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General Discussions Revised: August 28, 2001
Sec 1: Brief Introduction, Please Read!!
Sec 2: Removing the Cover & How to obtain Information on your Dell.
Sec 3: .Installation per PC World I have added information dealing with the more Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQ) from Dell's Knowledge Base (KB), Microsoft and Adaptec sites.
Sec 4-0: Installation Instructions & Issues
  1. Overview
  2. Cable too Short & Length Limits
  3. Why Master / Slave and /or Cable Select
  4. Known Issues & Checking BIOS
  5. Installation for Dell's L____series
  6. Installation for Dell's XPS xxx
  7. Installation for Dell's 4100
  8. Installation for Dell's 8100
  9. Installation using Promise Ultra ATA controller cards.

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Sec 5: Forum News

 

  1. NEC & HP9100i combination
  2. Notice on DVD Extreme Jitter/FlashingProblems*Updated* Dell-Cody, 8-16-2000
  3. Problems Printing Jewel Case cover with ECD 4.0x...12/15/2000
  4. Find some of the latest updates for Adaptec's Software
  5. Attention All Dell DVD/Samsung **Read** 2-13-2001
  6. CD/DVD media reading problem. 05-09-2001
  7. Home Theater Forum Aspect Ratio FAQ
  8. How do I enter the BIOS | COMOS | Setup or System Setup on my Dell Computer? (TT1012573)
  9. How to Install Intel 810 chipset drivers?
  10. How to Install Intel Security Driver for Windows 98 or Windows NT?

Sub-Sections:

5-1-0: Firmware Updates

  1. Firmware upgrade Sony CD/RW, date 2-29-2000: Dell
  2. Firmware for SAMSUNG SD 612 12X DVD
  3. Lite-On LTN-483S CD-ROM firmware update and program.
  4. Samsung SC 148F 48xCD Firmware A01
  5. Patch for Hitachi GD 5000
  6. Samsung SM-308B 8X Combo Drive Firmware
  7. NEC 16X DVD Firmware, Multi OS, Multi Language, Multi System, v. 1.09, A03 date: 05-03-2001
  8. Lucky Goldstar LG CED-8080B 8x CD-RW Firmware, Multi OS, Multi Language, Multi System, v. 1.07, A03
  9. Lite-On 8x/4x/32x and 12x/10x/32x Firmware Upgrade
  10. Firmware updates
  11. Samsung SD-616B 16X DVD Firmware, Multi Lnguage, Multi System, v BPT3, A00

 

5-2-0: Promise ATA Cards

  1. FAQ for Ultra ATA/66 Controller card
  2. Promise Ultra ATA/66 PCI Card Drivers
  3. Promise Ultra ATA/100 Card Drivers, Build 27. A01
  4. Promise Ultra ATA/100 Controller Windows 2000, NT 4, v1.60bld 14,A00

 

5-3-0: Adaptec's Updates

  1. Patch for Easy CD 3.5c and Direct CD 2.5d
  2. Update for Easy CD Creator 4.0 or 4.01 to 4.02
  3. Patch for Easy CD 4.02 and Direct CD 3.01, date: 4-17-2000
  4. Update for Easy CD 4.02a and Direct CD 3.01a, date: 6-29-2000
  5. ECD 4.02d_D5 and Direct CD 3.01c_D5. A04-01
  6. Patch / Update for Easy CD & Direct CD, to versions 4.02e1 -3.01e1, date: 11-16-2000
  7. Update to Easy CD version 4.03 & Direct CD version 3.03 date: 01-19-2001
  8. Roxio now has a site to check for all your updates
This Section usually contains information from Dell-Moderators

** Samsung Issue from Dell-Cody **

Section 6-0: Forum Tips
  1. The IDE`s way of PnP
  2. Can not use Easy CD Creator because it is in use by Direct CD, (2) Articles: Roxio and Dell
  3. Reason to Disable DMA and DMA, General Discussion
  4. Drivers for CD-ROM & CD/RW
  5. Play.exe Errors
  6. CD Audio Path
  7. Files written with CD/RW can not be read in CD-ROM
  8. Files Copied from CD-R Media are Read Only
  9. Why my Burned CDs Cannot be Read on Another Computer
  10. Why does the Windows 98 CD Player report the Error: "Data or no disc loaded" After inserting an Audio CD into my CD-ROM?
  11. Problems Reading Recordable CDs, Home, Car, etc..
  12. When starting Drive Image in MSDOS system locks up looking for Iomega Drive letter?
  13. Device Settings are hard to find in Windows 2000
  14. Finessing Auto-Play for Music Match Jukebox
  15. How do I Eject a CD/RW disk from my drive when the Adaptec Direct CD software or other software for Microsoft Windows has locked the drive for use? (Dell FA 1030049)

Section 6-1: Forum Tips

  1. Protected-Mode CD-ROM Drive Support in Windows
  2. Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks
  3. USB Devices May Not Work in Windows 98 Second Edition
  4. How to Troubleshoot Computer Hangs During Hardware Detection.
  5. My Iomega Zip was given drive letter "B", how do I correct this?

Section 6-2-0: Forum Tips

  1. Error Message Appears When you Start the Adaptec Easy CD Creator Version 3.5b or Earlier.
  2. The CD-ROM refuses to run automatically under Windows 95/98 when a disc is inserted.
  3. The system locks up while copying data from the CD-ROM under Windows 95/98.
  4. Music Plays from CD-ROM with No Audio Cable Installed.
  5. USB CD-ROM Does not work after you update the Driver.
  6. Cannot Select "Enable Digital CD Audio for this CD-ROM Device" Option
  7. Command Line Switches for MSCDEX.EXE
  8. How to Prevent Programs from Starting Automatically from the StartUp Folder.
  9. Vserver.vxd File Not Found When you Start your Computer.

 

Section 6-3-0: Forum Tips

  1. How to capture DVD Screen
  2. DVD Support in Windows 98
  3. No Audio from DVD
  4. Why do I sometime hear "pops", "hiccups" or "skips" when recording from DVD?
  5. Error Message Inserting DVD Movie in Cinemaster C WDM DVD Drive.
  6. How DVD Regions are Selected for Use by Windows 98 / Me DVD Player.
  7. You Receive a BlueScreen Error when Ejecting a DVD in Windows Me DVD Player.
  8. DVD Firmware "Time Out" error (Author: Dell-Cody)
  9. DVD Freezes / Hangs (Author Dell-Cody)

 

Section 6-4-0: Forum Tips

  1. "Initialization failed, could not load ACMWrapper" error message when launching Easy CD Creator in Windows 95/98/Me (Document #10715)
  2. Why do I get error messages and drive letter changes when connecting or disconnecting Iomega PC card or USB drives in Windows 2000 or Windows 98/95 (Document #10426)
  3. Links to sites " How do I Fdisk and Format ?" (care of Russell)
If you know of any tips or would like to see one listed here, send me a E-mail.

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Section 7: Overview of the IDE Interface
  1. FYI
  2. ATA / ATAPI-5
  3. Why not CD/RW and Hard drive on same Channel
  4. A word about SCSI and  IDE
  5. A brief History on ATA interface, Transfer Modes and Speeds
  6. What is Ultra3 SCSI and some of its advantages?
  7. What is the new Ultra2 SCSI specification? (990427-0014)
  8. What is Firmware?
 

Section 8: Burning and Software

  1. Buffer underrun
  2. Buffer underrun Errors Occur When using USB CD-R/RW Drive to Write CD's
  3. Sessions
  4. Addressing
  5. Disc at Once
  6. Track at Once
  7. Track Multi-Session
  8. Packet Writing
  9. Term "On the Fly".
  10. Fixation
  11. Nero & MP3
  12. "Jitter" Problems
  13. How to Burn MP3 CD
  14. Dell`s User Guide for Easy CD 4.02

Please feel free to e-mail me about different Burning software or additional Tips

Section 8-1-0: Members Tips
  1. Audio CD Recording Tips for ECD 4.02, Dell OEM ( Author: Ted N. )
  2. Easy CD 5 (Author: Steve S )
  3. Music Match 5 (Author: Robin )
  4. Music Match 6 (Author: Robin )
  5. Winamp and mp3 (Author: Egbert Hidding )
  6. Winamp (Author: Mike Ellis )
  7. Ken E. `s Tips
  8. Robert A`s Tips
  9. LPs, Cassettes, etc to CD-Rs
  10. Rippin` LP`s & Burnin` CD's ( Author: JimiMack)
  11. How to connect my sound card to Stereo Receiver (Author: GoonBoy)
  12. Free Software for Merging MP3 media (Credit: Declan)
  13. Free Program for Erasing CD/RW, SuperBlank (Credit: Karamales)
Section 9: Dell's Knowledge Base FAQ
  1. Why won't my CD-ROM play any audio CDs?
  2. How to troubleshoot DVD-ROM drive?
  3. What Steps Should I Take to Troubleshoot My CD-ROM or DVD-ROM If It Stops Working?
  4. DVD disc care and cleaning Tips
  5. How do I enable parental control in the Windows 98 DVD Player?
  6. Why won't my DVD player auto-run DVD movies anymore?
  7. How can I make Win DVD auto-run?
  8. Why will DVD movies not auto-run when I insert them in the DVD drive using Software Decoding?
  9. How do I restore Missing DVD control bar?
  10. Why am I unable to play audio CDs after adding a CD/RW or DVD drive to my system?
  11. How do I eliminate the DVD playback error, "DVD player Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Cinmst32.dll," when using the Cinemaster Software DVD in Windows 98? (Edited 12-26-2000--3 articles)
  12. How do I Eliminate the Error: " Another application is preventing DVD Playback" that may occur with my Cinemaster Software DVD Player?
  13. Why does my CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive door open, or play music CD when I open a .WAV sound file with the TBS MontegoII A3D AudioStation 32?
  14. How do I connect the audio from the DVD TV-Out decoder card to my speakers or my TV?
  15. Why am I only getting sound from DVD movies and not from any other sources?
  16. Why are the DVD title menu and movie cut off on the right and bottom sides when I try to watch them in the Windows 98 DVD player.
  17. Why won't some of my DVD movies play with Windows 98 DVD player?
  18. When I try to run the Software Cinemaster software DVD player it starts Compression Agent instead, need fix.
  19. When I tried to reinstall the Software Cinemaster software DVD player software, I received an error. How can I reinstall the software?
  20. My Multimedia files play too fast. How can I slow them down?
  21. Why does my DVD movie only plays the FBI Warning?
  22. I am experiencing a problem with installing my HP 822C Printer to my USB port.
  23. What is the maximum length and specifications for USB cables?
  24. DVD Player could not start, Presentation Error Code: 0x80034013
  25. Why does WinDVD skip or repeat DVD Chapters?
  26. DVD- Video Streams did not render properly
These are articles from Dells Knowledge Base dealing mostly with the CD/ROM-CD/RW-DVD conference. They are here for Quick reference only, I've saved you the trouble of looking them up.
Section 10: Dell's & Microsoft's KB
  1. DVD drive will not read DVD media in Windows 98, "drive not ready" but will read it in DOS.
  2. SB Live 1420 sound card, DVD plays fine but no sound for Audio CD`s
  3. Computer Hangs Copying Data from CD-ROM Drive
  4. Error Message" No Valid Drive / Disc Found" Playing Audio CD After Using Data CD-ROM
  5. Why do I Receive Macrovision Errors When Attempting to Play a DVD?
  6. How do I resolve the error message, "Computer not set-up for Macrovision" whenever I play a DVD?
  7. How do I resolve the “Move Data” error with the file “RPC2.DLL” that may occur when I attempt to reinstall Software CineMaster DVD Player?
  8. Why does the InterVideo WinDVD player report a region error when I try to play DVDs that use Regional Coding Enhancement? (Dell TT1047883)
  9. Why does the headphone jack on the CD or DVD drive not work with Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0? (Dell TT1037974)
  10. How do I enable or disable Digital Audio Extraction (DAE) in Microsoft Media Player 7.0? (Dell FA 1049871)

More Articles from Dell & MS

Section 15: Articles on "Device not recognized / not found...."
  1. How to re-detect Devices in Device Manager
  2. Can not Find CD-ROM/DVD in My Computer / Windows Explorer..Dell-Cody
  3. CD-ROM has stopped reading CD's
  4. Error Message "Could not Load enable2.vxd module"
  5. If you have Tweak UI installed, need to check Drive Letters
  6. Two articles from Dell, "Device not found...."
  7. Unable to Access Device after Windows 98/SE/Me Install
Section 20: Windows 1-0: How to....
  1. How do I determine the version of Direct X installed on my computer, or find a current version.
  2. How to Disable PCI Bus Steering in Windows
  3. How to re-load IDE Controller
  4. How to Start in Safe Mode
  5. How to Restore a Previous Days Registry and How to increase the number of Registry Backup Saves **edited: 12-05-2000**.
  6. How to Back up the Registry; system.dat and user.dat
  7. How to do a ZZ Top Restore
  8. How to Configure Windows 98 or Windows Me to Install New Drivers
  9. How to Select a Preferred Device for Playback and Recording
  10. How to correct VxD SCSI1.HLP error. Windows Me, Date: 2-01-2001
  11. How to Change the Drive Letter of a CD-ROM
  12. How to use the Fdisk Tool and Format Tool to Partition or Repartition a Hard-Disk
  13. How to correct xxx error message(s) on a Blue Screen When you try to play Digital CD Audio
  14. How do I resolve the error “Locate Free PCI Resources for Creative Sound Card” or "Could Not Install Service Vectors" that may occur with the SoundBlaster Live! Value Sound Card in Windows 98?
Section 21: Windows, more How to..
  1. How to Cause CD Player to Play Audio CDs Automatically.
  2. How to Copy Files and Programs from a CD-ROM to a Hard Disk
  3. Top Articles for Windows 98
  4. Explanation of Error Codes Generated by Device Manager
  5. How to Perform Clean-Boot Trouble Shooting Windows 98
  6. How to Perform Clean-Boot Trouble Shooting Windows Me
  7. How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
  8. Poor Performance from CD-ROM-Based Program
  9. Problems with VCOMM After Standby
  10. How to correct Error Message "No Valid Drive/Disc Found" Playing Audio CD After Using Data CD-ROM
  11. CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R Default Functionality and Software for Windows 2000
  12. DVD Device Reports Drive/Disc Error Until Media Is Reinserted
  13. No Sound from DVD after Clean Windows Me Install on Dell Inspiron 7000
  14. Description of DVD Player in Windows Me
Section 22: Windows, more "How to...."
  1. How to Create Auto-Run
  2. How to Correct MS-DOS Compatibility Mode Problems with PCI IDE Controllers (Q151911)
  3. USB Input Devices Do Not work in Safe Mode or Real Mode (Q256300)
  4. Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package (Credit: Phil~pkeyrich)
Section 25: ECD Creator, Windows 2000 and NT
  1. CD Creator reports errors about the CD recorder being in use under Windows NT. (990419-0001)
  2. Error: 'IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL' when opening Easy CD Creator under NT. (990813-0002)
  3. Setting the device drivers in Windows NT 4 relative to CD recording. (990416-0029)
  4. Easy CD Creator is not writing the TOC (Table of Contents) under NT (990419-0022)
  5. When starting ECD Creator, I get a blue screen. How can I resolve this? (000803-0000)
  6. No supported CD Recorder is detected in Windows 2000. How can I resolve this? (000728-0002)
  7. Windows 2000 blue screens/reboots after installing ECD 4.0. (000626-0000)
  8. STOP error at Windows 2000 boot after DCD 3.01 installation. (000522-0000)
  9. CD drives no longer work after uninstalling ECD under Windows 2000. (000505-0000)
  10. Which version of Windows 2000 are supported for use with ECD. (000421-0000)
  11. Why can't I access my CD-R drive? It says already in use by Easy CD Creator? (990722-0001)
  12. Code 31 Messages Occur After Removing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.02c. (MS Article Q 270008)
Notice: Roxio is Adaptec's new Support Site, the Article Numbers are the same for now, if some of the links do not work correctly then try going here---> http://ask.roxio.com/cgi-bin/roxio_tic   Type in the Article number or you can use their Natural Language Option in the Search field.
Section 30: Direct CD
  1. What is Direct CD? (990420-0025)
  2. What is a UDF v1.5? (990420-0023)
  3. How do I Fix an Unreadable Disc? (990427-0029)
  4. Direct CD does not launch automatically when I insert a blank CD-R / CD-RW disc. (990427-0025)
  5. How do I Erase the Contents of a Direct CD Disc? (990420-0031)
  6. How do I use Direct  CD if I have more than one CD-R or CD-RW drive? (990420-0017)
  7. Direct CD does not save long filenames, but changes filenames to 8+3. (990421-0002)
  8. I can't read my Direct CD disc in a CD-ROM drive. (990427-0030)
  9. Which operating system can I run Direct CD under? (990420-0022)
  10. How do I Write to a CD the First Time? (990420-0035)
  11. How do I Eject a Direct CD Disc to Read on Another Computer? (2)-(990420-0030) (9904420-0029)
  12. I close my disc to ISO, but can't read it with my CD-ROM drive. (990427-0032)
  13. How do I change the writing speed for Direct CD? (990420-0016)
  14. Can Direct CD write audio files? (990420-0037)
  15. How do I write More Data to a Direct CD Disc? (990420-0033)
  16. I closed my disc to ISO 9660, but I can't read it on my CD-ROM drive under DOS. (990427-0034)
  17. How can I use Direct CD with my Backup software? (990427-0018)
  18. How do I write More Data to an ISO 9660 Disc? (990420-0034)
The majority of people are using Direct CD, these are some of the more FAQ. Again, I have saved you the trouble of looking  the articles up from Adaptec's site

Notice: Roxio is Adaptec's new Support Site, the Article Numbers are the same for now, if some of the links do not work correctly then try going here---> http://ask.roxio.com/cgi-bin/roxio_tic   Type in the Article number or you can use their Natural Language Option in the Search field.

Section 31: Direct CD page 2
  1. How do I disable DirectCD from loading automatically when starting Windows? (990420-0018)
  2. I am getting Blue Screen on startup after installing Iomega Record It software. (990427-0027)
  3. How do I use the UDF Reader? (990420-0032)
  4. Why do I get Lost Data & Unusable Disks when using DirectCD? (990427-0050)
  5. I'm having problem with DirectCD when I install a DVD CD-ROM drive. (990421-0000)
  6. How do I remove DirectCD? (990427-0028)
  7. I am no longer able to reference the previous session when accessing the CD. (990427-0033)
  8. Your Computer loses power while writing a CD-RW disc and now the disc is inaccessible.
  9. The CD-RW media can not be used when the UDF format is interrupted
  10. How do I Eject the CD if the Eject Wizard is Turned Off? (990420-0028)
  11. How can I install DirectCD under Windows 2000? (000511-0001)
  12. Getting a media not ready in Direct CD 5.0 how do I resolve this? (010208-0001)
  13. Direct CD changes all File Names to Capital Letters (010426-0008)
More Direct CD Articles
Section 40 Easy CD Creator
  1. Standard troubleshooting steps for Easy CD Creator under Windows 98. (991102-0000)
  2. How do I find the firmware revision for my CD recorder? (990416-0033)
  3. Memorex CDRW-8220 not recognized by ECD 4. (000912-0008)
  4. Are Easy CD Creator, DirectCD, and TakeTwo compatible with Windows 2000? (000217-0000)
  5. How do I create an audio CD from multiple CD's? (990416-0038)
  6. I'm experiencing problems with the System Tests of Easy CD Creator 4.0. (991019-0004)
  7. Why do I hear pops and clicks in my audio tracks? (990416-0011)
  8. How do I add more data to a CD that already has data on it? (990416-0049)
  9. Why are there 2 second pauses between my audio tracks? (990416-0044)
  10. How can I extract tracks from standard audio CDs using Easy CD Creator 3.x? (990416-0042)
  11. How do I record an audio CD from source .wav files on my hard drive? (990416-0040)
  12. How do I get a video clip or home movie onto a CD? (990428-0015)
  13. How do I record an Audio CD in Disc-at-Once mode in Easy CD Creator 4? (990416-0041)
  14. The 3.x update patch is asking for licensed version of Easy CD Creator. (990419-0017)
  15. How do I Close the Disc? (990427-0128)
  16. How can I access previous sessions on my multi-session CD? (990416-0019)
  17. What is a disc image? How do I use disc images with Easy CD Creator? (990416-0050)
  18. When should I Use CD Mastering Software Instead of DirectCD? (990420-0026)
Since the majority of people are using Easy CD Creator, some of these Questions have been asked and answered before, I've saved you trouble of searching through Adaptec's 1401 + articles. Here are the more popular ones.

Notice: Roxio is Adaptec's new Support Site, the Article Numbers are the same for now, if some of the links do not work correctly then try going here---> http://ask.roxio.com/cgi-bin/roxio_tic   Type in the Article number or you can use their Natural Language Option in the Search field.

Section 41 Easy CD Creator page 2
  1. What kinds of CDs can I copy using Adaptec Easy CD Copier? (990420-000)
  2. Why won't Easy CD Copier make a copy of my disc? (990420-0004)
  3. What is in CD Copier Advanced Tab Settings? (990420-0005)
  4. What is CD Spin Doctor? (990427-0121)
  5. The .WAV files I record with CD Spin Doctor are silent. (990427-0146)
  6. How do I encode MP3 files with Easy CD Creator or Spin Doctor? (991018-0000)
  7. Error: 'cannot create destination file windows\temp' in CD Spin Doctor. (991006-0001)
  8. Video CD Creator cannot locate an MCI driver - cannot add an MPEG to the Layout. (000209-0000)
  9. Can I copy Console Game CDs (such as Playstation discs) using Easy CD Copier? (990420-0006)
  10. When using the Jewel Case maker, wording appears outside the border lines. (990419-0020)
  11. General Protection Fault in Jewel Case Creator. How do I resolve this? (991208-0000)
  12. How do I record from analog device attached to my sound card? (990427-0132)
  13. Why won't my Pioneer 301 DVD read the CDs I burn? (991222-0000)
  14. I can not print the inside cover of my layout from Jewel Case Creator. (991020-0003)
More Articles from Adaptec's site for your viewing pleasure.

Notice: Roxio is Adaptec's new Support Site, the Article Numbers are the same for now, if some of the links do not work correctly then try going here---> http://ask.roxio.com/cgi-bin/roxio_tic   Type in the Article number or you can use their Natural Language Option in the Search field.

Section 42 Easy CD Creator page 3
  1. Error concerning 'MFC42.DLL' after installing Easy CD Creator 4.0.(990903-0001)
  2. I am getting 'No compatible CD-Recorder found' error message.(990419-0011)
  3. I'm getting a 'TrackWriter warning - Operation continues' error..(990419-0016)
  4. When I push the eject button on my CD-R drive, the media doesn't eject. (990427-0017)
  5. After installing EZ CD Creator 4 Windows will not load in Normal Mode.(991223-0000)
  6. How do I fix a Power Calibration Error? (990416-0034)
  7. I am getting ASPI errors with Adaptec CD-R software..(990419-0000)
  8. Error message: 'Exception OE in...SCSI1HLP.VXD.' How can I resolve this? (991020-0000)
  9. Making a copy of a Video CD (CD-I) (000726-0001)
  10. Error: 'Createcd.exe is linked to missing export cdr4dll.dll'.(991007-0010)
  11. I am getting a "flush failed" error message.(990419-0005)
  12. I am getting a "wait failed" error.(990419-0019)
  13. Is it possible to run both Direct CD and Easy CD Creator at the same time? (990427-0049)
  14. Why is all files set to Read Only when the disc is close as ISO? (990419-0013)
  15. The Audio CD's I create from an image file do not have all of the tracks.(991213-0004)
  16. Easy CD reports that my CDR /CDRW media is not blank (991014-0001)
  17. I'm getting a CD read failed error message. (990419-0003)
Articles from Adaptec's site dealing with Easy CD Creator
Section 43: Easy CD Creator, page 4
  1. Easy CD Creator stops responding before displaying a CD Layout window. (000725-0002)
  2. Problems installing Easy CD Creator under Windows 2000 upgrade. (000421-0000)
  3. Standard troubleshooting for Easy CD Creator under Windows 2000. (000719-0001)
  4. 'Engine Initialization Failed' when trying to open Easy CD Creator. (990419-0008)
  5. After installing EZ CD Creator 4 Windows will not load in Normal Mode. (991223-0000)
  6. How can I access previous sessions on my multi-session CD? (990416-0019)
  7. Installed Media Player 7 and now I am having problems with my CD Drives. (000726-0003)
  8. I am getting an 'Insufficient Resources' error. How can I resolve this? (990419-0009)
  9. Sony CDU928E IDE CDR buffer underruns and other errors. (991215-0001)
  10. Memorex CDRW-6424 not recognized by Easy CD 4.0 (000523-0000)
  11. I am getting Buffer Underrun error message. (990419-0002)
  12. I get a Fatal Exception error when trying to read DVD-ROM media. (000823-0002)

Articles from Adaptec's site dealing with Easy CD Creator, some Windows 2000.

Notice: Roxio is Adaptec's new Support Site, the Article Numbers are the same for now, if some of the links do not work correctly then try going here---> http://ask.roxio.com/cgi-bin/roxio_tic   Type in the Article number or you can use their Natural Language Option in the Search field.

Section 44: Easy CD Creator page 5
  1. Wnaspi32.dll error (990416-0010)
  2. I get a Fatal Exception error when trying to read DVD-ROM Media (000823-0002)
  3. Why doesn't Easy CD Creator detect my MP3`s as valid audio files? (000822-0001)
  4. Cannot read data CD created in CD Copier with HP 7200 / Philips 3610 (000106-0001)
  5. What can I do with Video CD's (990427-0156)
  6. How do I record my Video CD layout? (990427-0176)
  7. How to Make a Disc Copy? (990420-0010)
  8. I'm getting a CD read failed error message. How can I resolve this? (990419-0003)
  9. ASPI Error in Easy CD Creator when making a Mixed mode CD (000726-0002)
  10. I am getting an "Audio Source 413", how do I resolve it? (001108-0001)
  11. Fatal Exception Error when reading DVD-ROM media (000509-0001)
  12. Old file not found error is displayed when trying to upgrade to EZ CD Creator (000719-0000)
  13. Intel Ultra ATA 6.0 Drivers, Blue Screen Error and Inaccessible Boot Device (010130-0000)

Articles from Adaptec's site dealing with Easy CD Creator

Section 45: Easy CD page 6
  1. The correct method of uninstalling and reinstalling Easy CD Creator 4.X ( Article 000929-0005)
  2. Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum will not install properly (Article 010426-0000)
  3. How do I fix an internal 2355 error (Article 010418-0003)
  4. Getting an mfc42.dll or msvcrt.dll error (Article 010426-0004)
  5. When I try to copy a game or software CD, I get a message: The current track contains more than 100 form transitions. (Article 010425-0007)
  6. I am getting a "Not enough disk space" error when copy from CD to CD in Soundstream with no CD-ROM drive and only the CDR or CDRW Recorder in the system. (Article 010208-0002)
  7. Can I copy CD's over Network? (Article 010503-0005)
Just some spare space !! More below  

I would again like to take the time to Thank everyone for their kind words and continuing help with this page. Take care!!

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Section 50: Adaptec and Windows ME
  1. Which version of ECD 4 is supported under Windows ME (001026-0001)
Section 60: SCSI Interface:
  1. Why can't I boot from my SCSI disk when an IDE / EIDE (ATAPI) disk is installed? (990823-0001)
  2. Frequently Asked Questions about the 29160 and 39160 64-bit PCI SCSI Cards. (000203-0004)
  3. Is it necessary for the last SCSI device on the cable to be terminated? (990428-0003)
  4. How do I access my SCSI CD ROM under DOS? (990429-0000)
  5. My PCI card was detected, but has a yellow ! on the driver in Device Manager. (990427-0020)
  6. How do I assign the Interrupt Request (IRQ) for my PCI SCSI card? (990412-0000)
  7. FDISK reports 'No Fixed Disks Present' but card's BIOS sees the drive. (990816-0021)
  8. Installing a PCI Adaptec host adapters in Windows 95 or 98. (990428-0098)
  9. NT reports 'Inaccessible boot device' after changing SCSI controllers. (990824-0005)
  10. Why must I use an IRQ above IRQ 09 for my AVA-2906 PCI SCSI card? (990722-0000)
  11. What is bus mastering? (990429-0007)
  12. How do I set up my SCSI card and devices properly for CD recording? (990416-0022)
  13. My SCSI device is not detected by the card's BIOS. Why? (990426-0009)
  14. Adaptec SCSI Driver loads with a yellow ! - Code 30 in Windows 9x (990713-0000)
  15. Adding a SCSI card and a hard drive changes the drive letter assignments. Why? (990426-0023)
  16. The system does not boot after installing the card. Why? (990426-0001)
  17. The adapter recognizes the drive on boot up but gives 'Drive not ready'. Why? (990429-0009)
  18. After installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive, I can't access my IDE CD-ROM. (990427-0008)
  19. Installation of non PNP/PCI Adaptec host adapters in Win 95 or 98 (990428-0097)
These are some of the more common questions concerning the SCSI Interface from Adaptec's site, again I have saved you the trouble of looking them up. Take care!!
Section 61: SCSI TS, page 2
  1. SCSI card driver not loading or hanging at Windows 2000 (w2k) installation. (000529-0000)
  2. I’m getting Vmm32.vxd errors on boot up of Windows 95/98. (990827-0000)
  3. Windows 98 hangs shutting down after installing SCSI controller. (990824-0009)
  4. 'D0100: SCSI error illegal request in parameter' - How can I resolve this error? (990419-0004)
  5. SCSI Setup & Basic SCSI Troubleshooting in Windows. ( MS Q133285)
These are some of the more common questions concerning the SCSI Interface from Adaptec's site, again I have saved you the trouble of looking them up. Take care!!
Section 70: Popular Links

Various Links

Section 80: Interesting Posts I've found on DT
  1. Clean Up the Context Menu
  2. Forgotten Password
  3. Illegal operation
  4. How to I alter the system shutdown to display the "it is safe to turn your system off now" ?
  5. I'm getting Stack errors, what are they and how do I fix them?
  6. Print from DOS
  7. Print File Folder
  8. How to add color to text in DT posts.
  9. How to install a Belkin USB Printer Adapter?

Various Articles found while roaming DellTalk

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What I am striving for with this page is a reference point, cover the basic installation, list the different options and any known issues. When a solution to a particular problem is found or an improvement on an old one is discovered, I would like to list it here. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated and recognized.  I hope this will help someone with the set-up of their CD-RW. I would like to thank all the people for their input and expertise in this area.

Disclaimer: **Sadly I need to add this article to the pages.** The information here-in is strictly the Opinions of myself and friends, no guarantees, no promises. We take no responsibility for damaged hardware, CD-Rs turned into coasters, crashes, time lost, or any other damages you incur as a result of reading this Help Page. Information can be obtained freely across the Internet and the preceding articles are listed solely for the purpose to assist the viewer, No malicious intent. You have been notified.

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Sec 2: Removing the cover:

Some people find it easier to remove the drive cage others prefer to remove both side covers . To determine for yourself, go to Dell's support page:

http://support.dell.com/support/

Enter your Service Tag or Model. Under Fix-It, select Your System Documentation, then Tech Notes and finally, Removing and Replacing Parts. Here you will find some helpful information dealing with this and other subjects.

Sec 3: Installation per PC World: ( article from PC World )

Whether you're installing an Internal IDE drive or a parallel port drive, back up your hard before you begin. Some Internal IDE CD-RW drives include software that analyzes your PC`s IDE setup and suggests how to install your drive, use it and print the results.

Plan for connecting and mounting your Internal IDE drive:

Turn off your PC, unplug it and remove the cover.( see below, Removing Cover ) Use an anti-static wrist strap to work inside your PC. You will find two IDE connectors, Primary and Secondary channels on your motherboard. In most PCs, the IDE hard disk connects to the primary channel and the IDE CD-ROM drive connects to the secondary channel, both via data cables. If this is the way your PC is setup, then you will need only to connect your new CD-RW drive to the same cable as used by your CD-ROM. If that cable has no extra connector on it, use the cable that came with the CD-RW drive to connect both drives to the secondary channel. Some PCs have both the hard drive and the CD-ROM drive connected to the Primary IDE channel. If that's the case in your PC, and you have no other devices on the secondary channel ( like an internal IDE Zip drive ), plan to disconnect the CD-ROM drive from the primary IDE channel and reconnect it to the secondary channel with your new CD-RW drive.

Select the externally accessible drive bay where you will mount your CD-RW drive. Most PCs have their CD-ROM drive mounted in the top externally accessible bay. In most cases, the new CD-RW will mount in the bay just below your CD-ROM depending on where your CD-RW drive must go, check that your data cables and power cables are long enough.

Set Jumpers, connect Cables and mount an Internal CD-RW drive:

Check your CD-RW drive and make sure its jumper is set to Master. If you plan on continuing to use your CD-ROM drive, set its jumper to Slave. You may have to remove and then replace the CD-ROM drive to do so. Slide your new CD-RW drive into its bay and screw in its mounting screws. Then connect its data. Make sure the cable's colored ( usually red; Pin 1 ) wire goes to the pin nearest the power connector ( some data cable connectors have a piece of protruding plastic to prevent connecting in the wrong direction ). Then connect the power cable to the CD-RW drive. Lastly, if your CD-RW drive came with an audio cable and your sound adapter has a free connector ( on the sound card or on the motherboard if your adapter is integrated ) for its end of the cable, attach one end of the audio cable to the connector and the other to the CD-RW drive. If the sound adapter has no free connector, then choose which device you want to use as audio player and attach the cable.

Install software and start burning discs:

Turn on your PC and install the drivers and application that came with your new drive. Then test the drive to make sure that it can read standard CD-ROMs and audio CDs and can read and write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. For CD-RW discs ( you must format them first ) copy some dummy files to them and try deleting the files. If you connected the CD-RW audio cable, try an audio CD to test your sound. If your PC does not recognize the drive, turn off the PC and double check all your connections. You can also select Start | Settings | Control Panel, double click System icon and click Device Manager tab. If the icon for your new drive is shown with an exclamation point next to it, there might be an internal conflict preventing the drive from working properly. Select Start | Help, type hardware troubleshooter in the search box, and follow the directions. If you still have trouble, contact tech support.

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