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Some of the steps in this section may require you to remove the computer case
cover. Follow “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 3 when working
inside your computer.
Your computer does not recognize the CD or DVD drive.
■ Make sure that the CD or DVD label is facing up, then try again.
■ Try a different CD. Occasionally CDs are flawed and cannot be read by
the CD or DVD drive.
■ Shut down and restart your computer.
■ Clean the disc.
■ Open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing F2 while restarting your computer.
(Some older computer models require you to press F1 instead.) Make sure
that the IDE controllers are enabled.
■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly, and reconfigure the drive,
if necessary. See “Installing a New Drive” on page 13.
■ Open your computer and make sure that the cables are connected correctly
to the CD or DVD drive and the system board IDE connector.
■ If you have a SCSI device in your computer, check the cable connected to
the SCSI card. If the CD or DVD drive is the last drive on the cable (the
drive farthest from the card), make sure that the CD or DVD drive is
terminated.
The CD or DVD drive makes a buzzing noise.
High speed compact disc drives may vibrate or make noise. Discs that are
warped, have an imperfect hole in the middle, or have an off-center or unequal
image printed on them may cause vibrations. Even though the disc is vibrating
or making a noise, that is not necessarily a problem. As long as the data on
the disc can be read, the disc and the drive are fine. Such vibrations and noises
are normal side effects with many computer components.