Before Use
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About CD-ROM
A CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data. It
has many applications, including the playback of music and video, the
archiving of data, as well as on-line documentation. The following are
descriptions of each CD-ROM format:
CD-DA: Up to 79 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a
sampling rate of 44.1kHz for a 79 minutes disc.
Data CD: Up to 700 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard
ISO9660 format for a 700MB disc.
Video CD: These hold movies in which the video and audio data has been
compressed using MPEG-1 technology.
Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
You will need to use this when removing the cover of your computer and
installing a SCSI card.
n Make sure your screwdriver’s head is the correct size for the screws you need to remove.