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Installing a CD-ROM
Inserting a Plug and Play CD-ROM into your Dell OptiPlex thin client is the
easiest way to utilize software and driver installation disks; however, not every
external USB CD-ROM is Plug and Play compatible. If your device does not
automatically recognize your CD-ROM upon insertion, follow the procedure
below:
1
If the drivers are not currently available on a separate flash drive or media
storage device, search the manufacturer’s website and download the
correct drivers that are compatible with both the CD-ROM model and the
operating system that are being used onto the separate device. You may
also access a second system with a functional CD-ROM, and copy the
installation CD’s driver files into a portable storage or flash device. Once
the files are downloaded or copied, plug the storage or flash device into
the thin client.
2
Select
Start->Control Panel
. Under
Hardware and Sound
, select
Add
a device
. A wizard will appear to guide you through the installation
process.
3
At some point, the wizard will ask you to select the specific driver file for
your CD-ROM. Click
Browse
to locate the directory that stores the
driver files from the manufacturer.
4
Highlight the correct driver file and install it. Your terminal should now
recognize your CD-ROM. You may have to reboot your terminal for the
changes to be made.
NOTE:
Sometimes when installing some peripherals or certain software, you
may be prompted to install files from the Windows XP Install CD. If you do not
have a CD or an external CD-ROM handy, try browsing the
i386
folder. The
i386
folder is located at
C:\Windows\Driver Cache\i386
. This folder holds the
important files that can install, modify, update, or repair Windows. It is
recommended you do not delete these files or modify them in any way.
