IBM 22P6959 manual Installation requirements, Before you begin, Handling precautions

Installation requirements

Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive:

vMinimum microprocessor:

–Intel® Pentium® 133 MHz

–Intel Pentium II 233 MHz for MPEG-2 playback

vMinimum RAM: 32 MB

vWindows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows Me operating system

vAn available half high drive bay

vAn available IDE connection

v40 MB available hard drive space

v700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function

vAudio solution supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate

vOptional stereo speakers

v2X AGP video with overlay support for MPEG-2 playback

Before you begin

Before you install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive, read the information in this section on handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.

Handling precautions

Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:

vKeep the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity buildup.

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

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

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