36 | Networking
Installing a CD-ROM
Inserting a Plug and Play CD-ROM into your Acer 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 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.
