Gigabyte M1405 Optical Disc Drive, Supported CD Writable Formats, Supported DVD Writeable Formats

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3.5 Optical Disc Drive

 

The M1405 features a preinstalled DVD Super Multi Optical Writer

 

Drive. When in use, the drive has a flashing LED in the face and will

 

not open.

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It supports a wide range media types. The drive can also support or

play Dual Layer types.

Supported CD Writable Formats

 

1

CD-R - These discs can be written on once. The data put on the

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2

disc cannot be changed or erased/deleted.

 

CD-RW -These discs can be written to more than once and can

 

 

be erased. They have a limited number of erases.

 

Supported DVD Writeable Formats

 

For a Super Multi DVD Writer drive

 

1

DVD-R and DVD+R discs - These can only written on once. The

 

 

data on the DVD Disc cannot be changed or erased/deleted.

 

2 DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs support being written on

 

 

to more than once. They have a limited number of erases.

 

For a Super Multi Dual Layer DVD Writer Drive

 

1

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double Layer)

 

 

discs can only be written on once. As with other write once discs

 

 

the data that is on the discs cannot be changed or erased/deleted.

 

2

DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded to

 

 

more than once. They have a limited number of erases.

Optical Disc Drive

To open the optical disc drive, press the button on the drive shown below and the drive will pop out. Pull the drive gently to extend it. Media will then need to be pressed onto the center spindle to secure the media. To close the drive simply press it closed until it clicks into place. The drive will then initialize and the disc will be read by the drive.

Drive Release Button

1. Press the drive release button to

2open the drive. Pull gently once it

 

pops open.

 

2. Place the disc into the center

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of the drive and click into place

 

onto the round spinner section to

secure the disc.

3.Close the drive to initiate reading of the disc.

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Contents Page Safety Instructions M1405 Series USER’S Manual Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesRF Exposure CE Notice European Union Battery Disposal & CautionFor CB Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Replaceable BatteriesIntroduction Content Viii English Knowing Your M1405 Hardware Checklist Using the Battery PackHow to Insert the Battery Pack BoxConnecting the AC Adaptor How to Remove the Battery PackOpening the LCD Panel Turning on the Unit Starting Up the M1405 for the First TimeTurning Off the Power System Shut DownM1405 Tour Rear View Front ViewTop View LED Indicators # Icon DescriptionLeft View Right ViewBase View Icon DescriptionEnglish Using the M1405 M1405 Keyboard M1405 features a Windows Compatible KeyboardM1405 Hotkeys M1405 Keypad Overlay Enabling The OverlayWindows Keys Application KeyTouchpad Fingerprint ReaderTouchpad Buttons Method to Swipe Your FingersWebcam Optical Disc Drive Supported CD Writable FormatsSupported DVD Writeable Formats For a Super Multi Dual Layer DVD Writer DriveUsing a Memory Card How To Insert a Memory CardEmergency Release Remove a Memory CardEnglish M1405 Specifications M1405 Notebook Hardware Dimension & Weight ServiceSecond Battery Pack Optional M1405 Special FunctionsM1405 Quick Battery Life Test How To Test the Battery LifeM1405 Utilities Gigabyte Smart Manager Screen Output Setting CameraSmart Charge Windows Docking GadgetGigabyte Smart Recovery Launch System RecoveryGigabyte Smart Setup Gigabyte Utility Driver DiscEnglish Connecting Peripherals Upgrade How To Connect USB Devices How To Connect DisplaysHow to Connect an Hdmi Display Ethernet LAN ConnectionConnect an Hdmi Display Disconnect an Hdmi DisplayHow To Secure the Notebook Upgrade the MemoryConnect a Kensington Lock Disconnect a Kensington LockWwan 3G Connection English Docking Station Features & Specifications Top View Docking Station Side Views Docking Station Rear View Docking StationLeft Side View Right Side View AttachmentAttachment The AC Adaptor Attachment The Docking Station AttachmentHow to Connect an External D-Sub Display Attachment Undocking the NotebookConnect an External D-Sub Display Disconnect an External D-Sub DisplayHow to Connect an External DVI Display How to Connect a USB DevicesConnect an External DVI Display Disconnect an External DVI DisplayHow To Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN Warranty ServiceEnglish Troubleshooting / Q & a Troubleshooting Battery PackAC Adapter KeyboardLCD Hard Disc Drive HDDPrinter Stand by / HibernationFrequently Asked Questions English Questions and Answers Gigabyte Service Information English