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TIP: You can use the CD-R/RWdrive to only read a disc in DOS/Windows 3.1.
Parameter Details
/D:<drive name> Specifies the name of the top CD-R/RW drive. The <drive name> field
must contain the same information as specified by parameter in your
CONFIG.SYS file (which loads the corresponding CD-R/RW drive).
☛ The MSCDEX command must have at least one /D parameter.
If you add another CD-R/RW device, you must add and specify
a corresponding /D parameter for each new drive.
/E
If the EMS memory mode (Expanded Memory Support) is enabled,
this parameter specifies that the CD-R/RW driver can save sector
buffers using EMS memory.
/K Specifies that MS-DOS can recognize a CD-R/RW volume written
in kanji (Chinese characters). Must be used for all CD-R/RW
volumes written in kanji.
/S Permits the CD-R/RW drive to be shared on the MS-NETor
Windows for Work Groups server.
/V: When MSCDEX.EXE is loaded, this parameter indicates the
memory status.
/L:<drive letter>
Specifies the letter of the top CD-R/RW drive. If more than one
CD-R/RW drive is connected, the system automatically assigns
arbitrary drive names to the additional drives.
/M:<buffer> Specifies the number of sector buffers.
Your CD-R/RW drive is controlled by:
◆
MSCDEX.EXE (a Microsoft extensions program)
◆
SSCDROM.SYS (the CD-R/RW device driver)
MSCDEX.EXE Parameters
The MSCDEX.EXE parameters are added to your AUTOEXEC.BATfile. Below is the
syntax for each parameter. Information indicated within squarebrackets [ ] is optional.
<Drv:>\<path>\MSCDEX.EXE [/E/K/S/V] /D:<drive name> [/L:<drive letter>] [/M:<buffer>]
Example: The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\SAMSUNG\MSCDEX.EXE /D:SSCDOOO
SSCDROM.SYS Parameter
The SSCDROM.SYS parameters are added to your CONFIG.SYSfile. Below is the syntax
for each parameter. Information indicated within square brackets [ ] is optional.
DEVICE=<Drv:>\<path>\SSCDROM.SYS /D:<drive name> [P:<X>]
Example: The default set-up procedure adds the following default settings to your CONFIG.SYS file:
Device=C:\SAMSUNG\SSCDROM.SYS /D:SSCD000 /P:1F0,14
Details for each parameter are listed below.
☛ Please consult the following table BEFORE contacting your dealer or local SAMSUNG
representative.
Parameter Details
/P:<X> Specifies the port for the interface card.
Possible values: 1F0H, 170H
Default:1F0H.
Problem Meaning/Solution
The software installation failed
◆Check that your hard disk is not full.
◆The installation floppy disk may be corrupted.
Repeat the installation with the backup floppy disk.
I re-booted my PC and it paused
during the start-up program.
After installing the device driver, your system
start-up program may take more time than expected.
If it does not start-up after 60 seconds, verify your
AUTOEXEC.BATfile and, if necessary, contact your
local computer dealer.
The disc tray does not open.
The drive may not be installed correctly.
Verify the physical installation.
I installed the software and
re-booted my PC.
The CD-R/RW drive
icon/directory still does not
appear.
◆ Verify the connections between the drive and your PC.
Check that the 40-pin flat cable is connected to
an IDE interface (some PCs are equipped with an
SCSI disk interface).
◆Verify your AUTOEXEC.BATfile. Go to page 6 for
the verification procedure.
◆Check the LASTDRIVE= command in the
CONFIG.SYS file. The specified letter must take
the CD-R/RW volume into account. If you do not
know which letter is assigned to the CD-R/RW, enter Z.
◆Using the documentation provided with your PC,
check that the IDE hard disk is set up in MASTER mode.
In the File Manager, the
CD-R/RW icon does not display. If you have installed
the CD-R/RW drive... Then...
And the software Re-boot your PC.
And have not installed
the software
Install the software
following the instructions
on page 5.
/D:<drive name> Changes the name for the CD-R/RW drive. Up to eight characters
can be input.
Default:SSCD000
Details for each parameter are listed below.
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