Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table or to the documentation that came with the optional device.

Table 2-14Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

System will not boot from CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden in

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available

the Computer Setup utility.

is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device

 

Security.

 

 

Removable Media Boot is disabled in the Computer Setup

Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to

utility.

removable media in Storage > Storage Options. Ensure CD-

 

ROM is enabled in Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

Network Server Mode is enabled in Computer Setup.

Run the Computer Setup utility and disable Network Server

 

Mode in Security > Password Options.

 

 

Non-bootable CD in drive.

Try a bootable CD in the drive.

 

 

Boot order not correct.

Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in

 

Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

Drive not found (identified).

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Cable could be loose.

Check cable connections.

 

 

The system may not have automatically recognized a newly

See reconfiguration directions in the Solving Hardware

installed device.

Installation Problems on page 29. If the system still does not

 

recognize the new device, check to see if the device is listed

 

within Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a

 

driver problem. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a

 

hardware problem.

 

If this is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility

 

and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On

 

Options.

 

 

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden in

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available

Computer Setup.

is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device

 

Security.

 

 

Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up.

Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in

 

Advanced > Power-On Options.

 

 

CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not loaded.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Drive is not connected properly or not properly configured.

See the documentation that came with the optional device.

 

 

ENWW

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