Solving Hardware Installation Problems - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual
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Table 5-10
Front panel component problems
Problem
A USB device, headphone, or
microphone is not recognized by
the workstation.
A USB, audio, or IEEE-1394 device
is not working.
A device in the IEEE-1394 port is
not responsive.
The IEEE-1394 port is not active.
Solving hardware installation problems
You might need to reconfigure the workstation when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional
diskette drive. If you install a Plug and Play (PnP) device, the operating system automatically recognizes
the device and configures the workstation. If you install a nonPnP device, you must reconfigure the
workstation after completing installation of the new hardware.
Table 5-11
Hardware installation problems
Problem
A new device is not recognized as
part of the system.
ENWW
Cause
The device is not properly
connected.
The device does not have
power.
The correct device driver is not
installed.
The cable from the device to
the computer does not work.
The device is not working.
The internal cables might not
be connected to the system
board or the PCI card.
Cables of the external device
are loose, or power cables are
unplugged.
The power switch on the
device is not turned on.
The port is not there because it
was not purchased with the
system.
Cause
Device is not seated or
connected properly.
Cables of new external device
are loose, or power cables are
unplugged.
Power switch of new external
device is not turned on.
When the system advises you
about changes to the
Solution
1.
Power off the workstation.
2.
Reconnect the device to the front of the workstation
and restart the workstation.
If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is
connected to the device and one end is connected to a live
outlet.
1.
Install the correct driver for the device.
2.
You might need to reboot the workstation if required
by the device driver.
1.
If possible, replace the cable.
2.
Restart the workstation.
1.
Replace the device.
2.
Restart the workstation.
1.
Power off the workstation.
2.
Connect the cables correctly.
Be sure that all cables are properly and securely
connected.
Power off the workstation, power on the external device,
then power on the workstation to integrate the device
with the workstation system.
You can buy an IEEE 1394 PCI adapter card. Contact an
HP seller.
Solution
Be sure that the device is properly and securely connected
and that pins in the connector are not bent.
Be sure that all cables are properly and securely connected
and that pins in the cable or connector are not bent.
Power off the workstation, power on the external device,
and then power on the workstation to integrate the device
into the workstation system.
Reboot the workstation and follow the instructions for
accepting the changes.
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