User manual GIGABYTE GO-B5232C

[. . . ] Handy, easy to use with rich function, this DVD±R/RW Writer is an ideal model to enjoy the fascinating digital entertainment on your desktop and here are some more important features: 4X DVD+/-R, 2X DVD+/-RW Write/Rewrite speed, 12X DVD-ROM Read speed 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Write/Rewrite speed, 40X CD-ROM Read speed Adopts "MTKSuperLink" to prevent Buffer Underrun errors for CD & DVD writing Supports writing modes of TAO, DAO, SAO and packet writing for CD-R/RW, Random Access Write, Sequential Write for DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW Compatible with most existing DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players Bundled with an extensive software package 1 DVD ± R/RW Writer System Requirements For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as follows: Pentium III, 600MHz or above with at least 128MB of memory Fast and sufficient hard disk space (minimum 650MB for installation) IDE host interface supporting ATAPI MMC command Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Package Contents DVD±R/RW Writer (this drive) Audio cable Application software disc 4pcs of screws/bag 2 DVD ± R/RW Writer INSTALLATION Host Interface Connections Most current mainboards have two IDE ports (primary and secondary), which can connect two IDE cables. Two IDE cables allow you to connect up to four devices, but it is recommended that you separate IDE ports for your hard drive and this writer. This will ensure that your hard drive's performance and speed won't be affected by having the writer on the same cable. If you connect only one device on the cable, you can set the jumper as "MASTER" or "SLAVE". CD-ROM & CD-RW) on the same cable, set different jumpers for each device (CD-ROM as "MASTER", CD-RW as "SLAVE", and vice versa. ) The same rule applies to the connection of having your hard disk and another device on the same cable. Cable Select Master Slave Jumper 3 DVD ± R/RW Writer Hardware Installation 1. [. . . ] Turn off the power to the computer system. Disconnect all cables from the back of your computer, and then remove the cover from the computer. Insert the writer into one of the vacant 5. 25" drive bays and secure it with screws to your PC. In order to prevent interference between the writer and the computer, please mount the writer using all four mounting screws. 4. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable from one of the IDE ports on the mainboard to the 40-pin connector of your writer. Also, connect the power supply cable to the back of the writer. Make sure to align and connect the red-edge of the IDE Cable to Pin 1 on the drive. If you have a sound card that can be connected to this writer, you can connect the drive (as Audio-out) and the sound card (as Audio-in) with a 4-pin audio cable. 4 DVD ± R/RW Writer If your mainboad is integrated with built-in sound system, plug the 4-pin audio cable into the CD-IN connector on the mainboard as Audio-in. Re-attach the cover of your computer, and reconnect the power cord. Driver Installation Windows Environment This DVD±R/RW Writer is a Plug & Play device and there is no need to install driver. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP can automatically detect the drive and load the appropriate driver. 5 DVD ± R/RW Writer Software Package The bundled package combines software for 1) DVD/CD recording 2) DVDs/VCDs authoring 3) Packet Writing 4) DVD playback, which gives you the complete solution for making audio/data CDs/DVDs of different formats, editing video and authoring DVD movies. The user-friendly interface simplifies the recording process and guides you through the creation in an easy and innovative way. No matter you are a novice or an experienced user; this is your best recording tools with the writer. Installation Under Windows Environment 1. IDE Interface Connector Plug one end of the 40-pin IDE cable here to join the 40-pin IDE connector on the motherboard. The red-edge of the IDE cable must be connected to Pin 1 of each connector. Power Supply Connector By plugging the computer's power supply cable here, you can connect the drive and your computer system. 9 DVD ± R/RW Writer DVD REGION CODING Region Playback Control Management All DVD Video Playback systems have "Region Playback Control" (RPC) which is required by Hollywood movie industry and defined by DVD Forum. You can only play DVD-Video discs with the same region code as your DVD-Video Playback system. As for DVD-ROM drives, one kind of the DVD-Video Playback system, there are 2 types: RPC Phase 1 (as RPC1): RPC1 drives do not have built-in hardware support for region management. DVD-ROM drives of this kind don't play a part in controlling the playback region. RPC Phase 2 (as RPC2): RPC2 drives maintain the region change count information in hardware, and in general, the region code of such drives can be changed up to 5 times by end users under some software decoder. PowerDVD) Region Codes Region 1: Canada, U. S. Region 2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Middle East, Egypt Region 3: Southeast Asia and East Asia Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean Region 5: Eastern Europe, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia Region 6: China 10 DVD ± R/RW Writer About This Drive This DVD±R/RW Writer is also a PRC2 DVD-ROM drive and the first region code will depend on the DVD title you play. You are allowed to modify the region code 5 times (including the initial one). [. . . ] You are allowed to modify the region code 5 times (including the initial one). After the fifth alteration, the region code will be locked and only those DVD titles of the same region code could be played afterwards, so set the code carefully. 11 DVD ± R/RW Writer TECHNICAL DATA Interface Disc Data Capacity E-IDE/ATAPI DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: Single layer 4. 7GB CD-R/RW: 74min/650MB, 80min/700MB Media supported for Writing DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: DVD-ROM, DVD- Writing Formats Video CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD- Extra, CD-I, Mixed-Mode CD, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-Text, Bootable CD, MultiSession Writing modes DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: Random Access Write, Sequential Write CD-R/RW: Track at Once, Disc at Once, Session at Once, Multi-session, Incremental Packet Writing Writing Speed DVD+/-R: DVD+/-RW: CD-R: CD-RW: 1X, 2X, 4X 1X, 2X 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X Reading Compatibility CD Audio, CD-Extra, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-Text, DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: max. 12X Reading Speed 12 DVD ± R/RW Writer Data Transfer Rate CD -- Read CD-ROM/CD-R: 6000KB/sec (up to 40X) CD-RW: 4800KB/sec (up to 32X) CD -- Write CD-R: 6000KB/sec (up to 40X) CD-RW: 3600KB/sec (up to 24X) DVD -- Read DVD-ROM: 16224KB/sec (up to 12X) DVD -- Write DVD+/-R: 5408KB/sec (up to 4X) DVD+/-RW: 2704KB/sec (up to 2X) Access time Data buffer Disc loading Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Mounting Method Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating 8% ~ 80%RH 5% ~ 95%RH 5°C to 45°C -20°C to 60°C DVD: CD: 130ms (12X) 130ms (40X) 2MB Tray (motorized) 148. 6 x 41. 8 x 193. 3 mm 1 kg Horizontal 13 DVD ± R/RW Writer APPENDIX DVD Forum The DVD Forum is an international organization made up of companies using or manufacturing digital versatile disc (DVD)-related products. The Forum was created in 1995 when ten companies (Hitachi, Matsushita, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Sony, Thomson Multimedia, Time Warner, Toshiba Corporation, and Victor) joined for the common purpose of promoting DVD worldwide and establishing standardized formats of each DVD application for the marketplace. DVD+RW Alliance The DVD+RW Alliance is a voluntary group of industry-leading personal computing manufacturers, optical storage and electronics manufacturers including Dell, Hewlett-Packard Company, MCC/Verbatim, Philips Electronics, Ricoh Company Ltd. , Sony Corporation, Thomson multimedia and Yamaha Corporation. [. . . ]