Software description
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:
vIBM RecordNow: With RecordNow,you can record your own CDs in a variety
of ways. You can use the CD copier function to make backup copies of your
CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive. Youcan
create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs. RecordNow can also
create disk images on your hard drive and record previously created disc images
to CD.
vIBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): Youcan use DLA to access your CD-RW drive
using a drive letter. Youcan copy files to recordable media using the windows
command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.
vUDF Reader: You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrotewith DLA in
other PCs.
Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation. You must
complete the following steps to install the drive:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting.
2. Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (you might need to
make changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).
3. Install the drive in a drive bay.
4. Configure the system.
5. Install software.
If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to
perform all the procedures described, contact a qualified computer technician to
install the CD-RW drive for you.
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 MB
vAvailable IDE connection
vAvailable internal power connection
vAvailable 5.25-in. drive bay
vOne of the following operating systems:
– Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium Edition (Me)
– Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
– Microsoft Windows XP
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-RWdrive during installation, observe the following
precautions:
vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
248X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide