HP 500B Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Busine - Page 86
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
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Table C-10 Solving Memory Problems (continued) Memory count during POST is wrong. Cause The memory modules may not be installed correctly. One of the memory modules might be faulty. Solution Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly and that proper modules are used. 1. Find out which module is faulty by booting with each module individually. 2. Replace the faulty memory module. Insufficient memory error during operation. Cause Solution The system does not have enough memory to run the software. Check the software requirements and upgrade to an adequate amount. Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table or to the documentation that came with the optional device. Table C-11 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems System will not boot from DVD drive. Cause Solution DVD boot is not enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility. Run the BIOS Setup Utility, select Device Options from the Storage menu and enable removable media boot. Verify the boot order and check that the DVD drives are listed in the boot order. DVD device not detected or driver is not loaded. Cause Drive is not connected properly or not properly configured. Solution 1. Power off the PC. 2. Reconnect the power and data cables to the drive. 3. Reboot the PC 4. Reinstall the correct (new or updated) device driver. An optical drive cannot read a CD or DVD disc. Cause The disc is upside down or not seated properly. CD or DVD disc is dirty. Solution Reinsert the disc with the label facing up and verify that the disc is securely snapped down on the spindle. Clean the disc. 78 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics