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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:
– DOS 6.0 or later
– Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
– Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98
– Microsoft Windows 2000
– OS/2 3.0 or later
You might need a flathead or phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You
might 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 the insertion of power or signal cables. Doing so might damage the
connector or the drive.
Front view of the drive
Refer to the following illustration to identify parts that might be referred to in the
installation instructions.
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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.
1-18 IBM 4X/8X/32X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit