Compaq 177620-006, Compaq Evo Desktop manual Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Page 39

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Hardware Installation Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

A new device is not recognized as part of the system. (continued)

A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices.

Use Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for the board and choose a basic configuration that doesn’t cause a resource conflict. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict.

Computer will not start.

Wrong memory

 

modules were used in

 

the upgrade or memory

 

modules were installed

 

in the wrong location.

1.Review the documentation that came with your system to determine if you are using the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation.

2.Observe the beeps and LED lights on the keyboard. See Appendix A, “POST Error Messages” to determine possible causes.

3.If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Compaq Technical Support.

Troubleshooting Guide

2–25

Image 39
Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Sixth Edition May Document Part Number Contents Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesMenu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Tabs-Overview, Test, Status, Log, Error Installing Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsUsing Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Running Configuration Record Utility Compaq Configuration Record UtilityWindow File Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling AgentStarting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent Restoring Your Software Protecting Your SoftwareTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful Hints Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution See the Hardware Reference Guide Control Panel Computer SetupNum Lock key Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsUse Computer Setup to check ScanDisk Accessories System ToolsUnder Error-checking, click Click Start ProgramsStorage Storage Options OrderSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsPower-On Power-On Options Controllers in Storage StorageOptions Storage Boot Order list Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Audio Devices, then click Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems From the Control PanelSolving Audio Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsComputer. The Turn Off Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Click Shut Down or Turn OffTo select Shut Down or Turn Solving Mouse ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsUnder the Computer Setup Use the Computer Setup to disable the embedded NIC Using the Compaq Restore CDSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Storage Controller Order, Solving Scsi ProblemsSolving Scsi Problems Storage Boot Order, and enableSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Compaq Customer Support Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text MessagesCode/Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Reference Guide for Control Panel. If the problemHardware Reference Guide for Control Panel ComputerNumeric Codes and Text Messages Hardware Reference Guide Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages ROM Bios Run Computer Setup Activity Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesNum Lock LED On Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Second on select Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using the Cmos Button Clearing and Resetting the CmosCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Introducing the Drive Protection System Drive Protection System DPSPanel Compaq Diagnostics Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelect Storage IDE DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupMicrosoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Setting up Analog/Digital Audio OutputMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NTClick Properties Click Settings Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Index-2 Protecting