Installing A Cd-Rom - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition Administration Manual

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.
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