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Combo Drive Module
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR
Type Drawer loading
Interface SATA
Data Transfer Modes
• PIO mode
• DMA
• Ultra DMA33
Buffer Memory Size 4.5 MB
Maximum Write Speed 11 Mbytes/sec
Maximum Read Speed 9 Mbytes/sec
Formats Supported Read
• BD-Video (12cm, Single and Dual Layer), BD-ROM (12cm, Single
and Dual Layer)
• DVD-Video (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (8cm/
12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boarder, Multi-Session
CD Write
• CD-R Media (48x/40x/32x/24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Taiyo-
Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex,
RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK
• CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER,
OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage,
Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips
DVD Write
• DVD+R Media (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) Taiyo-Yuden, Mitsubishi (Verbatim),
Ricoh, TDK
• DVD+R Double Layer Media (8x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)
• DVD+RW Media (8x/4x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK
• DVD-R Media (16x/8x/4x/2x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK, Taiyo-
Yuden, PVC, Fuji Film, Ritek
• DVD-R DL Media (8x/4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)
• DVD-RW Media (6x/4x/2x/1x) JVC, PVC, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK
• DVD-RAM Ver2.2 Media (5x/3x/2x) Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell
Power Supply +5V (DC)
Voltage Allowance +5V (DC) ±5%
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution DAC support 16/20/24bit, ADC support 16/20bit
Compatibility Microsoft WLP3.02, Vista WaveRT, Dolby Home Theater
Sampling rate DAC support 192Kbit, ADC support 96Kbit sample rate
Internal microphone Analog Microphone*1
Internal speaker / Quantity 2W Internal speakers*2, Subwoofer*1