HP DL974B Installation guide

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DL974B
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
The 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive is a 12.7 mm high, user removable, tray load data storage device that can
write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The MultiBay 24X Combo
Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and
compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive also enables users to share
multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom
videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 24X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to
restore data in the event of catastrophic loss.
HP goes to great lengths to provide its customers with the highest performing, most integrated, thoroughly tested computing
solutions. This quality combination not only simplifies the purchase and service process by providing one-step shopping, but also
increases customer satisfaction and lowers the overall cost of ownership.
Key Features
Key FeaturesKey Features
Key Features
Writes and reads up to 700 MB of data in CD mode. Reads up to 4.7 GB in DVD mode (9.4 GB with dual layer DVD media).
DVD-ROM read at speeds of up to 10800 KB/s and CD-ROM and CD-R read at speeds of up to 3600 KB/s
CD-R and CD-RW write at speeds of up to 3600 KB/s
Digital Audio through ATAPI interface
Reads from any industry standard DVD media (DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW) and CD media (CD-ROM,
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW)
Operates in horizontal or vertical orientation
Photo CD: Single and multi-session support
Power-saving modes that trigger during periods of inactivity
Anti-buffer underrun technology prevents buffer underrun errors (Buffer underruns occur when a computer is unable to transfer data
to the recorder (data stream) fast enough to keep the recorder's buffer full. Many factors can affect the data stream, slowing it down
or interrupting it completely.)
CD recording requires a continuous, uninterrupted data stream during the entire write process of a CD-R disc. Successful CD
recording occurs only when the flow of data from its source (hard disk, CD-ROM drive, network, etc.) to the recorder is at least as
fast as the selected recording speed. All CD recorders have internal buffer memory that temporarily stores data during recording,
acting as a "buffer" against slowdowns in the data stream. The buffer stores a small amount of data that continues to feed the
recorder until the flow of data from the source resumes. If an interruption lasts long enough to empty the buffer, a buffer underrun
occurs. Buffer management technology in the MultiBay 24X Combo Drive compensates for buffer underrun errors that would
otherwise render the CD unusable due to a failure during recording. If a buffer underrun occurs during data transfers while this
feature is enabled, the drive will temporarily stop burning, wait until the internal buffer fills with data, and then continue to burn the
CD without any apparent interruption to the user.
QuickSpecs
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM ComboMultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
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Roxio DigitalMedia Plus
Roxio DigitalMedia PlusRoxio DigitalMedia Plus
Roxio DigitalMedia Plus New from Roxio is their "all-in-one" suite of applications that allows you to burn data, video, audio,
create labels and play DVDs all from one application.
Roxio DigitalMedia Plus allows you to rip, play, edit, organize and burn your digital music, preserve
memories in electronic albums, create photo slide shows, or print or e-mail photos. Save large data
projects to multiple discs or copy personal discs. Do more with your digital media with this powerful,
easy-to-use and fully integrated product.
Included in Roxio DigitalMedia Plus is Roxio's new DVD player called "CinePlayer", which combines the
picture and sound features of a PC to bring your DVDs to life. With comprehensive audio support,
including Dolby Digital decoding, CinePlayer lets you enjoy an unmatched theater experience anytime.
Automatically installed when Roxio DigitalMedia Plus is installed. No user interaction is required.
Roxio CinePlayer
Roxio CinePlayerRoxio CinePlayer
Roxio CinePlayer Get the most out of your DVDs with Roxio CinePlayer, Roxio CinePlayercombines the picture and sound
features of a PC to bring your DVDs to life. Features include, thumbnail bookmarks to instantly find your
favorite scenes, fully-adjustable zoom and pan, and more. With comprehensive audio support, including
Dolby Digital decoding for 2 channels, Roxio CinePlayer lets you enjoy an unmatched theater experience
anytime, anywhere.
Dantz Retrospect Express Backup Software
Dantz Retrospect Express Backup SoftwareDantz Retrospect Express Backup Software
Dantz Retrospect Express Backup Software
Take the drudgery out of backing up while providing a safe environment for important files. Instead of manually dragging files from
a hard drive to storage media, Retrospect Express provides intelligent personal backup based on a user-defined schedule. Retrospect
is simple to set up and run – the EasyScript setup wizard creates a complete backup strategy and begins your first backup in only
minutes. Using Retrospect Express Backup's built-in compression feature, which shrinks files as they are backed up, media costs can
be lowered. Retrospect's IncrementalPLUS™ technology supports new- and changed-file backups to multiple media sets, providing
additional safety and saving time. If disaster strikes, lost work is recovered in minutes by restoring a single file or an entire hard drive
in one easy step. Retrospect Express Backup takes a Snapshot from each backup session to ensure that every document, preference,
configuration, application, registry entry and font will always be completely and exactly restored.
Compatibility
CompatibilityCompatibility
Compatibility
The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive is compatible with HP Compaq ultra-slim desktops. HP Compaq d530 and dc7100 convertible
minitowers and small form factor desktops can also be configured with the 24X Combo Drive when installed in a MultiBay Adapter –
Part Number: DC149B.
Service and Support
Service and SupportService and Support
Service and Support
Your Option Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded
or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty
service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in
which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased
the HP Option.
QuickSpecs
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM ComboMultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
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Drive
DriveDrive
Drive Manual tray-load
Orientation
OrientationOrientation
Orientation Horizontal or vertical
Interface Type
Interface TypeInterface Type
Interface Type ATAPI
Dimensions-external
Dimensions-externalDimensions-external
Dimensions-external
(W x H x D)
5.23 x 0.5 x 5.46 in (132.8 x 12.7 x 138.8 mm)
Disc Diameter
Disc DiameterDisc Diameter
Disc Diameter 12 cm, 8 cm
Disc Thickness
Disc ThicknessDisc Thickness
Disc Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch
Track PitchTrack Pitch
Track Pitch 1.6 µm (CD-ROM); 0.74 m (DVD-ROM)
Disc Center Hole
Disc Center HoleDisc Center Hole
Disc Center Hole
Diameter
DiameterDiameter
Diameter
15 mm
Reference Scanning
Reference ScanningReference Scanning
Reference Scanning
Velocity
VelocityVelocity
Velocity
1.2 m/s (CD); 3.49 m/s (DVD SL); 3.84 m/s (DVD DL)
Read Only Disc
Read Only DiscRead Only Disc
Read Only Disc
Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Formats and Modes
Formats and ModesFormats and Modes
Formats and Modes
Supported
SupportedSupported
Supported
CD-ROM – Mode 1; CD-ROM XA – Mode 2 (forms 1 and 2); CD digital
audio; CD Extra; CD-I – Mode 2 (forms 1 and 2) and CD-I-Ready; Photo
CD (single and multi-session); video CD; DVD (single and doublelayer);
DVD-R 3.95 GB; DVD-R 4.7 GB; DVD-RW 4.7 GB; DVD+R 4.7 GB ;
DVD+RW 4.7 GB
Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity 180 MB (CD-ROM 8 cm); 550 MB (Mode 1, 12 cm); 630 MB (Mode 2, 12
cm); 650 MB (Mode 1, 12 cm); 700 MB (CD-ROM 80 min); 4.7 GB (DVD-
5); 8.54 GB (DVD-9); 9.4 GB (DVD-10)
Block Size
Block SizeBlock Size
Block Size Mode 1 – 2,048 and 2,352 bytes; mode 2, form 1 – 2,048; 2,328; 2,336;
2,340 and 2,352 bytes; mode 2, form 2 – 2,328; 2,336; 2,340 and 2,352
bytes; CD-DA – 2,352 and 2,368 bytes; DVD – 2,048 bytes
Writeable Disc
Writeable DiscWriteable Disc
Writeable Disc
Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Disc Type
Disc TypeDisc Type
Disc Type CD-R and CD-RW
Write Methods
Write MethodsWrite Methods
Write Methods Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Variable Packet, Fixed Packet
Format and Modes
Format and ModesFormat and Modes
Format and Modes
Supported
SupportedSupported
Supported
CD-ROM (mode 1); CD-ROM XA (mode 2, forms 1 and 2); CD digital
audio, CD-I (mode 2, forms 1 and 2); video CD
Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity 180 MB (CD-R 8 cm) ; 550 MB (Mode 1, 12 cm); 630 MB (Mode 2, 12
cm); 650 MB (Mode 1, 12 cm); 700 MB (CD-R 80 min)
Block Size
Block SizeBlock Size
Block Size Mode 1 – 2,048 bytes; mode 2, form 1 – 2,048 and 2,352 bytes; mode 2,
form 2 – 2,352 bytes; CD-DA – 2,353 bytes
Access Times
Access TimesAccess Times
Access Times (typical) Random DVD
Random DVDRandom DVD
Random DVD < 130 ms
Random CD
Random CDRandom CD
Random CD < 100 ms
Full Stroke DVD
Full Stroke DVDFull Stroke DVD
Full Stroke DVD < 225 ms
Full Stroke CD
Full Stroke CDFull Stroke CD
Full Stroke CD < 175 ms
Data Transfer Rates
Data Transfer RatesData Transfer Rates
Data Transfer Rates Maximum – CD-R Write
Maximum – CD-R WriteMaximum – CD-R Write
Maximum – CD-R Write 3600 KB/s (up to 24X CAV)
Sustained – CD-RW Write
Sustained – CD-RW WriteSustained – CD-RW Write
Sustained – CD-RW Write 3600 KB/s (up to 24X CAV)
Minimum – CD-R Read
Minimum – CD-R ReadMinimum – CD-R Read
Minimum – CD-R Read 3600 KB/s (up to 24X CAV)
Minimum – CD-ROM
Minimum – CD-ROMMinimum – CD-ROM
Minimum – CD-ROM
Read
ReadRead
Read
3600 KB/s (up to 24X CAV)
Minimum – DVD-ROM
Minimum – DVD-ROMMinimum – DVD-ROM
Minimum – DVD-ROM
Read
ReadRead
Read
10800 KB/s (up to 8X CAV)
Minimum – Digital Audio
Minimum – Digital AudioMinimum – Digital Audio
Minimum – Digital Audio
Extraction
ExtractionExtraction
Extraction
1500 KB/s (up to 10X CLV)
Data Transfer Modes
Data Transfer ModesData Transfer Modes
Data Transfer Modes ATA PIO mode 4 (16.7 MB/s); ATA Multi-word DMA mode 2 (16.7 MB/s)
Bus Rate
Bus RateBus Rate
Bus Rate 16.6 MB/s (burst) with DMA support
QuickSpecs
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM ComboMultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
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Cache Buffer
Cache BufferCache Buffer
Cache Buffer 2 MB (minimum)
Startup Time
Startup TimeStartup Time
Startup Time (single) < 9 seconds (typical)
Startup Time
Startup TimeStartup Time
Startup Time (multi-
session)
< 30 seconds (typical)
Stop Time
Stop TimeStop Time
Stop Time < 6 seconds
Source
SourceSource
Source Four-pin, DC power receptacle
DC Power Requirement
DC Power RequirementDC Power Requirement
DC Power Requirement 5 VDC 5%-100 mV ripple p-p
DC Current
DC CurrentDC Current
DC Current < 800 mA read (typical at Outer Diameter)
< 900 mA write (typical at Outer Diameter)
< 1600 mA (maximum excluding spike current < 1 ms duration)
< 100 mA (low power mode)
< 70 mA (sleep mode)
Total Drive Power
Total Drive PowerTotal Drive Power
Total Drive Power
(standby mode)
< 70 mA
Audio Output Level
Audio Output LevelAudio Output Level
Audio Output Level 0.7 - 0.9 Vrms
Data Interface Connector
Data Interface ConnectorData Interface Connector
Data Interface Connector 68-pin interface connector
Environmental
EnvironmentalEnvironmental
Environmental
(all conditions non-
condensing)
Temperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature (operating) 41° to 131°F (5° to 55°C)
Relative Humidity
Relative HumidityRelative Humidity
Relative Humidity
(operating)
10% to 80%
Maximum Wet Bulb
Maximum Wet BulbMaximum Wet Bulb
Maximum Wet Bulb
Temperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature (operating)
84° F (29° C)
Certifications,
Certifications,Certifications,
Certifications,
Requirements
RequirementsRequirements
Requirements
Multi-read requirements, ACA AS/NZS 3548, ANSI C63.4-1992 CB Test Certificate for IEC 60950,
CFR 47 part 15, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, DHSS/FDA – 1040, EN55022, EN55024, EN60 950:2000,
IEC 68, 908, 61000-4, ISO 9660, 10149, 13346,TUV or VDE EN60 950, Microsoft PC2001
certification, UL 60950, ICES-003 class B, CE Mark
Operating Systems
Operating SystemsOperating Systems
Operating Systems
Supported
SupportedSupported
Supported
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home
Option Kit Contents
Option Kit ContentsOption Kit Contents
Option Kit Contents Combo Drive, Roxio Easy CD Creator, Dantz Retrospect Express, InterVideo WinDVD MPEG Movie
Playback software, CD-R media, high-speed CD-RW media, and installation guide.
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The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
QuickSpecs
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM ComboMultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
MultiBay 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
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