IBM 22P6969 manual Completing the hardware installation, Updating your computer configuration

Step 7. Completing the hardware installation

To complete the hardware installation, do the following:

1.Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly attached.

2.Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block any fan blade or air-flow paths.

3.Reinstall the computer cover.

4.Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become disconnected, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

5.Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.

Step 8. Updating your computer configuration

After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer. Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.

To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during startup when the IBM graphic displays in the upper right corner of the screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.

Step 9. Installing the CD-RW software

The User’s Guide and Software CD contains two software applications for use with the CD writing functions of your CD-RW drive:

vIBM RecordNow

vIBM Drive Letter Access (DLA)

For more information on these applications, see “Software description” on page 1-2.

To install these applications, do the following:

1.Insert the User’s Guide and Software CD into your CD-RW drive.

2.If the CD starts automatically, follow the on-screen instructions. If it does not start automatically, do the following:

a.Open Windows Explorer.

b.Double-click the icon for your CD-RW drive.

c.Double-click START.HTM.

3.Select your language.

4.Select the application you want to install.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

1-824X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide