The 2X DVD ROM is a DVD-ROM drive capable of reading and transferring over
the IDE interface. It reads CD-ROM data at a maximum rate of 20X, 3,000
KB/second, and DVD data at a maximum rate of 2X, 2,700 KB/second. It provides
both audio play and data read back functions.
Model DVD2240E
CD Formats/Modes Supported
- CD-Audio
- CD-ROM (mode 1 & mode 2)
- CD-ROM/XA (mode 2, Form 1 & Form 2)
- Photo CD
- CD-I
- CD-WO or CD-R
- CD-RW
- CD-Extra
- Video CD
DVD Formats/Modes Supported
Physical Appearance
- 5.25" half-height size
- IDE interface
- Motorized tray loading mechanism
- Horizontal mounting
- Stereo headphone jack
- Volume control Thumb wheel
- Eject Button
- Busy LED indicator
Transfer Rate Specifications
- CD Single Speed (Mode 1) - 150 kbytes/second
- CD 20X Speed maximum (Mode 1) - 3000 Kbyte/sec
- DVD 2X Speed maximum - 2,700 KB/sec
Other Information
- Average random access time for CD-ROM data - 100ms (typical)
- Average random access time for DVD data - 170ms (typical)
- CD-Rom 20X Speed transfer (maximum) - 3000 Kbytes/sec
- Buffer Memory - 512 Kbytes
- CD-ROM Data Capacity: 748 MB (Mode2) and 656MB (Mode1)
- DVD-ROM Data Capacity:
- 17 GB, Dual layer, Double-sided
- 9.4 GB, Single layer, Double-sided
- 8.5 GB, Dual layer
- 4.7 GB, Single
Hardware Configuration and Connectors:
- CD-ROM Interface: IDE
- Audio Output Connector: ATAPI
- Digital Audio Out Connector: Yes
- Headphone jack: Yes
Minimum System Requirements
- 100MHz Pentium® processor
- Microsoft® Windows® 95 OSR2, Windows® 98, or Windows NT® 4.0
- 16MB RAM
- 10MB available hard disk space for PC-DVD Player software
- SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 640x480)
- Mouse
- Available PCI rev.2.1 expansion slot for Dxr3 decoder board
if purchased.
- Available Enhanced IDE connector on motherboard for PC-DVD
drive (Bus Mastering DMA-enabled IDE connector recommended)
- Available half-height drive bay for Creative PC-DVD drive
(drive rails may be required for some systems and are not
included)
- Speakers or headphones
- Sound Blaster® or equivalent