HP A3715A, User Manual

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1-4 A3715A CD-ROM Drive User’s Guide
Operating the CD-ROM drive
Once the system is powered on, normal CD-ROM drive operation consists of loading and unloading
CDs. It is also important to be aware of the meanings of the Drive Status LED.
Power On
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The CD-ROM drive is powered on when the host system is powered on.
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Wait 15 seconds for the drive to complete its self-test. The Drive Status LED stays on during the
self-test.
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Check the Drive Status LED to verify the drive passed the self-test. If the Drive Status LED turns
off, the drive passed.
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When the self-test is over, CD-ROM drive operations can begin.
Drive Status LED
The CD-ROM drive’s Drive Status LED indicates when the drive is busy, not busy or has a problem.
Drive Status
LED
Probable Cause Action
ON Reading or transferring data None
ON, with no
CD in drive Drive fault Contact your HP service provider
ON Reading or transferring data None
FLASHING
every 3.2 s CD may be dirty Clean CD
OFF Normal state, with no CD activity None
Normal state, with no CD in drive None
No power to the drive Check the drive’s power cable
SCSI cable not connected Check the drive’s SCSI cable