabilities. The drive complies with the AT Attachment
Packet Interface (ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with a host of
the latest innovative technologies in CD recording.

BURN-Proof Technology

The BURN-Proof technology, which stands for Buffer Under RuN Proof,
prevents the buffer underrun error caused by an empty data buffer. It does
so by means of a controller that continuously monitors the status of the
data buffer throughout the write process.

If the available data drops below 10% of the total buffer capacity, the
controller initiates a controlled interrupt to the writing process and sets a
write marker. New data is then loaded to the cache, and the laser is
repositioned. The drive synchronizes the data already written with the new
data in the buffer, and repositions the laser behind the sector most recently
written.

This technology also ensures that your PC remains fully operational
throughout the writing process, and available for other applications.

Zone CLV Recording Technology

The Zone Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording method allows you to
achieve a higher recording speed by using a different speed for each of
the three zones partitioned from the inner to the outer area in a disc.

When using the Zone CLV, the recording in Zone 1 is 16x speed, then
increases to 20x speed in Zone 2, after t1 time. In Zone 3, the recording
reaches 24x speed, after t2 time. When the recording is complete, the
drive accesses and checks the recorded data area to execute
synchronization between Zones 1 and 2, then between Zones 2 and 3.
The BURN-Proof technology is used to execute this synchronization,
preventing any gap between the zones.

The illustration on the next page shows the Zone CLV process.

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Zone CLV Recording Method

Velocity

24x

20x

16x

Zone1

Zone3

Zone2

t1 t2

Time

FlexSS-BP Speed Control Technology

The FlexSS-BP technology stands for “Flexible Speed” and “Flexible
Strategy”. This technology prevents problems with recording media when
writing at high speeds like 20x or 24x.

Because of disc variations caused by serpentine tracks or off-centered
discs, Flexible Speed allows the drive to assess the physical condition of
the disc then determine the suitable recording speed for the disc. While
recording, the drive continues to monitor the disc condition and flexibly
switches to different speeds to maintain the optimum recording condition.

Flexible Strategy measures and evaluates the recording condition of
recorded area at switching zones. This feature can restart the recording
after checking the pit condition at the recording stop position and the
optimization of the recording parameters.

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Front Panel

1. Emergency eject pinhole

In cases when you cannot eject a disc from the drive using the eject
button due to power failure or software problems, insert a pin into this
hole to mechanically eject the tray and the disc.

2. Headphone jack

This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

3. Headphone volume dial

This volume dial allows you to control the volume of the headphone
connected to the drive. Turning the dial to the left decreases the
volume, turning to the right increases volume.

4. BUSY indicator

This LED indicates three types of conditions.

OFF
ON
BLINKING

5. WRITE indicator

This LED turns ON while data is being written on the disc.

6. Disc tray

This tray holds the disc.

Paused or stopped
Reading and accessing a disc
TOC reading, ejecting a disc

7. Eject button

This button allows you to eject the disc tray to place a disc or remove a
disc.

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Rear Panel

1. Digital audio connector

This connector is for a digital signal output cable.

2. Analog audio connector

This connector is for an analog signal output cable.

3. Factory test pins

These pins are used for factory testing.

NOTE:

4. CS/SL/MA pins

These pins are used to set the drive to either a master or slave device.

5. IDE connector

This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE
interface on the motherboard.

6. Power connector

This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power
supply.

DO NOT cover these pins with jumper blocks.

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Installation

System Requirements

Before installing and using the CD-RW drive, make sure that your
computer system meets the following requirements.

• IBM-compatible Pentium 166MHz or higher PC

• MS-Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/2000/NT4.0 operating system

• At least 64MB system memory, 128MB is recommended

• An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay

• HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more

Average seek time: 20ms or less
Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more

NOTE:

operation.

• Recommended media:
CD-R (x2 ~ x24) TAIYOYUDEN, MITSUMI CHEMICAL,

CD-R (x2 ~x16) TDK, HITACHI MAXELL, FUJI FILM,

CD-RW (x2 ~ x10) MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL, RICOH

Do not use a hard disk that calibrates thermally during

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL, RICOH, RITEK,
PRINCO

PIONEER VIDEO, KODAK

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Setting the Jumper Terminals

Configure the the jumpers to set the device to master or slave mode
before physically installing it to your computer chassis. Use jumper blocks
to short the pins to your desired setting.

CAUTION:

Make sure to correctly place the jumper blocks over the

pins. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the drive!

Jumper Terminals

Master Mode

Cover the two pins below the label MA to set the
CD-RW drive as a Secondary Master drive. This is
possible only if your computer supports four IDE
devices. The hard disk in the computer is set as
Primary Master.

Slave Mode

Cover the two pins below the label SL to set the
CD-RW drive as a Slave device if your computer
supports only two IDE devices.

If your computer supports four IDE devices, this
setting sets your CD-RW drive as a Primary Slave
or Secondary Slave.

Cable Select Mode

Cover the two pins below the label CS if your
computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal.
You need an exclusive interface cable for this
setting. Refer to your computer manual for details.

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Installing the CD-RW Drive

Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis.

NOTE:

opening the chassis and installing drives.

1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay.

Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on

2. Carefully insert the CD-RW drive into the bay and push it inward until it
is flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive
should align with the holes on the drive bay.

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3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use
two screws on each side of the drive.

IMPORTANT:

Depending on the space on your chassis, you may
need to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the
chassis. For cable connections, proceed to the following section,
“Connecting the Drive Cables.”

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Connecting the Drive Cables

1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear
panel.

2. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the
red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector.

3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature,
connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector
on the rear of the drive. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the
connector on the sound card or on the 4-pin CD connector on the
motherboard.

CAUTION!

All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one
orientation. If a plug does not fit in completely, try reversing it. DO
NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs.

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NOTE:

Replace the computer cover according to your computer

manual.

Audio Cable IDE Cable Power Cable

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Installing the Device Driver

Before you can use your CDR-2410S drive, you must first install the
device driver.

IMPORTANT!

installation and have replaced the computer cover before you
proceed.

Follow these steps to install the device driver.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Your operating system (OS) detects the new hardware (CD-RW drive)
that you installed and automatically looks for the appropriate driver.

3. Follow the screen instructions to install the driver.

Make sure you that you have completed the drive

Installing the CD-RW Software

The ASUS CRW-2410S drive supports the following software applications.
By AHEAD software gmbh

• Nero Burning ROM

• In CD

• Wave Editor

• Cover Designer

By Microsoft Corporation

• Media Player

• CD Player

• Active Movie

By Kodak

• Kodak Photo CD Player, V2.0 or higher

NOTE:

for installation instructions.

Refer to the manuals that came with the specific software

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CD-RW Drive Basics

Placing a Disc into the Drive

1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.

2. Place the disc on the drive tray with the label (printed) side up.

NOTE:

sure that it fits the outer circular border. This border helps hold the
disc in place. If you are using an 8cm disc, place it on the inner
circular border on the tray.

If you are using a 12cm disc, place it on the tray making

3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray
to replace the tray inside the drive.

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Ejecting a Disc from the Drive

1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.

2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray.

3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray
to load the tray back into the drive.

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Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole

The emergency eject pinhole on the front of the drive allows you to
manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the
following instances:

• supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage

• the drive malfunctions

Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole.

1. Insert a pointed rod, such as a pin, a needle, or paper clip, small
enough to fit into the emergency pinhole.

2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the CD.

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Using Compact Discs

Take note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.
These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your
CD-RW drive.

Cleaning a Disc

Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the
dust on a disc.

Handling a Disc

Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.

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Technical Information

Environmental Specifications

Temperature Operation: 5°C < to < 45°C

Storage: -30°C to < 60°C

Humidity Operation: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Storage: 90% (40°C, 48 h)

Mean-Time-Between-Failure 30000 POH DUTY* 20% (read operation)
(MTBF)

Life Tray Loading: 20000 cycles

Traverse mechanism: 1000000 seek

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Vibration Operation: Read 0.98 m/s

[(10 to 500) Hz]
Random vibration

Non-operation (transport):

800 cpm (13.3 Hz)
3 mm (1.06 G)
Up/Down 20 min.

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Impact Drop impact: 490 m/s

3 directions, 6 ms

(50 G),

(0.1 G)

* POH - Power On Hour (live current time)

DUTY - Actual operation time

Electrical Characteristics

Power Consumption DC 5V 2.0A (peak)

DC 12V 2.0A (peak)

I/O Terminal Power connector 4-pin +5V, +12V

ATAPI terminal 40-pin
Audio out 4-pin (analog)

2-pin (digital)

Audio Sampling 44.1 kHz

T.H.D. Line out 0.15% at 1 kHz

Headphone 0.2% at 1 kHz (Vol.=1mW)

Channel separation: 70 dB 28 dB
S/N ratio: 70 db 65 dB
Output: 0.7V (typical) 0.9V (typical)

(Vol.=Max.)

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