IBM Computer Drive 22P6959 User Manual

ꢀꢁꢂ  
IBM 8x4x32x8  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Combination Drive  
User’s Guide  
OPTIONS  
by IBM  
 
Safety: read first  
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.  
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Information.  
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Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette  
produktet.  
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Contents  
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About this book  
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM® 8x4x32x8  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. The manual is divided into the  
following parts:  
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide  
This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the  
following languages:  
v English  
v French  
v Spanish  
v Italian  
v Brazilian Portuguese  
v Traditional Chinese  
v Japanese  
Part 2: Appendixes  
This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, help and service,  
warranty, and notice information.  
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your  
hardware.  
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Installation and users guide  
This section contains the product description, hardware and software  
installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM 8x4x32x8  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.  
Product description  
This Option by IBM contains a unique multifunction drive that can read and  
write CD-R and CD-RW discs, and can also read CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and  
DVD-R discs. This kit also includes a CD containing an Online Users Guide,  
MPEG-2 decoding software and CD recording software for Microsoft®  
Windows® 98, Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft  
Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition  
(Me).  
Your option package includes the following:  
v One IBM 8x4x32x8x CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive  
v One package of four mounting screws (M3 x 5-mm, slotted)  
v One 18-inch IDE cable  
v One audio Ycable  
v One IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD  
v One Laser Safety Guide  
v One Quick Installation Guide  
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to  
retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.  
support information.  
Your drive can read many DVD and CD formats, including DVD video, video  
CD, and audio CD formats. It can also write most CD-R recordable and  
CD-RW rewritable formats. You must install the included MPEG-2 decoding  
software to play DVD video files, and you must install the included CD  
recording software to write CD-R and CD-RW discs. The drive also reads  
multi-session, extended architecture (XA) discs, such as the Kodak Photo CD.  
This drive delivers data at up to 32 times the standard CD-ROM drive speed  
(32X) for CD-ROM and CD-R media. This drive delivers data at up to 8 times  
the standard DVD-ROM drive speed (8X) for DVD media. This drive is  
designed for installation in a personal computer that uses integrated drive  
electronics (IDE) or enhanced IDE (EIDE) architecture.  
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Installation requirements  
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before  
installing the drive:  
v Minimum microprocessor:  
Intel® Pentium® 133 MHz  
Intel Pentium II 233 MHz for MPEG-2 playback  
v Minimum RAM: 32 MB  
v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or  
Windows Me operating system  
v An available half high drive bay  
v An available IDE connection  
v 40 MB available hard drive space  
v 700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function  
v Audio solution supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate  
v Optional stereo speakers  
v 2X AGP video with overlay support for MPEG-2 playback  
Before you begin  
Before you install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination 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 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination 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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Drive controls and connectors  
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls  
and connectors.  
Front view of the drive:  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
ꢀ1ꢁDisc drawer  
This drawer is where you load and unload a disc.  
ꢀ2ꢁBusy indicator  
This light comes on when the drive reads from or writes to a disc.  
ꢀ3ꢁEmergency eject hole  
This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the  
drive.  
ꢀ4ꢁOpen/Close button  
This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.  
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Rear view of the drive  
Pin 1  
ꢀ1ꢁAudio-out connector  
This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter.  
ꢀ2ꢁConfiguration pins  
These pins are used to set the drive configuration.  
ꢀ3ꢁIDE connector  
This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the IDE cable.  
ꢀ4ꢁPower connector  
This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the power cable.  
Installing the drive  
Follow these steps to install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive:  
Step 1. Opening the computer  
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.  
3. Remove the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer  
documentation for instructions on removing the computer cover.  
Step 2. Unpacking the drive  
1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag  
to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the  
static electricity from the package and your body.  
2. Remove the drive from the bag.  
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded  
surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.  
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Step 3. Selecting an IDE connector  
Newer computers typically have two IDE connectors. If your computer has  
two IDE connectors, use the secondary IDE connector to connect the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Typically the secondary IDE connector  
is adjacent to the primary IDE connector that connects to your hard disk drive.  
The IDE connector you select and the cable position you select will determine  
which configuration jumper setting you will use for the drive.  
v If you have two IDE connectors, connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Combination Drive to the secondary IDE connector with the IDE cable that  
comes with your drive. If the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is the  
only device on the secondary IDE connector, you will use the master  
configuration setting. If there is another device on the secondary connector  
in addition to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive, you will use the  
subordinate configuration setting.  
v If you must attach the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the same  
IDE connector as a faster device, such as a hard disk drive, use the  
subordinate setting for the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive and the  
master setting for the faster device. In some instances, the hard disk drive  
might require a master-with-subordinate-present setting when another  
device on the same cable is configured as a subordinate. For further  
information on setting configuration jumpers on other devices, refer to the  
documentation that came with your computer or with the device in  
question.  
v Some non-IBM computers support the cable-select setting, where the  
position of the device on the cable determines whether a device is master or  
subordinate. See the documentation that comes with your computer to  
determine if your system supports this setting.  
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay  
Attention: Be sure to use the mounting screws in the option package when  
you are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long  
might damage the drive.  
You can mount the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive horizontally or  
vertically in the computer. If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure  
any discs that you place into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive will not be able to read the disc  
properly.  
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required  
procedures for installing storage devices. For more information on storage  
devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.  
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive  
housing or mounting bracket.  
3. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually  
used on each side. Verify that the alignment is correct; then tighten the  
screws to secure the drive. Do not overtighten.  
Step 5. Attaching the cables to the drive  
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.  
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The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with  
your option package.  
1. The internal audio cable has a split-connector end and a single-connector  
end. Connect one of the split-connector ends ꢀ1ꢁto the audio-out connector  
on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. If you have another  
CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive, attach the other split-connector end  
to the audio-out connector on this drive. Attach the single-connector end to  
your sound adapter.  
2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector ꢀ2ꢁto the IDE connector on the drive.  
Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable  
connector ꢀ3ꢁ. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if there  
is no cable attached to the IDE connector. The IDE cable can have up to  
three connectors. For the best signal quality when you are connecting only  
one device to the IDE cable, connect one end of the cable to the IDE  
connector, and connect the other end of the cable to the device. Do not use  
the middle connector. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if  
there is no cable attached to the computer IDE connector, or if there is only  
one device connector on the computer IDE cable.  
If you are connecting two devices to the IDE cable, connect one end of the  
cable to the IDE connector, and connect the master and subordinate devices  
to the remaining connectors on the other end. Many computers have two  
cables for attaching up to four ATA devices. For best performance, attach  
fast devices (such as hard disk drives) to the cable that is connected to the  
primary IDE connector, and connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination  
Drive or other slower devices (such as CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and  
removable media) to the cable that is connected to the secondary IDE  
connector.  
3. Attach a four-pin power cable ꢀ3ꢁto the power connector on the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.  
Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer  
cover and that all other cable and power connections are secure.  
Step 6. Completing the hardware installation  
1. Be sure that the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is securely  
mounted and that the connectors are firmly attached.  
2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and that  
they do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.  
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3. Reinstall the computer cover.  
4. Reconnect all external devices.  
5. Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets.  
Step 7. Updating your computer configuration  
After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.  
Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn  
on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer  
documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup  
utility program.  
To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during  
startup when the IBM graphic is displayed in the upper-right corner of the  
screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes  
and exit.  
Step 8. Installing the CD-RW and DVD software  
There are three software applications that you must install in order to use the  
CD-RW and DVD video functions of your drive. All of these are included on  
the IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and Users Guide CD.  
The IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and Users Guide CD contains the  
following software applications:  
v Mediamatics DVD Express, to support DVD video playback  
v Veritas MyCD, to support traditional CD authoring  
v Veritas Drive Letter Access (DLA), to support drag-and-drop CD recording  
To install these applications, perform the following steps:  
1. Insert the IBM CD-RW & DVD -ROM Software and Users Guide CD into  
your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. A browser automatically  
starts.  
2. If the browser does not start, open a command window and enter the  
following for each application, where e is the drive letter of your  
CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive:  
v DVD Express - e:\DVDPLAYR\SETUP.EXE  
v Veritas DLA - e:\RECORDER\DLA\SETUP.EXE  
v Veritas MyCD - e:\RECORDER\MYCD\SETUP.EXE  
3. In the browser, click Install MyCD, click Install DLA, and then click  
Install DVD Express.  
4. Restart the operating system on your computer.  
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The IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and Users Guide CD contains several  
video device drivers in the \DRIVERS\VIDEO directory. These can be useful if  
you are having difficulty playing back DVD videos. Before using them, consult  
your system manual to determine what video hardware you have. To install  
them, use the Add New Hardware feature of your operating system.  
Step 9. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback  
This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play  
DVD movies with your DVD-ROM drive.  
Enabling the DMA settings  
Check the version number of your operating system, and then follow the  
appropriate instructions for enabling DMA which are included in  
1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.  
2. Double-click System and read the version number under System.  
v If your operating system version number is 4.00.950B or 4.00.95C, follow  
v If your operating system version number is 5.00.2195, follow the  
v If your operating system version number is 4.00.1381, follow the  
The IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and Users Guide CD contains  
several IDE bus master drivers in the \DRIVERS\ATAPI directory. These  
are used to support DVD Video playback under Windows NT 4.0. Consult  
your system manual and the README file in the driver directory to  
determine if your system supports one of these device drivers.  
Using CD-R and CD-RW discs  
The CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive can write to both CD-R and  
CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and reused many times; CD-R discs  
can be written to only once.  
MyCD is used to copy CDs, create new data CDs, and produce new audio CDs  
that can be read by standard CD-RW drives and CD players.  
DLA is used to make file archives and data CDs that can be altered many  
times. It also provides the convenience of direct drive-letter access. When used  
with CD-RW media, DLA is very much like using a diskette to store files. If  
DLA is used with CD-R media, you can write and rewrite until the CD is full,  
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and then the data becomes fixed. DLA-created media can be read only with  
newer CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives that support multi-read mode.  
No UDF reader is required for Windows NT 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 95 or  
Windows 98, if you use the CLOSE DISC button when ejecting a DLA-created  
disc.  
A UDF reader might be required when using other operating systems to read  
unclosed media.  
CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable  
on most audio CD players.  
Note: CD-RW media is rated by write speed. Do not attempt to write high  
speed CD-RW media with this drive.  
Drive  
Media  
Write  
Yes  
Read  
Yes  
Low speed  
Low speed  
Low speed  
High speed  
No  
Yes  
Viewing a DVD movie  
After you have installed the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive,  
configured DMA, and installed DVD-viewing software, you can view a DVD  
movie.  
DVD Express will start automatically when you insert a DVD. If you want to  
start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions:  
1. Click Start, click Programs, and click Mediamatics DVD Express.  
2. Click Mediamatics DV Matics.  
The DVD movie player window opens. For more information on how to  
use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online help by  
pressing F1.  
DVD region codes  
Region codes help protect the contents of a DVD from unauthorized  
duplication. The world is divided into six regions, and the MPEG-2 decoding  
software contains a region-code setting that corresponds to the region in which  
the drive will be used. Typically, each DVD is manufactured with a  
region-code setting so that it can be viewed only on a DVD drive that has that  
same region-code setting. The region-code setting of the DVD is indicated by a  
region-code symbol on the back of the packaging. The following table lists the  
six region codes and their corresponding region-code symbol.  
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Region code  
Region  
1
2
3
4
5
6
U.S., Canada  
Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan  
Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea  
Latin America, Australia, New Zealand  
Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India  
Peoples Republic of China  
You will be prompted for the initial region selection. If you insert a DVD with  
a different region code than the initial region-code, DVD Express will ask if  
you want to change the region code setting. You can change the region code  
from your initial setting up to four times after setting the initial region code.  
After the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed  
and can no longer be changed. To change the region code, you must have a DVD  
with the new region-code settings  
To display the region-code status, follow these instructions:  
1. In the DVD Express window, click DVD Options.  
2. Click DVD Region.  
Care and maintenance  
This section includes information on taking care of your CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Combination Drive and the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.  
Caring for a CD or DVD  
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept  
clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to  
prolong the life of your discs.  
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and  
cause data loss.  
v Handle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of  
the disc.  
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge  
with a soft, lint-free cloth.  
v Do not write on the surface.  
v Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.  
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.  
v Do not bend the disc.  
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Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive  
To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation,  
observe the following precautions:  
v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or  
might damage the drive or discs.  
v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:  
High humidity  
High temperature  
Excessive dust  
Mechanical vibration  
Sudden shock or dropping  
Placement on an inclined surface  
Direct sunlight  
Sudden temperature changes  
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.  
v Do not stack objects on the drive.  
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.  
v Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is  
closed before moving the drive unit.  
v Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a  
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive  
is transported safely.  
Manually ejecting a disc  
If a drive becomes defective and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the  
computer, and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened  
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the  
emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see Front view of the driveon  
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray  
until you can remove the disc.  
Formatting CDs  
You must format a blank CD-RW disc using DLA before you can drag and  
drop files to the disc.  
To format a CD-RW disc1 with the DLA program:  
1. Insert a blank disc.  
2. Double-click My computer  
1. Some CDs, such as multi-session CDs, do not require formatting. For more information, see the  
Veritas software online users guide.  
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Note: Formatting is completed in approximately 45 minutes. The MyCD  
program configures the disc to receive data, verifies the integrity of  
the disc surface, and writes MyCD file system structures to the disc.  
You can do other tasks on your computer while the disc is being  
formatted.  
3. Right-click on the CD-RW icon.  
4. Click Format.  
5. Type the title of your disc in the Volume Label window. The disc name can  
be up to 11 characters.  
6. If you plan to use data compression with this disc, select the Enable  
compression on this disc check box.  
7. Click Start to start disc formatting, and click OK when formatting is  
completed.  
8. Click OK when the format finished box appears.  
You can now write information to the disc.  
If you want to read a DLA-formatted disc in another computer that has a  
multi-read drive, you might have to install a UDF reader program on the other  
computer.  
Creating data CDs or backing up data files  
To create data CDs use the following procedure:  
1. Click Start -->Programs -->MyCD.  
2. Select the task you want to perform, and follow the prompts.  
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Appendix A. Product specifications  
This appendix includes the following information:  
v Physical specifications  
v Power requirements  
v Environmental requirements  
v Read speeds  
v Write speeds  
Physical specifications  
The physical specifications2 of the 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination  
Drive are listed in the following table.  
Physical specification  
Height  
Width  
Length  
Weight  
41.5 mm (1.63 in.)  
145 mm (5.71 in.)  
200 mm (7.87 in.)  
890 g (1.96 lb.)  
Power requirements  
The following table lists the power specifications by voltage level for the  
8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. The power specifications are  
measured at the drive power connector and are nominal values.  
Power  
Voltage  
AVG  
MAX  
specifications  
At voltage  
At voltage  
5V dc  
700 mA  
500 mA  
1200 mA  
900 mA  
12V dc  
2. Product-description data represents IBMs design objectives and is provided for comparative  
purposes; actual results might vary, based on a variety of factors. This product data does not  
constitute a warranty. Data is subject to change without notice.  
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Specification  
Operational  
Nonoperational  
Temperature  
+5° C to +45° C  
-30° C to +60° C  
(noncondensing)  
(+41° F to +113° F)  
(-22° F to 140° F)  
Relative humidity  
(noncondensing)  
25% to 85%  
10% to 90%  
Read speeds  
Media  
Read Speed  
DVD single layer  
DVD dual layer  
DVD-R - 3.95 GB  
DVD-R - 4.7 GB  
CD-ROM/CD-R  
CD-RW (ISO 9660, closed)  
CD-DA (DAE)  
3.3 to 8X Constant Angular Velocity (CAV)  
2.4 to 6X (CAV)  
1.5 to 3.5X (CAV)  
1.7 to 4.1X (CAV)  
14 to 32X (CAV)  
10 to 24X (CAV)  
10 to 24X (CAV)  
Write speeds  
Media  
CD-R  
Write speeds  
8X Constant Linear Velocity (CLV)  
4X (CLV)  
CD-RW  
Note: You can mount the drive vertically or horizontally.  
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Appendix B. Problem solving  
Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. Using  
the information in this section, you might be able to solve problems yourself or  
gather helpful information that you can pass on to a service technician. You  
might also need to refer to your computer, operating-system, or sound-adapter  
documentation.  
Review the following list for any problem description that might fit your  
situation.  
v Your computer or CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive does not  
operate correctly, or the busy indicator light does not come on.  
Take the following actions:  
1. Check that the disc is loaded with the label side up.  
2. Check that all devices are properly connected to the computer and to the  
electrical outlet.  
3. Turn off the computer, unplug the cables for your computer and all  
attached devices, and remove the computer cover.  
4. Check that all power and IDE cables are securely attached. Disconnect  
the IDE cable and check for bent or misaligned pins. If you do not find  
any problems, reconnect the interface cable. Replace the computer cover,  
and reattach all cables and power cords. Turn on the computer, restart  
the operating system, and attempt to open the loading tray by pressing  
the Open/Close button. If the tray fails to open and the Busy indicator  
does not light, turn off the computer and try using another 4-pin dc  
power cable.  
5. Check that the color-coded edge on the IDE cable aligns with pin 1 on  
the IDE connector and is closest to the power cable on the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. See Step 5. Attaching the  
6. Check the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive and any other device  
on the IDE cable for the proper settings.  
7. If the middle connector on the IDE cable is attached to the IDE connector  
on the system board, remove the connector and reattach the cable. If  
there is only one device on the IDE connector, attach the connector at one  
end of the cable to the IDE connector and the connector at the other end  
to the device, leaving the middle connector (if there is one) open.  
If there are two devices on the IDE connector, attach the connector at one  
end of the cable to the IDE connector. If there is a hard disk drive, attach  
it to the connector at the other end of the cable, and attach the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the middle connector.  
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v You cannot access the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive, or the  
DVD-ROM (CD-ROM) icon is not displayed.  
When the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is properly installed, a  
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM icon is displayed in the My Computer window.  
Double-click My Computer. If a CD-ROM icon is not displayed in the  
window that opens, verify that the drive has been properly installed. Verify  
that the configuration jumper is set properly. Restart your computer. If a  
drive icon is still not displayed, continue with the following steps:  
1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.  
2. Click System.  
3. Click the Device Manager tab.  
4. Double-click View Devices by Type.  
5. Select Hard Disk Controllers from the list displayed in the Device  
Manager window. Verify that there are no conflicts with the controller.  
The device status indicates whether the controller is working properly.  
6. Select CD-ROM from the list that is displayed in the Device Manager  
window. Verify that a CD-ROM device is present in the list and that no  
conflicts exist. The device status indicates whether the device is working  
properly.  
7. Click OK.  
8. Close all windows and restart the computer.  
If the device icon is still not displayed, check the cable connections and  
device-jumper settings, and resolve any conflicts that might exist.  
v The CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is not recognized by the  
operating system, or the drive performs erratically.  
Some computers have Compatible and High Performance modes for mass  
storage devices. Normally, the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive  
functions better under the High Performance mode. However, if your drive  
is not functioning properly in that mode, you might need to use the  
Compatible mode.  
Use the following procedure to check the configuration-setup information for  
your computer.  
1. Access your system configuration utility program. Pressing F1 at system  
startup does this on most IBM computers.  
2. Select Devices.  
3. Scroll down to the Mass Storage Devices section.  
Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for additional  
details on selecting IDE performance modes.  
v The disc cannot be read.  
Take the following actions:  
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1. The disc might be dirty; clean it as described in Caring for a CD or  
2. The disc might be defective; try another disc.  
3. The disc is not ISO-9660, High Sierra Group (HSG), or Universal Disc  
Format (UDF) compatible. Check with your place of purchase.  
v There is no sound from the disc.  
1. Check that you are not using a data CD.  
2. Adjust the audio-adapter volume control. See the documentation that  
comes with your audio adapter and audio-CD player program.  
3. Turn off the computer, unplug the cables from the electrical outlets for  
your computer and all attached devices, and remove the computer cover.  
Ensure that the audio-signal cable connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Combination Drive with the sound adapter.  
v The connectors on the audio cables that are provided do not fit the  
connector on your audio adapter.  
Some audio adapters might require a special cable. See the documentation  
that comes with your audio adapter.  
You might have to separately purchase an audio cable for the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. If you are using an IBM computer  
v Unable to Create Overlay Window message appears when you use DVD  
Express with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000.  
1. Your video device driver needs an update to enable overlay support.  
Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter or your computer for  
updates. Some device drivers are provided on the IBM CD-RW &  
DVD-ROM Software and Users Guide CD.  
2. The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the  
resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz.  
v DVD movies do not start automatically when inserted into the  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.  
1. Autoplay is turned off. Follow these instructions to turn on Autoplay:  
a. Click Start, then click Control Panel, and then click Device Manager.  
b. Check Auto Insert Notification.  
2. DVDs that contain both programs and DVD Video content will autoplay  
the program content. To view the video content, start DVD Express  
manually. For more information on starting DVD Express manually, see  
v Video appears to be choppy or is dropping frames.  
1. Ensure that DMA is enabled on for your computer hard disk drive  
controller.  
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2. The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the  
resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz.  
3. If your computer microprocessor has less power than a Pentium II 450  
microprocessor, some jerkiness is normal on certain DVDs.  
v Cannot read CD media (data or audio) on Windows 2000 or Windows NT  
systems without restarting the system.  
1. IBM Rapid Access II Keyboard device driver might be interfering with  
the operation of the CD drive.  
a. Remove the Rapid Access II Keyboard device driver through  
Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel.  
b. If you have a Rapid Access II Keyboard and want to restore its  
function, you will need to go to the IBM Support Web site to  
download the latest device drivers (Version 1007 or later).  
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Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver  
configuration settings  
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me have two device-driver  
configuration parameters: Auto Insert Notify and DMA.  
The Auto Insert Notify parameter enables the computer to start playing or  
accessing the disc automatically after being inserted in the drive.  
The DMA parameter improves computer performance by having the computer  
DMA controller handle data transfers from the CD to memory, freeing the  
computer microprocessor to perform more important tasks. For example,  
activating DMA might make movies and games run more smoothly because  
the microprocessor will be allocating more processing time to video.  
Changing the Auto Insert Notify and DMA parameters for  
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me  
To change these parameter settings from the Windows 95, Windows 98, or  
Windows Me desktop:  
1. Click Start --> Settings --> Control Panel.  
2. Double-click System.  
3. Click the Device Manager tabs.  
4. Double-click CD-ROM.Select the device driver for the CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Combination Drive.  
5. Click Properties.  
6. Click Settings tab.  
7. Select or clear the Auto insert notification check box, the DMA check box,  
or both.  
8. Click OK.  
Enabling DMA for Windows 2000  
To change the DMA parameter setting for Windows 2000, do the following:  
1. Select Start-->Settings-->Control Panel.  
2. Double-click System.  
3. Click the Hardware tab.  
4. Click Device Manager.  
5. Click the IDE ATA/ATAPI controller to open up the tree.  
6. Double-click the device that corresponds to your CD-ROM port. It is  
either Primary IDE or Secondary IDE.  
7. Click the Advanced Settings tab.  
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8. Click the Transfer Mode menu and select DMA if available.  
9. Click OK.  
10. Click Close to close the System Properties window. A message is  
displayed, informing you that the system settings have changed.  
11. Click OK to restart the computer.  
Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0  
Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0 requires a DMA bus master IDE controller  
device driver. This might have been installed at the factory, or you might have  
to install it yourself. To determine if the device driver is installed, follow these  
steps:  
1. Log on as an administrator.  
2. Click Start-->Settings-->Control Panel.  
3. Double-click Devices.  
4. Select the ATAPI device.  
5. If the status is Started, you do not have a DMA bus master IDE controller  
device driver installed.  
If your computer does not have a DMA bus master IDE controller device  
driver, go to the Web site for the manufacturer of your computer system board  
and download and install the Windows NT 4.0 DMA device driver. The  
instructions for installing the device driver are provided on the manufacturers  
Web site.  
Note: Carefully read the instructions that come with your device driver. Some  
versions of bus master device drivers do not support CD recordable  
devices.  
Note: Some drivers are provided on the IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software  
and Users Guide CD.  
The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.0  
DMA device drivers:  
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Appendix D. Help and service information  
This section contains information on how to obtain warranty information on  
the World Wide Web and online and telephone technical support.  
Warranty information on the World Wide Web  
The IBM Machine Warranties Web site at  
worldwide overview of the IBM Limited Warranty for IBM Machines, a  
glossary of terms used in the Statement of Limited Warranty, Frequently Asked  
Questions (FAQ), and links to Product Support Web pages. The IBM Statement  
of Limited Warranty is available from this Web site in 29 languages in Portable  
Document Format (PDF).  
Online technical support  
Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online  
assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site  
and the IBM Automated Fax System.  
Online technical support  
IBM Personal Computing Support Web site http://www.ibm.com/pc/support  
IBM Automated Fax System  
1-800-426-3395 (U.S. and Canada)  
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of  
defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed  
in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your  
technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.  
Telephone technical support  
Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be  
withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBMs discretion, 90 days after the  
option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings,  
including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.  
To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the  
following information as possible:  
v Option name  
v Option number  
v Proof of purchase  
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v Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual  
v Exact wording of the error message (if any)  
v Description of the problem  
v Hardware and software configuration information for your system  
If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might  
want to walk you through the problem during the call.  
For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the  
following table. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or  
IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the  
number and nature of the calls received.  
Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
Canada (Toronto only)  
Canada (all other)  
416-383-3344  
1-800-565-3344  
1-800-772-2227  
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico  
All other countries  
and click HelpCenter Phone List.  
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Appendix E. Product warranty and notices  
This section contains the warranty period for your product and the IBM  
Statement of Limited Warranty.  
Machine - 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive  
Warranty period* - One Year  
* Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are  
eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.  
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty  
Part 1 - General Terms  
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2  
- Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1.  
The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply  
only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or  
your reseller. The term Machinemeans an IBM machine, its features,  
conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.  
The term Machinedoes not include any software programs, whether  
pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM  
specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the country where  
you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Limited Warranty  
affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by  
contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.  
The IBM Warranty for Machines  
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and  
workmanship and 2) conforms to IBMs Official Published Specifications  
(Specifications). The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed  
period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is  
the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.  
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and  
IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with  
one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of  
purchase and your money will be refunded.  
Extent of Warranty  
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The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting  
from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating  
environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for  
which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration  
of Machine or parts identification labels.  
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND  
REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU  
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS  
WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME  
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION  
OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH  
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.  
Items Not Covered by Warranty  
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.  
Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such  
as assistance via telephone with how-toquestions and those regarding  
Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES  
OF ANY KIND.  
Warranty Service  
To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller. If you  
do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof  
of purchase.  
During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to  
provide warranty service, provides without charge certain types of repair and  
exchange service to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with  
their Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types  
of service for a Machine based on its country of installation. At its discretion,  
IBM or your reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and  
2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your  
reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to  
the Machine.  
Some parts of IBM Machines are designated as Customer Replaceable Units  
(called CRUs), e.g., keyboards, memory, or hard disk drives. IBM ships CRUs  
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to you for replacement by you. You must return all defective CRUs to IBM  
within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. You are responsible for  
downloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates  
from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following  
the instructions that IBM provides.  
When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item  
IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement  
becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and  
unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order  
and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement  
assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Many features,  
conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM.  
A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of  
the removed part.  
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove  
all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty  
service.  
You also agree to  
1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that  
prevent its exchange;  
2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a  
Machine that you do not own; and  
3. where applicable, before service is provided:  
a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request  
procedures that IBM or your reseller provides;  
b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine;  
c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to  
your facilities to permit them to fulfill their obligations; and  
d. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machines location.  
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in  
IBMs possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for  
the transportation charges.  
Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential,  
proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return  
to IBM or your reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information  
from the Machine prior to its return.  
Limitation of Liability  
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBMs part or other  
liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance,  
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regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM  
(including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract  
or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by  
applicable laws, IBM is liable for no more than  
1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property  
and tangible personal property; and  
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges (if  
recurring, 12 monthscharges apply) for the Machine that is subject of the  
claim. For purposes of this item, the term Machineincludes Machine  
Code and Licensed Internal Code.  
This limit also applies to IBMs suppliers and your reseller. It is the  
maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively  
responsible.  
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE  
FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES  
(OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2)  
LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS,  
EVEN IF IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF  
THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
Governing Law  
Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in  
which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your  
and IBMs rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any  
manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of  
law principles.  
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms  
AMERICAS  
BRAZIL  
Governing Law: The following is added after the first sentence:Any litigation  
arising from this Agreement will be settled exclusively by the court of Rio de  
Janeiro.  
NORTH AMERICA  
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Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty  
service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV  
(426-7378).  
CANADA  
Governing Law: The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired  
the Machinein the first sentence: laws in the Province of Ontario.  
UNITED STATES  
Governing Law: The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired  
the Machinein the first sentence: laws of the State of New York.  
ASIA PACIFIC  
AUSTRALIA  
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:  
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may  
have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are  
only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation.  
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in  
breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or  
other similar legislation, IBMs liability is limited to the repair or replacement  
of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or  
warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear title, or the goods are  
of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or  
consumption, then none of the limitations in this paragraph apply.  
Governing Law: The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired  
the Machinein the first sentence: laws of the State or Territory.  
CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM  
Governing Law: The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired  
the Machinein the first sentence:laws of the State of New York.  
The following is added to this Section: Disputes and differences arising out of or  
in connection with this Agreement shall be finally settled by arbitration which  
shall be held in Singapore in accordance with the rules of the International  
Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The arbitrator or arbitrators designated in  
conformity with those rules shall have the power to rule on their own  
competence and on the validity of the Agreement to submit to arbitration. The  
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arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and  
the arbitral award shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the  
conclusions of law.  
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such  
proceedings, in the English language. The number of arbitrators shall be three,  
with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one arbitrator.  
The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator  
before proceeding upon the reference. The third arbitrator shall act as chairman  
of the proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the  
president of the ICC. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective  
nominating party. Proceedings shall continue from the stage they were at when  
the vacancy occurred.  
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30  
days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall  
be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly  
appointed.  
The English language version of this Agreement prevails over any other  
language version.  
HONG KONG AND MACAU  
Governing Law: The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired  
the Machinein the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative  
Region.  
INDIA  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section:  
1. liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and  
tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by IBMs  
negligence;  
2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving  
nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject  
of this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBMs liability will be limited to the  
charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the  
claim.  
JAPAN  
Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this Section:Any doubts  
concerning this Agreement will be initially resolved between us in good faith  
and in accordance with the principle of mutual trust.  
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NEW ZEALAND  
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:  
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may  
have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which  
cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not  
apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods  
for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.  
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where Machines  
are not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in the Consumer  
Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject to the  
limitations in that Act.  
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)  
Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to  
the application of the laws of the State of New York (except when local law  
requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBMs rights,  
duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject  
matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.  
Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Agreement will first be  
resolved by friendly negotiations, failing which either of us has the right to  
submit the dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration  
Commission in Beijing, the PRC, for arbitration in accordance with its  
arbitration rules in force at the time. The arbitration tribunal will consist of  
three arbitrators. The language to be used therein will be English and Chinese.  
An arbitral award will be final and binding on all the parties, and will be  
enforceable under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of  
Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958).  
The arbitration fee will be borne by the losing party unless otherwise  
determined by the arbitral award.  
During the course of arbitration, this Agreement will continue to be performed  
except for the part which the parties are disputing and which is undergoing  
arbitration.  
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)  
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES: The terms of  
this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or  
an IBM reseller.  
Warranty Service:  
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If you purchase an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia,  
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,  
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or  
United Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of  
those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty  
service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine  
in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,  
Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Federal Republic of  
Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova,  
Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may  
obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either  
(1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.  
If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you  
may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the  
country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that  
country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service  
on that Machine in that country. Warranty service in Africa is available within  
50 kilometers of an IBM authorized service provider. You are responsible for  
transportation costs for Machines located outside 50 kilometers of an IBM  
authorized service provider.  
Governing Law:  
The applicable laws that govern, interpret and enforce rights, duties, and  
obligations of each of us arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject  
matter of this Statement, without regard to conflict of laws principles, as well  
as Country-unique terms and competent court for this Statement are those of  
the country in which the warranty service is being provided, except that in 1)  
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Former Yugoslav  
Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,  
Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,  
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, the laws of Austria apply; 2) Estonia,  
Latvia, and Lithuania, the laws of Finland apply; 3) Algeria, Benin, Burkina  
Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Djibouti,  
Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, France, Gabon, Gambia,  
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco,  
Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia, this Agreement will be construed and the  
legal relations between the parties will be determined in accordance with the  
French laws and all disputes arising out of this Agreement or related to its  
violation or execution, including summary proceedings, will be settled  
exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 4) Angola, Bahrain, Botswana,  
Burundi, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia,  
Malawi, Malta, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao  
Tome, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab  
Emirates, United Kingdom, West Bank/Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe,  
this Agreement will be governed by English Law and disputes relating to it  
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will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts; and 5) in  
Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, and Spain any legal claim arising out of this  
Statement will be brought before, and finally settled by, the competent court of  
Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Lisbon, and Madrid, respectively.  
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED:  
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY  
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces the first sentence of the  
first paragraph of this Section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the  
functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machines conformity  
to its Specifications.  
The following paragraphs are added to this Section:  
The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or  
your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for  
a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired  
Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine  
and get your money refunded.  
Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply.  
Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: During the warranty  
period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at  
IBMs expense.  
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this Section: The  
limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty will  
not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for  
express warranty.  
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBMs liability under this item  
is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary  
negligence.  
EGYPT  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: as to any  
other actual direct damages, IBMs liability will be limited to the total amount  
you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this  
item, the term Machineincludes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code.  
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).  
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FRANCE  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first  
paragraph of this Section:In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you  
are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items  
1 and 2 unchanged).  
IRELAND  
Extent of Warranty: The following is added to this Section: Except as expressly  
provided in these terms and conditions, all statutory conditions, including all  
warranties implied, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all  
warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and  
Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded.  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the first  
paragraph of this Section:1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your  
real property solely caused by IBMs negligence; and 2. the amount of any  
other actual direct damages, up to 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the  
12 monthscharges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or  
which otherwise gives rise to the claim.  
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).  
The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section: IBMs entire liability  
and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default  
shall be limited to damages.  
ITALY  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first  
paragraph:In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law,  
IBM is liable for no more than: 1. (unchanged) 2. as to any other actual damage  
arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in  
any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBMs  
liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is  
the subject of the claim. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).  
The following replaces the third paragraph of this Section: Unless otherwise  
provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable for any of the  
following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect damages, even if IBM or your  
reseller is informed of their possibility.  
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND  
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Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: IBMs entire  
liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving  
nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of  
Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine  
that is the subject of your claim from IBM.  
UNITED KINGDOM  
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph  
of this Section:  
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely  
caused by IBMs negligence;  
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to 125 percent of  
the charges (if recurring, the 12 monthscharges apply) for the Machine  
that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim;  
The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBMs obligations  
implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply  
of Goods and Services Act 1982.  
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).  
The following is added to the end of this Section: IBMs entire liability and your  
sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be  
limited to damages. This publication was developed for products and services  
offered in the U.S.A.  
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imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any  
functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any  
IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the users  
responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product,  
program, or service.  
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter  
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any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:  
IBM Director of Licensing  
IBM Corporation  
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS  
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This IBM hardware product and IBM software products that might be  
packaged with it have been designed, when used in accordance with their  
associated documentation, to process date data correctly within and between  
the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software,  
hardware, and firmware) used with these products properly exchange accurate  
date data with them.  
IBM cannot take responsibility for the date data processing capabilities of  
non-IBM products, even if those products are preinstalled or otherwise  
distributed by IBM. You should contact the vendors responsible for those  
products directly to determine the capabilities of their products and update  
them if needed. This IBM hardware product cannot prevent errors that might  
occur if software, upgrades, or peripheral devices you use or exchange data  
with do not process date data correctly.  
The foregoing is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure. Any performance data  
contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the  
result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some  
measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is  
no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available  
systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through  
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extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify  
the applicable data for their specific environment.  
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Electronic Emission notices  
IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order  
to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from  
IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television  
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or  
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by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized  
changes or modifications could void the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Responsible party:  
International Business Machines Corporation  
New Orchard Road  
Armonk, NY 10504  
Telephone: 1-919-543-2193  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Avis de conformite a la reglementation dIndustrie Canada  
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Deutsche EMV-Direktive (electromagnetische Verträglichkeit)  
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG  
vom 9.Nov.92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu führen.  
Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM UK, Greenock.  
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.  
European Union - emission directive  
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council  
Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States  
relating to electromagnetic compatibility.  
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IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection  
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product,  
including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.  
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B  
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard  
EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential  
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with  
licensed communication devices.  
Union Européenne - Directive Conformité électromagnétique  
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de protection de la Directive  
89/336/EEC du Conseil de lUE sur le rapprochement des lois des États  
membres en matière de compatibilité électromagnétique.  
IBM ne peut accepter aucune responsabilité pour le manquement aux exigences  
de protection résultant dune modification non recommandée du produit, y  
compris linstallation de cartes autres que les cartes IBM.  
Ce produit a été testé et il satisfait les conditions de l’équipement informatique  
de Classe B en vertu de CISPR22/Standard européen EN 55022. Les conditions  
pour l’équipement de Classe B ont été définies en fonction dun contexte  
résidentiel ordinaire afin de fournir une protection raisonnable contre  
linterférence dappareils de communication autorisés.  
Unione Europea - Directiva EMC (Conformidad électromagnética)  
Este producto satisface los requisitos de protección del Consejo de la UE,  
Directiva 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre  
compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere.  
IBM no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de  
satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación  
no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que  
no sean IBM.  
Este producto ha sido probado y satisface los límites para Equipos Informáticos  
Clase B de conformidad con el Estándar CISPR22 y el Estándar Europeo EN  
55022. Los límites para los equipos de Clase B se han establecido para entornos  
residenciales típicos a fin de proporcionar una protección razonable contra las  
interferencias con dispositivos de comunicación licenciados.  
Union Europea - Normativa EMC  
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Questo prodotto è conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi della  
Direttiva del Consiglio dellUnione Europea 89/336/CEE sullarmonizzazione  
legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilità elettromagnetica.  
IBM non accetta responsabilità alcuna per la mancata conformità alle  
normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al prodotto,  
compresa linstallazione di schede e componenti di marca diversa da IBM.  
Le prove effettuate sul presente prodotto hanno accertato che esso rientra nei  
limiti stabiliti per le le apparecchiature di informatica Classe B ai sensi del  
CISPR 22/Norma Europea EN 55022. I limiti delle apparecchiature della Classe  
B sono stati stabiliti al fine di fornire ragionevole protezione da interferenze  
mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in concessione in ambienti residenziali  
tipici.  
Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per  
phase  
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