Yamaha CRW3200NB manual Firmware, Checking the firmware version in your CRW3200E 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.

To enhance operation reliability, Yamaha continues improving the firmware and makes updates available on the internet. You can find information about the latest firmware at the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website.

YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

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

These websites contain the latest YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive user support information including information about the firmware.

Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.

Checking the firmware version in your CRW3200E drive

For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me

In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 22), select YAMAHA CRW3200E to display the YAMAHA CRW3200E properties dialog box, and then select the

Settings tab.

The revision number shown here varies depending on the version of the firmware in the drive as set at default.

(This screen is an example on Windows Me.)

For Windows 2000 Professional/XP

The firmware version cannot be displayed using Device Manager. Use your CD writing software to check the firmware version.

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Contents Page FCC Information U.S.A Achtung English Safety Precautions Iii Warranty Table of Contents SafeBurn Enhanced stability writing technology Features of the CRW3200E DriveHigh speed writing/reading High fidelity digital audioNames and Functions of Parts Front PanelRear Panel Names and Functions of PartsCopyright Precautions on UseHandling Discs Disclaimer of IndemnityCD-R discs Useable discsDiscs that can be written on CD-RW discsPartial CAV Constant Angular Velocity Image file System RequirementsComputer PC/AT compatible Operating system OSPreparing tools Preparing the CRW3200E DriveSerial Number Serial NumberDecide the Installation Method Preparing the CRW3200E DriveInstalling the CRW3200E drive as an additional drive Replacing an existing IDE device with the CRW3200E driveExamples of connecting the CRW3200E drive Example 1 As a secondary slave For additional driveIDE Preparing the CRW3200E Drive Set the Jumper Switch Cable Select Csel Install the CRW3200E Drive Installing the CRW3200E drive as an additional driveReplacing Connect the included 40-pin IDE cable Connect an audio cable if necessary Audio CD playbackPreparing the CRW3200E Drive Analog connection Digital connection SpdifTop Power connector Bottom When using Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me Check Recognition of the CRW3200E DriveWhen using Windows 2000 Professional When using Windows XPWhen using Windows 2000 Professional/XP CheckInstall CD Writing Software DMA Direct Memory AccessLoading/Ejecting a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Loading/Ejecting a DiscTroubleshooting Is the computer turned on?Is each IDE device set respectively? Disc tray does not open when you press the eject buttonIs 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 cannot be heard For Windows MeFor Windows XP Error message Buffer Underrun is displayed Other problemsIs the power capacity of your computer sufficient? Yamaha CD-R/RW Drive website FirmwareChecking the firmware version in your CRW3200E drive For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/MeCRW3200E Drive Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play back *4Data Capacity CRW3200E Drive Specifications Safety/EMC Compliance CRW3200E drive conforms to the following specificationsWriting Methods Technical NotesBuffer Underrun Protection Function Disc-at-Once DAOTrack-at-Once TAO Session-at-Once SAOPacket Writing Canada