IBM 10K3799 User manual

8X Slimline
DVD-ROM Drive
User’s Guide

OPTIONS
by IBM

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under “Appendix E. Product warranties and notices” on page E-1.
First Edition (March 2001)
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Contents
Safety: Read first ....................v
About this book ....................vii
Registering your option ..................vii
Installation and User’s Guide ...............1-1
Product description ...................1-1
Installationrequirements..................1-1
Beforeyoubegin....................1-2
Handlingprecautions..................1-2
Drive controls and connectors ...............1-3
Installing the drive....................1-3
Step1.Openingthecomputer...............1-3
Step 2. Unpacking the drive ...............1-4
Setting up your computer for DVD video playback ........1-4
Enabling the DMA settings ................1-4
Installing the MPEG-2 decoding software ...........1-4
ViewingaDVDmovie..................1-5
DVDregioncodes...................1-5
Using the DVD-RAM Read function ..............1-6
Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media ........1-6
Removing the disc from the cartridge ............1-6
Precautions for handling.................1-7
Care and maintenance ..................1-7
CaringforaCDorDVD.................1-7
Caring for the DVD-ROM drive ..............1-8
Manually ejecting a disc .................1-8
Installing the drive in slimline IBM systems ..........2-1
Power and signal cables for internal drives ...........2-1
Loading components-small form factor desktop model.......2-2
Installing an optical drive-small form factor desktop model ......2-3
Appendix A. Product specifications .............A-1
Appendix B. Problem solving ...............B-1
Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration settings C-1
Changing the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
and Windows Me device drivers ..............C-1
Changing the Auto Insert Notify and DMA parameters for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows Me .............C-1
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Changing the Windows 2000 DMA parameter setting .......C-1
Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0.............C-2
Appendix D. Help and service information...........D-1
WarrantyinformationontheWorldWideWeb..........D-1
Online technical support .................D-1
Telephone technical support ................D-1
Appendix E. Product warranties and notices ..........E-1
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and
Canada (Part 1 - General Terms) ..............E-1
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico,
Turkey, United States (Part 1 - General Terms) .........E-5
Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ...........E-8
Notices .......................E-12
Trademarks......................E-13
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .......E-14
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Safety: Read first
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
P
red inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM®8X Slimline
DVD-ROM drive. The manual is divided into the following parts:
Part 1: Installation and User’s Guide
This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the
following languages:
vEnglish
vFrench
vSpanish
vItalian
vBrazilian Portuguese
vTraditional Chinese
vJapanese
Part 2: Appendixes
This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, help and service,
warranty, and notice information.
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your
hardware.
Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM. Please take a few moments to
register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to
better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing
products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better
ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/register
IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless
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further information.
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Installation and User’s Guide
This section contains the product description, hardware and software
installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM®8X Slimline
DVD-ROM drive.
Product description
This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes
with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoding software for Microsoft®Windows®95,
Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT®4.0 Workstation, Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me).
In addition to this guide, your option package includes the following:
vIBM 8X Slimline DVD-ROM drive
vOne combo cable
vOne MPEG-2 software CD
vOne Safety Information manual
vLaser safety guide
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to
retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.
See “Appendix D. Help and service information”on page D-1 for technical
support information.
Your drive can read many DVD and CD formats, including DVD video,
DVD-RAM, video CD, and audio CD formats. However, you must install the
included MPEG-2 software to play video files. The drive also reads
multiple-session, extended architecture (XA) discs, such as the Kodak Photo
CD. This drive delivers data at up to 24 times the standard CD-ROM drive
speed (24X), and is designed for installation in a personal computer that has a
slimline bay and uses integrated drive electronics (IDE) or enhanced IDE
(EIDE) architecture.
Installation requirements
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before
installing the drive:
vMinimum microprocessor: Intel®Pentium®133MHz (for MPEG-2 decoding)
vMinimum RAM: 32 MB
vWindows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or
Windows Me
vAn available slimline drive bay
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vAn available IDE connection
v40 MB available hard disk space
vAudio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
vOptional stereo speakers
vAGP 2X video with overlay support (for MPEG-2 decoding)
Before you begin
Before you install the DVD-ROM drive, read the information in this section on
handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.
Handling precautions
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive.
vKeep the DVD-ROM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install
the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static
electricity buildup.
vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
vDo not force insertion of the combo or power cables. Doing so might
damage the connector or the drive.
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Drive controls and connectors
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls
and connectors.
Front view of the drive
1Busy indicator: This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to,
or plays a CD.
2Eject/load button: When pushed, this button opens or closes the CD tray.
3Manual-eject hole: This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to
remove a CD from the drive, when normal procedures do not work.
Rear view of the drive
1Power/Data connector: This connector provides power to the drive and
data signals to the computer
2Mounting holes: These holes are used to mount the drive into the system.
Installing the drive
Follow these steps to install the DVD-ROM drive:
Step 1. Opening the computer
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.
3. Remove the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer
documentation for instructions on removing the computer cover.
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Step 2. Unpacking the drive
1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag
to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the
static electricity from the package and your body.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded
surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.
Setting up your computer for DVD video playback
This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play
DVD movies with your DVD-ROM drive. Instructions for enabling DMA are
included in “Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration
settings”on page C-1
Enabling the DMA settings
To enable the DMA settings, you must first check the operating system for
your computer.
1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
Read the version number under System.
vIf your version number is 4.00.950B, or 4.00.95C, follow the instructions
under “Changing the Auto Insert Notify and DMA parameters for
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me”on page C-1.
vIf your version number is 5.00.2195, follow the instructions under
“Changing the Windows 2000 DMA parameter setting”on page C-1.
vIf your version number is 4.00.1381, follow the instructions under
“Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0”on page C-2.
Installing the MPEG-2 decoding software
To install the DVD Express, do the following:
1. Close any programs that are running.
2. Insert the DVD Express CD into your DVD-ROM drive.
3. The installation should begin. If it does, go to Step 8. Otherwise, continue
with Step 4.
4. Click Start.
5. Click Run.
6. Type X:\DVDPLAYR\SETUP.EXE,whereXis the drive letter for your
DVD-ROM drive.
7. Click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Viewing a DVD movie
After you install the DVD-ROM drive, configure DMA, and install DVD
Express, you can view a DVD movie.
DVD Express will start automatically when you insert a DVD. If you want to
start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions:
1. Click Start, then click Programs, and then click Mediamatics DVD Express.
2. Click Mediamatics DVD Player.
The DVD movie player window appears. For more information on how to
use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online help by
pressing F1.
DVD region codes
Regional coding helps protect the contents of a DVD. The world is divided into
six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in the region where it is
appropriate. For example, the content for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) can be
viewed only in the U.S. and Canada. You can verify the region code of the
DVD by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content
packaging.
Region code Region
1 U.S., Canada
2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan
3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea
4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand
5 Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India
6 People’s Republic of China
DVD Express will prompt you for the initial region code. If you insert a DVD
with a different region code than the initial region code, DVD Express will
prompt you to change the region code setting. You can change the region code
from your initial setting up to four times after setting the initial region code.
After the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is
fixed and can no longer be changed. To change the region code, an encrypted
DVD of the new region must be in the DVD-ROM drive.
To display the region code status, follow these instructions:
1. In the DVD Express windows, click DVD Options.
2. Click DVD Region.
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Using the DVD-RAM Read function
This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM with DVD-RAM
discs.
Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media
DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.
Versions with 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB are available in Type I or Type II cartridges.
The 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and only available only in
Type II cartridges. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must
remove the cartridge from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into the drive.
For convenience, double-sided media are labeled side A and side B.
Removing the disc from the cartridge
DVD-RAM Type II discs may be removed from the cartridge for use in
DVD-ROM drives, with DVD-RAM Read capabilities. DVD-RAM Type I discs
cannot be removed from the cartridge and cannot be read by this drive.
Removing the disc from the Type II cartridge
Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab1.To
remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid
lock2and pull the cartridge lid out to eject the disc. With the cartridge
lid3open, the disc will eject. Do not touch the recording side of the disc
when handling the bare media.
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Returning the disc to the Type II cartridge
To return the disc to the Type II cartridge, align the label side of the
disc1with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the
cartridge lid2. A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed.
Precautions for handling
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints,
smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the
disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth
to clean the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a
disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out
of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to
either side of the disc.
Care and maintenance
This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-ROM drive and
the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.
Caring for a CD or DVD
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept
clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to
prolong the life of your discs.
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and
cause data loss.
vHandle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of
the disc.
vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge
with a soft, lint-free cloth.
vDo not write on the surface.
vDo not place the disc in direct sunlight.
vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
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vDo not bend the disc.
Caring for the DVD-ROM drive
To protect your DVD-ROM drive during operation, observe the following
precautions:
vDo not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or
damage the drive.
vAvoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
–High humidity
–High temperature
–Excessive dust
–Mechanical vibration
–Sudden shock or dropping
–Placement on an inclined surface
–Direct sunlight
–Sudden temperature changes
vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.
vDo not stack objects on the drive.
vDo not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
vRemove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is
closed before moving the drive unit.
vKeep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive
is transported safely.
Manually ejecting a disc
If a drive becomes defective and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the
computer and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the
emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see ″Front view of the drive″on
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray
until you can remove the disc.
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Installing the drive in slimline IBM systems
You can extend the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or
adapters. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the
instructions that come with the computer.
Power and signal cables for internal drives
Your computer uses cables to connect integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives
to the power supply and to the system board. The following cables are
provided:
vFour-wire power cables connect most drives to the power supply. At the end
of these cables are plastic connectors that attach to different drives; these
connectors vary in size. Also, certain power cables attach to the system
board.
vFlat signal cables, also called ribbon cables, connect IDE and diskette drives to
the system board. There are two sizes of ribbon signal cables that come with
your computer:
–The wider signal cable has two or three connectors.
- If the cable has three connectors, one of these connectors is attached to
the drive, one is a spare, and the third attaches to the primary or
secondary IDE connector on the system board.
- If the cable has two connectors, one of these connectors is attached to
the hard disk drive, and the other attaches to the primary or secondary
IDE connector on the system board.
Notes:
1. If you want to add another device, and your computer does not
come with a CD-ROM preinstalled, you will need a second signal
cable with three connectors. You will meed an 80-conductor ATA 66
signal cable if you are replacing the existing signal cable or adding
a second hard disk. ATA 66 signal cables are color-coded. The blue
connector attaches to the system board; the black connector attaches
to the master device, and the gray middle connector attaches to the
slave device.
If your computer comes with a CD-ROM drive, it will have an ATA
66 signal cable. However, if you are installing a hard disk drive,
you must change the switch setting on the CD-ROM drive to
secondary and change the connector used for the CD-ROM drive to
the gray middle connector.
2. If you are installing a slimline CD-ROM drive in the small form
factor desktop model, the IDE cable requires a special connector to
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attach to the slimline CD-ROM drive. This connector can be
attached only to an optional slimline CD-ROM drive.
vThe narrower signal cable has two connectors for attaching the
diskette drive to the diskette-drive connector on the system
board.
Loading components-small form factor desktop model
The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your
computer.
Note: Your system may vary from the illustrations in this section, reference
your system user’s guide for additional instructions.
1 Fan
2 Microprocessor
3 DIMM
4 Diskette drive
5 Slimline CD-ROM drive (some models)
6 System board
7 Riser card housing
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Installing an optical drive-small form factor desktop model
Read the following information first before attempting to install your new
optical drive in the system.
1. Remove the cover and all cables. Refer to your system user’s guide for
details on how to remove cover and cables.
2. Remove the riser card housing and place the housing as shown in the
illustration below.
3. Remove the optical drive from its package.
4. Remove the existing optical drive (some models) from the slimline bay. If
your system does not have an optical drive, you must remove the blank
panel or EMC shield from the front of the slimline bay.
5. Install the optical drive into the slimline bay.
6. Plug the Combo cable into the back of the optical drive. Plug in all three
connectors to the system board. Refer to your system user’s guide for more
details.
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7. Replace the riser card housing.
8. Replace the cover and connect the cables. Refer to your system user’s guide
for details on replacing cover and connector cables.
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