PX-708A Installation and Users Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1
About this Manual...........................................................................1
Meet Your PX-708A .......................................................................2
What the PX-708A Does.............................................................2
Features of the PX-708A.............................................................3
Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-708A ............................5
What You Can Do with the PX-708A.........................................5
What’s In the Box............................................................................6
Save Your Box!...........................................................................6
PX-708A Drive Features and Controls............................................7
Front Panel—PX-708A Internal Drive........................................7
Rear Panel—PX-708A Internal Drive.........................................8
About Software................................................................................9
Precautions ....................................................................................10
2. Installing Your PX-708A Internal Drive...................................11
QuickStart Installation—For Experienced PC Users Only........11
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation ...........................12
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration................................12
Set the Drive’s Mode Jumper........................................................13
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-708A Drive ..............14
Select an IDE Configuration..........................................................16
About Cable Select........................................................................21
Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select...............22
Locating the Master Position on a Cable Select Cable..............22
Set the DMA Jumper.....................................................................22
Install the PX-708A Drive.............................................................24
Record the Serial Number .........................................................24
Mount the Drive in the Computer..............................................24
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables.........................................30
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized..............................................31
3. Using Your PX-708A...................................................................33
What Media to Use........................................................................33
DVD Media...............................................................................33
CD-ROM Media........................................................................33
Tray Loading and Operation..........................................................35