IBM 09N4076 Computer Drive User Manual


 
System requirements
Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following
system requirements.
Minimum microprocessor: Intel
Pentium
processor (or the equivalent)
Minimum RAM: 16 MB
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3.5-inch diskette drive
Available IDE connection
Available internal power connection
Available drive bay
One of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000
You may need a flathead or phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You
may also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be sure
to have the documentation available.
Handling instructions
To protect your CD-RW drive during installation, observe the following precautions:
Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
Keep the CD-RW drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive
in your computer. Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity
buildup.
Do not force insertion of the power cable. Doing so might damage the connector
or the drive.
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When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1000 000 bytes; total
user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.
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