Blaster CD 8x - Creative
Blaster CD 8x - Creative Blaster CD 8x - Creative
Installing the Blaster CD 8x 1 Blaster CD 8x can be installed in your computer using one of the following methods: q Attaching the drive to an existing ATAPI-compliant IDE hard disk controller q Attaching the drive to the interface card that is included q Attaching the drive to an audio card with an IDE interface For optimum performance, connect the CD-ROM drive to your PCI IDE hard disk connector if available. Refer to “Installing the Blaster CD 8x to a Hard Disk Controller” later in this chapter for more information. If you have installed or are installing a Sound Blaster with an IDE interface or other IDE audio card, do not install the interface card—skip to “Installing the Blaster CD 8x with an Audio Card” later in this chapter. Installing the Blaster CD 8x You need a Phillips screwdriver for removing the computer cover, and for securing the Blaster CD 8x to the drive bay. Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge static electricity. The discharge of static electricity into electronic components can damage the circuitry of your computer, CD-ROM drive, and interface card—ground yourself before touching the card or the drive. Installing the Blaster CD 8x 1-1
Installing the CD-ROM Drive Figure 1-1: Front panel of Blaster CD 8x (your model may vary slightly in appearance) Stereo Phone Jack Connect headphones or powered speakers. Volume Control Adjust the volume of your headphones or powered speakers. This volume control has no effect on headphones or speakers attached to an audio card connected to the Blaster CD 8x. Busy Indicator Green light is on when the CD-ROM drive is active. Play/Skip button Plays an audio CD or skips the current playing audio track. Stop/Eject Button Stops playing an audio CD track. Opens and closes the disc tray. Disc Tray The disc tray can be opened by pressing the eject button; close the tray by pressing the eject button. Place the CD on the disc tray—no caddy is needed—do not touch the surface of the disc. The rear panel of the CD-ROM drive has the connectors for the IDE interface, and for the PC power supply. Figure 1-2: Rear panel of the Blaster CD 8x (your model may vary slightly in appearance). Installing the Blaster CD 8x 1-2
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Installing the <strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong><br />
1<br />
<strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong> can be installed in your computer using one of the<br />
following methods:<br />
q Attaching the drive to an existing ATAPI-compliant IDE hard<br />
disk controller<br />
q Attaching the drive to the interface card that is included<br />
q Attaching the drive to an audio card with an IDE interface<br />
For optimum performance, connect the <strong>CD</strong>-ROM drive to your PCI<br />
IDE hard disk connector if available. Refer to “Installing the <strong>Blaster</strong><br />
<strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong> to a Hard Disk Controller” later in this chapter for more<br />
information.<br />
If you have installed or are installing a Sound <strong>Blaster</strong> with an IDE<br />
interface or other IDE audio card, do not install the interface card—skip<br />
to “Installing the <strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong> with an Audio Card” later in this<br />
chapter.<br />
Installing the <strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong><br />
You need a Phillips screwdriver for removing the computer cover, and<br />
for securing the <strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong> to the drive bay.<br />
Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal<br />
surface to discharge static electricity. The discharge of static<br />
electricity into electronic components can damage the circuitry<br />
of your computer, <strong>CD</strong>-ROM drive, and interface card—ground<br />
yourself before touching the card or the drive.<br />
Installing the <strong>Blaster</strong> <strong>CD</strong> <strong>8x</strong> 1-1
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