Samsung SW-252 Your CD-R/RW Drive, Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory, System Requirements

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Your CD-R/RW Drive

 

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1.Connector for stereo headphones with a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.

2.Headphone volume control.

3.Emergency eject hole. (if the compartment does not open when you press the Eject button, power off the computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly)

4.Indicator Light. (GREEN: Read RED: Record)

5.Disc compartment. (the compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button)

6.Eject button.

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1.Two-pin digital audio output terminal for use with a sound or MPEG card supporting digital audio features.

2.Four-pin sound output terminal for use with a sound card. (refer to the sound card documentation for further details)

3.Master/slave select terminal.

4.40pin host E-IDE interface connector.

5.4pin power terminal.

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Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the following Web site:

http:// www.samsungODD.com www.samsungelectronics.com

System Requirements

Before you install the CD-R/RW drive, we strongly recommend that you check that your setup meets the system requirements listed below.

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Description

 

 

Computer

Intel Pentium II (or higher), 64 MB of RAM (or higher)

 

with an E-IDE interface

 

 

Disk space

700 MB minimum

 

 

Windows version

Windows 98 / 2000 / ME or XP /

 

Windows NT 4.0 (or higher)

General DMA Installation Guide

Windows 98/Me

Important!

Please read the entire DMA installation guide before installing your CD-R/RW drive.

About DMA Installation

For stable writing performance at high speeds, Installation of DMA transfer mode for E-IDE interface is strongly recommended. We recommend DMA mode for fast writing.

DMA Setting

Before you install your CD-R/RW drive, we recommend to set DMA to enabled on your PC system. See the following procedure to set DMA transfer mode in windows oprerating system. (Windows 95 OSR2/98/ME)

● Click on START

● Select your CD-R/RW drive

● Click on Settings

● Click on the Properties button

● Select Control Panel

● Click on the Settings tab

● Select the System Icon

● Check the DMA checkbox to enables DMA.

●Select the Device Manager panel ● Click OK

in System Properties

● Restart your PC

●Expand the CD-ROM icon

Windows 2000/XP

Select the DMA mode by selecting [Start > Setting > Control Panel > System > Device Manager > IDEATA/ATAPI Controller > Default/Assistant IDE Channel Advanced Information]

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Contents FCC Compliance Safety PrecautionsPlease refer to the Samsung limited warranty statements Do not attempt to repair the CD-R/RW drive yourselfUpgrading the Firmware Flash Memory General DMA Installation Guide Windows 98/MeYour CD-R/RW Drive System RequirementsInstalling the CD-R/RW Drive Connecting the CablesInstalling a jumper on the master/slave select terminal Installing the CD Record UtilityInstalling the Device Driver Connecting the audio cable from a sound cardStoring and Cleaning Your Discs Setting Up the Device DriverUsing the CD-R/RW Drive Automatic SetupHow to cancel select the Auto-Run function It is recommended to set a CD-R or CD-RW drive as followsTerm Description Solving Technical ProblemsRecommended Disc Types Technical Specifications SW-252