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5. Observe the startup messages and check that the device driver IBMIDECD.SYS
loads. When MSCDEX loads, observe the drive letter that the computer assigns
to the CD-RW drive.
6. Load a data CD into the CD tray; then wait until the busy indicator is not lit.
7. Attempt to read from the CD by typing dir x: where x is the CD-RW drive
letter assigned after the MSCDEX message.
If the computer is able to read the CD, a conflict probably exists between the
device drivers loaded in the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files. You
need to resolve this device conflict. You might have to set some
configuration parameters for your installation; refer to Appendix C,
“Customizing device driver configuration settings” on page 2-13 for more
information.
If you are unable to access the CD, you might have a hardware problem. If
you are unable to read from the CD or a drive letter is not assigned by
MSCDEX, go to the next step.
8. Turn off the computer, unplug the cables from the electrical outlets for your
computer and all attached devices, and remove the computer cover.
9. Disconnect the IDE and power cable for all IDE devices except the CD-RW
drive.
10. Configure the CD-RW drive as a master and connect it to the last IDE connector
on the primary IDE port.
11. Reinstall the computer cover. Reconnect all devices; then plug the power cords
into electrical outlets.
12. Place the System Diskette in the diskette drive and a data CD in the CD-RW
drive.
13. Restart the computer.
14. Attempt to read from the CD by typing dir C:. (The CD-RW drive is drive C
because it is the only device connected to the IDE port.)
If the computer is able to read the CD, a conflict probably exists with one of
the devices that was installed on your computer. You need to resolve this
device driver conflict. Check the configuration jumper settings for the other
devices or refer to your device documentation.
If you are unable to access the CD, you might have a hardware problem. If
the CD-RW drive still does not read from the data CD, the CD-RW drive
might be defective. Go to Appendix D, “Help and service information” on
page 2-20.
The CD cannot be read.
Take the following actions:
1. The CD might be dirty; clean it as described in “Handling and caring for a CD”
on page 1-10.
2-10 IBM 4X/8X/32X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit