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MSCDEX.EXE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MSCDEX.EXE must be included in the AUTOEXEC.BAT tile. The MSCDEX.EXE will be invoked

each time the system boots up. The syntax is as follows:

C: \ <path> \MSCDEX.EXE / D:<device name. /L:<drive letter>/M:<buffersize>

Example:

C:DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:EPSON00l /M: 12

Path-filename

The path where the MSCDEX.EXE tile is located.

Device-name

The same name that was used with the DEVICE DRIVER in the CONFIG.SYS tile.

Buffer Size

Specifies the number of sector buffers. The default is 12.

IL:

Specifies the drive letter to the first CD-ROM drive.

IV:

Directs MSCDEX to display memory statistics when it is loaded.

ATA/IDE Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for CMD-2260 (CD-ROM)

Page 1: ...EPSON ATA IDE CD ROM DRIVE USER S MANUAL CMD 2260 6X CD ROM Drive ...

Page 2: ...NADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS DOC NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes ...

Page 3: ...s and Functions Hardware Installation Software Installation Device Driver Installation MSCDEX EXE Installation Additional Installation Instructions Product Features Technical Support Windows 95 Installation Notes Technical Support Options TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 5 6 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 ATA IDE Owner s Manual 3 ...

Page 4: ...t 4 To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 5 To avoid electric shock or the laser beam harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Attention L emploi des commandes ou réglages ou l exécution des procédés autrement que ceux spécifies ici peut resulter en l exposition de rayonnement hasardée Cet appareil conforme à la partie 15 des régl...

Page 5: ...ader never spill liquid on unit l Do not attempt to service this product yourself l Do not use CD ROM drive at a vertical installation l Do not remove drive unit during operation must turn off power first AVOID THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTS l High temperature high humidity extreme temperature changes l Dusty l Excessive vibration l Inclined place PRECAUTION WHEN TRANSPORTING Transport the drive with ...

Page 6: ...er on and drive ready busy indicator 4 DISC TRAY Accepts a CD ROM disc 5 REVERSE SELECT Audio CD Function Only Manually steps backwards for track selection 6 PLAY PAUSE 7 FORWARD SELECT Audio CD Function Only Manually steps forwards for track selection 8 EJECT LOAD BUTTON Load and unload the CD ROM tray with a disc using this button ATA IDE Owner s Manual 6 ...

Page 7: ...NECTOR Standard card connector pins 2 INTERFACE MODE SELECTOR A CSEL Cable Select B SLAVE Factory Default C MASTER 3 40 PIN IDE INTERFACE CONNECTOR Interface to connect to host computer 4 DC IN CONNECTOR ATA IDE Owner s Manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...ave turned off the computer and the power cord is disconnected from the wall socket PROCEDURE 1 Install the drive into a 5 l 4 bay using mounting screws 2 Select an expansion slot on the mother board to insert the sound card or interface card The drive can also be connected to your existing IDE hard drive cable if you do not already have two hard drives installed on your system 3 Remove the approp...

Page 9: ... to Pin 1 on the ATAPI drive connector Do not force the cable and the connector 6 The four pin audio cable must be connected from your CD ROM to your sound card to enable the capability to play audio CD s with your unit 7 Connect the DC power cable from the PC s power supply to the DC power connector at the back of the drive 8 Replace the cover on your computer and reconnect the system ATA IDE Own...

Page 10: ...on is C DOS Chose OK when you have completed your selections If there were no errors the setup menu appears as shown in 6 below 5 If the MSCDEX EXE tile is not on your drive or you have not chosen the correct directory the following menu appears The MSCDEX EXE tile is included on your DOS 6 0 or higher installation disks If this tile was not installed on your drive during your initial DOS installa...

Page 11: ...e utilized by the MSCDEX EXE program Complete documentation is available in your MS DOS manual It is suggested that you accept the default settings unless you have sound card or adapter documentation which require different settings 7 Use the TAB key to move between fields and make selections then chose SAVE IT and press ENTER Your installation is now complete ATA IDE Owner s Manual 11 ...

Page 12: ...8 Your computer MUST now be rebooted for all changes to become effective ATA IDE Owner s Manual 12 ...

Page 13: ...d in conjunction with the MSCDEX EXE tile so that the MSCDEX EXE tile can find and communicate with the Device Driver M S Specifies the data transfer mode The only choice is S for programmed I O P X Specifies the base port address for your interface Options are 170 and 1F0 The default is 1F0 I X Specifies the device IRQ assignment Choices are 9 10 11 12 14 and 15 The default is 14 V Verbose mode s...

Page 14: ...tter M buffersize Example C DOS MSCDEX EXE D EPSON00l M 12 Path filename The path where the MSCDEX EXE tile is located Device name The same name that was used with the DEVICE DRIVER in the CONFIG SYS tile Buffer Size Specifies the number of sector buffers The default is 12 IL Specifies the drive letter to the first CD ROM drive IV Directs MSCDEX to display memory statistics when it is loaded ATA I...

Page 15: ...Go to Media Player and choose CD Audio under device Installing OS 2 2 x and 3 x 1 If you are using OS 2 Warp you must choose the driver Unlisted IDE CD ROM 2 If you are using OS 2 2 x you must obtain the new drivers from Epson or IBM Installing Linux You must obtain the IDE compatible files from your Linux distributor or from Epson Installing A IDE Controller Card With A Primary and Secondary Port...

Page 16: ...5 2MB sec ATAPI Mode 1 8 3MB sec ATAPI Mode 2 11 1 MB set ATAPI Mode 3 210ms average 195ms average 140ms average 120ms average 100ms average 180ms average Full Stroke 0 to 54 mins 270ms average 233ms average 220ms average 229ms average 256KB 256KB Semiconductor Linear Motor Brushless 30dBA 5 Watts Average Semiconductor Linear Motor Brushless 30dBA 5 Watts Average Temperature 5 to 55 Celsius Humidi...

Page 17: ...pen Confirm that you have the power cable connected to the CD ROM unit Also confirm that the cable is attached correctly If after troubleshooting your problem the CD ROM drive is still inoperable do not remove the cover or tamper with the unit The technical support options contained on the next page should be used to correct your problem Important Notes for Windows 95 When installing your CD ROM d...

Page 18: ...erve GO EPSON or contact us directly at 76004 1432 Using Test Directory Contained On Installation Disk The test directory contained on your installation disk is for use as directed by technical support These programs provide information that will enable you to receive a quick solution to many common technical support problems P N 120 00005 01 ATA IDE Owner s Manual 18 ...

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