I/O Magic MagicSpin manual Introduction, System Requirements, Installation Instructions

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your MagicSpin CD-ROM. The purpose of this document is to provide you with installation instructions for your new kit. If this is your first installation with this type of product, please read the entire manual before you begin. If you are experienced with installations, you may want to go directly to the hardware installation section..

For your information, we have provided background information on CD-ROMs and CD-ROM drives. Also included is background information on the IDE and EIDE interfaces. If you have never installed computer hardware, this section is both informative and necessary.

Following the installation of both the hardware and software, the Installation Guide also contains a troubleshooting section, a general specification guide, how to contact I/OMagic and information on how to register your product.

Thank you again for purchasing the I/OMagic MagicSpin CD-ROM.

System Requirements

Computer

IBM PC or Compatible

Processor

486 DX2 processor or Higher

Memory

8MB of System RAM

Hard Drive

Approximately 4 MB of Hard disk space

Operating System

DOS 6.0, Windows 3.1x, Windows 95(or later)

Installation Instructions

This manual is intended as a guide for those who are not familiar with the installation of PC peripherals and software applications and as a reference for experienced users. If you are new to installing PC peripherals and software applications, follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual to help you through the installation process.

Before You Begin

Before proceeding, make sure your computer system meets the System Requirements listed above. If you are unsure whether your system meets the minimum requirements, contact I/OMagic Technical Support.

Once you are certain your system meets all of the requirements, prepare a clean workspace, and gather the tools you will need. For installation of the card, you will need a Phillips head and/or a Flathead screwdriver, and we recommend you use a container to hold loose screws.

Carefully unpack the box contents. Leave the audio card in its static-resistant bag until later in the installation process. This protective bag has been specially designed to protect the card from potentially damaging static electricity.

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Contents Magicspin Page Page Table of Contents Introduction Installation InstructionsSystem Requirements Before You BeginCD-ROM Technology Technical backgroundATA Packet Interface Atapi IDE/ATA InterfaceEnhanced IDE Interface Setting Master or Slave Jumpers CD-ROM Hardware InstallationPrepare Your Computer for Installation Connecting a Secondary IDE controller Connecting to a Primary IDE ControllerMounting Your CD-ROM Drive Connect the power supply cableLocate an available drive bay Slide the MagicSpin CD-ROM drive into the empty bayRe-attach the computer’s cover Connect the IDE interface cableConnect the Audio cable from your Sound Card If necessary Windows 98/95 Installation CD-ROM Software InstallationWindows NT 3.5x Installation Enabling Ultra DMA/33 support under Windows 98/95DOS or Windows 3.1x Installation Windows NT 4.0 InstallationClick ADD and select IDE CD-ROM and click install Power on your PC and go to the Dos promptMSCDEX.EXE CD Audio Installing CD AudioCare and Handling Using the CD-ROM DriveUse Registry Editor at your own risk TroubleshootingCD-ROM Troubleshooting Page Disc Appendix a CD-ROM General SpecificationsRegister Your I/OMagic Product Contacting I/OMagicDT-CD32A-001-981101