Asus CRW-3212A specifications Front Panel, Headphone volume dial

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1.Headphone jack

This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

2.Headphone volume dial

This volume dial allows you to control the volume of the headphone connected to the drive. Turning the dial to the left decreases the volume, turning to the right increases volume.

3.Disc tray

This tray holds the disc.

4.WRITE indicator (Red LED)

This LED flashes while data is being written on the disc.

5.READ indicator (Green LED)

This LED turns ON when you place a disc on the drive tray, and stays ON until you remove the disc. The LED flashes while data is being read from the disc.

6.Emergency eject pinhole

In cases when you cannot eject a disc from the drive using the eject button due to power failure or software problems, insert a pin or a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc.

7.PLAY/SKIP button

This button has two functions. If the drive is idle, pressing this button will start playing an audio disc (if one is currenly loaded in the drive) from the first track. While in the PLAY mode, pressing this button lets you skip to the next track on the disc.

8.STOP/EJECT button

This button has two functions. Pressing this button at any time ejects the disc tray so you can place or remove a disc. While in PLAY mode, pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive.

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ASUS CRW-3212A User’s Manual

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Contents Product Introduction SpecificationsWelcome Thank you for buying the Asus CRW-3212A DriveFeatures FlextraSpeed TechnologyFlextraLink Technology Solution FlextraLink TechnologyDdss / Ddss II Design Structure Double Dynamic Suspension System DdssZone CLV Recording Technology Headphone volume dial Front PanelRear Panel Jumper terminalsInstallation System RequirementsSlave Mode Setting the Jumper TerminalsMaster Mode Cable Select ModeInstalling the CD-RW Drive Asus CRW-3212A User’s Manual Connecting the Drive Cables Installing the Device Driver Installing the CD-RW SoftwareCD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the DriveEjecting a Disc from the Drive Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole Using Compact Discs Cleaning a DiscHandling a Disc Environmental Specifications Technical Information

CRW-3212A specifications

The Asus CRW-3212A is an internal CD-RW (Compact Disc-ReWritable) drive that entered the market during the early 2000s, addressing the growing need for optical storage solutions. Known for its impressive performance, this drive became an essential component for users looking to write and duplicate CDs efficiently.

One of the standout features of the CRW-3212A is its writing capability. It supports a maximum write speed of 32x for CD-R discs and 12x for CD-RW media. This swift writing capability was particularly appealing for those who frequently burned data, music, and video onto CDs, allowing users to create discs in a matter of minutes. Additionally, the drive offers reliable read speeds of up to 48x, ensuring rapid data access and retrieval.

The drive boasts Buffer Under Run technology, a significant innovation that alleviates the risk of incomplete burns. Buffer Under Run errors occur when the data flow to the drive is interrupted, potentially compromising the quality of a disc. With this technology, the Asus CRW-3212A can temporarily pause the writing process while the buffer is refilled, minimizing the chances of errors and ensuring smooth and successful burn sessions.

Another notable feature includes its compatibility with various CD formats, such as CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-DA. This versatility allows users to not only burn data but also create audio CDs for personal use or distribution. The drive's support for different CD formats makes it an ideal choice for a wide audience, from casual users to professionals in need of reliable media creation tools.

In addition to its performance features, the Asus CRW-3212A was designed with user convenience in mind. It comes equipped with an IDE interface, which makes it easy to install in desktop systems. The drive also includes software support for mastering and burning tasks, further enhancing the user experience.

Overall, the Asus CRW-3212A stands out as a robust optical drive that combines high writing speeds with advanced technologies to provide reliable CD writing and reading capabilities. Its legacy in the optical storage space highlights the importance of versatile and efficient solutions for data storage during a time when CDs were a primary format for data transfer and media consumption.
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