Adding A Second Cd Or Dvd Drive - Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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After you turn on your computer, press <F2> when you are prompted to enter setup mode.
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Highlight Drive Configuration and press <Enter>.
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Use the left and right arrows to change Diskette Drive A from Not Installed to 3.5 inch,
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1.44MB.
Press <Enter>.
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Highlight Integrated Devices (LegacySelect Options) and press <Enter>.
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Make sure that the Diskette Interface entry is set to Auto. If necessary, use the left and right
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arrows to set it to Auto.
Press <Enter>.
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Press <Esc>.
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Press <Enter> to save changes and exit.
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The computer restarts.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software
required for drive operation.

Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive

CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18).
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NOTE:
Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a
drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive
software.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
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attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn
them off now.
NOTICE:
from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
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Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then
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press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION:
before opening the cover.
Remove the computer cover (see page 55).
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Adding Parts
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet