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DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW Drive DVD±R/RW Drive DVD±R/RW Drive DVD±R/RW Drive DVD±R/RW Drive Supports Dual Format and Double Layer User Guide A S U S D R W - 1 6 0 4 P D V D ± R / R W d r i v e A S U S D R W - 1 6 0 4 P D V D ±...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Notices ....................4 ASUS contact information ..............5 Safety information ................6 Installation notices ..............6 Using the device ..............7 Conventions used in this guide ............7 Package contents ................8 Welcome! .................... 9 Product introduction ................9 Specifications ................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...
Online support www.asuscom.de/support Web site www.asuscom.de/news ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Address P.O.
Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive! Installation notices Installation notices Installation notices Installation notices Installation notices 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.
Safety information Using the device Using the device Using the device Using the device Using the device • Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped disc may break while in use and damage the device. •...
A S U S D R W - 1 6 0 4 P drive package, check if all the following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. • ASUS DRW-1604P internal DVD±R/RW (IDE interface) • IDE cable • Mounting screw set •...
Specifications Specifications Specifications The DRW-1604P has the following specifications. W r i t e S p e e d s W r i t e S p e e d s W r i t e S p e e d s 4x/2.4x on DVD+R (Double Layer)
Refer to the section “Technical information” on page 22 for detailed specifications. Features The ASUS DRW-1604P is a DVD±R/RW drive capable of reading data from and writing data in DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW formats. The dual compatibility feature of the drive allows you to create DVDs that can be played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players.
E j e c t b u t t o n E j e c t b u t t o n E j e c t b u t t o n Press this button to eject the tray and load or remove a disc. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
D C i n p u t D C i n p u t D C i n p u t D C i n p u t This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power supply. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more • Avoid using a hard disk that thermally calibrates during operation. • Do not insert damaged or warped disc in the drive to avoid potential body injury or damage to the drive. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
Cover the two pins labeled CS (see illustration) S S S S S if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL) signal. You need an exclusive interface cable for this mode. Refer to your computer manual for details. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
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. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
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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.” ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
I D E c a b l e I D E c a b l e I D E c a b l e I D E c a b l e Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
Placing a disc into the drive Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray with the label (printed) side up. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray. Carefully remove the disc from the tray. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive tray to load the tray back into the drive. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
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. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the dust on a disc. Handling a disc Handling a disc Handling a disc Handling a disc Handling a disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface. ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
A u d i o No. of channels 2 (stereo) A u d i o A u d i o A u d i o S/N ratio 70 dB Output: Line Out 0.75 +/- 0.15 V rms ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...
A r e a U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada Europe, Middle East, Japan, Egypt, S. Africa, Greenland South Eastern Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Pacific Islands Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Africa, North Korea China ASUS DRW-1604P DVD±R/RW drive...