User manual PLEXTOR PX-740A

[. . . ] Model PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL MAY 2005 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change. This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. [. . . ] The 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable from Plextor supports CSEL. PX-740A Installation and Users Manual 27 Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive Mount the PX-740A Drive Before proceeding to install the PX-740A drive in your personal computer, double-check your jumper setting. Record the Serial Number Record the serial number and TLA number of your drive on the inside front cover of this manual. Mount the Drive in the Computer You can mount your internal drive in any available bay. You must remove the small panel that covers the bay that you want to use. NOTE: The drive can be mounted horizontally or vertically If you don't have an empty bay, remove the existing IDE DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive and install the PX-740A. You must make a minimum of two cable connections to your PX-740A. The two cable connections that you must make are: · IDE cable · Power cable There are also two optional cable connections: · An analog audio cable connection if you are using a sound board in your computer and plan to connect the PX-740A's audio output to the audio connector on the sound board. · A digital audio cable connection if the sound board is equipped with SPDIF or Digital-In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX-740A. Make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is turned OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source. 28 PX-740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive 2. If you haven't already removed the cover from your computer, remove it now, following the directions provided by your computer's manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover. Remove the cover panel from the bay that will hold the drive. To remove the cover panel, pop it out by pressing outward lightly. (In some older computers, you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place. ) Figure 13: Removing the cover panel from a bay 4. Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive. To do so, insert the drive into the open bay. If the drive fits tightly with little or no clearance on either side of the drive, you will not have to use mounting rails. The drive can be mounted directly into your computer. Go to step 6. NOTE: Plextor does not provide rails. If you need rails, you can obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail-order store. PX-740A Installation and Users Manual 29 Section 2. Installing the PX-740A Internal ATAPI Drive 5. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 14. [. . . ] If the drive is determined to be defective, you will receive an RMA number. Plextor will e-mail you with the RMA number and shipping information. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA number with the drive. Write the RMA number in large bold numbers on the outside of the box, and ship it to Plextor. Contacting Plextor's RMA Department You can contact our RMA Department and request an RMA number at: · rmasupport@plextor. com · Or by calling us at 1-800-204-0332 or 937-615-1610. Packing Your Drive Check the drive to make sure there is no disc inside, and if possible, pack your drive in the original box. [. . . ]