The DVD RW drive is capable of reading DVD 4.7 GB through 8.5 GB media. It can also read standard stamped, CD-R, and CD-RW media.

This drive supports writing to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD +R/RW, and DVD -R/RW media via software utilities. For Microsoft® operating systems, this is available by installing the included Roxio software disk.

For other operating systems, an operating system-specific software utility is required for writing to media.

Technical specification

• Actual Weight
  1.50 lb(s)
• Compatibility Notes
  Applicable disc:
  DVD-ROM
  DVD-R /-RW (Read Only)
  DVD+R /+RW (Read Only)
  DVD-RAM (Read Only)
  CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
  CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
  CD Audio disc
  CD-Extra
  CD-RW (Read Only)
  CD-R (Read Only)
  CD Text
  PhotoCD
  CD-I (mode 2)
  CD-I Ready
  CD-Bridge
• Connectivity
  Connector: Serial ATA 7-pin

  Connector Type: SATA
• Contents
  Drive, SATA data & power cables, software, documentation
• General
  Color: Black

  Enclosure Type: Internal
• Optical Drive Information
  CD/DVD Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

  CD/DVD Rewrite Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD+/-RW)

  CD/DVD Type: CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM
• Physical Dimensions
  5.2″h x 0.4″w x 5.1″d
• Ports/Connectors
  7-pin SATA port