Yamaha CRW-F1-NB manual Troubleshooting, CRW-F1 drive is not recognized by the operating system. P

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Troubleshooting

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Europe

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1 The CRW-F1 drive is not recognized by the operating system. (P. 23)

●Is the 4-pin internal power cable connected properly to the CRW-F1 drive?

Turn off the computer, and remove the computer cover. Check that the connector of the 4-pin internal power cable is connected to the CRW-F1 drive in the correct direction, and that the 4-pin internal power cable is fully connected. (P. 10, 22)

●If the CRW-F1 drive is connected to another 4-pin internal power cable that properly conducts power to another device, is the CRW-F1 drive turned on?

Turn off the computer. Be sure that the CRW-F1 drive is connected to another 4-pin internal power cable that properly conducts power to another device, and check that the CRW-F1 drive is turned on when turning on the computer. (P. 10, 22)

If the drive is turned on, the computer’s power unit may be damaged.

If the drive is not turned on, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

●Is the IDE cable connected properly to the CRW-F1 drive?

Turn off the computer and remove the computer cover. Check that the connector of the IDE cable connected to the CRW-F1 drive is in the correct direction, and that the IDE cable is fully connected. (P. 10, 18)

Then check that the pins of the IDE interface connector of the CRW-F1 drive are not bent.

●Is the IDE cable connected properly to the motherboard?

Check that the connector of the IDE cable is connected to the motherboard in the correct direction, and that the IDE cable is fully connected. (P. 18)

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Contents

Page FCC Information U.S.A Achtung Page English Safety Precautions Iii Warranty Precautions for TransportationTable of Contents High speed writing/reading Features of the CRW-F1 DriveDiscT@2 SafeBurn Enhanced stability writing technologyNames and Functions of Parts Front PanelRear Panel Names and Functions of PartsCopyright Precautions on UseHandling Discs Disclaimer of IndemnityRecordable disc type Compatible DiscsDisc shape High Speed CD-RW discs CD-RW discsWriting/Rewriting speed Ultra Speed CD-RW discs Image file System RequirementsComputer PC/AT compatible Operating systemPreparing tools Preparing the CRW-F1 DriveSerial Number Serial NumberDecide the Installation Method Turn off and unplug the computerReplacing an existing IDE device with the CRW-F1 drive Examples of connecting the CRW-F1 drive Example 1 As a secondary slave For additional drivePreparing the CRW-F1 Drive Enhanced-IDE E-IDEPage Set the Jumper Switch Cable Select Csel Replacing Install the CRW-F1 DriveInstalling the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive Connect a 40-pin IDE cable Connect an audio cable if necessary Audio CD playbackAnalog connection Digital connection Top Power connector Bottom Check Recognition of the CRW-F1 Drive For Windows XPFor Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me If the drive name is not shown or there is or markFor Windows 2000 Professional For Windows XP/2000 Professional Direct Memory Access DMA Install CD Writing SoftwareRecommended DMA settings transfer mode settings Loading/Ejecting a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Is the IDE cable connected properly to the CRW-F1 drive? TroubleshootingCRW-F1 drive is not recognized by the operating system. P Is the IDE cable connected properly to the motherboard?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 the CRW-F1 drive recognized by the operating system? PNo data can be read from a disc Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level Playback of an audio CD CD-DA is inaudibleFor Windows Me Error message Buffer Underrun is displayed Other problemsIs the power capacity of your computer sufficient? Firmware Checking the firmware version in your CRW-F1 driveCRW-F1 Drive Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play back *4Data Transfer Rate Mode CRW-F1 Drive Specifications Safety/EMC Compliance CRW-F1 drive conforms to the following specificationsWriting Methods Technical NotesBuffer Underrun Protection Function Disc-at-Once DAOTechnical Notes Session-at-Once SAO Packet WritingPartial CAV Constant Linear Velocity CLVConstant Angular Velocity CAV Page Canada