IBM 28L2234 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software package
IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Drive Option Diskette
Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be
sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive
warranty service. See Appendix E, “Help and service information” on
page 3-28 for technical support information.
Software description
The Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software CD contains programs that
work with Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0 or later.
You can use the programs with your CD-ReWritable drive to create
audio and data CDs, to copy CDs, and to make jewel case inserts or
CD labels.
The IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Drive Option Diskette contains
device drivers for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 3.x, OS/2, and DOS that enable you to access the drive as a
CD-ROM drive in DOS mode. The diskette also includes an audio
CD-player program for DOS and a diagnostic program.
Note: The software included in this option kit does not enable the
drive’s CD-recording capabilities with DOS, Windows 3.x, or
OS/2 operating systems.
Installation requirements
To install the CD-ReWritable drive you must have:
Documentation
You will need the documentation that comes with your computer,
operating system, or IDE bus adapter if the adapter is separate from
the computer.
Required hardware
You must have the following hardware.
IBM computer or compatible computer with an Intel
Pentium processor and 16 MB
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RAM (random-access
memory)
3.5-inch, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB diskette drive
IDE bus adapter
Your computer must have an IDE port on the system board or on
an IDE bus adapter. If the interface cable connectors in your
computer have 40 pins, your computer uses the IDE architecture. If
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When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1000000 bytes; total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating
environment.
1-2 IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit