Totally agree Cable select has problems and limits functionality. Steer clear from cable select, it is a cost cutting exercise, and dell computers use the cable select setting, especially on the cd/cdrs. These computers are clearly designed for people who don't know what they are doing with computers and the prices show. As if you would pay there RIP OFF prices for junk. Daniel Skilleter Pacpacific Australia Wholesale PC's and Peripherals _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com