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ASUS DVD-E818A7T
18× internal SATA DVD-ROM reader. This model is documented as a reader, not a recorder. Match the complete model and revision label to source documentation before using the recorded-media compatibility notes.
IDENTIFICATION: ASUS DVD-E818A7T · confirm complete model suffix, hardware revision and firmware before assigning capabilities.
Verified specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-ROM readers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | ASUS DVD-E818A7T |
| Drive class | 18× internal SATA DVD-ROM reader |
| DVD read rate | DVD-ROM up to 18× |
| CD read rate | CD-ROM up to 48× |
| Supported formats | DVD-ROM (single- and dual-layer), DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM; CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW (read only). |
| Interface and mechanism | Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA optical drive; separate SATA data and SATA power connectors; tray loading. |
| Host compatibility | Requires an available SATA data port, SATA power lead and standard 5.25-inch bay. A SATA port does not guarantee legacy BIOS boot support; verify firmware boot selection and OS optical-media playback software. This model is read-only and cannot record discs. |
| Write capability | None — this is a read-only DVD-ROM drive. |
Optical-media preservation notes
Read-only drive capabilities do not establish the condition or authenticity of a disc. Preserve an untouched source, create verified images for access, and record the drive model, firmware, host software, media type and read errors.
- Handle by the edge or center hole; avoid writing or adhesive labels on the data side.
- Store discs in protective cases in a cool, dry and dark environment. Keep more than one independently verified copy of important content.
- Do not infer support for a specific recordable-media subtype from DVD-ROM support alone; follow the exact drive documentation and record test results.
Identification and host checks
- Verify the model suffix, revision, connector type and jumper setting on the physical unit; near-identical family members can differ.
- Requires an available SATA data port, SATA power lead and standard 5.25-inch bay. A SATA port does not guarantee legacy BIOS boot support; verify firmware boot selection and OS optical-media playback software. This model is read-only and cannot record discs.
- Separate optical reading from filesystem support, copy protection, region setting, codec availability and boot-firmware behavior; those depend on the complete host setup.
Model documentation and preservation sources
- ASUS — DVD-E818A7T supportManufacturer support page for the exact DVD-E818A7T model and available documentation.
- Icecat — ASUS DVD-E818A7T specificationsModel-specific catalog specifications for media formats, interface and rated read speeds.
- Library of Congress — Sustainability of Digital FormatsPreservation context for ongoing access to digital content and format dependencies.
Maximum speeds are manufacturer or catalog ratings, not guaranteed speeds for every disc. Readability varies with disc condition, media type, firmware, host and software. This drive has no write function.