Asus DRW-0402P/D User manual

DRW-0402P/D
DVD±R/RW Drive
Dual Format
User Manual

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Product Name: ASUS DRW-0402P/D
Manual Revision: First Edition V1 E1351
Release Date: July 2003
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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights....................................................... 2
Notices ................................................................................ 4
ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5
Safety Information ............................................................. 6
Installation Notices....................................................... 6
Using the Device.......................................................... 7
Package Contents.............................................................. 8
Welcome! ............................................................................ 9
Product Introduction ......................................................... 9
Specifications............................................................... 9
Features..................................................................... 10
Front Panel ................................................................ 11
Rear Panel................................................................. 12
Installation ........................................................................ 14
System Requirements ............................................... 14
Setting the Jumper Terminals .................................... 15
Installing the DRW-0402P/D Drive............................. 16
Connecting the Drive Cables ..................................... 18
DRW-0402P/D Drive Basics............................................. 19
Placing a Disc into the Drive...................................... 19
Ejecting a Disc from the Drive ................................... 20
Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole .......................... 21
Using Compact Discs ...................................................... 22
Cleaning a Disc.......................................................... 22
Handling a Disc.......................................................... 22
Technical Information ...................................................... 23
Environmental Specifications..................................... 23
Electrical and Audio Specifications ............................ 23
DVD Region Codes .......................................................... 24

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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ASUS Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Optical Drives (Tel):[phone] (English)
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Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
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Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Web Site: usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: +1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
Support Email: [email protected]
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Website Address www.asuscom.de
Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales
Telephone: [phone]
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Technical Support
Component Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support

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Safety Information
Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS
DRW-0402P/D Drive!
Installation Notices
Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the drive. Opening the drive
may result to exposure to laser
radiation.
Do not use or place this device
near magnetic fields, televisions,
or radios to avoid electronic
interference that affects drive
performance.
Do not place this device under
direct sunlight, or in humid or
damp places.
Do not place this device in an
unstable position, or on vibrating
surfaces.

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Using the Device
•Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure.
•Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
•Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment.
Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device.
•Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from it, if any.
•Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device. If this situation
occurs, contact your retailer for help.
•Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you
accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to
wipe it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to
easily wipe it from the device.
•Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or
writing mode.
•Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped
disc may break while in use and damage the device.
•Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold
environment, specially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have
reached room temperature.
Safety Information
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS DRW-0402P/D Drive!
Read the instructions and important information in this manual for proper
use and installation of this device.
Product Introduction
Specifications
The DRW-0402P/D has the following specifications.
Write Speeds 4X/2.4X on DVD+R
2.4X on DVD+RW
4X/2X/1X on DVD-R
2X/1X on DVD-RW
16X/12X/8X/4X on CD-R
10X/4X on CD-RW
Maximum Read Speeds 12X on DVD-ROM
32X on CD-ROM
Interface Enhanced IDE/ATAPI
Data Buffer Size 2 MB
Random Access Time DVD-ROM: 140 ms
CD-ROM: 130 ms
Application discs DVD Single/Dual layer discs, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1
CD-ROM/XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2)
Photo CD (single and multiple session)
CD-DA, CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-Text,
CD-R, CD-RW
Recording Format DVD-R DAO, Incremental/Multi-Border Recording
DVD-RW Restricted Overwriting
DVD+R Incremental Recording
DVD+RW Random Recording
CD-R/RW DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write
OS Compatibility Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP
Mounting Orientation Vertical/Horizontal
Dimensions 148 (w) x 42.3 (h) x 197.7 (d) mm
Mass 1100 g (2.42 lbs)
Refer to the section “Technical Information” on page 23 for detailed
specifications.

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Package Contents
Upon opening your ASUS DRW-0402P/D drive package, check if all the
following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is
damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
•ASUS DRW-0402P/D internal IDE drive
•IDE cable
•Mounting screw set
•Audio cable
•Emergency eject pin and instruction slip
•ASUS DVD-R blank disc
•ASUS CD-R blank disc
•User Manual (English and Traditional Chinese)
•Multi-language quick installation guide
•Bundled software CD
The above items are available in retail boxes only.

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Features
The ASUS DRW-0402P/D is a DVD±R/RW drive capable of reading data
from and writing data on DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW formats. The dual
compatibility feature of the DRW-0402P/D allows you to create DVDs that
can be played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. This
function provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia
data storage and sharing.
The DRW-0402P/D drive complies with the Enhanced-IDE Attachment
Packet Interface (ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with the latest
innovative technologies in DVD recording.
Check out other ASUS DRW-0402P/D features:
•Compatible with a wide range of disc formats
•Buffer underrun errors prevention for CD and DVD recording
•Supports UltraDMA Mode 2 for 33.3 MB/s data transfer rate
•Operates on horizontal or vertical mounting
•Supports DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write
•Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP compatible

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1. Emergency Eject Pinhole
The Emergency Eject Pinhole allows you to manually eject a disc when
the Eject Button does not work due to power failure or software
problems. Insert the emergency eject pin or a paper clip into this hole
to manually eject the tray and the disc. Refer to page 21 for details.
Turn off your computer before using the Emergency Eject Pinhole.
2. READ/WRITE Indicator
This LED is lit (Green) when data is being read or written on the disc.
3. Disc Loading Tray
This tray holds the disc. Open the loading tray by pressing the Eject
Button. Place a CD or DVD on the tray with the label side up. Press the
Eject Button or push the front part of the tray to load the disc.
4. Ventilation Holes
These holes allow air intake to maintain ideal drive temperature.
5. Eject Button
Press this button to load or unload a disc.
Front Panel
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Rear Panel
6. Audio Output
This connector is for an analog audio output cable. This connector is
compatible with “Molex 70553”.
Pin Name Description
1 L Left channel audio output
2 & 3 G Ground
4 R Right channel audio output
7. Device Configuration Jumper
These pins allow you to select either Master, Slave, or Cable Select
mode for the DRW-0402P/D. (Refer to page 15 for jumber settings)
Pin Name Switch Status Description
1 MA ON Master mode
2 SL ON Slave mode
3 CS ON Cable select mode
4-5 Reserved
8. Air Vent
This air vent allows air intake to maintain ideal drive temperature.
Make sure the air vent is not blocked by cables or other objects inside
the system.
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9. Host IDE Interface
This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE
interface on the motherboard.
10. DC Input
This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power
supply.

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Installation
System Requirements
Before installing the DRW-0402P/D drive, make sure that your computer
system meets the following requirements.
•IBM-compatible Pentium III 700MHz or Celeron 700MHz or
AMD Duron 850 MHz or higher PC
•Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP operating system
•At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)
•An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay
•HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more
Average seek time: 20ms or less
Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more
1. Avoid using a hard disk that thermally calibrates during operation.
2. Do not insert damaged or warped disc in the drive to avoid potential body
injury or damage to the drive.

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M
A
Setting the Jumper Terminals
Set the jumpers to configure the device to either master or slave mode
before installing it into your computer chassis. The different modes are
discussed below. Select your desired mode by placing the jumper cap over
the pins.
Put the jumper caps properly over the pins to avoid damage to the drive.
Master Mode
Cover the two pins labeled MA (see illustration)
to set the DRW-0402P/D drive as a secondary
master drive. Select this mode if your computer
supports four IDE devices. The computer hard
drive is set as Primary Master.
Slave Mode
Cover the two pins labeled SL (see illustration) to
set the DRW-0402P/D drive as a slave device if
your computer supports only two IDE devices. If
your computer supports four IDE devices, this
mode sets your DRW-0402P/D drive as either
Primary or Secondary Slave.
Cable Select Mode
Cover the two pins labeled CS (see illustration)
if your computer supports a Cable Select
(CSEL) signal. You need an exclusive interface
cable for this mode. Refer to your computer
manual for details.
Jumper terminals
RESERVED
RESERVED PIN 1
RESERVED PIN 1
PIN 1
S
L
C
S

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Installing the DRW-0402P/D Drive
Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis.
Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on opening the chassis
and installing drives.
1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay.
2. Carefully insert the drive into the bay and push it inward until it is
flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive
should align with the holes on the drive bay.

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3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use
two screws on each side of the drive.
Depending on the space on your chassis, you may need to connect the drive
cables before securing the drive into the chassis. For cable connections,
proceed to the following section, “Connecting the Drive Cables.”

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Connecting the Drive Cables
1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear
panel.
2. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the
red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector.
3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature,
connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector
on the rear of the drive. Connect the other end of the audio cable to
the connector on the sound card or on the 4-pin CD connector on the
motherboard.
All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one orientation. If a plug
does not fit in completely, try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when
fitting the cable plugs.
Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual.
Power Cable
IDE Cable
4-pin Audio Cable

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DRW-0402P/D Drive Basics
Placing a Disc into the Drive
1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.
2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray
with the label (printed) side up.

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3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray
to replace the tray inside the drive.
Ejecting a Disc from the Drive
1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.
2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray.
3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray
to load the tray back into the drive.
12-cm
Disc
8-cm
Disc
If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the outer circular border of the tray. If
you are using an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circular border.