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