[ DVD-ROM READERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
LG DRD-8160B
Read-only DVD-ROM/video and CD media support. Rated maximums and host setup below are specific to LG DRD-8160B; verify the complete OEM suffix and firmware on the label.
IDENTIFICATION: Compare the full model, suffix, OEM part number and firmware to the cited documentation before fitting, servicing, or attempting preservation reads.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-ROM readers (read-only model class) |
|---|---|
| Exact model | LG DRD-8160B |
| DVD read formats | DVD-ROM, DVD-Video |
| DVD read speed | up to 16×; vendor maximum, not a sustained guarantee |
| CD read formats | CD-ROM, CD-DA (audio CD) |
| CD read speed | up to 48×; vendor maximum, media and mode dependent |
| Interface | Internal E-IDE / ATAPI (PATA) |
| Bay and mechanism | 5.25-inch half-height tray-load bay; measure chassis depth, faceplate and mounting points before installation. |
| Host compatibility | Requires a parallel-ATA controller and ATAPI-capable operating-system driver; use a standard 40-pin IDE cable. DVD-Video requires a compatible decoder/player. |
| Firmware, region and jumper caveats | Choose Master, Slave or Cable Select using the jumper diagram and the host cable arrangement. Check full DRD-8160B revision/OEM suffix and firmware; region-controlled DVD-Video behavior can vary with firmware and player. |
Host fit & preservation notes
- Requires a parallel-ATA controller and ATAPI-capable operating-system driver; use a standard 40-pin IDE cable. DVD-Video requires a compatible decoder/player.
- Choose Master, Slave or Cable Select using the jumper diagram and the host cable arrangement. Check full DRD-8160B revision/OEM suffix and firmware; region-controlled DVD-Video behavior can vary with firmware and player.
- Read ratings do not imply write capability. Treat writable/rewritable media as supported only when this exact model manual explicitly lists it.
- For imaging, record the complete drive label, OEM suffix, firmware, host controller, software, disc type and read errors; retain checksummed images and logs.
- Handle discs by the edge or center hole; use a clean case in cool, dry storage away from direct sunlight. Avoid adhesive labels, abrasives and undocumented polishing/solvents.
Optical media access is sensitive to disc condition, firmware and host software. A published peak “×” rating is a format-specific maximum, not guaranteed throughput.
Model documentation
- LG DRD-8160B owner’s manual (ManualsLib)Model-specific owner manual with the DRD-8160B specifications and installation details.
- LG DRD-8160B manufacturer manual scan (The Retro Web)Second hosted copy of the LG owner manual; verify revision and jumper chart against the physical drive.