Plextor PX-850A, Installation And User Manual

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Section 1. Getting Started
PX-850 Installation and Users Manual
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Features of the PX-850
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Choice of interfaces:
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PATA interface : The PX-850A easily installs in virtually any PC
with an E-IDE PATA interface.
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Serial ATA interface : The PX-850SA takes advantage of the
benefits of the Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
(SATA) interface, with its smaller, more flexible cables and
faster interface speed.
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High speed transfers :
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The PX-850A supports data transfers via Ultra DMA66, DMA
Mode 4, and PIO Mode 4.
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The PX-850SA supports next-generation high speed transfers
via the Serial ATA 1.0 interface.
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Replaceable front panel : For mounting in any PC, you can change
the front-panel bezel and tray door from black to beige in a few
moments.
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MMC compliance : Supports the MMC-5 command set.
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Flash memory : Allows upgrading the PX-850 to the latest firmware
revision (available from the Plextor web site) without opening the
computer or physically accessing the drive.
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Black tray : Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing
reflections from the laser beam, enhancing read quality.
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Plug and Play : Supports Windows Plug and Play.
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CPRM support : The PX-850 supports Content Protection for
Recordable Media, so you can play CPRM copy-controlled media.