IBM
16X Max DVD-ROM
Drive
User’s Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
Contents
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM® 16X Max
DVD-ROM Drive with Software MPEG-2 Option Kit. The manual is divided
into the following parts:
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the
following languages:
v English
v French
v Spanish
v Italian
v Brazilian Portuguese
v Traditional Chinese
v Japanese
Part 2: Appendixes
This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, help and service,
warranty, and notice information.
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your
hardware.
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Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Installation and user’s guide
This section contains the product description, hardware and software
installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM® 16X Max
DVD-ROM Drive.
Product description
This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes
with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoder software for Microsoft® Windows® 98,
Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows NT®
4.0 Workstation, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me).
In addition to this guide, your option package includes the following:
v IBM 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive
v Four mounting screws (M3 x 5-mm, slotted)
v IDE cable for connecting two IDE devices
v One black or two white bezels, depending on your option, for use on
specific IBM systems
v Internal audio ″Y″ cable
v MPEG-2 software CD
v Safety information manual
v Laser safety guide
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to
retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.
See “Appendix B. Help and service information” on page B-1 for technical
support information.
Your drive can read many DVD and CD formats, including DVD video, video
CD, and audio CD formats. However, you must install the included MPEG-2
software to play video files. The drive also reads multiple-session, extended
architecture (XA) discs, such as the Kodak Photo CD. This drive delivers data
at up to 40 times the standard CD-ROM drive speed (40X), and is designed for
installation in a personal computer that uses integrated drive electronics (IDE)
or enhanced IDE (EIDE) architecture.
Installation requirements
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before
installing the drive:
v Minimum microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® II 233MHz
v Minimum RAM: 32 MB
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v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0
operating system if you will be using the MPEG-2 software CD
v An available drive bay
v An available IDE connection
v 40 MB available hard disk space
v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
v Optional stereo speakers
v AGP 2X video with overlay support
Before you begin
Before you install the DVD-ROM drive, read the information in this section on
handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.
Handling precautions
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive.
v Keep the DVD-ROM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install
the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static
electricity buildup.
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
v Do not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage
the connector or the drive.
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Drive controls and connectors
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls
and connectors.
Front view of the drive
«1¬Disc drawer
This drawer is where you load and unload a disc.
«2¬Headphone jack
This jack provides audio output to the headphones.
«3¬Volume control
This dial controls the headphone volume.
«4¬Busy indicator
This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays a disc.
«5¬Emergency eject hole
This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the
drive.
«6¬Open/Close button
This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.
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Rear view of the drive
Pin 1
«1¬Audio-out connector
This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter.
«2¬Configuration pins
These pins are used to set the drive configuration.
«3¬IDE port
This connects the DVD-ROM drive to the IDE cable.
«4¬Power connector
This connects the DVD-ROM drive to the power cable.
Installing the drive
Follow these steps to install the DVD-ROM drive:
Step 1. Opening the computer
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.
3. Remove the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer
documentation for instructions on removing the computer cover.
Step 2. Unpacking the drive
1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag
to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the
static electricity from the package and your body.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded
surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.
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Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers
You can configure your drive as master «1¬, slave «2¬, or cable-select «3¬, as
shown. «4¬and«5¬are reserved.
Use the following guidelines to determine the correct configuration for your
DVD-ROM drive.
v Configure the DVD-ROM drive as a master if it will be the only device that
is connected to an IDE cable. This is the preset configuration.
v Configure the DVD-ROM drive as a slave if it will be the second device on
an IDE cable. Be sure to configure the other device as a master. In some
cases, a hard disk drive might require a ″master with slave present″ jumper
setting when another device on the same cable is configured as a slave. For
more information on setting configuration jumpers on other devices, refer to
the documentation that comes with your computer device.
v Some non-IBM computers use special ATA cables with two wires reversed in
the device connectors so that the drives can be configured by the cable
instead of by jumper position. Use the cable-select position only for
computers that are equipped with these special cables. See the
documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your ATA
adapter requires that you place the jumpers in the cable-select position.
If you place the jumpers in the cable-select position, the IDE cable
automatically assigns the master and slave settings based on the position of
the drive on the cable. You must use the cable-select setting for this cabling
system whether the DVD-ROM drive is the only device or the second device
connected to the cable. The drive closest to the IDE controller is
automatically the master drive. Any other devices on the IDE cable must
also be set to cable-select.
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay
Attention: Be sure to use the M3 x 5-mm mounting screws in the option
package when you are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that
are too long might damage the drive.
You can mount the DVD-ROM drive horizontally or vertically in the computer.
If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any discs that you place
into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the DVD-ROM drive will not
be able to read the disc properly.
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required
procedures for installing storage devices. For more information on storage
devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive
housing or mounting bracket.
3. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually
used on each side. Verify that the alignment is correct; then tighten the
screws to secure the drive. Do not overtighten.
Step 5. Attaching the cables to the drive
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.
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The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with
your option package.
1. Connect the single-connector end of the included internal audio cable «1¬to
the audio-out connector on the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector «2¬to the IDE connector on the drive.
Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable
connector «3¬. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if there
is no cable attached to the IDE port. The IDE cable can have up to three
connectors. For the best signal quality when you are connecting only one
device to the IDE cable, connect one end of the cable to the IDE port, and
connect the other end of the cable to the device. Do not use the middle
connector. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if there is no
cable attached to the computer IDE port, or if there is only one device
connector on the computer IDE cable.
If you are connecting two devices to the IDE cable, connect one end of the
cable to the IDE port, and connect the master and slave devices to the
remaining connectors on the other end. Many computers have two cables
for attaching up to four ATA devices. For best performance, attach fast
devices (hard disk drives) to the cable that is connected to the primary IDE
port, and connect the DVD-ROM drive or other slower devices (CD-ROM
drives, tape drives, removable media) to the cable that is connected to the
secondary IDE port.
3. Attach a four-pin power cable «3¬to the power connector on the DVD-ROM
drive.
Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer
cover and that all other cable and power connections are secure.
Step 6. Completing the hardware installation
1. Be sure that the DVD-ROM drive is securely mounted and that the
connectors are firmly attached.
2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover, and that
they do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all external devices.
5. Plug all power cords into the wall outlets.
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Step 7. Attaching the faceplates
This option package includes up to two faceplates that conform to the curved
design of specific IBM systems. If your computer has a curved design, you can
attach one of the included faceplates so that the front of the drive matches the
exterior cabinet. Choose the faceplate that best fits your computer, and attach it
after you have mounted the DVD-ROM drive in the appropriate bay.
What to do next
If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or as a
CD-ROM drive, you have completed the installation and do not need to install
support software. For more information on maintaining your drive, see “Care
If you will be using the drive to play DVDs, follow the instructions under
Step 8. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback
This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play
DVD movies with your DVD-ROM drive.
Enabling the DMA settings
Check the operating system for your computer. If your computer is using
1. Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
Read the version number under System.
v If your version number is 4.00.950B, or 4.00.95C, follow the instructions
v If your version number is 5.00.2195, follow the instructions under
Setting the DMA mode for Windows 95, Windows 95, or Windows
Millennium
1. Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Select Device Manager.
4. Double-click the CDROM icon. The DVD-ROM drive name appears under
the CDROM icon.
5. Double-click the DVD drive name.
6. Click the Settings tab.
7. Place a check in the DMA and Auto insert notification check boxes. If an
alert dialog appears, click OK to close it.
8. Click OK.
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9. Click Close.
10. Click OK to restart your computer.
Setting the DMA mode for Windows 2000
1. Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Select Hardware.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Click IDE ATA/ATAPI controller.
6. Double-click Secondary IDE.
7. Click Advanced Settings.
8. Click Transfer Mode, and select DMA if available.
9. Click OK
10. Click Close.
11. Click OK to restart your computer.
Installing the DVD-viewing software
To install DVD-Express, follow these instructions:
1. Insert the DVD Software CD into the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. Type X:\DVDPLAYR\S TUP.X where X represents the drive-letter of your
DVD-ROM drive.
4. Click OK. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Step 9. Verifying software for Windows NT 4.0
If you are using Windows NT 4.0, refer to the documentation that comes with
your computer to determine if the IDE controller on your computer supports
DMA transfers.
Note: Be sure that your computer has an Intel chipset and that you are using
the Service Pack 6a or the latest Service Pack for Windows NT that is
provided by Microsoft. Refer to the documentation that comes with your
computer to determine if there is an Intel chipset in your computer. For
more information on installing Windows NT Service Packs, visit the
If your computer IDE controller supports DMA transfers, continue with ″Step
15. Installing the MPEG-2 Decoding software for Windows NT 4.0.″
If your computer IDE controller does not support DMA transfers, you must go
to the Web site for the manufacturer of the system board in your computer,
and download and install the Windows NT 4.0 DMA device driver, using
instructions that are provided on the Web site.
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The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.0
DMA device drivers for system boards:
Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for information on
other system-board manufacturers.
Viewing a DVD movie
After you install the DVD-ROM drive, configure DMA, and install
DVD-viewing software, you can view a DVD movie.
DVD Express will start automatically when you insert a DVD. If you want to
start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions:
1. Click Start, then click Programs, and then click Mediamatics DVD Express.
2. Click Mediamatics DVD Player.
The DVD movie player window appears. For more information on how to
use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online help by
pressing F1.
DVD region codes
Regional coding helps protect the contents of a DVD. The world is divided into
six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in the region where it is
appropriate. For example, the content for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) can be
viewed only in the U.S. and Canada. You can verify the region code of the
DVD by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content
packaging.
Region code
Region
1
2
3
4
5
6
U.S., Canada
Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan
Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea
Latin America, Australia, New Zealand
Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India
People’s Republic of China
The initial DVD Express region code will be the same as the region code of the
first DVD used with DVD Express. If you insert a DVD with a different region
code than the initial region code, DVD Express will ask if you want to change
the region code setting. You can change the region code from your initial
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setting up to four times after setting the initial region code. After the region
code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can no
longer be changed. To change the region code, an encrypted DVD of the new
region must be in the DVD-ROM drive.
To display the region code status, follow these instructions:
1. In the DVD Express windows, click DVD Options.
2. Click DVD Region.
Care and maintenance
This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-ROM drive and
the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.
Caring for a CD or DVD
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept
clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to
prolong the life of your discs.
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and
cause data loss.
v Handle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of
the disc.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge
with a soft, lint-free cloth.
v Do not write on the surface.
v Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
v Do not bend the disc.
Caring for the DVD-ROM drive
To protect your DVD-ROM drive during operation, observe the following
precautions:
v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or
damage the drive.
v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
– Sudden shock or dropping
– Placement on an inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
– Sudden temperature changes
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v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
v Do not stack objects on the drive.
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
v Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is
closed before moving the drive unit.
v Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive
is transported safely.
Manually ejecting a disc
If a drive becomes defective and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the
computer and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray
until you can remove the disc.
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