ASUS SDRW-08U8M-U ZenDrive U8M Ultraslim External DVD Drive User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS SDRW-08U8M-U ZenDrive U8M Ultraslim External DVD Drive
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the external Optical Drive
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ASUS SDRW-08U8M-U ZenDrive U8M Ultraslim External DVD Drive

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PRODUCT

Product Information

Model: SDRW-08D2S-U / SDRW-08D2S-U LITE / SDRW-08U5S-U / SDRW-08U7M-U / SDRW-08U8M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U / SBW-06D5H-U / BW- 16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO / BW-16D1X-U
Product Code: 15060-49720000

Product Usage Instructions

Installing the external Optical Drive

Refer to the installation methods provided in the user manual for your specific model.
Connect the external optical drive to your computer following the bundled cables and connectors.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled Y-Cable

Models: SDRW-08D2S-U / SDRW-08D2S-U LITE / SDRW-08D6S-U / SDRW-08U5S-U / SDRW-08U7M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U / SBW-06D5H-U / SDR- 08B1-U

Connect the USB connector on the Y-cable to a USB port on your computer.
(Optional) Connect the USB connector to another USB port for additional power if your computer’s USB port does not provide enough power.
Connect the Y-cable to your optical drive.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled USB cable and power adapter

Models: BW-16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO / BW-16D1X-U

Refer to the illustration provided in the user manual to connect the USB cable and power adapter.
After connecting the cables and power, push the power switch to the ON position to power on your optical drive.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Installing the external Optical Drive

The installation and bundled cables of your optical drive may differ between models, please refer to the following installation methods and select the one that most suits your model.

Using the bundled USB Type-C® cable
Models: SDRW-08U8M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBW-06D5H-U

Connect the USB Type-C® connector on the bundled cable to a USB Type-C® port on your computer.
Conn ect the bundled cable to your optical drive.
NOTE: This connector and port may vary between models.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled Y-Cable
Models: SDRW-08D2S-U / SDRW-08D2S-U LITE / SDRW-08D6S-U / SDRW-08U5S-U / SDRW-08U7M-U / SDRW-08U9M-U / SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U / SBW-06D5H-U / SDR- 08B1-U

Connect the USB connector A on the Y-cable to a USB port on your computer. (optional) Connect the USB connector B to another USB port for additional power if your computer’s USB port does not provide enough power through the USB connector , resulting in the optical drive not fu nctioning properly.
NOTE
USB connector is only used for additional power, and cannot be used for data transfer
If you are using a Blu-ray optical disc drive, please ensure to connect both USB connectors ( and ) to USB ports on your computer.
You may need to use a USB extension cable (purchased separately) to connect the additional USB connector if you do not have enough free USB ports on one side of the computer.
Conne ct the Y-cable to your optical drive.
NOTE: This connector and port may vary between models.
(For Windows only) Press the Eject button to open the optical drive tray.

Using the bundled USB cable and power adapter
Models: BW-16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO / BW-16D1X-U
To connect the USB cable and power adapter please refer to the illustration below. After the cables and power have been connected, push the power switch to the ON position to power on your optical drive and press the Eject button (For Windows only) to open the optical drive tray.

Setting up the optical drive stand (on selected models)

Models: BW-16D1H-U / BW-16D1H-U PRO
Models: SBC-06D2X-U / SBW-06D2X-U

Support
For more information on your external optical drive, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support.

Safety Guidelines

Do not place damaged discs inside the device. A damaged disc may break while in use and damage the device.
Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.
Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment. Drastic change in temperature is harmful to the device. Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove any disc in it.
Prevent liquids or any metal from getting into the device, If this situation occurs, contact your retailer for help.
Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to wipe it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to easily wipe it from the device.
Do not turn off the computer while the device is in reading or writing mode.
Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, especially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have reached room temperature.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

Australia Statement Notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com.
Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with

EU REACH and Article 33
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Turkey RoHS
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

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FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077

Responsible Party : Asus Computer International
Address : 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone/Fax No : (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555

hereby declares that the product

Product Name	Model Name	Input rating
External Slim Optical Drive	SDRW-08D2S-U, SDRW-08U5S-U,

SDRW-08U7M-U, SDRW-08U8M-U, SDRW-08U9M-U, SBC-06D2X-U,

SBW-06D2X-U

compliance statement
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

These devices may not cause harmful interference, and
these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

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