Mass Storage Devices
The following mass storage devices are available for the computer.
| Table 1-3 |
| Mass Storage Devices |
Device | Capacity |
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Diskette drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB, 720 Kbyte, and 1.2 MB (Japanese format) |
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Hard drive | 18.0, 15.0, and 10.0 GB (also available as an option) |
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CD-ROM drive | 24-Speed Max (available as an option) |
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DVD-ROM | 4.7 GB |
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SuperDIsk LS-120 drive | 120 MB (available as an option) |
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External diskette drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB |
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Diskette Drive
The computer uses a 3.5-inch diskette drive that fits into the computer, Compaq expansion base, or Compaq convenience base MultiBays. The diskette drive is a three- mode type that is compatible with 1.44-MB, 1.2-MB, and 720-Kbyte (formatted) AT drive types. The system supports a maximum of two diskette drives: one in the computer MultiBay and one in the Compaq expansion base or Compaq convenience base MultiBay.
Hard Drive
The dedicated hard drive bay supports a removable 18.0-, 15.0-, or 10.0-GB hard drive. The MultiBay supports a second hard drive. Before a hard drive can be used in the MultiBay, it first must be inserted in the Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter.
CD-ROM Drive
A 24-speed Max CD-ROM drive is available as an option. The drive supports 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch media in the following formats:
■ISO-9660, the most common CD-ROM format
■CD-ROM XA eXtended Architecture, a standard for storing multimedia information
■Photo CD (single and multisession), Kodak's format for storing photographic images on CD-ROM
■CD-i and CD-i Bridge
■CD-DA (digital audio)
■CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
■CD-I Mode 2 (Form 1 and Form 2)
■Video CD