Installation requirements, Before you begin, Handling precautions – IBM 22P6972 User Manual
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DVD-RW, and DVD-R media. With DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, create new directories, or save
files from any application directly to your Multi-Burner.
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UDF reader
This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and CD-RW media on
computers with DVD drives.
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IBM Record Now
This software enables you to copy CDs, create audio CDs, create MP3 CDs, and author data CDs. You
can also use RecordNow to write data to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for use in other computers or
compatible consumer electronics products.
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IBM Simple Backup
This software enables you to create full or incremental backups of your system files on DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, or CD-RW media, and allows you to restore your computer if it crashes.
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Intervideo WinDVD
This software enables you to play back DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your
hard disk drive.
Note:
Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video
playback.
Installation requirements
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive:
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Minimum microprocessor: Intel
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Pentium
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or equivalent
Note:
For DVD authoring and playback, you must have an Intel Pentium II 266MHz microprocessor or
higher and AGP 2X Video.
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Minimum RAM: 32 MB (Systems with UMA: 64 MB)
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Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, or Windows XP
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An available 5.25-in. drive bay
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An available IDE connection
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120 MB available hard disk space for programs, and 1 GB available hard disk space for DVD authoring
functions
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Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels required for DVD authoring functions
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Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
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Optional stereo speakers
Before you begin
Before you install the Multi-Burner, read the information in the following sections.
Handling precautions
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:
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Keep the Multi-Burner in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit your
movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity to build.
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Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive.
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Do not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.
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