IBM 16X Max, User Manual

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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.
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UDF Reader : You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrote with DLA in
other computers.
Installation requirements
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before
installing the drive:
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Minimum microprocessor:
– Intel
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Pentium
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133 MHz
– Intel Pentium II 233 MHz for DVD playback
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Minimum RAM: 32 MB
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Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional
operating system
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An available half high drive bay
v An available IDE connection
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40 MB available hard drive space
v 700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function
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Audio solution supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
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Optional stereo speakers
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2X AGP video with overlay support for DVD playback
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:
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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.
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Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
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Do 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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IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide