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... Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: Manual Version: Release Date: ASUS External CD-RW Drive (CRW-5224A-U) First Edition V1 E1134 December 2002 2 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS...
... Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: Manual Version: Release Date: ASUS External CD-RW Drive (CRW-5224A-U) First Edition V1 E1134 December 2002 2 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS...
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... the Drive Cables 18 Installing CRW-5224A-U driver 18 Checking the drive in the System Properties 20 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device 21 CD-RW Drive Basics 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole 24 Using Compact Discs 25 Cleaning a Disc 25 Handling a Disc 25 Technical Information 26 Environmental Specifications 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications 26 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 3
... the Drive Cables 18 Installing CRW-5224A-U driver 18 Checking the drive in the System Properties 20 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device 21 CD-RW Drive Basics 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole 24 Using Compact Discs 25 Cleaning a Disc 25 Handling a Disc 25 Technical Information 26 Environmental Specifications 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications 26 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 3
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...a particular installation. These limits are designed to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. FCC/CDC Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Operation is...Part 15 of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
...a particular installation. These limits are designed to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. FCC/CDC Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Operation is...Part 15 of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
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...: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline: MB/Optical Drives: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 5
...: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline: MB/Optical Drives: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 5
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... direct sunlight, high humidity, or damp condition. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Do not place this device in an unstable position, or in areas where there is interference that vibrates...
... direct sunlight, high humidity, or damp condition. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Do not place this device in an unstable position, or in areas where there is interference that vibrates...
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... change of temperature is harmful to the device. • Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from the device. • Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or writing mode. • Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Safety Information Using the Device • Use of any controls, adjustments...
... change of temperature is harmful to the device. • Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from the device. • Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or writing mode. • Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Safety Information Using the Device • Use of any controls, adjustments...
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... drive (CRW-5224A-U) • ASUS External CD-RW drive stand • USB 2.0 cable • Power cable and adapter • Emergency eject pin and instruction • ASUS High-Speed CD-R blank disc • ASUS Ultra-Speed CD-RW blank disc • User's Manual (English and Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - Win98SE USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual...
... drive (CRW-5224A-U) • ASUS External CD-RW drive stand • USB 2.0 cable • Power cable and adapter • Emergency eject pin and instruction • ASUS High-Speed CD-R blank disc • ASUS Ultra-Speed CD-RW blank disc • User's Manual (English and Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - Win98SE USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual...
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...-G, Karaoke CD, I-trax, Bootable CD • Writing Mode Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multi-Session, Packet Write, DAO-RAW Mode • Dimensions 155.6 (w) x 226 (d) x 50 (h) mm • Mass 1398 g (3.08 lbs) Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS External (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x...
...-G, Karaoke CD, I-trax, Bootable CD • Writing Mode Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multi-Session, Packet Write, DAO-RAW Mode • Dimensions 155.6 (w) x 226 (d) x 50 (h) mm • Mass 1398 g (3.08 lbs) Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS External (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x...
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... Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specifications and comes equipped with 52x Write, 24x ReWrite and 52x Read capabilities. The following sub-sections describe these factors. If you can maximize the recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. ASUS External CD-RW drives are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer, temperature, humidity...
... Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specifications and comes equipped with 52x Write, 24x ReWrite and 52x Read capabilities. The following sub-sections describe these factors. If you can maximize the recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. ASUS External CD-RW drives are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer, temperature, humidity...
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... total buffer capacity, the drive stops recording and marks the last write position. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until writing is repositioned to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11 When new data is received from the...
... total buffer capacity, the drive stops recording and marks the last write position. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until writing is repositioned to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11 When new data is received from the...
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The DDSS CD-ROM technology is an enhanced follow-up to the DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. However, the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to the chassis, thus providing more precise. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/...data from spindle rotation of over 10,000 rpm of the new 50X drives. Double Dynamic Suspension System (DDSS II) The DDSS II is designed to reduce the vibration generated from the disc. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The DDSS II improves this feature by high revolution of 40X CD-ROM drives...
The DDSS CD-ROM technology is an enhanced follow-up to the DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. However, the DDSS II moves the dynamic mass to be suspended to the chassis, thus providing more precise. The following diagram illustrates the DDSS/...data from spindle rotation of over 10,000 rpm of the new 50X drives. Double Dynamic Suspension System (DDSS II) The DDSS II is designed to reduce the vibration generated from the disc. DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure 12 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The DDSS II improves this feature by high revolution of 40X CD-ROM drives...
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This is a higher transfer rate when writing data to the outer tracks of the disc than the inner part of the disc. CAV Recording Method Speed 52x 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x Time ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 13 This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer ...applications. Although the transfer rates vary, and may not be at the same speed regardless of the radial position of the disc. Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive ...
This is a higher transfer rate when writing data to the outer tracks of the disc than the inner part of the disc. CAV Recording Method Speed 52x 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x Time ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 13 This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer ...applications. Although the transfer rates vary, and may not be at the same speed regardless of the radial position of the disc. Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive ...
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... disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual READ Indicator (Green LED) This LED is ON when a disc is being read from the first track. While in the drive tray. Headphone Jack This jack allows you enable digital CD audio properties for details on the disc. 9. WRITE Indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is present in PLAY...
... disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual READ Indicator (Green LED) This LED is ON when a disc is being read from the first track. While in the drive tray. Headphone Jack This jack allows you enable digital CD audio properties for details on the disc. 9. WRITE Indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes while data is present in PLAY...
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ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 15 Power switch Turns the power supply ON or OFF. USB connector A standard Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) plug and play interface. 12. Switching to "|" icon means ON and switching to "O" side means OFF. Rear Panel 10 11 12 10. 12V Power jack This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable. 11.
ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 15 Power switch Turns the power supply ON or OFF. USB connector A standard Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) plug and play interface. 12. Switching to "|" icon means ON and switching to "O" side means OFF. Rear Panel 10 11 12 10. 12V Power jack This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable. 11.
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The disc may break apart during use damaged or warped disc in the CD-RW drive. Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the External CD-RW drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. • IBM-compatible Pentium II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system • At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) Do not use and cause potential body injury or damage to your drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
The disc may break apart during use damaged or warped disc in the CD-RW drive. Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the External CD-RW drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. • IBM-compatible Pentium II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system • At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) Do not use and cause potential body injury or damage to your drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
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... - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 A series plug to DC IN power connector. 4. Connect the USB cord - All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in completely, try reversing it. PC CD-RW drive Power outlet 5 Adapter Adapter power 4 cord and plug USB A series plug 2 Power switch USB 2.0 connector DC IN power connector USB B series plug 1 3 Adapter power cable and plug Power plug...
... - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 A series plug to DC IN power connector. 4. Connect the USB cord - All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in completely, try reversing it. PC CD-RW drive Power outlet 5 Adapter Adapter power 4 cord and plug USB A series plug 2 Power switch USB 2.0 connector DC IN power connector USB B series plug 1 3 Adapter power cable and plug Power plug...
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Make sure all cable connections to install the CRW-5224A-U driver: 1. Follow the wizard to copy the driver files to recognize the new hardware installed. Windows 98SEtm can automatically search for the best driver for the PC to your PC. 4. Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of the driver .INF file , click on Browse. 18 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Boot PC. 3. After boot-up...
Make sure all cable connections to install the CRW-5224A-U driver: 1. Follow the wizard to copy the driver files to recognize the new hardware installed. Windows 98SEtm can automatically search for the best driver for the PC to your PC. 4. Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of the driver .INF file , click on Browse. 18 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Boot PC. 3. After boot-up...
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After searching, the location of the drive will appear on the combo list box. Click Next. 11. A message box with the installation progress bar is successfully installed. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. 8. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive. The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 Click Next. 10. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12.
After searching, the location of the drive will appear on the combo list box. Click Next. 11. A message box with the installation progress bar is successfully installed. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. 8. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive. The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 Click Next. 10. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12.
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Click on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. Screen display may vary depending on CD-ROM from the list. Right-click My Computer icon on the system properties dialogue box. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on your desktop. 2. Checking the drive in the System Properties To make sure the CRW-5224A-U external drive is recognized by the computer, follow these steps to check the computer system properties. 1. On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3.
Click on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. Screen display may vary depending on CD-ROM from the list. Right-click My Computer icon on the system properties dialogue box. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on your desktop. 2. Checking the drive in the System Properties To make sure the CRW-5224A-U external drive is recognized by the computer, follow these steps to check the computer system properties. 1. On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3.
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... or Eject Hardware dialogue box. Click OK. 5. The screen display will go back to be stopped. Select the name of the device you want to unplug. Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the system. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from...
... or Eject Hardware dialogue box. Click OK. 5. The screen display will go back to be stopped. Select the name of the device you want to unplug. Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the system. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from...