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If there are two devices on the IDE port, attach the connector at one end of the
cable to the IDE port. If there is a hard disk drive, attach it to the connector at
the other end of the cable and attach the CD-RW drive to the middle connector.
You cannot format a CD-RW disc.
Take the following actions:
1. Verify that your computer has the latest level IDE CD-ROM device driver for
your CD-ROM drive. Refer to the documentation for your computer or your
CD-ROM drive to determine which device driver file to look for.
2. Verify that your system has the latest level IDE controller device driver. Refer to
the documentation for your computer or IDE controller to determine which device
driver file to look for.
You cannot create a multisession disc.
Be sure that there is enough space left on the media for another session. Writing a
session requires lead-in and lead-out space (about 15 MB) in addition to the data that
is recorded.
You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Take the following actions:
1. Verify that the process is not being interrupted by a screen saver, an antivirus
program, an Internet or e-mail program, or other software. Disable the functions
that might interrupt the write operation.
2. Verify that your computer has the minimum processor listed in the system
requirements for this option.
3. Verify that the hard disk drive has been defragmented.
4. Replace the disc if it is damaged or scratched.
5. Disable the Windows Auto Insert Notify function on your CD-ROM and CD-RW
drives.
You cannot eject a CD.
Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of writing
to a disc:
1. Eject the CD through the software.
2. Use the Eject/Load button.
3. Turn off the computer. Wait 45 seconds; then turn on the computer and try using
the Eject/Load button again.
4. If other methods do not work, use the manual-eject hole, using instructions given
in “Manually ejecting a CD” on page 1-13.
2-6 IBM 4X/8X/32X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit