Installing ZipCD™ Software

 

Installing the Iomega software installs the drivers and tools needed on your computer to support your ZipCD™ drive. You can also install any additional software applications included on your software CD. After the software is installed, you can access the applications installed on your system through the Iomega ZipCD™ folder.


Instructions for Windows® PC Users

  1. Start your PC and wait for Windows to finish loading.

    NOTE: If Windows is already running, close all applications before proceeding.

  2. Insert the ZipCD™ software CD (label-side up) into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

  3. If the Iomega software setup program does not start automatically, follow these steps:

    1. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer.
    2. Double click the CD drive letter (usually D:, E:, or F:).
    3. Double click Setup.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

  5. Connect your ZipCD drive.


Uninstalling the ZipCD™ software (Windows® PC Users)

In order to completely uninstall the Iomega ZipCD™ software, you must remove three items:

Follow these steps to uninstall the ZipCD™ software:

  1. Click on the Start button, point to Settings and select Control Panel.
  2. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
  3. Scroll through the list and highlight Adaptec DirectCD™.
  4. Click on the Add/Remove button.
  5. Once the system has completed uninstalling the software, click OK.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 for Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ and Iomega ZipCD™ Software.
  7. Once you have uninstalled all three programs, click the OK button to finish.

 

Identify the IDE/ATAPI Configuration

 

NOTE: IDE/ATAPI devices can be connected to your computer in different configurations. The following illustrations are examples of ways the IDE/ATAPI devices may be connected to your computer. If you are familiar with IDE connections, you can use these to quickly find your configuration and go to the hardware installation section that applies. If you are not able to recognize your computer's configuration from these illustrations, detailed instructions starting on the following page will help you do this. Iomega suggests that you install your ZipCD™ drive on the Secondary IDE channel.

If your hard drive and CD-ROM drive are connected to different IDE channels, please continue to Installing the ZipCD drive as the Slave, or Second Device for instructions on installing your ZipCD™ drive.

If your hard drive and CD-ROM drive are connected to the same IDE channel, please continue to Installing the ZipCD drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel for instructions on installing your ZipCD™ drive.

  1. If you have not already installed the ZipCD™ software, install it now.

  2. Locate the IDE Channels using the existing CD-ROM drive.

    From the back of the CD-ROM drive in your computer, follow the flat wide cable to where it connects to the large main board, or motherboard. The area where it connects is called the IDE channel. If you find that the CD-ROM drive is connected to a card that is attached to the motherboard (probably the sound card), go to the next step and follow the instructions to locate the IDE channels using the computer's hard drive.

     

     

  3. Locate the IDE channels using the computer's hard drive.

    If you don't have a CD-ROM drive on your computer, you will need to use the hard drive to locate the IDE channels. There are many locations within your computer where your hard drive might be found. Here are a few of the locations to help you get started.

    NOTE: If you are unable to locate the hard drive and IDE channels from the illustrations shown, you will need to refer to your computer's documentation for additional help.

    Locate your computer's hard drive and the wide, flat cable attached to it. Follow this cable to where it connects to the large main board (motherboard), called the IDE channel.

     

     

  4. Possible IDE channel locations.

    There are usually two IDE channels, called the primary and secondary IDE channels, that are located either side-by-side or end-to-end as shown in the illustrations below. Look for "pri IDE" and "sec IDE," written on the motherboard to identify which channel is the primary and which is the secondary. The hard drive is usually connected to the primary IDE channel.

     

     

     

  5. Determine the configuration of the IDE/ATAPI devices.

    Once you have located the IDE channels, determine the configuration of the IDE/ATAPI devices that are connected to your computer. Steps 7 through 9 show possible ways that your computer might be configured.

  6. Existing CD-ROM and hard drive on different IDE channels.

    Follow the IDE interface cable to find out if the CD-ROM is the only device connected to the secondary IDE channel. If it is, see Installing the ZipCD drive as the Slave Device for instructions on installing your ZipCD™ drive.

     

     

  7. If the existing CD-ROM and hard drive are on the same IDE channel.

    If the CD-ROM and the hard drive are both connected to the primary IDE channel, see the section entitled Installing the ZipCD drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel for instructions on installing your ZipCD™ drive.

     

     

  8. If the hard drive is the only IDE device connected.

    The hard drive is usually connected to the primary IDE channel. The illustration below shows the CD-ROM drive and hard drive connected on the primary IDE channel and an unused secondary IDE channel. Connect the ZipCD™ drive to the secondary IDE channel as the master device. For instructions, see the section entitled Installing the ZipCD drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel.

    1. Hard drive
    2. Secondary IDE Channel
    3. Primary IDE Channel

For more detailed installation instructions select the type of install you will be performing:

 

Installing the ZipCD™ Drive as the Only Device on the Secondary IDE Channel.

 

NOTE: The ZipCD™ internal drive uses the computer's onboard IDE/ATA interface. If you are not familiar with how devices connect to the IDE interface, please see Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections Section.

NOTE: Iomega recommends that you connect your ZipCD™ drive to the Secondary IDE channel and not on the same channel as your hard drive.

  1. Change the jumper setting to Master.

    The ZipCD™ internal drive is set to the slave configuration as the factory default at shipping. In order to connect the ZipCD™ internal drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel, you will need to change the jumper setting on the drive. The jumper is a small plastic piece that surrounds two pins. Use the jumper provided and set it on the back of the ZipCD™ drive as shown in the illustration below.


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  2. Locate a vacant drive bay and remove the panel cover.

    The ZipCD™ internal drive is ready to install in a 5 1/4 inch drive bay. You cannot install your ZipCD™ internal drive in a 3 1/2 inch drive bay.

    NOTE: Do not mount your ZipCD™ drive vertically.


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  3. Check mounting requirements. Your drive bay may require side rails.

    You can check other drives in the system (such as a CD-ROM drive) to see if they use mounting rails. If so, you may need similar mounting rails for the ZipCD™ internal drive. If the computer does not include extra mounting rails, contact your computer dealer to obtain them.


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  4. Slide the ZipCD™ drive into the drive bay.


    (Models may vary.)

    NOTE: If it makes it easier to connect cables on your computer, you can secure the ZipCD™ drive in the drive bay now.

     

     

  5. Locate the data cable that comes packaged with the ZipCD™ drive.

    Locate the PIN 1 connection on the IDE channel. Pin 1 on your computer's IDE channels can be indicated by any of the following marks. If you have a keyed receptacle, you should only be able to connect the cable one way.

     

     

  6. Use the 40-pin interface cable that came with your drive to connect to the secondary IDE controller.

    Be sure PIN 1 on the cable is connected to PIN 1 on the motherboard.

     

     

  7. Connect the other end of the cable to the ZipCD™ drive.

    CAUTION! Make sure PIN 1 on the cable connects to PIN 1 on the ZipCD™ internal drive. All IDE interface cable connections must maintain correct PIN 1 orientation in order for the ZipCD™ drive to be recognized by the system.



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  8. Connect an internal computer power supply cable to your ZipCD™ drive.

    NOTE: If the computer does not have a spare power supply cable, use a power Y-cable (available from your retailer). Disconnect the power from the CD-ROM or another device (do not disconnect the power to the hard drive) and connect the power Y-cable. Connect the two extensions of the power Y-cable to both the CD-ROM or other device and to the ZipCD internal drive. If your computer has an unused power supply cable you will not need to use the power Y-cable.


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  9. Secure drive in drive bay.

    Align the front of the ZipCD™ drive with other drives installed in the computer. If there is not clear access to the drive bay mounting holes, refer to your computer manual for additional instructions. Note that if the drive is held in place securely by rails, you will not need to use the mounting screws.


    (Models may vary.)

    CAUTION! Mounting screws must not extend into the ZipCD™ internal drive farther than 4.0 mm (about 0.16 inch). Mounting screws that are too long could damage the drive.

  10. Continue to the Connecting the Audio Cable section towards the bottom of this page.

 

 

Installing the ZipCD™ drive as the Slave, or Second Device

 

NOTE: The ZipCD™ internal drive uses the computer's onboard IDE/ATA interface. If you are not familiar with how devices connect to the IDE interface, please see the Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections section.

NOTE: Iomega recommends that you connect your ZipCD™ drive to the Secondary IDE channel and not on the same channel as your hard drive.

  1. Check the jumper setting on the ZipCD™ drive.

    The ZipCD™ internal drive is set as the factory default to the Slave configuration. The slave configuration indicates that it will be the second device on the cable connected to the IDE channel. This is the way the drive should be set to connect it to the secondary IDE channel with your CD-ROM drive. The jumper is a small plastic piece that surrounds two of the pins. Verify that the jumper is on the back of the ZipCD™ drive as shown in the illustration below.


    (Models may vary.)

     

     

  2. Locate a vacant drive bay and remove the panel cover.

    The ZipCD™ internal drive is ready to install in a 5 1/4 inch drive bay. You cannot install your ZipCD™ internal drive in a 3 1/2 inch drive bay.

    NOTE: Do not mount your ZipCD™ drive vertically.


    (Models may vary.)

     

     

  3. Check mounting requirements. Your drive bay may require side rails.


    (Models may vary.)

    You can check other drives in the system (such as a CD-ROM drive) to see if they use mounting rails. If so, you may need similar mounting rails for the ZipCD™ internal drive. If the computer does not include extra mounting rails, contact your computer dealer to obtain them.

     

     

  4. Slide the ZipCD™ drive into the drive bay.


    (Models may vary.)

    NOTE: If it makes it easier to connect cables on your computer, you can secure the ZipCD™ drive in the drive bay now.

     

     

  5. Remove the IDE Interface cable that is currently connected to your CD-ROM.

    Find the wide, flat cable connected to the back of the CD-ROM drive. Note the side of the cable with the red stripe or PIN-1 indicator and disconnect the cable from the motherboard and the CD-ROM and set it aside.

     

     

  6. Verify that the jumper on your CD-ROM is set to Master.

    In order for the CD-ROM drive and ZipCD™ drive to work together properly, ensure that the jumper on the CD-ROM drive is set to the "master" setting. A chart indicating the jumper setting should be located on the CD-ROM drive. If you are unsure of the setting or how to change it, refer to the documentation that came with your CD-ROM drive or computer.

    If the CD-ROM drive and the hard drive are both connected to the primary IDE channel, see the section entitled Installing the ZipCD™ drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel.

     

     

  7. Connect the 40-pin IDE interface cable to the CD-ROM, the ZipCD™ internal drive, and to the motherboard.

    Your computer may already have a cable with an unused connector on the Secondary IDE channel. If this is the case, you can connect your ZipCD™ drive to the unused connector. Do not be alarmed if you have an extra cable; however, you should double check to make sure all drives are connected to a cable and that the cable connects to the motherboard.

    If your IDE cable only has a single connector, you will want to use the cable provided with your ZipCD™ drive. Connect the long end, or the end furthest from the middle connector on the cable, to the Secondary IDE channel on the motherboard. Connect either drive connector to the CD-ROM drive and then connect the remaining connector to the ZipCD™ internal drive.

    NOTE: The order that the drives are connected to the cable does not matter, as long as the ZipCD™ is set to slave and the other is set to master.

    CAUTION! Make sure Pin 1 on the cable connects to Pin 1 on the ZipCD™ internal drive, the CD-ROM drive and the motherboard. All IDE interface cable connections must maintain correct Pin 1 orientation in order for the ZipCD™ drive to be recognized by the system.

    The IDE interface cable can be connected from the secondary IDE channel to the CD-ROM and then to the ZipCD™ drive, or it can be connected from the IDE channel to the ZipCD™ drive and then to the CD-ROM. For information on possible IDE/ATAPI drive configurations for your computer, see the Understanding IDE Connections section.

     

     

  8. Connect an internal computer power supply cable to the ZipCD™ drive.

    NOTE: If the computer does not have a spare power supply cable, use a power Y-cable (available from your retailer). Disconnect the power from the CD-ROM or another device (do not disconnect the power to the hard drive) and connect the power Y-cable. Connect the two extensions of the power Y-cable to both the CD-ROM or other device and to the ZipCD internal drive. If your computer has an unused power supply cable you will not need to use the power Y-cable.


    (Models may vary.)

    CAUTION! Make sure the power supply cable is securely connected to the ZipCD™ drive.

     

     

  9. Secure drive in drive bay.

    Align the front of the ZipCD™ drive with other drives installed in the computer. If there is not clear access to the drive bay mounting holes, refer to your computer manual for additional instructions. Note that if the drive is held in place securely by rails, you will not need to use the mounting screws.


    (Models may vary.)

    CAUTION! Mounting screws must not extend into the ZipCD™ internal drive farther than 4.0 mm (about 0.16 inch). Mounting screws that are too long could damage the drive.

  10. Continue to the Connecting the Audio Cable section towards the bottom of this page.

 

 

Connecting the Audio Cable

 

NOTE: If your computer's sound card has only one audio in connector and you wish to use your existing CD-ROM drive to play audio please skip to the next section of the Installation Guide.

  1. Locate the port marked "audio out" on the back of your ZipCD™ drive.

    Locate the port marked "ANALOG AUDIO OUT" on the back of your ZipCD™ drive. Connect your ZipCD™ audio cable to the drive.


    (Models may vary.)

    NOTE: Iomega provides the cable for the analog audio out connector only. Although the digital audio out (SP-DIF) connector provides better sound quality, it is not supported by many sound cards. Check your sound card's owner's manual for compatibility information.

  2. Locate the "audio in" port on your computer's audio in port.

    Find the connector labeled "CD" on your computer's sound card or motherboard. Connect the ZipCD™ audio cable to this port. If you have any doubts about the location of this port, please check the owner's manual for your computer or sound card. Port and sound card locations may differ from the illustrations below.

    Connect the ZipCD™ audio cable to your computer's motherboard.

    Connect the ZipCD™ audio cable to your computer's sound card.

    NOTE: Some sound card support multiple sound inputs. It may be possible to hook both your regular CD-ROM drive and the ZipCD™ drive into your sound card. Check your sound card's owner's manual for compatibility information.

    NOTE: Iomega provides the cable for the analog audio out connector only. Although the digital audio out (SP-DIF) connector provides better sound quality, it is not supported by many sound cards. Check your sound card's owner's manual for compatibility information.

     

     

 

Finishing the Installation of Your ZipCD™ Drive

  1. Check the following items before replacing the computer cover:

    Make sure the IDE interface cable is still connected properly at the hard drive or CD-ROM drive and the motherboard connections.

     

     

  1. Check all connections, arrange the cables to fit under the cover and, replace the computer cover:

     

     

  1. Reconnect power cord, turn ON power switch, and wait for the operating system to load.

    NOTE: When the operating system has loaded check either Windows® Explorer or My Computer to verify that your ZipCD™ drive has an icon. If the ZipCD™ icon does not appear, please see the troubleshooting section for help.

     

     

Congratulations!

 



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