User manual PLEXTOR PX-740A

[. . . ] Model PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL MAY 2005 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without Plextor's prior permission. [. . . ] Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive C Before PX-740A Installation Hard disk connected as Master device on primary IDE port; nothing connected to secondary IDE port. How to Install the PX-740A Set the mode jumper to Master, and connect the PX-740A as Master to secondary IDE port. Figure 10. How to install the PX-740A if your computer is originally set up in configuration C PX-740A Installation and Users Manual 25 Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive D Before PX-740A Installation System uses special Cable Select cables; all devices are jumpered for Cable Select. How to Install the PX-740A Set the PX-740A's mode jumper to CSEL, and connect the drive to the end of the cable from the computer's IDE interface connector. Figure 11: How to install the PX-740A if your computer is originally set up in configuration D 26 PX-740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive About Cable Select The Cable Select jumper position sets the PX-740A drive to use the CSEL signal from the IDE interface for configuration purposes. This signal automatically selects the correct Master/Slave setting for the drive. Figure 12: Configuring the PX-740A drive for Cable Select To use CSEL, you must have: · A computer that supports CSEL. The 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable from Plextor supports CSEL. PX-740A Installation and Users Manual 27 Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive Mount the PX-740A Drive Before proceeding to install the PX-740A drive in your personal computer, double-check your jumper setting. Record the Serial Number Record the serial number and TLA number of your drive on the inside front cover of this manual. Mount the Drive in the Computer You can mount your internal drive in any available bay. You must remove the small panel that covers the bay that you want to use. NOTE: The drive can be mounted horizontally or vertically If you don't have an empty bay, remove the existing IDE DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive and install the PX-740A. The two cable connections that you must make are: · IDE cable · Power cable There are also two optional cable connections: · An analog audio cable connection if you are using a sound board in your computer and plan to connect the PX-740A's audio output to the audio connector on the sound board. · A digital audio cable connection if the sound board is equipped with SPDIF or Digital-In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX-740A. Make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is turned OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source. If you haven't already removed the cover from your computer, remove it now, following the directions provided by your computer's manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover. (In some older computers, you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place. ) Figure 13: Removing the cover panel from a bay 4. Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive. If the drive fits tightly with little or no clearance on either side of the drive, you will not have to use mounting rails. If you need rails, you can obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail-order store. PX-740A Installation and Users Manual 29 Section 2. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 14. (In some instances, you may need to fasten the rails to the upper set of holes. ) After fastening the rails, check their positioning by sliding the drive into the bay before you mount the drive or connect any cables. CAUTION: Be sure not to mistake the inner and outer face of the rail when attaching. Typically, the smooth side of the rail faces away from the drive's chassis. Figure 14: Installing mounting rails (if needed) 6. Plug one connector of the 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive into your computer. Then thread the cable through the front of the open bay and back toward the motherboard. [. . . ] · Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have installed or connected to your computer (e. g. , CD-ROM, scanner, fax board, network board). 64 PX-740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix B: Technical Support Returns In the unlikely event that you need to return a drive to Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number. You will need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for replacement. If the drive is determined to be defective, you will receive an RMA number. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA number with the drive. [. . . ]