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3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation

 

If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem

 

If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem

 

 

WARNING

Be sure to disconnect the power cord and any telecommunication

 

cables from your computer before you remove the cover to check the

 

cable connections or jumper settings.

 

To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not

 

open the CD-ROM drive enclosure. The drive should be serviced by

 

qualified service personnel only. Refer to the label on the drive for

 

power requirements and wavelength. Do not attempt to make any

 

adjustment to the unit. This PC Workstation is a class 1 laser product.

 

 

The CD-ROM Drive Does not Work

Check that the cables have been properly connected.

Check that the CD-ROM is inserted in the drive.

Check the IDE Devices configuration settings in the Setup program (Advanced > IDE Devices).

Check the Hardware Protection settings in the Setup program (Security > Hardware Protection).

Check the Boot Device Security settings in the Setup program (Security > Boot Devices Security).

Check that the Integrated Bus IDE Adapters item is set to Both in the Setup program (Advanced > IDE Devices).

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HP XU manual If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem, CD-ROM Drive Does not Work, Cable connections or jumper settings

XU specifications

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