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Before you begin, Handling precautions – IBM 71P7285 User Manual

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v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or

Windows Me operating system

v An available drive bay
v An available IDE connection
v 40 MB available hard disk space
v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
v Optional stereo speakers
v AGP 2X video with overlay support for MPEG-2 decoding software

Before you begin

Before you install the DVD-ROM drive, read the information in this section on
handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.

Handling precautions

Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive.
v Keep the DVD-ROM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install

the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static
electricity buildup.

v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the

components inside the drive housing.

v Do not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage

the connector or the drive.

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