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TP 760 - 6x CDROM Upgrade Announcement
Applicable to: World-Wide
Summary of recently announced 6x CDROM upgrade for TP760, Dock I & II and Selectadock :
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PCC96-354 - Hardware Announcement September 10,1996
Options by IBM: IBM ThinkPad 760, Dock I and II, and SelectaDock 6X CD-ROM Drive Upgrade
Overview
The 6X Internal IDE GD-ROM Drive is IBM's latest addition to the Options by IBM family of CD-ROM products.
The 6X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive, which features 6X performance (900 KB/s data transfer rate) and MPC-2 compliance, is ideally suited for running today's demanding multimedia applications. This drive gives you access to the growing list of software and databases now available on CDs. The drive connects directly to the internal IDE controller in the system unit.
Key Prerequisites
The 6X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive is supported on selected ThinkPad(R) 760, Dock I and II, SelectaDock, and non-IBM systems that adhere to connection specifications described under Hardware Requirements.
Description Part Number
IBM 6X Internal IDE
CD-ROM Drive 85G1957
This new CD-ROM drive upgrade features:
- 6X performance for today's demanding multimedia applications
- CD-DA audio playback and digital audio data transfer
- Use of 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch media without an adapter
For technical support:
Call the HeIpCenter(R) (800-426-7299) or Request technical information via IBM Faxback (800-426-3395)
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Technical Information
Performance Specifications
6X Speed Maximum
Sustained Burst
Data transfer rate 900 KB/s 14.3 MB/s (DMA or PIO)
Average access 200 ms
Hardware Requirements - IBM Systems:
The 6X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive (#2430, 85G1957) is supported on the following IBM platforms:
Machine
System Name Type Model
ThinkPad 760 9547 U4H, U4F, U6F, U6G, U4R, U45, U6R 9546 U38, U3L
ThinkPad Dock I and II All
SelectaDock 3547 001
Limitations
The 4X CD-ROM Drive Adapter (39H3987) is required when installing the 6X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive in the ThinkPad Dock I or II.
When using a ThinkPad 760E/EL/ED/ELD with a ThinkPad Dock I or II, the IDE Adapter Kit (46H5994) is required in addition to the 4X CD-ROM Drive Adapter (39H3987) with the 6X Internal IDE CD-ROM.
Planning Information
Cable Orders Required: No
Installation Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Packaging: One box Shipment Group
CD-ROM drive
Device driver diskette Install publication OBI registration card
Publications
Note: An Options by IBM Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement (578H-6424, 78H6424) is available.
Terms and Conditions
For specific details and explanation of the remarketer terms and conditions, refer to the IBM Business Partner Agreement - Dealer Exhibit, (Z125-4097).
Field-Installable Yes
Customer Setup Yes
Remarketer Reporting No
Return Policy Code 9
Price Protect Code 9
Warranty:
Period 1 Year
Service Type CCR .
Warranty Reimbursement Yes
Licensed Programs Yes
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16-09-96 | |
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30-03-98 | |
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IBM ThinkPad | |
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ThinkPad 760CD, ThinkPad 760L/LD, ThinkPad 760ED, ThinkPad 760EL/ELD, ThinkPad Docking Stations | |
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9546, 9547, 3545, 3546, 3547 | |
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Various | |
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