> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pdfm-ug/parallels-desktop-for-mac-27-users-guide/parallels-desktop-preferences-and-virtual-machine-settings/virtual-machine-settings/hardware-settings/cd-dvd-settings.md).

# CD/DVD Settings

In the **CD/DVD** pane, you can view and configure the virtual machine CD/DVD-ROM settings.

To open these settings, choose **Actions** > **Configure** > **Hardware**, then click **CD/DVD**.

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| Option       | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Source**   | <p>Use this field to specify the source device or image file that emulates the virtual machine CD/DVD drive:</p><ul><li>To use a physical CD/DVD drive as the virtual machine CD/DVD drive, select the physical device name from the list.</li><li>To use an image file as the virtual machine CD/DVD drive, choose the image file from the list, or click <strong>Choose an image file</strong> and specify the path to the desired image file.</li></ul> |
| **Location** | Use this field to specify the type of interface for connecting the device. This option is for advanced users only.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |


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