CD-ROM XA, Extended Architecture Information Pack 
Article ID: Q107986
Revision Date: 14-DEC-1995


The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft CD-ROM XA Information Packet



SUMMARY 

The "Microsoft CD-ROM XA Information Packet" provides detailed
technical information about CD-ROM XA. The XA stands for Extended
Architecture: the extensions of the basic capabilities of CD-ROM to permit
more powerful use of audio in CD-ROM applications.

This information is useful primarily to programmers who are developing
CD-ROM applications and need detailed programming information on CD-ROM XA.

If you would like to obtain a copy of the "Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions
v2.10 Data Sheet," please contact Microsoft Product Support by calling
(206) 454-2030. The information is available as an Application Note.


 


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This Application Note contains information about the Extended
Architecture (XA), the extension of the basic capabilities of CD-ROM
used by the Microsoft CD-ROM programs. This is a technical
specification document that programmers and developers may find
useful.



Application Note Contents 

1. An Introduction to CD-ROM XA

2. CD-ROM XA Disc Format

3. CD-ROM XA Data Retrieval Structure

4. Audio Data Representation

5. Future Extensions (reserved)

Note: Microsoft does not support the CD-ROM extensions directly. It is
the responsibility of the CD-ROM drive manufacturers and other OEMs to
support the CD-ROM extensions.

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