Asus 48x/16x/48x CD-RW Drive CRW-4816A User Manual
1 48x/16x/48x CD-R W Drive CR W -4816A User â s Manual
2 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Copyr ights/Disclaimer Copyright é 2002 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. ( âÂÂASUS âÂÂ). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âÂÂAS IS â WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECT ORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. The product name and revision number are both printed on the product itself. Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number . Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners â benefit, without intent to infringe. Product Name: ASUS CR W-4816A Manual Revision: 1.01 E1066 Release Date: Revised June 2002
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 3 Contents Copyrights/Disclaimer ....................................................... 2 FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4 ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5 Safety Information ............................................................. 6 Installation Notices ....................................................... 6 Using the Device .......................................................... 7 Package Contents .............................................................. 8 W elcome! ............................................................................ 9 Product Introduction ......................................................... 9 Specifications ............................................................... 9 Features ..................................................................... 10 Front Panel ................................................................ 14 Rear Panel ................................................................. 15 Installation ........................................................................ 16 System Requirements ............................................... 16 Setting the Jumper T erminals .................................... 17 Installing the CD-RW Drive ........................................ 18 Connecting the Drive Cables ..................................... 20 Installing the Device Driver ............................................. 21 Installing the CD-R W Software ....................................... 21 CD-R W Drive Basics ........................................................ 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive ...................................... 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive ................................... 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole .......................... 24 Using Compact Discs ...................................................... 25 Cleaning a Disc .......................................................... 25 Handling a Disc .......................................................... 25 T echnical Information ...................................................... 26 Environmental Specifications ..................................... 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications ............................ 26
4 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual FCC/CDC Stat ements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ⢠This device may not cause harmful interference, and ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âÂÂs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. W ARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âÂÂs authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 5 ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: 886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: 886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Optical Drives (T el): 886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): 886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): 886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw W eb Site: www .asus.com Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center , Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: 1-877-918-ASUS (2787) W eb Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: 49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) T echnical Support Support Hotline: MB/Optical Drives: 49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (T el): 49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) W eb Site: www .asuscom.de
6 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS CRW -4816A Drive! Installation Notices Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive. Opening the drive may result to exposure to laser radiation. Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios, where there is interference that may af fect the performance of the drive. Do not place this device in areas where there is direct sunlight, high humidity , or damp condition. Do not place this device in an unstable position, or in one that vibrates.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 7 Using the Device ⢠Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment. Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device. ⢠Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove a disc from it, if any . ⢠Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device. If this situation occurs, contact your retailer for help. ⢠Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to wipe it. Y ou may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to easily wipe it from the device. ⢠T ry not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or writing mode. ⢠Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped disc may break while in use and damage the device. ⢠Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, specially during cold seasons. W ait until the discs have reached room temperature. Safety Information SAFETY W ARNINGS CAUTION 1. Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure. 2. T o prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to human eye), do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
8 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Package Contents Upon opening your ASUS CR W-4816A drive package, check if all the following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately . ⢠ASUS CRW -4816A internal IDE drive ⢠IDE cable ⢠Mounting screw package ⢠Wire cable ⢠Emergency eject pin ⢠ASUS High-Speed CD-R blank disc ⢠ASUS High-Speed CD-RW blank disc ⢠User â s Manual ⢠Multi-language Quick Installation Guide ⢠Bundled software CD NOTE: The above items are available in retail boxes only .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS CRW -4816A Drive! T o ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual. Product Intr oduction Specifications The CRW -4816A has the following specifications. ⢠Speeds 48X, 40X, 32X, 24X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X writes 16X, 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X rewrites 48X maximum reads ⢠Interface A T API specification ⢠T echnology support FlextraSpeed ⢠T echnology FlextraLink ⢠T echnology Double Dynamic Suspension System II (DDSS II) P-CA V Recording T echnology ⢠Data buffer size 2MB ⢠Application discs 12cm or 8cm diameter , 1.2mm thick CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, Mixed Mode CD-ROM, Photo CD, CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-T ext, DVCD, CD-G, Karaoke CD, I-trax, Bootable CD ⢠Recording form Orange Book Part 2, 3 Disc-at-once, T rack-at-once Session-at-once, Packet write, Overburn, DAO-RA W mode ⢠OS compatibility MS-Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/NT ⢠Power supply DC 5 x (1 /- 5%)V DC 12 x (1 /- 10%)V ⢠Dimensions 41.5 (h) x 149.0 (w) x 197.5 (d) mm ⢠Mass 997 g NOTE: Refer to the section âÂÂT echnical Informationâ on page 25 for detailed specifications.
10 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Features The ASUS CRW -4816A is a CD-RW drive with 48X-write, 16X-rewrite, and 48X-read capabilities. The drive complies with the A T Attachment Packet Interface (A T API) specification and comes equipped with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording. Highlighting the major characteristic of ASUS CD-RW drives, the CRW -4816A strategically identifies the media quality at the beginning of the recording so that it can apply the appropriate writing speeds and ensure effective data storage. Thanks to the FlextraSpeed⢠and FlextraLink ⢠technologies developed by ASUS. FlextraSpeed ⢠increases accuracy and reliability when rewriting across a broad base of certified media, while FlextraLink⢠prevents buffer underrrun problems to eliminate the creation of unusable discs. The following sub-sections describe these technologies in detail. FlextraSpeed ⢠T echnology The ASUS FlextraSpeed ⢠technology provides the optimum solution to ensure quality recording when using discs that require flexible speeds. The CRW -4816A drive employs this technology that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on the recording media. In addition to the fact that there are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer , temperature, humidity , dust, fingerprints, etc., affect the recording characteristics of CD-R and CD-R W discs. Due to these factors, some discs may not be able to stand the high- speed capabilities of the latest CD-RW drives. The FlextraSpeed ⢠technology solves this problem by automatic assessment of the disc quality and recording capability . The recording speed is based on these factors. If you use a high quality recording disc, you can maximize the recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. If you use a low quality disc, the drive speed adjusts to the level that is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability . The FlextraSpeed ⢠technology also helps maintain the CD-RW drive because of the controlled motor rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air , thus prolonging the drive motor âÂÂs life and ensuring high-quality recording.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 11 Data transfer slows down Buffer Memory Write process continues Write Data Data Data transfer slower than write process Bad disc results Data Buffer Memory Empty Data transfer continues and fills buffer with sufficient data for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until writing is complete Data Write Data Write Data Buffer Memory Data Data transfer slows down Buffer Memory Write process stops; waits until there is enough data for writing Data Write Data Recording with FlextraLink⢠T echnology Conventional Recording FlextraLink ⢠T echnology Solution FlextraLink ⢠T echnology The ASUS FlextraLink ⢠technology provides a seamless combination of flexibility and ultra-reliable recording quality . FlextraLink ⢠incorporates a flexible strategy that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer . This CD-R W drive technology allows continuous monitoring of the data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to approximately 1% of the total buf fer capacity , the drive stops recording and marks the last write position. When new data is received from the host, it is loaded to the data buffer , and the laser is repositioned to link the new data with the data already written. FlextraLink ⢠uses minimal system resources so that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for other applications. The diagram below shows the advantage of the FlextraLink ⢠recording technology .
12 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure Double Dynamic Suspension System (DDSS II) The DDSS II is an enhanced follow up to the DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. The DDSS CD-ROM technology is designed to reduce the vibration generated from spindle rotation of over 8900 rpm of 40X CD-ROM drives. The DDSS II improves this feature by handling up to over 10,000 rpm of the new 50X drives. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up head of the drive in both horizontal and vertical directions, making tracking and focusing even more precise. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a â dynamic massâ that can absorb the vibration caused by high revolution of spindle motor . However , the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to the chassis, thus providing more stability and accuracy when accessing data from the disc. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 13 Partial CA V vs. Zone CL V Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) Recording T echnology The Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) recording method is a combination of the Constant Angular V elocity (CA V) and Constant Linear V elocity (CL V) recording technologies. In CA V recording technology , the drive maintains a consistent rotation speed which will result in a variable transfer rate, while in CL V recording technology , the data transfer rate is kept at a fixed level by changing the rotation speed. P-CA V recording technology switches from CA V to CL V once the maximum transfer rate is reached. Unlike Zone Constant Linear V elocity (Z-CL V) recording, no links are produced in the P-CA V recording process, resulting in a higher average transfer rate. The following illustration compares the Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) and Zone Constant Linear V elocity (Z-CL V) recording technologies. P-CA V LEGEND: P-CA V Z-CL V Z-CL V Speed 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x T ime 20x
14 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Front Panel 1. Headphone jack This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 2. Headphone volume dial This volume dial allows you to control the volume of the headphone connected to the drive. T urning the dial to the left decreases the volume, turning to the right increases volume. 3. Disc tray This tray holds the disc. 4. WRITE indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is being written on the disc. 5. READ indicator (Green LED) This LED turns ON when you place a disc on the drive tray , and stays ON until you remove the disc. The LED flashes while data is being read from the disc. 6. Emergency eject pinhole In cases when you cannot eject a disc from the drive using the eject button due to power failure or software problems, insert a pin or a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc. 7. PLA Y/SKIP button This button has two functions. If the drive is idle, pressing this button will start playing an audio disc (if one is currenly loaded in the drive) from the first track. While in the PLA Y mode, pressing this button lets you skip to the next track on the disc. 8. ST OP/EJECT button This button has two functions. Pressing this button at any time ejects the disc tray so you can place or remove a disc. While in PLA Y mode, pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. ä Recordable Recordable Recordable Rewritable High Speed 12 48X16X48X 3 5 4 6 7 8 W R
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 15 Rear Panel 1. Digital audio connector This connector is for a digital signal output cable. 2. Analog audio connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. Jumper terminals These pins allow you to select either Master , Slave, or Cable Select mode for the CD-ROM device. 4. IDE connector This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE interface on the motherboard. 5. Power connector This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power supply . NOTE: The jumper pins on the leftmost part of the rear panel are factory test pins. DO NOT cover these pins with jumper blocks. 1 3 2 4 5
16 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the CD-RW drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. ⢠IBM-compatible Pentium 166MHz or higher PC ⢠Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/NT ⢠At least 64MB system memory (128MB is recommended) ⢠An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay ⢠HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more A verage seek time: 20ms or less T ransmission rate: 2 MB/s or more NOTE: Do not use a hard disk that calibrates thermally during operation. ⢠Recommended media: 48X CD-R TDK, Ritek, LeadData, CMC, Prodisc, Sony , T aiyo Y uden CD-R Sony , TDK, Ricoh, Kodak, Mitsubishi Chemical, T aiyo Y uden, Y amaha, Philips, Ritek, Prodisc, Princo, Maxell, CMC CD-R W Sony , TDK, Ricoh, Y amaha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT , CMC
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 17 Setting the Jumper T erminals Configure the the jumpers to set the device to master or slave mode before physically installing it to your computer chassis. Use jumper blocks to short the pins to your desired setting. CAUTION: Make sure to correctly place the jumper blocks over the pins. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the drive! Master Mode Cover the two pins labeled MASTER to set the CD-R W drive as a secondary master drive. This is possible only if your computer supports four IDE devices. The hard disk in the computer is set as Primary Master . Slave Mode Cover the two pins labeled SLA VE to set the CD-RW drive as a slave device if your computer supports only two IDE devices. If your computer supports four IDE devices, this setting sets your CD-RW drive either as a Primary Slave or a Secondary Slave. Cable Select Mode Cover the two pins labeled CABLE SELECT if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal. Y ou need an exclusive interface cable for this setting. Refer to your computer manual for details. Jumper T erminals
18 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Installing the CD-R W Drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis. NOTE: Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay . 2. Carefully insert the CD-R W drive into the bay and push it inward until it is flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive should align with the holes on the drive bay .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 19 3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use two screws on each side of the drive. IMPORT ANT : Depending on the space on your chassis, you may need to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. For cable connections, proceed to the following section, â Connecting the Drive Cables.âÂÂ
20 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear panel. 2. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector , matching the red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector . 3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature, connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector on the rear of the drive. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the connector on the sound card or on the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard. CAUTION! All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one orientation. If a plug does not fit in completely , try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. NOTE: Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual. 4-pin Audio Cable IDE Cable Power Cable
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 21 CD-RW Dr iv e Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray . 2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up.
22 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to replace the tray inside the drive. Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray . 2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray . 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc NOTE: If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the tray making sure that it fits the outer circular border . This border helps hold the disc in place. If you are using an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circular border on the tray .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole The emergency eject pinhole on the front of the drive allows you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances: ⢠supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage ⢠the drive malfunctions 2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the CD. CAUTION! Use the manual method only as a last resort when the eject button does not work. Make sure that you have turned off your computer before ejecting the drive tray . Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole. 1. Insert the eject pin that came with the drive package. Y ou may also use a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to fit into the emergency pinhole. CAUTION! Do not force the tray open; wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel.
24 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Using Compact Discs T ake note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs. These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the dust on a disc. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 25 T echnical Information Environmental Specifications T emperature Operation: 5 ð C < to < 45ð C Storage: - 20 ð C to < 60ð C Humidity Operation: 20% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 15% to 85% non-condensing V ibration Operation: 0.3G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz Storage: 2.0G peak at 10 ~ 500 Hz Impact Non-operation: 1 oct/min â no damage Less than 50G â (at 1 1ms/half sine wave, 3 shock/each side) Packaged: 1 oct/min â no damage 91 cm high â (1 corner , 3 edges, 6 surfaces) Acoustic Access mode: 45.5 dB TYP Read mode: 45 dB TYP (Microphone located 50cm in front of the drive, 120cm above the drive at 30 ð angle.) Reliability MTBF: 100,000 power on hours ODC (Read): 20% of power on time ODC (W rite): 1% of power on time Mean Time T o Repair (MTTR) 30 minutes Electrical and Audio Specifications Power Source V oltage 5V DC 12V DC T olerance /- 5% /- 10% Ripple 150m Vpp 300m Vpp Rating 900mA 1500mA I/O T erminal Power connector 4-pin 5V , 12V A T API terminal 40-pin Audio out 4-pin (analog) 2-pin (digital) Audio No. of channels 2 (stereo) Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Quantization 16 bits Distortion 0.2% max. (at 1 kHz) S/N ratio 70 dB Output: Headphone 0.7 V rms (typical) Line Out 0.7 V rms (typical) * ODC - Operating Duty Cycle
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2 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Copyr ights/Disclaimer Copyright é 2002 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. ( âÂÂASUS âÂÂ). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âÂÂAS IS â WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECT ORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. The product name and revision number are both printed on the product itself. Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number . Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners â benefit, without intent to infringe. Product Name: ASUS CR W-4816A Manual Revision: 1.01 E1066 Release Date: Revised June 2002
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 3 Contents Copyrights/Disclaimer ....................................................... 2 FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4 ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5 Safety Information ............................................................. 6 Installation Notices ....................................................... 6 Using the Device .......................................................... 7 Package Contents .............................................................. 8 W elcome! ............................................................................ 9 Product Introduction ......................................................... 9 Specifications ............................................................... 9 Features ..................................................................... 10 Front Panel ................................................................ 14 Rear Panel ................................................................. 15 Installation ........................................................................ 16 System Requirements ............................................... 16 Setting the Jumper T erminals .................................... 17 Installing the CD-RW Drive ........................................ 18 Connecting the Drive Cables ..................................... 20 Installing the Device Driver ............................................. 21 Installing the CD-R W Software ....................................... 21 CD-R W Drive Basics ........................................................ 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive ...................................... 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive ................................... 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole .......................... 24 Using Compact Discs ...................................................... 25 Cleaning a Disc .......................................................... 25 Handling a Disc .......................................................... 25 T echnical Information ...................................................... 26 Environmental Specifications ..................................... 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications ............................ 26
4 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual FCC/CDC Stat ements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ⢠This device may not cause harmful interference, and ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âÂÂs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. W ARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âÂÂs authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 5 ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: 886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: 886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Optical Drives (T el): 886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): 886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): 886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw W eb Site: www .asus.com Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center , Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: 1-877-918-ASUS (2787) W eb Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: 49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) T echnical Support Support Hotline: MB/Optical Drives: 49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (T el): 49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) W eb Site: www .asuscom.de
6 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS CRW -4816A Drive! Installation Notices Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive. Opening the drive may result to exposure to laser radiation. Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios, where there is interference that may af fect the performance of the drive. Do not place this device in areas where there is direct sunlight, high humidity , or damp condition. Do not place this device in an unstable position, or in one that vibrates.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 7 Using the Device ⢠Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment. Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device. ⢠Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove a disc from it, if any . ⢠Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device. If this situation occurs, contact your retailer for help. ⢠Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to wipe it. Y ou may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to easily wipe it from the device. ⢠T ry not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or writing mode. ⢠Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped disc may break while in use and damage the device. ⢠Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, specially during cold seasons. W ait until the discs have reached room temperature. Safety Information SAFETY W ARNINGS CAUTION 1. Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure. 2. T o prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to human eye), do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
8 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Package Contents Upon opening your ASUS CR W-4816A drive package, check if all the following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately . ⢠ASUS CRW -4816A internal IDE drive ⢠IDE cable ⢠Mounting screw package ⢠Wire cable ⢠Emergency eject pin ⢠ASUS High-Speed CD-R blank disc ⢠ASUS High-Speed CD-RW blank disc ⢠User â s Manual ⢠Multi-language Quick Installation Guide ⢠Bundled software CD NOTE: The above items are available in retail boxes only .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS CRW -4816A Drive! T o ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual. Product Intr oduction Specifications The CRW -4816A has the following specifications. ⢠Speeds 48X, 40X, 32X, 24X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X writes 16X, 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X rewrites 48X maximum reads ⢠Interface A T API specification ⢠T echnology support FlextraSpeed ⢠T echnology FlextraLink ⢠T echnology Double Dynamic Suspension System II (DDSS II) P-CA V Recording T echnology ⢠Data buffer size 2MB ⢠Application discs 12cm or 8cm diameter , 1.2mm thick CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, Mixed Mode CD-ROM, Photo CD, CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-T ext, DVCD, CD-G, Karaoke CD, I-trax, Bootable CD ⢠Recording form Orange Book Part 2, 3 Disc-at-once, T rack-at-once Session-at-once, Packet write, Overburn, DAO-RA W mode ⢠OS compatibility MS-Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/NT ⢠Power supply DC 5 x (1 /- 5%)V DC 12 x (1 /- 10%)V ⢠Dimensions 41.5 (h) x 149.0 (w) x 197.5 (d) mm ⢠Mass 997 g NOTE: Refer to the section âÂÂT echnical Informationâ on page 25 for detailed specifications.
10 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Features The ASUS CRW -4816A is a CD-RW drive with 48X-write, 16X-rewrite, and 48X-read capabilities. The drive complies with the A T Attachment Packet Interface (A T API) specification and comes equipped with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording. Highlighting the major characteristic of ASUS CD-RW drives, the CRW -4816A strategically identifies the media quality at the beginning of the recording so that it can apply the appropriate writing speeds and ensure effective data storage. Thanks to the FlextraSpeed⢠and FlextraLink ⢠technologies developed by ASUS. FlextraSpeed ⢠increases accuracy and reliability when rewriting across a broad base of certified media, while FlextraLink⢠prevents buffer underrrun problems to eliminate the creation of unusable discs. The following sub-sections describe these technologies in detail. FlextraSpeed ⢠T echnology The ASUS FlextraSpeed ⢠technology provides the optimum solution to ensure quality recording when using discs that require flexible speeds. The CRW -4816A drive employs this technology that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on the recording media. In addition to the fact that there are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer , temperature, humidity , dust, fingerprints, etc., affect the recording characteristics of CD-R and CD-R W discs. Due to these factors, some discs may not be able to stand the high- speed capabilities of the latest CD-RW drives. The FlextraSpeed ⢠technology solves this problem by automatic assessment of the disc quality and recording capability . The recording speed is based on these factors. If you use a high quality recording disc, you can maximize the recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. If you use a low quality disc, the drive speed adjusts to the level that is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability . The FlextraSpeed ⢠technology also helps maintain the CD-RW drive because of the controlled motor rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air , thus prolonging the drive motor âÂÂs life and ensuring high-quality recording.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 11 Data transfer slows down Buffer Memory Write process continues Write Data Data Data transfer slower than write process Bad disc results Data Buffer Memory Empty Data transfer continues and fills buffer with sufficient data for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until writing is complete Data Write Data Write Data Buffer Memory Data Data transfer slows down Buffer Memory Write process stops; waits until there is enough data for writing Data Write Data Recording with FlextraLink⢠T echnology Conventional Recording FlextraLink ⢠T echnology Solution FlextraLink ⢠T echnology The ASUS FlextraLink ⢠technology provides a seamless combination of flexibility and ultra-reliable recording quality . FlextraLink ⢠incorporates a flexible strategy that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer . This CD-R W drive technology allows continuous monitoring of the data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to approximately 1% of the total buf fer capacity , the drive stops recording and marks the last write position. When new data is received from the host, it is loaded to the data buffer , and the laser is repositioned to link the new data with the data already written. FlextraLink ⢠uses minimal system resources so that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for other applications. The diagram below shows the advantage of the FlextraLink ⢠recording technology .
12 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure Double Dynamic Suspension System (DDSS II) The DDSS II is an enhanced follow up to the DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. The DDSS CD-ROM technology is designed to reduce the vibration generated from spindle rotation of over 8900 rpm of 40X CD-ROM drives. The DDSS II improves this feature by handling up to over 10,000 rpm of the new 50X drives. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up head of the drive in both horizontal and vertical directions, making tracking and focusing even more precise. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a â dynamic massâ that can absorb the vibration caused by high revolution of spindle motor . However , the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to the chassis, thus providing more stability and accuracy when accessing data from the disc. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 13 Partial CA V vs. Zone CL V Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) Recording T echnology The Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) recording method is a combination of the Constant Angular V elocity (CA V) and Constant Linear V elocity (CL V) recording technologies. In CA V recording technology , the drive maintains a consistent rotation speed which will result in a variable transfer rate, while in CL V recording technology , the data transfer rate is kept at a fixed level by changing the rotation speed. P-CA V recording technology switches from CA V to CL V once the maximum transfer rate is reached. Unlike Zone Constant Linear V elocity (Z-CL V) recording, no links are produced in the P-CA V recording process, resulting in a higher average transfer rate. The following illustration compares the Partial Constant Angular V elocity (P-CA V) and Zone Constant Linear V elocity (Z-CL V) recording technologies. P-CA V LEGEND: P-CA V Z-CL V Z-CL V Speed 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x T ime 20x
14 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Front Panel 1. Headphone jack This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 2. Headphone volume dial This volume dial allows you to control the volume of the headphone connected to the drive. T urning the dial to the left decreases the volume, turning to the right increases volume. 3. Disc tray This tray holds the disc. 4. WRITE indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is being written on the disc. 5. READ indicator (Green LED) This LED turns ON when you place a disc on the drive tray , and stays ON until you remove the disc. The LED flashes while data is being read from the disc. 6. Emergency eject pinhole In cases when you cannot eject a disc from the drive using the eject button due to power failure or software problems, insert a pin or a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc. 7. PLA Y/SKIP button This button has two functions. If the drive is idle, pressing this button will start playing an audio disc (if one is currenly loaded in the drive) from the first track. While in the PLA Y mode, pressing this button lets you skip to the next track on the disc. 8. ST OP/EJECT button This button has two functions. Pressing this button at any time ejects the disc tray so you can place or remove a disc. While in PLA Y mode, pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. ä Recordable Recordable Recordable Rewritable High Speed 12 48X16X48X 3 5 4 6 7 8 W R
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 15 Rear Panel 1. Digital audio connector This connector is for a digital signal output cable. 2. Analog audio connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. Jumper terminals These pins allow you to select either Master , Slave, or Cable Select mode for the CD-ROM device. 4. IDE connector This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE interface on the motherboard. 5. Power connector This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power supply . NOTE: The jumper pins on the leftmost part of the rear panel are factory test pins. DO NOT cover these pins with jumper blocks. 1 3 2 4 5
16 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the CD-RW drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. ⢠IBM-compatible Pentium 166MHz or higher PC ⢠Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/NT ⢠At least 64MB system memory (128MB is recommended) ⢠An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay ⢠HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more A verage seek time: 20ms or less T ransmission rate: 2 MB/s or more NOTE: Do not use a hard disk that calibrates thermally during operation. ⢠Recommended media: 48X CD-R TDK, Ritek, LeadData, CMC, Prodisc, Sony , T aiyo Y uden CD-R Sony , TDK, Ricoh, Kodak, Mitsubishi Chemical, T aiyo Y uden, Y amaha, Philips, Ritek, Prodisc, Princo, Maxell, CMC CD-R W Sony , TDK, Ricoh, Y amaha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT , CMC
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 17 Setting the Jumper T erminals Configure the the jumpers to set the device to master or slave mode before physically installing it to your computer chassis. Use jumper blocks to short the pins to your desired setting. CAUTION: Make sure to correctly place the jumper blocks over the pins. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the drive! Master Mode Cover the two pins labeled MASTER to set the CD-R W drive as a secondary master drive. This is possible only if your computer supports four IDE devices. The hard disk in the computer is set as Primary Master . Slave Mode Cover the two pins labeled SLA VE to set the CD-RW drive as a slave device if your computer supports only two IDE devices. If your computer supports four IDE devices, this setting sets your CD-RW drive either as a Primary Slave or a Secondary Slave. Cable Select Mode Cover the two pins labeled CABLE SELECT if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal. Y ou need an exclusive interface cable for this setting. Refer to your computer manual for details. Jumper T erminals
18 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Installing the CD-R W Drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis. NOTE: Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay . 2. Carefully insert the CD-R W drive into the bay and push it inward until it is flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive should align with the holes on the drive bay .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 19 3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use two screws on each side of the drive. IMPORT ANT : Depending on the space on your chassis, you may need to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. For cable connections, proceed to the following section, â Connecting the Drive Cables.âÂÂ
20 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear panel. 2. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector , matching the red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector . 3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature, connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector on the rear of the drive. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the connector on the sound card or on the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard. CAUTION! All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one orientation. If a plug does not fit in completely , try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. NOTE: Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual. 4-pin Audio Cable IDE Cable Power Cable
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 21 CD-RW Dr iv e Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray . 2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up.
22 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to replace the tray inside the drive. Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray . 2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray . 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc NOTE: If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the tray making sure that it fits the outer circular border . This border helps hold the disc in place. If you are using an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circular border on the tray .
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole The emergency eject pinhole on the front of the drive allows you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances: ⢠supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage ⢠the drive malfunctions 2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the CD. CAUTION! Use the manual method only as a last resort when the eject button does not work. Make sure that you have turned off your computer before ejecting the drive tray . Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole. 1. Insert the eject pin that came with the drive package. Y ou may also use a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to fit into the emergency pinhole. CAUTION! Do not force the tray open; wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel.
24 ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual Using Compact Discs T ake note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs. These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the dust on a disc. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
ASUS CRW -4816A User â s Manual 25 T echnical Information Environmental Specifications T emperature Operation: 5 ð C < to < 45ð C Storage: - 20 ð C to < 60ð C Humidity Operation: 20% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 15% to 85% non-condensing V ibration Operation: 0.3G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz Storage: 2.0G peak at 10 ~ 500 Hz Impact Non-operation: 1 oct/min â no damage Less than 50G â (at 1 1ms/half sine wave, 3 shock/each side) Packaged: 1 oct/min â no damage 91 cm high â (1 corner , 3 edges, 6 surfaces) Acoustic Access mode: 45.5 dB TYP Read mode: 45 dB TYP (Microphone located 50cm in front of the drive, 120cm above the drive at 30 ð angle.) Reliability MTBF: 100,000 power on hours ODC (Read): 20% of power on time ODC (W rite): 1% of power on time Mean Time T o Repair (MTTR) 30 minutes Electrical and Audio Specifications Power Source V oltage 5V DC 12V DC T olerance /- 5% /- 10% Ripple 150m Vpp 300m Vpp Rating 900mA 1500mA I/O T erminal Power connector 4-pin 5V , 12V A T API terminal 40-pin Audio out 4-pin (analog) 2-pin (digital) Audio No. of channels 2 (stereo) Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Quantization 16 bits Distortion 0.2% max. (at 1 kHz) S/N ratio 70 dB Output: Headphone 0.7 V rms (typical) Line Out 0.7 V rms (typical) * ODC - Operating Duty Cycle
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