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Plextor PX-W5224TA User Manual

Plextor PX-W5224TA
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ATAPI CD-R/CD-RW DRIVE
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
APRIL 2003
Model PX-W5224TA

Table of Contents

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Plextor PX-W5224TA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPlextor
ModelPX-W5224TA
CategoryCD/CDR Drive
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Getting Started

Features

Lists the key features and technologies of the PlexWriter drive.

Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter

Specifies the minimum system requirements to use the PlexWriter drive.

PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls

Front Panel

Details the components and indicators on the front of the drive.

Rear Panel

Describes the connectors and jumpers located on the rear of the drive.

Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines for the drive and media.

2. Installing Your PlexWriter

QuickStart Installation

Expedited installation guide for experienced PC users.

Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation

Steps to access and prepare the computer's interior for drive installation.

Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration

Guide to identifying the computer's current IDE setup to ensure compatibility.

Set the Drive's Mode Jumper

Instructions for configuring the drive's Master/Slave/Cable Select setting via jumpers.

Changing to Master, Slave, or Cable Select

Detailed steps for moving jumpers to set the drive's IDE configuration.

Select an IDE Configuration

Guidance on choosing the correct IDE configuration based on system setup.

About Cable Select

Explanation of the Cable Select feature for IDE device configuration.

Identifying System Cable Select

How to determine if your system utilizes Cable Select for IDE devices.

Locating Master Position on Cable Select

How to identify Master/Slave connectors on a Cable Select cable.

Set the DMA Jumper

Instructions for setting the DMA jumper for optimal data transfer modes.

Install the PlexWriter Drive

Core steps for physically installing the drive into the computer system.

Mount the PlexWriter Drive

Steps for physically mounting the drive into a computer bay.

Connecting the IDE Ribbon Cable

Detailed instructions on correctly connecting the IDE ribbon cable.

Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized

Steps to verify the drive is detected by the computer system.

Recognized in Windows

Procedure to check drive recognition within the Windows operating system.

3. Using Your PlexWriter

What Media to Use

Information on compatible CD media types and their writing/reading speeds.

4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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