IBM 48X Max, 16X Max, 32X Max, 48X/32X/48X/16X Max User Manual

IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM
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Safety: Read first

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.

Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.

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General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property
damage.

Service

not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM
Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to
repair your particular product.

Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are

referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expressly identifies CRUs

such, and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for
customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all instructions when
performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and
that the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the
replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IBM Support
Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product
manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can
stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can
present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or
pinched by objects.

Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your
cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with
liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the cord or power
adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of
the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can
eventually result in overheating.

Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that
all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.

not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or

shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere

the power adapter.

not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs

corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been
damaged in any way.

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Extension cords and related devices

Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and

power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the

product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should

not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more

information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and

input ratings.

Plugs and outlets

receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer
equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is
replaced by a qualified electrician.

not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer

obtain a replacement.

Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a
grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature

trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into
the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the
outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet.
The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power
loads and branch circuit ratings.

and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that
will stress the cords.

Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully

Batteries

All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide
power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as Thinkpad
notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in
portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your product have been
tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with IBM approved parts.

Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate
batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or
other liquids. Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions
included in the product documentation.

Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause
gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is
damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of
foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a
replacement from the battery manufacturer.

sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible,

Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some
rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused

discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit, which could

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shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a
discharged state.

Heat and product ventilation

Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging.
Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size.
Always follow these basic precautions:

not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of
your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when
the battery is charging. Your computer produces some heat during normal
operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially,

skin burn.

not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or

explosive environments.

Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety,
comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface.
Never block, cover or disable these features.

CD and DVD drive safety

and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or
otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even
shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to this
situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the following:

Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging
Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat

sources
Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use

not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their

packaging
Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or

damaged discs

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Contents

Safety: Read first . . . . . . . . . . iii

General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .iv

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Power cords and power adapters . . . . . .iv

Extension cords and related devices . . . . .v

Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . .vi

and DVD drive safety . . . . . . . .vi

About this book . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Registering your option . . . . . . . . . .ix

Installation and user’s guide . . . . . 1-1

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Software description . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Drive controls and connectors . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installing the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Step 1. Opening the computer . . . . . . . 1-3

Step 2. Unpacking the drive . . . . . . . 1-4

Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers . . . 1-4

Step 4. Selecting an IDE connector . . . . . 1-5

Step 5. Mounting the drive in the bay . . . . 1-5

Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive . . . 1-6
Step 7. Completing the hardware installation . . 1-6
Step 8. Updating your computer configuration 1-6
Step 9. Installing the CD-RW and DVD software 1-7
Step 10. Setting up your computer for DVD

video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Step 11. Setting up the System for CD Playback 1-7

Using CD-R and CD-RW discs . . . . . . . . 1-8

Formatting CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Using the RecordNow software . . . . . . . 1-10

RecordNow Projects . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Making a bootable CD or DVD . . . . . . 1-10

About CD and DVD images . . . . . . . 1-10

Viewing a DVD movie . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

DVD region codes . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

safety information . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Caring for a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . 1-11

Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM

Combination Drive . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Manually ejecting a disc . . . . . . . . 1-12

Appendix A. Product specifications

A-1

Appendix B. Problem solving . . . . B-1

Appendix C. Customizing the
device-driver configuration settings . . C-1

Enabling DMA for Windows Me . . . . . . . C-1

Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 . . . . . . C-1

Enabling DMA for Windows XP . . . . . . . C-2

Appendix D. Enabling Digital Audio

Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Appendix E. Service and Support . . . E-1

Online technical support . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . E-1

Appendix F. IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty - Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002 . . . F-1

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . F-4

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . F-15

Appendix G. Notices . . . . . . . . G-1

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . G-4

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4

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About this book

This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM

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48X/32X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. The manual is
divided into the following parts:

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide

This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the
following languages:

Brazilian Portuguese
Czech
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Slovak
Spanish
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

Part

Appendixes

This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, warranty and support
information, and notice information.

Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your

hardware.

Registering your option

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you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and
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IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you
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information.

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Installation and user’s guide

This section contains the product description, hardware and software installation
instructions, and operating information for the IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X Max
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.

Product description

This product contains a unique multifunction drive that can read and write CD-R
and CD-RW discs, and can also read CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW,
and DVD-R discs. This kit also includes a CD containing an Online User’s Guide,
DVD playback software and CD recording software for Microsoft
Professional, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows XP
Home, and Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

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Your option package includes the following:

One IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive
One package of four mounting screws (M3 x 5-mm, slotted)
One 18-inch IDE cable
One IBM CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive Software and User’s Guide CD
One Quick Installation Guide

Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service. See
Appendix F, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty - Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002,” on
page F-1 for technical support information.

Your drive can read many DVD and CD formats, including DVD Video, Video CD,
and audio CD formats. It can also write most CD-RW rewritable and CD-R
recordable formats, including high speed CD-R media. You must install the
included DVD playback software to play DVD Videos, and you must install the
included CD recording software to write CD-R and CD-RW discs. The drive also
reads multi-session, extended architecture (CD-XA) discs, and Kodak Photo CD.
This drive delivers data at up to 48 times the standard CD-ROM drive speed (48X)
for CD-ROM and CD-R media. This drive delivers data at up to 16 times the
standard DVD-ROM drive speed (16X) for DVD media. This drive can read most
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R media types, and is compliant with the
DVD-Multi Player compatibility specification. This drive is designed for installation

personal computer that uses integrated drive electronics (IDE) or enhanced

IDE (EIDE) architecture.

Software description

The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:

IBM RecordNow: With RecordNow, you can record your own CDs in a variety

ways. You can use the CD copier function to make backup copies of your
CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive. You can also
create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs. RecordNow also
enables you to save disc images to your hard drive, and burn those images to a

later. With RecordNow you can also create bootable CDs.

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IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): You can use DLA to access your CD-RW drive

using a drive letter. You can copy files to recordable media using the Windows
command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.

UDF Reader: You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrote with DLA in
other computers.

Installation requirements

sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before

installing the drive:

Minimum microprocessor:

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Minimum RAM: 32 MB

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available half high drive bay
available IDE connection

available hard drive space
700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function
Audio solution supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
Optional stereo speakers

AGP video with overlay support for DVD playback

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Before you begin

Before you install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive, read the
information in this section on handling precautions and on using the drive controls
and connectors.

Handling precautions

Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:

Keep the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive in the antistatic bag until you
are ready to install the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement
can cause static electricity buildup.

Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.

not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage the

connector or the drive.

Drive controls and connectors

The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls and
connectors.

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Front view of the drive:

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1Busy indicator

This light comes on when the drive reads from or writes to a disc.

2Emergency eject hole

This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive.

3Open/Close button

This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.

Rear view of the drive

1Audio-out connector

This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter.

2Configuration pins

These pins are used to set the drive configuration.

3IDE connector

This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the IDE cable.

4Power connector

This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the power cable.

Installing the drive

Pin 1

Follow these steps to install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive:

Step 1. Opening the computer

Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.
Remove the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer documentation

for instructions on removing the computer cover.

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Step 2. Unpacking the drive

Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag to

unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the static

electricity from the package and your body.
Remove the drive from the bag.

you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded

surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.

Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers

You can configure your drive as master 1, slave 2, or cable-select 3, by
placing the jumper over the configuration pins as shown.

Use the following guidelines to determine the correct configuration for your
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.

Configure the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive as a master if it will be
the only device that is connected to the IDE cable. This is the preset
configuration.

Configure the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive as a slave if it will be the
second device on an IDE cable. Be sure to configure the other device as a master.

some cases, a hard disk drive might require a “master with slave present”
jumper setting when another device on the same cable is configured as a slave.
For more information on setting configuration jumpers on other devices, refer to
the documentation that comes with your computer.

Some non-IBM computers use special ATA cables with two wires reversed in the
device connectors so that the drives can be configured by the cable instead of by
jumper position. Use the cable-select position only for computers that are
equipped with these special cables. See the documentation that comes with your
computer to determine if your ATA adapter requires that you place the jumpers

the cable-select position.

you place the jumper in the cable-select position, the IDE cable automatically
assigns the master and slave settings based on the position of the drive on the
cable. You must use the cable-select setting for this cabling system whether the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is the only device or the second device
connected to the cable. The drive closest to the IDE controller is automatically
the master drive. Any other devices on the IDE cable must also be set to
cable-select.

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Step 4. Selecting an IDE connector

Newer computers typically have two IDE connectors. If your computer has two
IDE connectors, use the secondary IDE connector to connect the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Typically the secondary IDE connector is
adjacent to the primary IDE connector that connects to your hard disk drive. The
IDE connector you select and the cable position you select will determine which
configuration jumper setting you will use for the drive.

you have two IDE connectors, connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination
Drive to the secondary IDE connector with the IDE cable that comes with your
drive. If the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is the only device on the
secondary IDE connector, you will use the master configuration setting. If there

another device on the secondary connector in addition to the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive, you will use the slave configuration
setting.

you must attach the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the same IDE
connector as a faster device, such as a hard disk drive, use the slave setting for
the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive and the master setting for the faster
device. In some instances, the hard disk drive might require a
master-with-slave-present setting when another device on the same cable is
configured as a slave. For further information on setting configuration jumpers

other devices, refer to the documentation that came with your computer or

with the device in question.
Some non-IBM computers support the cable-select setting, where the position of

the device on the cable determines whether a device is master or slave. See the
documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your system
supports this setting.

Step 5. Mounting the drive in the bay

Attention: Be sure to use the mounting screws in the option package when you

are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might
damage the drive.

You can mount the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive horizontally or
vertically in the computer. If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any
discs that you place into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive will not be able to read the disc properly.

Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required
procedures for installing storage devices. For more information on storage
devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.

Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing or
mounting bracket.

Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually
used on each side. Verify that the alignment is correct; then tighten the screws

secure the drive. Do not over tighten.

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Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive

The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.

Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector 1to the IDE connector on the drive.
Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable
connector 2. Use the 80-conductor high speed IDE cable that is provided with
this option if there is no cable attached to the IDE port, if there is only one
device connector on the computer IDE cable, or if the existing cable in your
computer is a low-speed 40-conductor type. The IDE cable can have up to three
connectors. For the best signal quality when you are connecting only one
device to the IDE cable, connect one end of the cable to the IDE connector, and
connect the other end of the cable to the device. Do not use the middle
connector.

you are connecting two devices to the IDE cable, connect one end of the
cable to the IDE connector, and connect the master and subordinate devices to
the remaining connectors on the other end. Many computers have two cables
for attaching up to four ATA devices. For best performance, attach fast devices
(such as hard disk drives) to the cable that is connected to the primary IDE
connector, and connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive or other
slower devices (such as CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and removable media) to
the cable that is connected to the secondary IDE connector.

Attach a four-pin power cable 2to the power connector on the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.

sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer cover

and that all other cable and power connections are secure.

Step 7. Completing the hardware installation

sure that the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is securely mounted

and that the connectors are firmly attached.

sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and that they

not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.
Reinstall the computer cover.
Reconnect all external devices.
Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets.

Step 8. Updating your computer configuration

After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.
Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on
your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation
for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.

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To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during
startup when the IBM graphic is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen.
When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.

Step 9. Installing the CD-RW and DVD software

There are three software applications that you must install in order to use the
CD-RW and DVD Video functions of your drive. All of these are included on the
IBM CD-RW/ DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD.

The IBM CD-RW/DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD contains the following
software applications:

Intervideo WinDVD, to support DVD video playback
IBM RecordNow, to support traditional CD authoring
IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA), to support drag-and-drop CD recording
UDF Reader Software for reading DLA discs in other computers

Windows

has built-in drag-and-drop support. This will work with your drive
with no additional software. If you install DLA, the operating system built-in
support is replaced by the DLA function, but can be enabled from the properties
menu on the drive letter.

install these applications, perform the following steps:

Insert the IBM CD-RW/DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD into your
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. A browser automatically starts.

the browser, click RecordNow, click Drive Letter Access, and then click

WinDVD.
Restart your computer.

the browser does not start, open a command window and enter the following
for each application, where e is the drive letter of your CD-RW/DVD
Combination Drive:

e:\launch.bat

Step 10. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback

This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play DVD
movies with your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination drive.

Right click on My Computer on the desktop or in the Start Menu.
Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
Check your operating system, and then follow the appropriate instructions for

enabling DMA which are included in Appendix C, “Customizing the
device-driver configuration settings,” on page C-1.

your operating system is Windows Me, follow the instructions under

“Enabling DMA for Windows Me” on page C-1.

your operating system is Windows 2000, follow the instructions under

“Enabling DMA for Windows 2000” on page C-1.

your operating system is Windows XP, follow the instructions under

“Enabling DMA for Windows XP” on page C-2.

Step 11. Setting up the System for CD Playback

order to play audio CDs on your drive, you must enable digital playback.
Digital playback uses the IDE data cable to send audio data from the drive to your
computer instead of using an analog audio cable. This usually results in better

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playback quality, at the cost of your computer working a little harder to convert
the digital data to analog audio. There are two parts to setting up to listen to CD
audio:, configuring the drive and configuring the playback application.

Configuring the drive for digital playback

you have Windows XP, your drive should be automatically configured for digital

playback.

you have Windows 2000 or Windows Me, you will need to configure your
system to use digital playback. Please refer to the instructions in Appendix D for
step-by-step procedure on how to enable digital extraction.

Configuring the playback application for digital playback

Your CD playback application must also be configured for digital playback for CD
Audio to be heard on your system. If you want to use Windows Media Player as
your playback application, follow the instructions in Appendix D to enable this
feature in Windows Media Player. If you have a third-party CD Player application,
refer to that applications’ documentation for details.

Using CD-R and CD-RW discs

The CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive can also write to CD-R and CD-RW
discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and reused many times; CD-R discs can be
written to only once.

RecordNow is used to copy CDs, create new data CDs, and produce new audio
CDs that can be read by standard CD-RW drives and CD players. RecordNow can
also be used to create CD images in ISO9660 format and burn previously saved
images to CD

DLA is used to make file archives and data CDs that can be altered many times. It
also provides the convenience of direct drive-letter access. When used with CD-RW
media, DLA is very much like using a floppy diskette to store files. If DLA is used
with CD-R media, you can write and rewrite until the CD is full, and then the data
becomes fixed. DLA-created media can be read only with newer CD-ROM drives
and DVD-ROM drives that support multi-read mode.

UDF reader might be required when using other computers to read unclosed
DLA media. Install the provided UDF reader on other systems that need to read
the disc, not on yours.

CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable on
most audio CD players.

CD-RW media comes in four different types: Multi Speed, High Speed, Ultra
Speed, and Ultra Speed+. Multi Speed media is usually designated 2X or 2X-4X.
High Speed Media is often listed as 4X-10X or 4X-12X and bears the High Speed
logo. Ultra Speed Media is usually listed as 16X-24X and bears the Ultra Speed
logo. Ultra Speed+ Media is usually listed as 16X-32X and bears the Ultra Speed+
logo. Your CD-RW can write to all four types of CD-RW media. If you use High
Speed, Ultra Speed, or Ultra Speed+ CD-RW media, computers with lower speed
CD-RW drives cannot add data to this media. The following table shows the
compatibility of different media in different drives, along with the logos that are

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Formatting CDs

drag and drop files using DLA, you must first format the blank CD-R or

CD-RW disc.

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format a CD-R or CD-RW disc with the DLA program:

Insert a blank disc.
Double-click My Computer.
Right-click on the CD-RW icon.
Click Format.
Type the title of your disc in the Volume Label window. The disc name can be

characters.

you want to use EasyWrite for background format, select the EasyWrite

check box.
Click Start to start disc formatting, and click OK when formatting is completed.
Click OK when the format finished box appears. You can now write

information to the disc.

Normal formatting will take from 4 to 45 minutes, depending on the speed

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the media. EasyWrite formatting will take under 2 minutes, but will
require an additional minute when the CD is ejected or the computer turned
off.

You can do other tasks on your computer while the disc is being formatted.

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