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Hardware Installation
By itself, your PlexWriter 4/12 is incapable of communicating with your computer.
You must use a hardware link that enables your drive to ‘‘talk’’ with the rest of your
computer. PlexWriter 4/12 uses a SCSI interface as its link.
Plextor strongly recommends the use of a high-performance bus-mastering SCSI
interface board (ISA or PCI). You probably purchased a Plextor kit with such a board
included. If you purchased your PlexWriter 4/12 without a SCSI interface board and
want to connect it to a non-bus-mastering interface board (PIO), we strongly recommend you do not connect any other SCSI peripherals to the same board. Connecting
the PlexWriter 4/12 to a parallel-to-SCSI or to the SCSI interface on a soundboard is
not recommended.
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Board Installation
YOUR TASK: Install a SCSI interface board in your computer.
YOUR OBJECTIVE: Provide the hardware link needed to enable your
CD-R drive to communicate with your computer.
YOUR METHOD:
Remove your computer’s case. Install board and
attach necessary cables.
Let us point out that this is a CD-R drive installation and operation manual ---- it is not
a SCSI interface board operation manual. Unless you purchased a SCSI interface board
(and its accompanying manual) bundled in the same box with a PlexWriter 4/12, we
have no way of knowing which type of board you elect to use. There are dozens of SCSI
interface boards on the market. Each one is installed somewhat differently. Therefore,
our instructions for this section should only be considered as guidelines. For more
detailed instructions on how to properly install your SCSI interface board, you should
refer to the installation/operation manual that you received when you purchased the
board.
Caution: If static electricity may be present in the room where you are working,
discharge any you may have on your body by touching a grounded object
before you remove the host adapter from its packaging.
Static electricity is a silent killer. Just a small jolt to one of the chips on
your interface board may render it useless with no apparent damage
visible. Positioning your computer in a location without a carpet underfoot is one method of guarding against static electricity damage. Using
common sense, such as not walking on a carpeted floor in stocking feet
just before you install your drive, is another.
Before proceeding, make sure the power to your computer and any
external peripherals is OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its
power source.
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To remove your computer’s cover, follow the directions provided by your computer’s
manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or removing several screws on the
back panel of your computer and sliding off your computer’s cover.
Carefully remove the SCSI interface board from its packaging. Select a vacant slot in
your computer where you will install the board (refer to the manual packaged with
your interface board for instructions as to which slot in your system to use). If you are
installing an internal drive, try to pick a slot that is closest to where the drive will be installed.
Remove the cover plate for this slot from the back panel of your computer. Keep the
screw from the cover plate nearby, as you will need it in a moment. Save the cover
plate in case you need it at a later date.
Expansion Slot Cover
Rear Panel
Plug the SCSI interface board into the slot you have selected. Rock the board from
end to end to ensure that it seats firmly in the slot. Don’t force it. If you cannot push
the board down completely into the slot, remove the board and try again.
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