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•
Check that the most recent firmware version is installed. To do this consult the Plextor web site:
http://www.plextor.com
.
To check which firmware version is installed on your PC, click in Windows on
Start
|
Settings ...
|
Control
Panel
. Then double-click in the
Control Panel
on
System
and select the
Device Manager
tab. Select the
PX-708A in the
CD-ROM
group and click on
Properties.
Then select the
Settings
tab and make a note of the
number stated in the
Firmware Revision
field.
Problems when writing a disc
•
Press the eject button to check whether or not the device is getting any power. If this is not the case, then check
that the power connector is correctly connected.
•
Check that the E-IDE connector is correctly connected and that the MASTER/SLAVE setting is correct. Also
check whether the device is connected to the end of the E-IDE cable.
•
Make sure that the most recent
bus master drivers
for your IDE controller have been installed. These are
normally supplied together with your motherboard or your PC. For further details consult your motherboard or
PC manual.
•
Check whether DMA (
Direct Memory Access
) has been activated.
•
Make sure that the disc is placed correctly in the disc tray.
•
Check that you have placed the correct type of disc in the disc tray.
•
Check that the disc that you wish to write to has not already been written.
•
Check that the capacity of your disc has not been exceeded.
•
Check that the disc that you wish to write to is not dirty or damaged.
•
Check that the most recent firmware version is installed. To do this consult the Plextor website:
http://www.plextor.com
.
To check which firmware version is installed on your PC, click in Windows on
Start
|
Settings ...
|
Control
Panel
. Then double-click in the
Control Panel
on
System
and select the
Device Manager
tab. Select the
PX-708A in the
CD-ROM
group and click on
Properties
. Then select the
Settings
tab and make a note of the
number stated in the
Firmware Revision
field.
•
Switch off all other applications.
•
Check that your
screensaver
has been switched off.
