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... this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...ASUS"). 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...
... this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...ASUS"). 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
... complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
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..., Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Optical Drives (Tel):+886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English...Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, ...support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 5
..., Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Optical Drives (Tel):+886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English...Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, ...support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 5
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... Notices Do not place this device in one that may result to exposure to disassemble or repair the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the...
... Notices Do not place this device in one that may result to exposure to disassemble or repair the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the...
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...; Do not attempt to disassemble the drive. • Do not move the device from a cold to complete a task. You may break while in completing a task. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Drastic change of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to wipe it , if any. •...
...; Do not attempt to disassemble the drive. • Do not move the device from a cold to complete a task. You may break while in completing a task. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Drastic change of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to wipe it , if any. •...
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...8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Package Contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External CD-RW 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-... quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) drive package, check if all the following items are available in good condition. CD recording software -
...8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Package Contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External CD-RW 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-... quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) drive package, check if all the following items are available in good condition. CD recording software -
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Product Introduction Specifications The CRW-5224A-U has the following specifications. • Speeds - CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, ...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! Welcome! To ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual... 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 Thank you for detailed specifications.
Product Introduction Specifications The CRW-5224A-U has the following specifications. • Speeds - CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, ...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! Welcome! To ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual... 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 Thank you for detailed specifications.
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...FlextraSpeed™ technology solves this technology that is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is based on the recording media. The following sub-sections describe these factors, some discs may not be able to the ...recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. The CRW-5224A-U drive employs this problem by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual In addition to these technologies in CD recording. ...
...FlextraSpeed™ technology solves this technology that is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is based on the recording media. The following sub-sections describe these factors, some discs may not be able to the ...recording capability of the drive and get the best quality output. The CRW-5224A-U drive employs this problem by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual In addition to these technologies in CD recording. ...
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... buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to link the new data 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 position. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible... than write process Buffer Memory Empty Bad disc results Write Data Buffer Memory Recording with sufficient data for other applications. waits until there is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11
... buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to link the new data 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 position. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible... than write process Buffer Memory Empty Bad disc results Write Data Buffer Memory Recording with sufficient data for other applications. waits until there is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11
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... revolution of the new 50X 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-5224A-U User's Manual
... revolution of the new 50X 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-5224A-U User's Manual
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... 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 With CAV recording, the drive spindle motor rotates the disc at maximum, depending on the part of the disc being written to... outer than to different areas of the disc. This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer applications. Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive employs the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) recording method.
... 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 With CAV recording, the drive spindle motor rotates the disc at maximum, depending on the part of the disc being written to... outer than to different areas of the disc. This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer applications. Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive employs the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) recording method.
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... written on the disc. 9. Front Panel ¤ 52X24X52X High Speed Recordable Rewritable W R 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1. Pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Disc Tray This tray holds the disc. 4. The LED flashes while data is idle, pressing this button skips to increase volume. 3. If you...
... written on the disc. 9. Front Panel ¤ 52X24X52X High Speed Recordable Rewritable W R 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1. Pressing this button stops playing the disc loaded in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Disc Tray This tray holds the disc. 4. The LED flashes while data is idle, pressing this button skips to increase volume. 3. If you...
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ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 15 Rear Panel 10 11 12 10. 12V Power jack This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable. 11. 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.
ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 15 Rear Panel 10 11 12 10. 12V Power jack This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable. 11. 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.
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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 The disc may break apart during use damaged or warped disc in the CD-RW drive.
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DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the adapter cable to the drive USB 2.0 connector. 2. B series plug to DC IN power connector. 4. Connect the ...
DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 Connecting the Drive Cables 1. Connect the adapter cable to the drive USB 2.0 connector. 2. B series plug to DC IN power connector. 4. Connect the ...
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...After boot-up, the OS will detect a new hardware was found. For Windows 98SETM users: Installing the CRW-5224A-U driver Windows 98 Second Edition users need to install the CRW-5224A-U device driver for the device, select (Recommended) option. Make sure all cable connections to recognize the ...the External CRW-5224A-U drive. 5. Click Next. 7. Turn on an operating system (OS). Follow these steps to your PC. 4. Click Next. 6. Specify the location of your system. Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of the driver .INF file , click on Browse. 18 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User...
...After boot-up, the OS will detect a new hardware was found. For Windows 98SETM users: Installing the CRW-5224A-U driver Windows 98 Second Edition users need to install the CRW-5224A-U device driver for the device, select (Recommended) option. Make sure all cable connections to recognize the ...the External CRW-5224A-U drive. 5. Click Next. 7. Turn on an operating system (OS). Follow these steps to your PC. 4. Click Next. 6. Specify the location of your system. Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of the driver .INF file , click on Browse. 18 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User...
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A message box with the installation progress bar is successfully installed. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. Click Next. 10. The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! 8. 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. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. Click Next. 10. The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! 8. After searching, the location of the drive will appear on the combo list box. Click Next. 11.
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Click on the system properties dialogue box. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Screen display may vary depending 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. ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
Click on the system properties dialogue box. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Screen display may vary depending 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. ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
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Select the name of the device you want to unplug. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to unplug. Click OK. 4. Confirm the device to be safely unplugged from the system. The device can now be stopped. ...on Close. Click Stop. 3. Click on the icon. 2. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 21 Follow these steps to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from the computer to avoid computer to crash or possible data loss. Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the ...
Select the name of the device you want to unplug. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to unplug. Click OK. 4. Confirm the device to be safely unplugged from the system. The device can now be stopped. ...on Close. Click Stop. 3. Click on the icon. 2. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 21 Follow these steps to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from the computer to avoid computer to crash or possible data loss. Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the ...