E1456 ® CRW-5232AS 52x/32x/52x CD-RW Drive User Guide Revised Edition V2 December 2003
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Contents ASUS contact information ..................................................................... 2 Notices .................................................................................................... 6 Safety information .................................................................................. 8 Installation notices .............................................................................. 8 Using the device ........................................................................
Contents Setting the jumper terminals ............................................................. 27 Installing the CRW-5232AS drive .................................................... 29 Connecting the drive cables ............................................................. 32 CRW-5232AS drive basics ................................................................... 33 Recommended media ...................................................................... 33 Placing a disc into the drive ...........
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures. • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS CRW-5232AS drive. Installation notices 8 Do not place this device in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Do not place this device under direct sunlight, or in humid or damp places. Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive.
Using the device • • • • • • • • • Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the drive. Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment. Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device. Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from it, if any. Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Package contents Check if the following items are present and in good condition upon opening your CRW-5232AS drive package. Contact your retailer if any of the items is damaged or missing. • • • • • • • • ASUS CRW-5232AS internal IDE drive IDE cable Mounting screw set Audio cable Emergency eject pin and instruction slip User Guide (English and Traditional Chinese) Multi-language quick installation guide Software CD The above items are available in retail boxes only.
Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS CRW-5232AS drive! Read the instructions and important information in this guide for proper use and installation of this device. Product introduction Specifications The CRW-5232AS has the following specifications.
Specifications Data Buffer Size Application Discs Recording Format OS Compatibility Power Supply Dimensions Mass 2 MB 12 cm or 8 cm diameter, 1.2 mm thick CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, Mixed Mode CD-ROM, Photo CD, CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-Text, DVCD, CD-G, Karaoke CD, I-trax, Bootable CD Disc-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Session-At-Once, Packet Write Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT/XP DOS 6.xx, Linux operating system DC 5 x (1±5%)V DC 12 x (1±10%)V 149 (w) x 41.5 (h) x 171.
Features The ASUS CRW-5232AS is a CD-RW drive with 52X-write, 32X-rewrite, and 52X-read capabilities. The drive complies with the AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording. Designed to be shorter than common internal CD-RW drives, the ASUS CRW-5232AS is an ideal optical drive solution for mini-PC systems.
FlextraSpeed™ Technology The ASUS FlextraSpeed™ technology provides the optimum solution to ensure quality recording when using discs that require flexible speeds. The CRW-5232AS drive employs this technology that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on the recording media. In addition to the fact that there are low and high quality recording media, various other factors such as dye layer, temperature, humidity, dust, fingerprints, etc.
The FlextraSpeed™ technology also helps maintain the CD-RW drive because of the controlled motor rotation speeds and reduced noise caused by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor’s life and ensuring high-quality recording. FlextraLink™ Technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of flexibility and ultra-reliable recording quality. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer.
FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Data Data Data transfer slows down Conventional Recording Buffer Memory Data transfer slower than write process Buffer Memory Empty Write Data Write process continues Data Write Data Bad disc results Buffer Memory Data Data Data transfer slows down Data transfer continues and fills buffer with sufficient data for writing Buffer Memory Recording with FlextraLink™ Technology Buffer Memory Write Data Write Data Write process stops; waits until there is enough
Double Dynamic Suspension System (DDSS II) The DDSS II is an enhanced follow up to the DDSS anti-vibration system developed by ASUS. The DDSS technology is designed to reduce the vibration generated from spindle rotation of over 8900 rpm of CD-RW drives. The DDSS II improves this feature by handling up to over 10,000 rpm of the new CD-RW drives. In addition, the DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up head of the drive in both horizontal and vertical directions, making tracking and focusing even more precise.
DDSS / DDSS II Design Structure ASUS CRW-5232AS 19
Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) Recording Technology The CRW-5232AS drive employs the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) recording method. With CAV recording, the drive spindle motor rotates the disc at the same speed regardless of the radial position of the pickup head. This means that there is a higher transfer rate when writing data to the outer tracks of the disc than to the inner tracks, as the head traverses a longer linear path on the outer than the inner part of the disc.
CAV Recording Method Speed 52x 48x 40x 32x 24x 16x 8x 0x Time ASUS CRW-5232AS 21
Front panel 1. Headphone jack This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 2. Headphone volume dial Control the volume of the headphone connected to the drive by turning the dial to the left (volume decreases) or right (volume increases). 3. Disc Loading Tray This tray holds the disc. Open the loading tray by pressing the STOP/EJECT Button. Place a CD on the tray with the label side up. Press the STOP/EJECT Button or push the front part of the tray to load the disc.
4. WRITE indicator (Red LED) This LED flashes when data is being written on the disc. 5. READ indicator (Green LED) This LED lights up when you place a disc on the drive tray and turns off when the disc is removed. The LED flashes when data is being read from the disc. 6. Emergency Eject Pinhole The Emergency Eject Pinhole allows you to manually eject a disc when theSTOP/EJECT Button does not work due to power failure or software problems.
Rear panel 9. Digital audio connector This connector is for a digital signal output cable. 10. Analog audio connector This connector is for an analog signal output cable. 11. Jumper terminals These pins allow you to select either Master, Slave, or Cable Select mode for the CD-ROM device. Refer to page 28 for jumper terminal settings.
12. IDE connector This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the IDE interface on the motherboard. 13. Power connector This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power supply. The jumper pins on the leftmost part of the rear panel are factory test pins. DO NOT cover these pins with jumperblocks.
Installation System requirements Before installing the CRW-5232AS drive, make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. • • • • • IBM-compatible Pentium III 700MHz or Celeron 700MHz or AMD Duron 850 MHz or higher PC Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT/XP, DOS 6.xx, Linux operating system At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) An empty 5.25-inch drive bay HDD empty storage capacity of 100MB or more Average seek time: 20ms or less Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more 1. 2.
Setting the jumper terminals Set the jumpers to configure the drive as either master or slave mode before installing it into the computer chassis. Refer to next page for an explanation of each drive mode. Select your desired mode by placing the jumper cap over the pins. Put the jumper caps properly over the pins to avoid damage to the drive.
Master Mode Cover the two pins labeled MA to set the CRW-5232AS drive as a secondary master drive. Select this mode if your computer supports four IDE devices. The computer hard drive is set as Primary Master. Slave Mode Cover the two pins labeled SL to set the CRW-5232AS drive as a slave device if your computer supports only two IDE devices. If your computer supports four IDE devices, this mode sets your CRW-5232AS drive as either Primary or Secondary Slave.
Installing the CRW-5232AS drive Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis. Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on opening the chassis and installing drives. 1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch drive bay.
2. Carefully insert the drive into the bay and push it inward until it is flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive should align with the holes on the drive bay.
3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use two screws on each side of the drive. Depending on the space on your chassis, you may need to connect the drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. For cable connections, proceed to the following section, “Connecting the Drive Cables.
Connecting the drive cables 1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear panel. Power Cable 2. Connect the 40-pin 4-pin Audio Cable IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector. IDE Cable 3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature, connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector on the rear of the drive.
CRW-5232AS drive basics Recommended media The following discs are recommended for use with the CRW-5232AS drive. CD-R: Mitsubishi Chemical, Prodisc, Ritek, Taiyo, Yuden, TDK CD-RW: AMT, CMC, Mitsubishi Chemical, Prodisc, Ricoh, Ritek Placing a disc into the drive 1. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.
2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up. If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the outer circular border of the tray. If you are using an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circular border.
3. Press the drive STOP/EJECT button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to replace the tray inside the drive. Ejecting a disc from the drive 1. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the front of the drive to eject the tray. 2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray. 3. Press the drive STOP/EJECT button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive.
Using the emergency eject pinhole The emergency eject pinhole on the front panel of the drive allows you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in case: • • the supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage, or the drive malfunctions. Use the manual method only when the STOP/EJECT button does not work. Turn off your computer before manually ejecting the drive tray. To eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole: 1.
2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the disc. Do not force the tray open. Wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel.
Using compact discs Take note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs. These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your drive. Cleaning a disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the dust on a disc. Handling a disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
Technical information Environmental specifications Temperature Humidity Vibration Impact Operation: Storage: Operation: Storage: Operation: Storage: Non-operation: Packaged: Acoustic Access Mode: Read Mode: Reliability MTBF: ODC (Read): ODC (Write): Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) 0°C < to < 45°C - 20°C to < 60°C 20% to 80% non-condensing 15% to 85% non-condensing 0.3G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz 2.
Electrical and audio specifications Power Source IO Terminal Audio 40 Voltage Tolerance Ripple Rating Power connector ATAPI terminal Audio out No. of channels Sampling frequency Quantization Distortion S/N ratio Line Out +5V DC +12V DC +/- 5% +/- 10% 150m Vpp 300m Vpp 900mA 1500mA 4-pin +5V, +12V 40-pin 4-pin (analog) 2-pin (digital) 2 (stereo) 44.1 kHz 16 bits 0.2% max. (at 1 kHz) 70 dB 0.