3.Reinstall the computer cover.

4.Reconnect all external devices.

5.Plug all power cords into the wall outlets.

What to do next

If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or as a CD-ROM drive, you have completed the installation and do not need to install support software. For more information on maintaining your drive, see ªCare and maintenanceº on page 1-11.

Step 7. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback

This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play DVD movies with your DVD-ROM drive.

Enabling the DMA settings

Check the operating system for your computer. Instructions for enabling DMA are included in ªAppendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration settingsº on page C-1.

1.Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click System.

Read the version number under System.

v If your version number is 4.00.950B or 4.00.95C, follow the instructions under ªChanging the Auto Insert Notify and DMA parameters for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Meº on page C-1.

vIf your version number is 5.00.2195, follow the instructions under ªChanging the Windows 2000 DMA parameter settingº on page C-1.

vIf your version number is 4.00.1381, follow the instructions under ªEnabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0º on page C-2.

Step 8. Installing the MPEG Decoding Software

To install the MPEG-2 Decoding software do the following:

1.Close any programs that are running.

2.Insert the MPEG-2 decoding software CD into your DVD-ROM drive.

3.If the Installation window opens automatically, go to Step 8. Otherwise, continue with Step 4.

4.Click Start.

5.Click Run.

6.Type X:\DVDPLAYR\SETUP.EXE, where X is the drive letter for your DVD-ROM drive.

7.Click OK.

8.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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