5.Check that the color-coded edge on the Serial ATA cable aligns with pin 1 on the Serial ATA port and is closest to the power cable on the DVD-ROM drive. See “Step 4. Attaching the cables to the drive and main board” on page 1-3.
6.Check the DVD-ROM drive and any other device on the Serial ATA cable for the proper settings.
v You cannot access the DVD-ROM drive, or the DVD-ROM (CD-ROM) icon is not displayed.
When the DVD-ROM drive is properly installed, a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM icon is displayed in the My Computer window. Double-click My Computer. If a CD-ROM icon is not present in the window that opens, verify that the drive has been properly installed. Restart your computer. If a drive icon is still not found, continue with the following steps.
1.Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2.Click System.
3.Click the Device Manager tab.
4.Double-clickView Devices by Type.
5.Select IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers from the list displayed in the Device Manager window. Verify that there are no conflicts with the controller. The device status indicates whether the controller is working properly.
6.Select CD-ROMfrom the list that is displayed in the Device Manager window. Verify that a CD-ROM device is present in the list and that no conflicts exist. The device status indicates whether the device is working properly.
7.Click OK.
8.Close all windows and restart the computer.
If the device icon is still not present, check cable connections and resolve any conflicts that might exist.
vThe DVD-ROM drive is not recognized by the operating system, or the drive performs erratically.
Some computers have Compatible and Enhanced modes for mass storage devices. Normally, the DVD-ROM drive functions better under the Enhanced mode. However, if your drive is not functioning properly in that mode, you might need to use the Compatible mode.
Use the following procedure to check the configuration-setup information for your computer.
1.Access your system configuration utility program. Pressing F1 at system startup does this on most Lenovo computers.
2.Select Advanced/IDE Configuration.
3.Scroll down to the SATA#1 Configuration section.
Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for additional details on selecting IDE performance modes.
vThe disc cannot be read. Take the following actions:
1.The disc might be dirty; clean it as described in “Caring for a CD or DVD” on page 1-5.
2.The disc might be defective; try another disc.
3.The disc is not ISO-9660, High Sierra Group (HSG), or Universal Disc Format (UDS) compatible. Check with your place of purchase.
vThere is no sound from the disc.