IBM 10K3786 manual System requirements, Handling Instructions, Product views

System requirements

Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following system requirements.

vMinimum microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® processor (or the equivalent)

vMinimum RAM: 32 MB4

vAvailable IDE connection

vAvailable internal power connection

vAvailable 5.25-in. drive bay

vOne of the following operating systems:

–Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

–Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me

–Microsoft Windows 2000

You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be sure to have this documentation available.

Handling Instructions

To protect your CD-RW drive during installation, observe the following precautions:

vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive housing.

vKeep the CD-RW drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive in your computer. Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup.

vDo not force insertion of the power cable. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.

Product views

The following sections illustrate the front and back views of the CD-RW drive.

4.When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1 000 000 bytes; total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.

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