
DDS Combo Drive
52x/32x/52x/16x
Dual Digital Storage
7 in 1 card reader compatibility
User’s Manual

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1
CAUTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
GEOFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.
ATTENTION
RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B
EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
Copyright Statement
It is a criminal offence, under applicable copyright laws, to make
unauthorised copies of copyright-protected material, including computer
programs, films, broadcasts and sound recordings. This equipment
should not be used for such purposes.

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning Statement
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 the 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into 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.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR EUROPE
“The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.”

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
INSTALLATION 3
HOST INTERFACE CONNECTIONS 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 6
DVD REGION CODE 7
OPERATION & CONNECTION 9
FRONT PANEL 9
REAR VIEW 11
TECHNICAL DATA 13

DDS Combo Drive
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to a multimedia world of CD-ReWritable technology, DVD-ROM
capabilities and, memory card compatibility!
This compact and high-performance Combo Drive frees up precious bay
space and presents you as an IDE Combo (CD-RW+DVD ROM) Drive and
a USB-connected card reader. It reads CDs of all types at maximum 52X
speed, and DVD-ROMs at maximum 16X speed. For the writing ability, it
writes to CD-Rs at up to 52X speed, and to CD-RWs at up to 32X speed.
Other than that, the built-in 7 in 1 card reader which offers read-write ability
of 7 memory card types simplifies the process of exchanging data between
digital cameras, voice recorders, PDAs, MP3s… and your computer.
With this multi-functional solution and the bundled software package, you
can view, archive, or write files/photos/video/music directly from the drive
and enjoy the fascinating digital and DVD entertainment on your desktop.
Here are some important features:
♦ Easy installation with Combo drive of EIDE and card reader of
USB 2.0 interface (on board connection)
♦ 8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X and 52X writing speed on CD-R
media
♦ 4X, 10X, 12X, 16X, 24X and 32X writing speed on CD-RW media
♦ Adopts “MTKSuperLink” to prevent Buffer Underrun
♦ Supports writing modes of TAO, DAO, SAO and packet writing
♦ Supports MultiRead function
♦ Smooth DVD playback of high resolution
♦ Convenient connection with A-Type USB Extension Port on the
front panel
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DDS Combo Drive
♦ Four-slot integration of the card reader works with CompactFlash,
MicroDrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard,
Secure Digital, and SmartMedia
System Requirements
For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as
follows:
♦ Pentium II, Celeron 400MHz or above with at least 64MB of
memory
♦ Fast and sufficient hard disk space (minimum 200MB for
installation, 1GB or more is recommended.)
♦ IDE host interface supporting ATAPI MMC command & USB host
interface (if you don’t have USB on-board connection)
♦ Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
♦ DDS Combo Drive
♦ Audio cable
♦ Application software discs x 2
♦ Quick Installation Guide
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