Creative Labs / Panasonic CR-563-B CD-ROM drive

    (The sound card shown on pictures is not included)

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Creative / Panasonic proprietary interface - Requires a compatible Sound Blaster Pro / 16 with the Panasonic-Creative interface port // This NOT an IDE drive.

Model: CR-563-B
Production date : June 1994
This CD-ROM is super rare now, and compatible with the even more rare Creative 3DO blaster !

In excellent condition, fully tested on my vintage 486 PC with SB16 (CT1740), working great. CD discs are read perfectly !

This drive will be a perfect match for any vintage PC dated from 1991-1995.
No sign of discolouration, it's really superb !

Please note that this drive from 1994 may not be compatible with all kinds of burned CDR or CDRW. However it reads perfectly any pressed CD-ROM.

Also : this is NOT an IDE / ATAPI drive. It requires a compatible interface card.
Some adequate cards are Sound Blaster 16 CT1740, CT1750 (Multi-CD), CT2770 (Value) and all the cards that have a Panasonic / Creative CD-ROM header.
The ribbon cable is included. This is a standard IDE cable.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS DRIVE ON AN IDE PORT OF THE MOTHERBOARD OR IDE SOUND CARD.
If you have any doubt, you can contact me and we will check if your sound card is compatible.
The drivers are found easily on vogons. If needed I can send them to you after your purchase.

Only the CD-ROM drive and ribbon cable is included. The CT1740 sound card is not included (but you can buy it separately).