IBM 48X-20X manual Part 1 Installation and users guide, Product description, Before you begin

Part 1: Installation and user's guide

The IBM®48X-20X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive can read a compact disc (CD) containing approximately 680 MB1 of information. It is designed for installation in a personal computer that uses the integrated drive electronics (IDE) or the enhanced IDE architecture.

The CD-ROM device delivers data up to 48 times the standard CD-ROM speed, delivering data at up to 7200 KB2 per second. The drive reads compact discs that meet the ISO-9660 and High-Sierra Group (HSG) standards. It also reads multiple-session, extended architecture (XA) discs, such as the Kodak Photo CD.

Product description

In addition to this book, the option package includes:

v48X-20X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive

vOne ªYº audio cable, one audio cable

vFour mounting screws (M3 x 5 mm, slotted)

vOne IDE cable for connecting two IDE devices

vLaser Safety Guide for CD-ROM drives

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.

You can find information on how to get help, technical support, and warranty service in ªAppendix C. Help and service informationº on page C-1.Before calling for technical support, refer to ªAppendix B. Problem solvingº on page B-1.

Before you begin

Determine whether your computer meets the minimum requirements; see ªSystem requirementsº on page 1-2for details. Read the following information before you start your installation.

You must complete the following steps to install the drive:

1.Determine which IDE connector to use and the corresponding configuration setting.

1.MB equals approximately 1 000 000 bytes when referring to storage capacity.

2.KB equals approximately 1024 bytes when referring to data transfer speeds.

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