PlexTools® Installation and Operation Manual
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9 Tips & Tricks.
• Auto Insert Notification
Auto Insert Notification is a function of the Windows 95/98/ME Operating System. It
allows the notification of changes (eject or insert) of a CD in a drive. When this hap-
pens, Windows will send a message to all programs in order to notify them that a
media change has taken place. This way, the programs know they have to check
the device for new disc contents.It is advisable to switch Auto Insert Notification on
in order to allow PlexTools® to take advantage of this function. When switched off,
the Refresh function (or Function key F5) can be used to manually allow the scan-
ning for changed media.
• Autoplay Audio CD’s
When autoplay Audio CD’s is enabled it can interfere with the proper functioning of
PlexTools®, unmarking this checkbox in the preferences selection of the options
menu may make PlexTools® more stable.
• Windows NT / Windows 2000 / Windows XP without ASPI layer for SCSI
devices
The use of ASPI software to control SCSI devices is vital for the Windows 95/98/ME
Operating System. In general, the ASPI layer is a part of these systems and will be
installed during setup.
Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP can operate without the use of ASPI.
As such, it is shipped without ASPI software. After installation of Windows, an ASPI
layer can always be installed, which may improve the performance of your SCSI
system. Also, some applications will only work through the use of ASPI commands
and need a properly installed ASPI configuration. The manufacturer of your SCSI
controller is the first source for all device drivers and ASPI software to be used with
this controller.
• ATAPI devices
To ensure the best performance from your Plextor ATAPI device it is recommended
that you install a busmaster driver for the IDE chipset of your system, and enable
the DMA capability of your drive in the Operating System (Control panel / device
settings).
• MCI software
The simultaneous use of several MCI and or ASPI applications may result in unex-
pected behaviour of the devices and should be avoided. When more than one pro-
gram is used to control a certain drive, this device will 'listen' to the commands of
the different programs. These can influence each other or force contradicting
results. As such, the use of PlexTools® together with other programs, to control the
same drive should be avoided.
