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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... DC 12 x (1 +/- 10%)V • Dimensions 41.5 (h) x 149.0 (w) x 197.5 (d) mm • Mass 997 g NOTE: Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS CRW-3212A Drive! 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... DC 12 x (1 +/- 10%)V • Dimensions 41.5 (h) x 149.0 (w) x 197.5 (d) mm • Mass 997 g NOTE: Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS CRW-3212A Drive! ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for detailed specifications.
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... rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The FlextraSpeed™ technology solves this technology that it can maximize the recording capability of CD-R and CD-RW ...ensure quality recording when using discs that is based on the recording media. The CRW-3212A drive employs this problem by ASUS. Highlighting the major characteristic of ASUS CD-RW drives, the CRW-3212A strategically identifies the media quality at the beginning of the recording so that allows ...
... rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The FlextraSpeed™ technology solves this technology that it can maximize the recording capability of CD-R and CD-RW ...ensure quality recording when using discs that is based on the recording media. The CRW-3212A drive employs this problem by ASUS. Highlighting the major characteristic of ASUS CD-RW drives, the CRW-3212A strategically identifies the media quality at the beginning of the recording so that allows ...
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...data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 11 FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available... process Buffer Memory Empty Bad disc results Write Data Buffer Memory Recording with the data already written. FlextraLink™ Technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of the total buffer capacity, the drive stops recording and marks the last write...
...data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 11 FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available... process Buffer Memory Empty Bad disc results Write Data Buffer Memory Recording with the data already written. FlextraLink™ Technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of the total buffer capacity, the drive stops recording and marks the last write...
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...the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to reduce the vibration generated from the disc. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up to the ...DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a "dynamic mass" that can absorb the vibration caused by handling up head...
...the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to reduce the vibration generated from the disc. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/DDSS II design structure. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up to the ...DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. Like the DDSS, the DDSS II vibration absoption structure contains a "dynamic mass" that can absorb the vibration caused by handling up head...
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... to 20X speed in Zone 2, after t1 time. 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...
... to 20X speed in Zone 2, after t1 time. 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...
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... or a paper clip into this button lets you can place or remove a disc. Pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual READ indicator (Green LED) This LED turns ON when you cannot eject a disc from the disc. 6. While in the drive) from the first...
... or a paper clip into this button lets you can place or remove a disc. Pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual READ indicator (Green LED) This LED turns ON when you cannot eject a disc from the disc. 6. While in the drive) from the first...
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... signal output cable. 2. Analog audio connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. IDE connector This connector is for the CD-ROM device. 4. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 15 NOTE: The jumper pins on the motherboard. 5. Jumper terminals These pins allow you to the IDE interface on the leftmost part of...
... signal output cable. 2. Analog audio connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 3. IDE connector This connector is for the CD-ROM device. 4. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 15 NOTE: The jumper pins on the motherboard. 5. Jumper terminals These pins allow you to the IDE interface on the leftmost part of...
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... 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
... 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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... your computer supports four IDE devices, this setting. The hard disk in the computer is possible only if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 17 If your computer supports only two IDE devices. Refer to set the CD-RW drive as Primary Master. Use jumper blocks to...
... your computer supports four IDE devices, this setting. The hard disk in the computer is possible only if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 17 If your computer supports only two IDE devices. Refer to set the CD-RW drive as Primary Master. Use jumper blocks to...
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NOTE: Refer to the chassis front panel. Carefully insert the CD-RW drive into the computer chassis. The holes on the sides of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay. 2. 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 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. Carefully insert the CD-RW drive into the computer chassis. The holes on the sides of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay. 2. 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 Remove the cover of the drive should align with the holes on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1.
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ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 19 IMPORTANT: Depending on the space on each side of the drive. 3. Use two screws on your chassis, you may need to the following section, "Connecting the Drive Cables." For cable connections, proceed to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package.
ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 19 IMPORTANT: Depending on the space on each side of the drive. 3. Use two screws on your chassis, you may need to the following section, "Connecting the Drive Cables." For cable connections, proceed to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package.
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... on the rear panel. 2. If a plug does not fit in only one orientation. Connect the other end of the drive. If 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. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to...
... on the rear panel. 2. If a plug does not fit in only one orientation. Connect the other end of the drive. If 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. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to...
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...device driver. 1. Make sure you that you installed and automatically looks for installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Installing the CD-RW Software The ASUS CRW-3212A drive supports the following software applications. Your operating system (OS) detects the new hardware (CD-RW drive) that you have ...the drive installation and have replaced the computer cover before you must first install the device driver. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 21 Installing the Device Driver Before you can use your CRW-3212A drive, you proceed. By AHEAD software gmbh • Nero Burning ROM • In CD...
...device driver. 1. Make sure you that you installed and automatically looks for installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Installing the CD-RW Software The ASUS CRW-3212A drive supports the following software applications. Your operating system (OS) detects the new hardware (CD-RW drive) that you have ...the drive installation and have replaced the computer cover before you must first install the device driver. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 21 Installing the Device Driver Before you can use your CRW-3212A drive, you proceed. By AHEAD software gmbh • Nero Burning ROM • In CD...
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When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the front of the drive to eject the tray. 2. Press the eject button on the tray with the label (printed) side up. 22 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1.
When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the front of the drive to eject the tray. 2. Press the eject button on the tray with the label (printed) side up. 22 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1.
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This border helps hold the disc in place. Press the eject button on the tray. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc 3. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 23 If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the tray making sure that it on the inner circular border on ...
This border helps hold the disc in place. Press the eject button on the tray. 12-cm Disc 8-cm Disc 3. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 23 If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the tray making sure that it on the inner circular border on ...
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.... 1. Use the manual method only as a last resort when the eject button does not work. Follow these steps to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CAUTION! Insert the eject pin that you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances...
.... 1. Use the manual method only as a last resort when the eject button does not work. Follow these steps to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual CAUTION! Insert the eject pin that you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances...
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Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. 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 instructions in this section when using compact discs. Do not touch the disc surface. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 25
Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. 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 instructions in this section when using compact discs. Do not touch the disc surface. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. ASUS CRW-3212A User's Manual 25
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... 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 no damage Less than 50G - (at 10 ~ 500 Hz Impact Non-operation: Packaged: 1 oct/min - Operating Duty Cycle Electrical and Audio Specifications Power...
... 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 no damage Less than 50G - (at 10 ~ 500 Hz Impact Non-operation: Packaged: 1 oct/min - Operating Duty Cycle Electrical and Audio Specifications Power...