Yamaha CRW8824IX Series - Manual (Page 12)

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Before Use
System Requirements
In order to use the CRW8824IX drive, your computer system will need to meet
the following set of requirements.
n The CRW8824IX drive may not write at a maximum speed depending on your
computer’s system configuration.
n For maximum performance, check your system setup (hardware, OS, and so on) for the
CD writing software.
Windows Users
● Computer
PC/AT-compatible computers
CPU: Pentium II, 300MHz or faster.
RAM: 64MB or more.
IEEE1394 port: At least one IEEE1394 port is required.
n This port may be a built-in (onboard) type, or provided with a PCI expansion card
or a CardBus card. If you newly install an IEEE1394 PCI or CardBus interface card,
your computer should have an empty PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot. For
more information about the IEEE1394 interface card, refer to “IEEE1394 Interface
Card (PCI or CardBus)” shown below.
● Operating System (OS)
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000
● CD Writing Software
The CRW8824IX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc.
When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports the
CRW8824IX drive.
n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation
that came with it.
● CD-ROM Drive
You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations
(playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, and so on) until you
verify that the CRW8824IX is successfully installed. Also you may need
another CD-ROM drive if you are planning to copy a CD-ROM directly to a
CD-R/RW disc on the CRW8824IX drive.
n The CRW8824IX cannot boot your computer with a CD-ROM containing the
operating system, so that the unit cannot be used for installation of the operating
system.
● IEEE1394 Interface Card (PCI or CardBus)
For the CRW8824IX to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394
interface card must be OHCI compliant. As of writing, Yamaha has verified
compatibility with following cards:
Manufacturer Product Card Type
Advansys ASB30400 PCI
SIIG NN2603 PCI