User manual PLEXTOR 12432

[. . . ] Models: PX-W12432TSi (Internal SCSI) PX-W12432TSe (External SCSI) Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the PlexWriter 12/4/32, a reliable, high-performance CD rewriter, recorder and reader. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of CD technology. To get you there, we first have to help you install your PlexWriter drive properly and operate it correctly. [. . . ] However, you will need to install additional software to use the PlexWriter as a CD-R or CDRW recorder. If recording software was not included with your PlexWriter bundle, the software is available from third parties. · PlexWriter SCSI drive with PCI SCSI Kit: If you purchased your SCSI interface board in a Plextor kit, use the Plextor-provided CD-R software CD to access the necessary drivers. · PlexWriter SCSI drive and new SCSI interface board: If you purchased your new SCSI interface board from another source, consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the SCSI interface board for installation instructions. You will soon be using the highest performance CD-RW drive around. If you have any problems at all, our technical support staff will help you. 33 PlexWriter 12/4/32 Operation Manual Section 3. Installing and Using Software Install or Update SCSI Support The software to allow your SCSI board to operate depends on your operating system and on which Plextor kit you purchased. Plextor SCSI Drive with Software Kit This kit does not include a SCSI interface board. If you already have a SCSI board installed in your computer, or you are purchasing one separately, make sure the SCSI driver is up to date. · If you have Windows 95/98: You need a mini-port driver file (. MPD) that allows your SCSI board to operate with Windows 95/98. Many mini-port drivers are included with Windows 95/98. However, if your SCSI board was released recently, it may not be supported by your version of Windows 95/98. In this case, contact the SCSI board manufacturer at their web site for the required . MPD file. · If you have Windows NT: You need a . SYS file that allows your SCSI board to operate with Windows NT. Some . SYS files are included with Windows NT. However, if your SCSI board was released recently, it may not be supported; in this case, contact the SCSI board manufacturer at their web site for the required . SYS file. · If you have DOS or Windows 3. x: You need an ASPI manager file for DOS/Windows 3. x to support your SCSI board. ASPI managers are provided by SCSI board manufacturers. Even if you have an ASPI manager file, it may need to be updated to work with your PlexWriter drive. Contact the SCSI board manufacturer at their web site for the latest driver version. To install or update SCSI support for an existing SCSI board: 1. Try using the SCSI interface with your PlexWriter drive. [. . . ] In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your PlexWriter actually originates in another part of your computer. In such instances, our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further assistance. How to Contact Us There are several ways for you to contact Plextor's Technical Support Department: · Visit our web site (www. plextor. com) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. · Send us email at support@plextor. com, or send a fax to the attention of the Technical Support Department at 408-986-1010. Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be reached. [. . . ]