Apple IEEE1394 - Manual (Page 7)

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INTRODUCTION
The External DVD-ROM has the following features:
♦ It can attach with the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface, the specification of the interface must meet:
IEEE 1394 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 400Mbits/sec) standard.
♦ This drive can read all types of CD and DVD media including CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD disc.
♦ When working with DVD playing software, this drive can playback DVD title smooth mostly.
♦ The external DVD-ROM can be easily connected to computer via IEEE 1394 interface, and can
even be disconnected and re-connected while the computer is running.
This user’s manual is intended to describe how to install the external DVD-ROM on the computer. To
use the DVD playing software, please refer to the ‘On-Line help’ in the playing software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
♦ Notebook or desktop computer with IEEE 1394 port.
♦ Windows 98SE/Me/2000 or Windows XP. (Make sure the IEEE 1394 device driver has been
installed and is available)
♦ Mac OS9 or above. (The version of FireWire driver higher than 2.7 is recommended)
NOTE:
♦ The IEEE1394 interface won’t work under Win95/98, it only works under Win98 Second
Edition, WinMe, Win2000, Windows XP and Macintosh.