Reading speed
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| CD-R read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
40 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Writing speed
| CD-R write speed |
48 x |
| CD-RW write speed |
32 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
22 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
22 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| DVD-RAM write speed |
12 x |
Access time
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
140 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
160 ms |
Record modes
| Multi session |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
| Sequential writing |
Y |
| Track-at-once (TAO) |
Y |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) |
Y |
| Session-at-once (SAO) |
Y |
Performance
| Optical disc diameter |
120 mm |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
| Interface |
IDE/ATA |
DRW-22B2L/B+S/G/AS
A Dream Comes True for Quality Multimedia Connoisseurs
The ASUS DRW-22B2L / DRW-22B2S is a power saving X Multi DVD±R/RW drive capable of reading and writing data on DVD±R/±RW, DVD-RAM formats. This drive provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data storage and sharing
E-Green
The innovative drive E-Green Engine technology features an E-Green Mode that automatically closes drive applications when not in use to help conserve energy - helping the environment by decreasing CO2 emissions and reducing the depletion of trees.
E-Hammer
E-Hammer allows you to permanently delete the data on writable disc (CD-R and DVD-R) formats. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be recovered or restored, and the optical drive will not be able to read the disc. This ensures data security, eliminates the hassle of scratching your old discs, and conforms with our commitment to environmental protection.
AVRS
The AVRS technology is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC cases. AVRS is designed to reduce vibration and noise induced by unbalanced mass of rotating machinery. With AVRS, ASUS DRW-22B2 provides high readability and playability.
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling enables CD and DVD images and disk labels to be permanently etched onto discs using the same drive that is used to burn the data.
OTS
With OTS, the drive will perform a test before really burning which generate the optimal burning strategy automatically for the best burning quality.
