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Samsung SCR-3230
Internal 32× CD-ROM reader for the Samsung SCR-3230 model family. Rated speed is a manufacturer class maximum, not a guaranteed sustained transfer rate. Verify the exact label and revision before acquisition or installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Samsung SCR-3230 · confirm the complete unit label, suffix/OEM number and revision; this reader-only record does not claim writing capability.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | CD-ROM readers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | Samsung SCR-3230 |
| Era / product type | late-1990s internal CD-ROM reader |
| Media / read and write support | CD-XA, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-I, CD-ROM Mode 1, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, Enhanced CD and CD-RW read; no disc writing. |
| Rated read speed | 32× maximum CD-ROM read; peak rating, not a guaranteed sustained rate. No recording is supported. |
| Interface / mechanics | E-IDE / ATAPI (PATA); Internal 5.25-inch drive; use the model label and installation drawing for bay, faceplate and loading details. |
| Host compatibility | Connect to an E-IDE/ATAPI host and set the rear drive-select jumper to match the shared channel. BIOS/boot and operating-system driver support are host-dependent. |
| Model distinction | SCR-3230 is a read-only CD-ROM family identifier; do not infer capabilities from Samsung SCR writer products. |
Media and preservation notes
A CD-ROM reader is not a CD writer. Optical-disc condition, reflectivity, errors, firmware and host software all affect practical readability; a speed label alone cannot establish a successful preservation read.
- Inspect the disc for cracks, delamination or contamination before spinning; handle only by its edge or center hole.
- Record the exact model and firmware, host/controller, software, media type, retries and read/verification errors; retain a checksum-verified image and acquisition log.
- Store source media in protective cases in a clean, cool, dry and dark environment. Preserve an unmodified original and use verified copies for access.
Installation and compatibility checks
- Connect to an E-IDE/ATAPI host and set the rear drive-select jumper to match the shared channel. BIOS/boot and operating-system driver support are host-dependent.
- SCR-3230 is a read-only CD-ROM family identifier; do not infer capabilities from Samsung SCR writer products.
- Compare the drive label and manual revision before applying speed, media or jumper claims; OEM variants may differ even when the front bezel is similar.
Documentation, standards and preservation references
- Samsung SCR-3230/3231/3232 CD-ROM drive cardModel-family specifications, formats, ATAPI connection and jumper configuration.
- Samsung SCR-3232 service manualService documentation for the closely related SCR-323x family; verify exact suffix before applying revision-specific details.
- Ecma International — ECMA-130 CD-ROM standardCD-ROM physical format reference; it does not certify a drive revision or guarantee every media read.
- NIST — Care and handling of CDs and DVDsOptical-media preservation guidance; not a drive-specific specification.
Model-specific formats and interface notes are based on the references listed above. Match those references to the complete unit label and revision; listed support does not guarantee a successful read from every aged or recordable disc.