Recording or copying CDs is difficult or impossible.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Wrong or poor quality media type.

1.

Try using a slower speed when recording.

 

2.

Verify that you are using the correct media for the drive.

 

3.

Try a different brand of media. Quality varies widely

 

 

between manufacturers.

 

 

 

Solving USB Flash Drive Problems

If you encounter USB flash drive problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.

Table 8-15Solving USB Flash Drive Problems

USB flash drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The drive letter after the last physical drive is not available.

Change the default drive letter for the flash drive in Windows.

 

 

USB flash drive not found (identified).

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

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

Run the Computer Setup utility and enable USB ports in

Computer Setup.

Security > USB Security.

 

 

The device was not properly seated before power-up.

Ensure the device is fully inserted into the USB port before

 

applying power to the system

 

 

System will not boot from USB flash drive.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Boot order is not correct.

Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in

 

Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

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

 

USB is enabled in Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

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