Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The CD/DVD drive

From the Control Panel window (Start

needs to be added as

Settings Control Panel), double-clickAdd New

new hardware.

Hardware. Follow the directions for adding the

 

drive. If you are not experienced with this

 

procedure, call Gateway Client Care.

 

 

The secondary IDE

Restart your computer, then pressF1 to enter

device may be disabled.

the BIOS Setup utility program. From the

 

Advanced IDE Configuration menu, set

 

the IDE Controller to Both and the

 

Secondary IDE Master to Auto.

 

 

The CD/DVD drive

Open the system, then check all cables

cables are not installed

between the IDE controller and the CD/DVD

correctly.

drive.

 

 

The CD/DVD drive may

Replace the CD/DVD drive.

be defective.

 

 

 

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