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	{{panel\|This article was written for older (legacy) versions of Exact Audio Copy prior to v1.0b2.~~<!--~~ For information about EAC options in EAC v1.0 and newer, see [[EAC Options]]. ~~-->~~\|color=~~green~~}}		{{panel\|This article was written for older (legacy) versions of Exact Audio Copy prior to v1.0b2. For information about EAC options in EAC v1.0 and newer, see [[EAC Options]].\|color=yellow}}

	The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.		The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.

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	: '''Activate beginner mode, disable all advanced features'''		: <span id="beginner_mode">'''Activate beginner mode, disable all advanced features'''</span>
	:: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: enabled''', unless offset correction needs to be manually entered)''		:: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: enabled''', unless offset correction needs to be manually entered)''

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	The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.		The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.

Korth: update wiki/interwiki links

2023-08-11T13:24:45Z

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Korth: /* Interface */ Pointed ASPI links to older edit of Download_page though Ahead Nero ASPI Driver link is no longer valid but other ASPI options are.

2023-07-05T13:19:13Z

Interface: Pointed ASPI links to older edit of Download_page though Ahead Nero ASPI Driver link is no longer valid but other ASPI options are.

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	When using an older version of Windows than Windows NT, then an ASPI interface should already be installed and it is recommended to use the option ''Installed external ASPI interface''.		When using an older version of Windows than Windows NT, then an ASPI interface should already be installed and it is recommended to use the option ''Installed external ASPI interface''.

	When you have to install an ASPI interface on your system because SPTI does not work (on Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista) or you want to use another ASPI driver (on Windows 95/98/98SE/Me), then you can do the following: The ASPI driver always recommended in conjunction with EAC is the [~~http~~://wiki.~~hydrogenaudio~~.~~org~~/index.php?title=Download_page#ASPI Ahead Nero ASPI Driver]. Download the DLL (wnaspi32.dll) and copy it into the EAC directory. Then start EAC and a choose the new option (''Installed external ASPI interface'') from this option tab.		When you have to install an ASPI interface on your system because SPTI does not work (on Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista) or you want to use another ASPI driver (on Windows 95/98/98SE/Me), then you can do the following: The ASPI driver always recommended in conjunction with EAC is the [https://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Download_page&oldid=27184#ASPI Ahead Nero ASPI Driver]. Download the DLL (wnaspi32.dll) and copy it into the EAC directory. Then start EAC and a choose the new option (''Installed external ASPI interface'') from this option tab.

	Another (but not recommended) ASPI driver is the external ASAPI interface from VOB software. For this option to be available, you have to install the [~~http~~://wiki.~~hydrogenaudio~~.~~org~~/index.php?title=Download_page#ASPI ASAPI interface from VOB software] first.		Another (but not recommended) ASPI driver is the external ASAPI interface from VOB software. For this option to be available, you have to install the [https://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Download_page&oldid=27184#ASPI ASAPI interface from VOB software] first.

	Note that all changes made in this option tab require a restart of EAC to take effect.		Note that all changes made in this option tab require a restart of EAC to take effect.

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	The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.		The '''EAC options dialog''' (shortcut: {{key press\|F9}}) offers several options for configuring [[EAC]] in general without focusing on drive or compression settings.

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	When a CD unknown to EAC is inserted in the drive and this setting is enabled, EAC can take the following actions:		When a CD unknown to EAC is inserted in the drive and this setting is enabled, EAC can take the following actions:
	* '''automatically access online freedb database''': EAC tries to find CD information in the [[freedb]] online database automatically. For this option to work, an e-mail address has to be specified in the [[EAC freedb/Database Options\|freedb/Database Options]].		* '''automatically access online freedb database''': EAC tries to find CD information in the [[wikipedia:Freedb\|freedb]] online database automatically. For this option to work, an e-mail address has to be specified in the [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)\|freedb/Database Options]].
	* '''open CD information dialog''': With this option enabled, a pop up is presented to the user where the CD information can be inserted manually.		* '''open CD information dialog''': With this option enabled, a pop up is presented to the user where the CD information can be inserted manually.
	It doesn't matter what setting you use; it's your choice. If you leave it disabled, you can always enter data manually right in the main window, or get disc info from freedb via a menu selection or keyboard shortcut (Alt-G).		It doesn't matter what setting you use; it's your choice. If you leave it disabled, you can always enter data manually right in the main window, or get disc info from freedb via a menu selection or keyboard shortcut (Alt-G).
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	:: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: enabled''')''		:: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: enabled''')''

	When generating CUE sheets for a CD and this option is enabled, [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Universal_Product_Code UPC] (Universal Product Code = barcode) and [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Isrc ISRC] (International Standard Recording Code) codes are extracted from the CD and added to the CUE file. It can be quite time-consuming extracting this information from a CD, and some CDs do not contain such information at all. But to collect as much information as possible from the CD, such as for archiving, this option should be enabled.		When generating CUE sheets for a CD and this option is enabled, [[wikipedia:Universal_Product_Code\|UPC]] (Universal Product Code = barcode) and [[wikipedia:Isrc\|ISRC]] (International Standard Recording Code) codes are extracted from the CD and added to the CUE file. It can be quite time-consuming extracting this information from a CD, and some CDs do not contain such information at all. But to collect as much information as possible from the CD, such as for archiving, this option should be enabled.

	Note that this feature of EAC is reported not to work correctly with some drives. If you plan to let EAC create CUE sheets with UPC/ISRC, you should test this feature with your drive. Just open a generated CUE sheet with a text reader (e.g. Notepad) and check the information stated.		Note that this feature of EAC is reported not to work correctly with some drives. If you plan to let EAC create CUE sheets with UPC/ISRC, you should test this feature with your drive. Just open a generated CUE sheet with a text reader (e.g. Notepad) and check the information stated.
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	:: ''(Default: enabled, '''Recommended: disabled''')''		:: ''(Default: enabled, '''Recommended: disabled''')''

	When writing CDs with EAC, there are two possibilities: On the one hand, EAC can start an external application called [[CDRDAO]] to write the CD. The general advantage of CDRDAO is the compatibility with many (and even older) CD-R drives. On the other hand, EAC can use its internal writing routines. These are said to be a bit more stable (as they are internal), but also do not support that many drives.		When writing CDs with EAC, there are two possibilities: On the one hand, EAC can start an external application called [[cdrdao\|CDRDAO]] to write the CD. The general advantage of CDRDAO is the compatibility with many (and even older) CD-R drives. On the other hand, EAC can use its internal writing routines. These are said to be a bit more stable (as they are internal), but also do not support that many drives.

	Since version 0.99 prebeta 4, EAC comes with an installer which lets the user choose if CDRDAO should be installed or not. When it is not installed, this setting will be greyed out and EAC's internal writing routines will be used in any case. But even if CDRDAO support was installed, you should try to disable this option first and use EAC's internal writing routines. In most cases this will work properly. Only if you encounter problems with this setting, try to use CDRDAO.		Since version 0.99 prebeta 4, EAC comes with an installer which lets the user choose if CDRDAO should be installed or not. When it is not installed, this setting will be greyed out and EAC's internal writing routines will be used in any case. But even if CDRDAO support was installed, you should try to disable this option first and use EAC's internal writing routines. In most cases this will work properly. Only if you encounter problems with this setting, try to use CDRDAO.
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	:: ''('''Recommended: Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''' (Win NT/2000/XP/Vista) / '''Installed external ASPI interface''' (Win 95/98/98SE/Me))''		:: ''('''Recommended: Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''' (Win NT/2000/XP/Vista) / '''Installed external ASPI interface''' (Win 95/98/98SE/Me))''

	For the communication with the drive, EAC can use different interfaces. First, there is the ''Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''. This is the native interface which comes with every Windows since Windows NT and is sometimes called [[SPTI]] (SCSI Pass-Through Interface). As the name implies, this is the native interface for direct communication with the drive and despite of the name, this interface is also used for non-SCSI peripherals (IDE/ATAPI, USB, Firewire, etc.). Another interface which can be used is [[ASPI]] (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface). This is not a completely different kind of interface, but only an additional layer above SPTI. Thus ASPI only maps the communication commands onto the native interface (SPTI).		For the communication with the drive, EAC can use different interfaces. First, there is the ''Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''. This is the native interface which comes with every Windows since Windows NT and is sometimes called [[wikipedia:SCSI_Pass_Through_Interface\|SPTI]] (SCSI Pass-Through Interface). As the name implies, this is the native interface for direct communication with the drive and despite of the name, this interface is also used for non-SCSI peripherals (IDE/ATAPI, USB, Firewire, etc.). Another interface which can be used is [[ASPI]] (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface). This is not a completely different kind of interface, but only an additional layer above SPTI. Thus ASPI only maps the communication commands onto the native interface (SPTI).

	If you use Windows NT or newer Windows operating systems, it is recommended that you first try the ''Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''. The reason is that any addition layer (like ASPI) on top of SPTI will increase the likelihood of errors. Only if the native interface does not work (e.g. EAC is not able to recognize your drive), then try to install an external ASPI interface and use this interface instead.		If you use Windows NT or newer Windows operating systems, it is recommended that you first try the ''Native Win32 interface for Win NT/2000/XP''. The reason is that any addition layer (like ASPI) on top of SPTI will increase the likelihood of errors. Only if the native interface does not work (e.g. EAC is not able to recognize your drive), then try to install an external ASPI interface and use this interface instead.
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	=External links=		=External links=
	* [http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/en/index.php/overview/basic-technology/extraction-technology/ Exact Audio Copy: Extraction Technology]		* [http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/en/index.php/overview/basic-technology/extraction-technology/ Exact Audio Copy: Extraction Technology]
	* [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Universal_Product_Code Wikipedia: Universal Product Code]		* [[wikipedia:Universal_Product_Code\|Wikipedia: Universal Product Code]]
	* [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Isrc Wikipedia: International Standard Recording Code]		* [[wikipedia:Isrc\|Wikipedia: International Standard Recording Code]]
	* [http://cdrdao.sourceforge.net/ CDRDAO homepage]		* [http://cdrdao.sourceforge.net/ CDRDAO homepage]
	* [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Aspi Wikipedia: ASPI]		* [[wikipedia:Aspi\|Wikipedia: ASPI]]


	[[Category:EAC Guides\|Options legacy & EAC]]		[[Category:EAC Guides\|Options legacy & EAC]]