Acer Veriton N2620G - Manual (Page 36)

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.