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Toshiba XM-5701B
Read-only internal CD-ROM reader. Specifications below identify the exact model; nearby family variants may use a different interface, mechanism, firmware, or jumper layout.
IDENTIFICATION: Toshiba XM-5701B · verify the full label, suffix and revision against the cited manual before assigning interface, disc-format, firmware or installation characteristics.
Verified specifications
| Catalog subcategory | CD-ROM readers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | Toshiba XM-5701B |
| Read speed | 12× maximum CD-ROM read; maximum rating is not a guarantee for a particular disc or transfer path. |
| Supported CD formats | CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-G, Photo CD and Video CD as reported for this SCSI model; no recording capability. |
| Host interface | SCSI-2 / Fast SCSI, internal 50-pin |
| Host and mechanical compatibility | Internal half-height 5.25-inch tray-loading device for a SCSI host adapter; not directly compatible with PATA, SATA, or slim optical bays. |
| Firmware / jumper caveat | Use the XM-5701B jumper map for target ID, parity, termination and eject/audio options. Terminate only the last physical SCSI device; verify switch/jumper orientation against the drive label. Use model/revision-matched Toshiba firmware only. Do not substitute XM-5702B, XM-5401B or XM-5701TA firmware/configuration. |
Installation and preservation notes
- Before connection, compare the unit label, interface connector and jumper markings with the model-specific manual. Do not power an uncertain pinout.
- For this SCSI unit, avoid target-ID conflicts and apply bus termination only at the physical chain endpoints.
- Keep the original firmware identity, host adapter/BIOS, driver version, disc type, read-error log and verified image checksum together during preservation work.
- Use this record for read compatibility only: a CD-ROM reader is not evidence of disc-writing support.
Manufacturer, archive and manual sources
- Toshiba XM-5701B — Stason configuration archiveExact model’s archived interface, speed and jumper configuration.
- Toshiba — 12× CD-ROM announcement (manufacturer archive)Toshiba corporate release describing the contemporary 12× CD-ROM platform.
- Bitsavers — Toshiba XM-5701B 12× SCSI manual archiveModel-labelled archive directory for Toshiba XM-5701B SCSI documentation.
Sources are model manuals, manufacturer archives or technical archives. A related-family manual is identified as such; verify the exact drive label/revision before applying its jumper or firmware instructions.