Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation.
The installer of the drive will have to complete the following steps:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting
2. Set the configuration jumper on the drive (and possibly make changes to the
configuration settings of other devices)
3. Physically install the drive in a drive bay
4. Configure the system
5. Install a device driver
If you do not understand these procedures, or are unsure about your ability to perform
all the procedures described, have a qualified computer technician install the CD-ROM
drive for you, or call an IBM technical-support representative.
System requirements
Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following
system requirements.
Minimum processor: 80486
Minimum RAM: 4 MB6
3.5-inch, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB diskette drive
Available IDE connection
Available internal power connection
Available drive bay
One of the following operating systems:
– Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later
– Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98
– OS/2 3.0 or later
Handling instructions
To protect your CD-ROM drive during installation, observe the following precautions.
Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
Keep the CD-ROM 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.
Do not force insertion of the power cable. Doing so might damage the connector
or the drive.
6When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1 000000 bytes; total
user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.
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