Section 1. Getting Started
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 3
Features of the PX-716
• Choice of interfaces:
ATAPI interface: The PX-716A easily installs in virtually any
PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface.
Serial ATA interface: The PX-716SA takes advantage of the
benefits of the Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
(SATA) interface, with its smaller, more flexible cables and
faster interface speed.
• High speed transfers:
The PX-716A supports data transfers via Ultra DMA66, DMA
Mode 2, and PIO Mode 4.
The PX-716SA supports next-generation high speed transfers
via the Serial ATA 1.0 interface.
• Intelligent recording: Achieves recording at high quality and
optimum speed using any media, thanks to unique Plextor
technology:
AUTOSTRATEGY®: Writing technology for unknown media.
When a writable or rewritable disc isn’t listed in the drive’s
internal media catalog, AUTOSTRATEGY automatically
checks the disc and develops a write strategy for it.
Intelligent Tilt: Precise laser control and three-dimensional tilt
adjustment for uneven disc surfaces. Ensures optimal recording
and reading, especially with double layer media.
PoweRec for CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL,
and DVD-R DL media: Plextor Optimized Writing Error
Reduction Control (PoweRec) adjusts laser power and writing
speed so they’re at the optimum settings for that particular disc.
(For example, when you’re writing an 8X-rated DVD, PoweRec
checks to see if a higher speed is possible, and sets the optimum
write speed—up to a maximum of 16X.)
• Replaceable front panel: For mounting in any PC, you can change
the front-panel bezel and tray door from beige to black in a few
moments.
