30 Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
See ”Using the Flex-Bay” on page 23 for information on installing the DVD-ROM
drive into the computer.
The DVD-ROM drive operates the same as the CD-ROM drive.
The DVD-ROM drive and the DVD Player are supported by
Windows 98/ 2000/ Me.
Your DVD-ROM drive will play DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.
Installing the DVD Player MPEG-2 Software
The DVD software CD containing the DVD Player MPEG-2 software is optional
with DVD-ROM drives.
1. Start Windows and insert the CD Labelled DVD Player into the DVD ROM
Drive.
2. The Installation application will start automatically, so follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
3. Reboot the system.
4. Make sure that DMA access is enabled for the DVD Drive:
a. From "Control Panel" open the "System" icon.
b. Select the "Device Manager" tab.
c. Click the "Plus sign" beside the CD-ROM entry and select the DVD-
ROM drive.
d. Click the "Properties" button and select the "Settings" tab.
e. Check the "DMA" check box.
f. Click "OK" and restart the system.
For more information on playing MPEG-2 movies and discs, see the Help menu in
the DVD Player window.