Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CRW-3212A Asus
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ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS CRW -3212A Drive! T o ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual. Product Introduction Specifications The CRW -3212A has the following specifications.
10 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual Features The ASUS CRW-3212A is a CD-RW drive with 32X-write, 12X-rewrite, and 40X-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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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 Da.
12 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 13 Zone CL V Recording T echnology The Zone Constant Linear V elocity (CL V) recording method allows you to achieve a higher recording speed by using a different speed for each of the four zones partitioned from the inner to the outer area in a disc.
14 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
16 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the CD-R W 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 4.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
18 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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.
20 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ 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 .
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 21 Installing t he Device Driver Before you can use your CRW -3212A drive, you must first install the device driver . IMPORT ANT! Make sure you that you have completed the drive installation and have replaced the computer cover before you proceed.
22 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual CD-RW Drive 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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 23 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 .
24 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 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.
ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual 25 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.
26 ASUS CRW -3212A User ’ s Manual T echnical Information Environmental Specifications T emperature Operation: 5 ° C < to < 45 ° C Storage: - 20 ° C to < 60 ° C Humidity Operation: 20% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 15% to 85% non-condensing Vibration Operation: 0.
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