Appendix D
CD-ROM Reader Specifications
and Jumper Settings
This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the IDE CD-ROM readers
used in the PowerMate Ve Series multimedia configurations. Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 in
Section 1 identifies the configurations using the quad-speed CD-ROM reader.
All CD-ROM readers come pre-installed in the top 5 1/4-inch accessible device slot. The
reader is connected to the secondary PCI/IDE connector on the system board via an I/O
cable. An audio cable connects the reader to the sound system. The reader is assigned as
drive E.
See Section 2 for information on the CD-ROM reader’s controls and indicators. NEC part
numbers for the hard drives are provided in Section 5, System Unit Repair.
CD-ROM READER SPECIFICATIONS
The PowerMate Ve multimedia configurations shipped with an NEC quad-speed IDE CD-
ROM reader. This fast CD-ROM reader allows the user to obtain data faster and to see
smoother animation and video. Table Appendix D -1 lists the specifications for the CD-
ROM reader.
Table Appendix D -1 Specifications for NEC Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader
Feature
Quad-Speed Specification
Performance
Data Transfer Rate
600 KB/sec
Burst Transfer Rate
PIO Mode 3 support
Full Stroke Access
500 ms (typical)
Memory Buffer
128 KB
Photo CD Compatibility
Multisession Photo CD
Single Session Photo CD
