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...are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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 Manual updates are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit,...number of their respective companies, and are represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...
...are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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 Manual updates are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit,...number of their respective companies, and are represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...
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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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... that interference will not occur in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is required to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules...
... that interference will not occur in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is required to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules...
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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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... the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Do not place this device in one that may result to exposure to disassemble or repair the drive. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Installation Notices Do not place this device...
... the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Do not place this device in one that may result to exposure to disassemble or repair the drive. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Installation Notices Do not place this device...
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CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in completing a task. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Conventions used throughout this manual. Wait until the discs have reached room temperature. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Drastic change ...
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in completing a task. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 7 Conventions used throughout this manual. Wait until the discs have reached room temperature. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Drastic change ...
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... USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 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. ...Package Contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External CD-RW drive (CRW-5224A-U) • ASUS External CD-RW drive stand • ...
... USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 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. ...Package Contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External CD-RW drive (CRW-5224A-U) • ASUS External CD-RW drive stand • ...
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... 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! Thank you for detailed specifications. CD-RW Write Speed 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x, 4x, 2x - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec...of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual. Read Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 Welcome! CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x,16x,12x, 8x, 4x - Product Introduction Specifications The...
... 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! Thank you for detailed specifications. CD-RW Write Speed 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x, 4x, 2x - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec...of this device, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual. Read Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 9 Welcome! CD-R Write Speed 52x, 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x,16x,12x, 8x, 4x - Product Introduction Specifications The...
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... air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 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 ...-RW discs. Due to these factors, some discs may not be able to the fact that is based on the recording media. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is an External CD-RW drive with the latest innovative technologies in detail. The drive complies with the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)...
... air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 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 ...-RW discs. Due to these factors, some discs may not be able to the fact that is based on the recording media. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is an External CD-RW drive with the latest innovative technologies in detail. The drive complies with the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)...
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...down Write Data Buffer Memory Write process stops; waits 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 host, it is loaded to link the new data with FlextraLink...write 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 FlextraLink™ recording technology. The diagram below shows the advantage of flexibility ...
...down Write Data Buffer Memory Write process stops; waits 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 host, it is loaded to link the new data with FlextraLink...write 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 FlextraLink™ recording technology. The diagram below shows the advantage of flexibility ...
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... of over 10,000 rpm of spindle motor. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-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/DDSS.... 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 the new 50X drives.
... of over 10,000 rpm of spindle motor. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-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/DDSS.... 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 the new 50X drives.
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... to different areas of the pickup head. CAV Recording Method Speed 52x 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x Time ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 13 Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive employs the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) recording method. This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer applications. With...
... to different areas of the pickup head. CAV Recording Method Speed 52x 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x Time ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 13 Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5224A-U drive employs the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) recording method. This means that there is primarily advantageous for computer applications. With...
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... volume; Power Indicator This LED lights green when drive power is ON and turns off when drive power supply is present in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If the drive is idle, pressing this jack is disabled. 2. Front Panel ¤ 52X24X52X High Speed Recordable Rewritable W R 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1. Headphone Jack This jack...
... volume; Power Indicator This LED lights green when drive power is ON and turns off when drive power supply is present in the drive. 14 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If the drive is idle, pressing this jack is disabled. 2. Front Panel ¤ 52X24X52X High Speed Recordable Rewritable W R 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1. Headphone Jack This jack...
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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. Switching to "|" icon means ON and switching to "O" side means OFF. Power switch Turns the power supply ON or OFF. USB connector A standard Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) plug and play interface. 12.
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. Switching to "|" icon means ON and switching to "O" side means OFF. Power switch Turns the power supply ON or OFF. USB connector A standard Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) plug and play interface. 12.
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The disc may break apart during use and cause potential body injury or damage to 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 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 drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
The disc may break apart during use and cause potential body injury or damage to 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 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 drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
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... they fit in only one orientation. Connect the adapter cable to the AC adapter. 5. Connecting the Drive Cables 1. B series plug to the drive USB 2.0 connector. 2. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17
... they fit in only one orientation. Connect the adapter cable to the AC adapter. 5. Connecting the Drive Cables 1. B series plug to the drive USB 2.0 connector. 2. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17
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... driver is the software program that makes a device work on the External CRW-5224A-U drive. 5. 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 Specify the location of your system. Click Next. 6. ...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)...
... driver is the software program that makes a device work on the External CRW-5224A-U drive. 5. 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 Specify the location of your system. Click Next. 6. ...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)...
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The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. A message box with the installation progress bar is successfully installed. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 8. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. After searching, the location of the drive will appear on the combo list box. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive.
The CRW-5224A-U driver is displayed. A message box with the installation progress bar is successfully installed. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish to be repeated from the start using your external drive! Click OK. 9. If cancelled, the installation process has to start . 12. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 19 8. The specific location of the driver and driver .INF file name is displayed. After searching, the location of the drive will appear on the combo list box. Locate the file folder name "ASUS_RW_USB" in the CD ROM drive.
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Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Screen display may vary depending on your desktop. 2. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Click on the system properties dialogue box. 4. On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. 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.
Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual Screen display may vary depending on your desktop. 2. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Click on the system properties dialogue box. 4. On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. ASUS CRW-5224A drive name should appear here. 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.
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...on the icon. 2. Locate the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon found in the taskbar. Click OK. 5. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 21 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the system. Confirm the device to be safely ...The screen display will go back to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from the PC. 1. Click Stop. 3. Follow these steps to the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialogue box. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to crash or possible data loss. Click OK. ...
...on the icon. 2. Locate the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon found in the taskbar. Click OK. 5. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 21 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device The CRW-5224A-U when installed needs to be properly unplugged or disconnected from the system. Confirm the device to be safely ...The screen display will go back to safely unplug your CRW-5224A-U drive from the PC. 1. Click Stop. 3. Follow these steps to the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialogue box. Again, select the name of the hardware device ("ASUS CRW-5224A"), to crash or possible data loss. Click OK. ...