This is the tray for the disc. Press the eject button to open and close the
disc tray.
NOTE: Don't pull out or push in the disc tray forcibly.
This might cause damage to the loading section of the drive.
Eject button
Press this button to open the disc tray. This button works only when power is
supplied to the drive. If an Audio CD is playing, pressing this button will stop
it, and will open the tray.
Emergency eject hole
The emergency eject hole is to be used only when the disc tray will not open
when Eject button is pressed.
Drive activity indicator
This LED is used to indicate the operation of DVD±R/RW Drive.
Figure 2. Rear Panel
Analog Audio Output Connector
Jumper Connector
IDE Interface Connector
Power Connector
Power Connector
Connects to the power supply (5-and 12-V DC) of the host computer.
NOTE: Be careful to connect with the proper polarity.
Connecting the wrong way may damage the system (and is not guaranteed).
Usually this connector can only be attached one way.
IDE Interface Connector
Connect to the IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) Interface using a 40-pin
flat IDE cable.
NOTE: Do not connect or disconnect the cable when the power
is on, as this could cause a short circuit and damage the system. Always
turn the power OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
Jumper Connector
This jumper determines whether the drive is configured as a master or slave.
Changing the master-slave configuration takes effect after power-on reset. See
the following table, Table 1. Jumper Settings.
Table 1. Jumper Settings
Jumper
Setting
Description
Master (MA) or Device 0
Configures the drive as the master. Set the
DVD±R/RW drive as
Master or Device 0 if the drive is the only device connected to the IDE
interface.
Slave (SL) or Device 1
Configures the drive as the slave. Set the
DVD±R/RW
drive as
Slave or Device 1 if the drive is daisy-chained with a hard-disk drive or
another IDE device as a slave device.
CSEL (CS)
Configures the drive by using host interface signal CSEL
(Cable Select). This is the default setting for Dell desktop and
workstation systems.
Analog Audio Output Connector
Provides output to a sound card (analog signal).
How to Use the Discs
When using DVD discs or CD discs, don't attach any stickers or
labels to the discs. Using discs with them attached not only causes read and
write errors, but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself.
The Discs in this unit operate at a very high
speed!
DO NOT use damaged, cracked or warped discs. The drive's optical unit may
be damaged if they break.
DO NOT use non-standard discs. Non-standard discs may not play or store
data properly.
Emergency Eject
This drive has a function that allows the discs to be ejected manually if
this becomes necessary in an emergency, such as failure of the drive or a power
outage.
NOTE: Don't use this feature except in an emergency.
Turn the power to OFF.
Poke a fine-tipped object (such as a
straightened heavy-duty paper clip) into the
small hole that is in a center of the front
panel (See figure 3.).
And the front panel will unclench and the disc
tray will come partway out.
Grip the disc tray
between thumb and forefinger and gently pull it straight out.
Figure 3.
Object needs to be at least 4.5cm in length
NOTE: This feature is a last measure to be used only in an
emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction. If you cannot get
a good grip on the disc tray with your fingers, use a steel binder clip or
spring clamp to pull it out.
