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ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for detailed specifications. To 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. • Speeds 32X, 24X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X writes 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X rewrites 16X~40X reads • Interface ATAPI specification • Technology support FlextraSpeed™ Technology FlextraLink™...
ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for detailed specifications. To 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. • Speeds 32X, 24X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X writes 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X rewrites 16X~40X reads • Interface ATAPI specification • Technology support FlextraSpeed™ Technology FlextraLink™...
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... this problem by automatic assessment of the latest CD-RW drives. Due to the FlextraSpeed™ and FlextraLink™ technologies developed by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The drive complies with the AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with 32X-write, 12X-rewrite, and 40X-read...
... this problem by automatic assessment of the latest CD-RW drives. Due to the FlextraSpeed™ and FlextraLink™ technologies developed by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The drive complies with the AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with 32X-write, 12X-rewrite, and 40X-read...
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... laser is complete ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 11 The diagram below shows the advantage of the data buffer status during the write process. FlextraLink™ uses minimal system resources so that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer. FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Conventional Recording Data Data Data transfer slows down Write Data Buffer Memory Write process stops; This CD-RW drive technology allows...
... laser is complete ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 11 The diagram below shows the advantage of the data buffer status during the write process. FlextraLink™ uses minimal system resources so that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer. FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Conventional Recording Data Data Data transfer slows down Write Data Buffer Memory Write process stops; This CD-RW drive technology allows...
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... system developed by high revolution of 40X CD-ROM drives. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a "dynamic mass" that can absorb the vibration caused by ASUS. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual However, the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass...
... system developed by high revolution of 40X CD-ROM drives. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a "dynamic mass" that can absorb the vibration caused by ASUS. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual However, the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass...
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Zone CLV Recording Method Speed 32x Zone4 24x Zone3 20x Zone2 16x Zone1 t1 t2 t3 Time ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 13 In Zone 3, the recording reaches 24X speed, after t3. Zone CLV Recording Technology The Zone Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording method allows you to ...
Zone CLV Recording Method Speed 32x Zone4 24x Zone3 20x Zone2 16x Zone1 t1 t2 t3 Time ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 13 In Zone 3, the recording reaches 24X speed, after t3. Zone CLV Recording Technology The Zone Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording method allows you to ...
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... disc. 4. Emergency eject pinhole In cases when you can place or remove a disc. While in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual Headphone volume dial This volume dial allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 2. WRITE indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is being written on the disc. 8. The LED flashes while data is being read from the...
... disc. 4. Emergency eject pinhole In cases when you can place or remove a disc. While in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual Headphone volume dial This volume dial allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 2. WRITE indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is being written on the disc. 8. The LED flashes while data is being read from the...
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... rear panel are factory test pins. Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 1. Power connector This DC connector is for a digital signal output cable. 2. DO NOT cover these pins with jumper blocks. IDE connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. NOTE: The jumper pins on the motherboard. 5. Digital audio connector This connector is for the CD-ROM device. 4. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 15
... rear panel are factory test pins. Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 1. Power connector This DC connector is for a digital signal output cable. 2. DO NOT cover these pins with jumper blocks. IDE connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. NOTE: The jumper pins on the motherboard. 5. Digital audio connector This connector is for the CD-ROM device. 4. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 15
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...recommended) • An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay • HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more Average seek time: 20ms or less Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more NOTE: Do not use a hard disk that calibrates thermally during operation. • ...Recommended media: CD-R Sony, TDK, Ricoh, Kodak, Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Yamaha, Philips, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, Princo, Hitachi Maxwell, CMC CD-RW Sony, TDK, Ricoh, Yamaha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, CMC 16 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual
...recommended) • An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay • HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more Average seek time: 20ms or less Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more NOTE: Do not use a hard disk that calibrates thermally during operation. • ...Recommended media: CD-R Sony, TDK, Ricoh, Kodak, Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Yamaha, Philips, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, Princo, Hitachi Maxwell, CMC CD-RW Sony, TDK, Ricoh, Yamaha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, CMC 16 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual
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... pins labeled MASTER 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. Slave Mode Cover the two pins labeled SLAVE to set the CD-RW drive as a secondary master drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 17 CAUTION: Make sure to your desired setting. Cable Select Mode Cover the two pins labeled CABLE SELECT if your computer supports four IDE devices. Use jumper blocks...
... pins labeled MASTER 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. Slave Mode Cover the two pins labeled SLAVE to set the CD-RW drive as a secondary master drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 17 CAUTION: Make sure to your desired setting. Cable Select Mode Cover the two pins labeled CABLE SELECT if your computer supports four IDE devices. Use jumper blocks...
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The holes on the sides of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay. 2. Carefully insert the CD-RW drive into the computer chassis. Remove the cover of the drive should align with the holes on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1. NOTE: Refer to the chassis front panel. Installing the CD-RW Drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the bay and push it inward until it is flushed to your computer manual for specific instructions on the drive bay. 18 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual
The holes on the sides of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay. 2. Carefully insert the CD-RW drive into the computer chassis. Remove the cover of the drive should align with the holes on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1. NOTE: Refer to the chassis front panel. Installing the CD-RW Drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the bay and push it inward until it is flushed to your computer manual for specific instructions on the drive bay. 18 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual
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IMPORTANT: Depending on the space on each side of the drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 19 Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. For cable connections, proceed to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. 3. Use two screws on your chassis, you may need to the following section, "Connecting the Drive Cables."
IMPORTANT: Depending on the space on each side of the drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 19 Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. For cable connections, proceed to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. 3. Use two screws on your chassis, you may need to the following section, "Connecting the Drive Cables."
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... or an onboard audio feature, connect an audio interface cable to your computer manual. 20 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in completely, try reversing it. Power Cable 4-pin Audio Cable IDE Cable NOTE: Replace the computer cover according to the 4-pin analog audio ...rear of the audio cable to the power connector on the connector. 3. CAUTION! If a plug does not fit in only one orientation. Connect the other end of the drive. Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the...
... or an onboard audio feature, connect an audio interface cable to your computer manual. 20 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in completely, try reversing it. Power Cable 4-pin Audio Cable IDE Cable NOTE: Replace the computer cover according to the 4-pin analog audio ...rear of the audio cable to the power connector on the connector. 3. CAUTION! If a plug does not fit in only one orientation. Connect the other end of the drive. Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the...
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... the drive installation and have replaced the computer cover before you installed and automatically looks for installation instructions. Installing the CD-RW Software The ASUS CRW-3212A drive supports the following software applications. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 21 Installing the Device Driver Before you can use your CRW-3212A drive, you that came with the specific software for the appropriate driver. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to install the driver. IMPORTANT! Make sure you must first install the device driver.
... the drive installation and have replaced the computer cover before you installed and automatically looks for installation instructions. Installing the CD-RW Software The ASUS CRW-3212A drive supports the following software applications. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 21 Installing the Device Driver Before you can use your CRW-3212A drive, you that came with the specific software for the appropriate driver. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to install the driver. IMPORTANT! Make sure you must first install the device driver.
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CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up. 22 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual When the drive tray ejects out of the drive to eject the tray. 2.
CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up. 22 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual When the drive tray ejects out of the drive to eject the tray. 2.
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... 8-cm disc, place it fits the outer circular border. Press the eject button on the tray. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 23 Ejecting a Disc from the tray. 3. This border helps hold the disc in...
... 8-cm disc, place it fits the outer circular border. Press the eject button on the tray. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc 3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 23 Ejecting a Disc from the tray. 3. This border helps hold the disc in...
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... following instances: • supply of power to the computer is cut due to fit into the emergency pinhole. 2. Do not force the tray open; wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole. 1. Follow these steps to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CAUTION! Make sure...
... following instances: • supply of power to the computer is cut due to fit into the emergency pinhole. 2. Do not force the tray open; wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole. 1. Follow these steps to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CAUTION! Make sure...
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Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 25 Do not touch the disc surface. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.
Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 25 Do not touch the disc surface. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.
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... front of the drive, 120cm above the drive at 30° angle.) Reliability MTBF: ODC (Read): ODC (Write): 100,000 power on hours 20% of power on time 1% 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) ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual Technical Information Environmental...
... front of the drive, 120cm above the drive at 30° angle.) Reliability MTBF: ODC (Read): ODC (Write): 100,000 power on hours 20% of power on time 1% 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) ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual Technical Information Environmental...