Yamaha manual Firmware, Checking the firmware version in the CRW-F1UX drive

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Firmware

Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is stored in the drive’s flash memory so that it can be rewritten.

For the operation reliability, the latest firmware is available on the internet. For information about the latest firmware, refer to the following websites. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe

URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/

The latest user support information including firmware information is available on the websites.

Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.

Checking the firmware version in the CRW-F1UX drive

For Windows XP/2000 Professional

Check the firmware version with the CD writing software.

For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me

In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 19), select YAMAHA CRW-F1Eto display the YAMAHA CRW-F1E Properties dialog box, and then select the Settings tab.

The revision number varies depending on the default firmware version.

(This screen is an example on Windows Me.)

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Contents Page FCC Information U.S.A Achtung Page English Safety Precautions Iii Page Warranty Precautions for TransportationTable of Contents Features of the CRW-F1UX Drive DiscT@2High speed writing/reading SafeBurn Enhanced stability writing technologyUSB interface USB Names and Functions of Parts Front PanelRear Panel Names and Functions of PartsPrecautions on Use Handling DiscsCopyright Disclaimer of IndemnityDisc shape Compatible DiscsRecordable disc type Writing/Rewriting speed CD-RW discsHigh Speed CD-RW discs Ultra Speed CD-RW discs Computer PC/AT compatible System RequirementsImage file PCI Operating system USB cableCD writing software Serial Number Preparing the CRW-F1UX DriveSerial Number Connect the CRW-F1UX Drive Connect the included USB cable to the CRW-F1UX drive Preparing the CRW-F1UX DrivePower cable included Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive Install the Device Drivers Check Recognition of the CRW-F1UX DriveFor Windows XP/2000 Professional/Me For Windows 98 Second EditionDrive name is not shown or there is or mark For Windows 2000 ProfessionalInstall CD Writing Software For Windows 98 Second Edition/MeFor Windows 2000 Professional/Me Disconnect the CRW-F1UX driveLoading/Ejecting a Disc Loading/Ejecting a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Troubleshooting Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly?Is the USB 2.0 interface card installed properly? Operating system does not start up properlyDisc tray does not open when you press the eject button Is the CRW-F1UX drive turned on? Does the power LED light?Is the disc tray opened when the computer is restarted? Is any CD writing software being used?Disc is ejected without order or it comes out spontaneously No data can be read from a discPlayback of an audio CD CD-DA is inaudible For Windows Me Error message Buffer Underrun is displayed Other problems Checking the firmware version in the CRW-F1UX drive FirmwareFor Windows XP/2000 Professional CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play back *4CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications AC adapter LSE0107A1236 CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications Safety/EMC Compliance CRW-F1UX drive conforms to the following specificationsBuffer Underrun Protection Function Technical NotesTest writing Writing Methods Disc-at-Once DAOTrack-at-Once TAO Session-at-Once SAOPacket Writing Constant Angular Velocity CAV Technical Notes Constant Linear Velocity CLVPartial CAV Canada