Gateway E-4650 System Manual page 89

An audio CD will not play.
Probable cause
The CD is loaded incorrectly
The CD is scratched or dirty
The computer does not recognize the CD drive.
Probable cause
The CD is not intended for PC
use
The CD drive needs to be
added as new hardware
The secondary IDE device
may be disabled
The CD cables are not
installed correctly
The CD drive may be
defective
Solution
Make sure the label is facing up, then try again.
Try cleaning the CD with a lint-free cloth. Make
sure the CD is not scratched.
Solution
Make sure the CD is PC-compatible.
In the Control Panel window, double-click Add
New Hardware. Follow the on-screen
instructions for adding the drive.
Restart your computer, then press F1 to open
the BIOS Setup utility program. From the
Advanced | IDE Configuration menu, set the
IDE Controller to Both and the Secondary
IDE Master to Auto.
Open the computer and make sure all cables
between the CD controller and the CD drive
are connected correctly.
Replace the CD drive.
CD drive problems
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