Asus DRW-0402P/D User Manual
Asus DRW-0402P/D User Manual

Asus DRW-0402P/D User Manual

Dvd±r/rw drive dual format
DRW-0402P/D
DVD ± R/RW Drive
Dual Format
User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Asus DRW-0402P/D

  • Page 1 DRW-0402P/D DVD ± R/RW Drive Dual Format User Manual...
  • Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel ..............12 Installation ................ 14 System Requirements ..........14 Setting the Jumper Terminals ........15 Installing the DRW-0402P/D Drive ......16 Connecting the Drive Cables ........18 DRW-0402P/D Drive Basics ..........19 Placing a Disc into the Drive ........19 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive ........
  • Page 4: Notices

    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 DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 5: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713 General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-877-918-ASUS (2787) Support Email: [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Website Address www.asuscom.de Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales Telephone: +49-2102-95990 General Fax: +49-2102-959911...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS DRW-0402P/D Drive! Installation Notices Do not place this device in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Do not place this device under direct sunlight, or in humid or damp places.
  • Page 7: Using The Device

    CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 8 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS DRW-0402P/D Drive! Read the instructions and important information in this manual for proper use and installation of this device. Product Introduction Specifications The DRW-0402P/D has the following specifications. Write Speeds 4X/2.4X on DVD+R 2.4X on DVD+RW...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Upon opening your ASUS DRW-0402P/D 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 DRW-0402P/D internal IDE drive •...
  • Page 10: Features

    Features The ASUS DRW-0402P/D is a DVD ± R/RW drive capable of reading data from and writing data on DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW formats. The dual compatibility feature of the DRW-0402P/D allows you to create DVDs that can be played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. This function provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data storage and sharing.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Eject Button or push the front part of the tray to load the disc. 4. Ventilation Holes These holes allow air intake to maintain ideal drive temperature. 5. Eject Button Press this button to load or unload a disc. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    2 & 3 Ground Right channel audio output 7. Device Configuration Jumper These pins allow you to select either Master, Slave, or Cable Select mode for the DRW-0402P/D. (Refer to page 15 for jumber settings) Name Switch Status Description Master mode...
  • Page 13 This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE interface on the motherboard. 10. DC Input This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power supply. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation System Requirements Before installing the DRW-0402P/D drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. • IBM-compatible Pentium III 700MHz or Celeron 700MHz or AMD Duron 850 MHz or higher PC ® • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP operating system •...
  • Page 15: Setting The Jumper Terminals

    RESERVED PIN 1 Cover the two pins labeled SL (see illustration) to set the DRW-0402P/D drive as a slave device if your computer supports only two IDE devices. If your computer supports four IDE devices, this mode sets your DRW-0402P/D drive as either Primary or Secondary Slave.
  • Page 16: Installing The Drw-0402P/D Drive

    Installing the DRW-0402P/D Drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis. 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.
  • Page 17 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, “Connecting the Drive Cables.” ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Drive Cables

    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. Power Cable 4-pin Audio Cable IDE Cable Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 19: Drw-0402P/D Drive Basics

    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 DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 20: 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. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 21: Using The Emergency Eject Pinhole

    2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the disc. Do not force the tray open. Wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel. ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 22: Using Compact Discs

    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 DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 23: Technical Information

    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 80 dB Output: Line Out 0.7 +/- 0.2 V rms ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...
  • Page 24: Dvd Region Codes

    Region Code Area U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada Europe, Middle East, Japan, Egypt, S. Africa, Greenland South Eastern Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Pacific Islands Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Africa, North Korea China ASUS DRW-0402P/D User Manual...

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