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Using Your CD-ROM Drive
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc
To access information on a CD-ROM disc, you must first mount the disc.
This applies to file system information only. If you wish to load a music CD,
for example, you would not need to mount the disc. Mounting a disc with
file system information on it gives the disc a pathname that allows your
workstation to communicate electronically with it. You must unmount the
CD-ROM disc before removing it from the drive.
CAUTION: To use a CD-ROM disc as a mounted file system, you must mount the CD-ROM disc
every time you load it into the drive. You must also unmount the CD-ROM disc
every time you unload it from the drive. Failure to mount or unmount a disc can cause
a system error condition that can require rebooting the system.
If your workstation is running HP VUE, follow these instructions to mount
and unmount a CD-ROM disc as a file system. If you’re using something
other than HP VUE, use the instructions for mounting and unmounting a
CD-ROM disc that come with that product. For more information on config-
uring your CD-ROM drive, see the System Administration Tasks manual or
online help.
The procedures in this chapter require you to log in as root. If you cannot
log in as root, contact your system administrator.
Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM
Use the following procedure to mount a CD-ROM disc:
1 Log in as root. If you need information on logging in or setting up a user
account, see Using Your HP Workstation.
2 Load the CD-ROM disc into the disc tray and gently push the tray into the
drive.
3 In a terminal window, enter the following command:
sam RETURN