HP dx5150 manual Network & Internet

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Network Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

Network status link light never flashes.

The network status light is supposed to flash when there is network activity.

No active network is

Check cabling and network

detected.

equipment for proper connection.

 

 

Network controller is not

Check for the device status within

set up properly.

Windows, such as Device

 

Manager for driver load and the

 

Network Connections applet within

 

Windows for link status.

Network controller is

1.

Enter Computer Setup and

disabled.

 

enable network controller in

 

 

Integrated Peripherals >

 

 

South OnChip PCI Device.

 

2.

Enable the network controller

 

 

in the operating system via

 

 

Device Manager.

Network driver is not

Reinstall network drivers. See the

properly loaded.

Network & Internet

 

Communications Guide on the

 

Documentation CD.

 

 

System cannot autosense

Disable auto-sensing capabilities

the network.

and force the system into the

 

correct operating mode. See the

 

Network & Internet

 

Communications Guide on the

 

Documentation CD.

Diagnostics reports a

The cable is not securely

failure.

connected.

Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to the correct device.

 

The cable is attached to

Ensure that the cable is attached to

 

the incorrect connector.

the correct connector.

 

 

 

 

There is a problem with

Ensure that the cable and device at

 

the cable or a device at

the other end are operating

 

the other end of the cable.

correctly.

 

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide AugustTroubleshooting Guide Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Computer Diagnostic Features Diagnostics for WindowsDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Protecting the Software Restoring the SoftwarePage Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and ComfortRun the Restore Plus! CD Before You Call for Technical SupportRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsSolving General Problems Standby modeNum Lock key Solving General Problems Solving General Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Tools. Under Error-checking Solving Diskette ProblemsSolving Diskette Problems Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Select File PropertiesPeripherals Onboard FDC Position in Advanced BiosFeatures Removable Device ControllerSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSouth OnChip PCI Device Integrated PeripheralsSouth OnChip IDE Device Channel 0 or Peripherals South OnChipIDE Device OnChip IDE PCI Device Onboard ChipSolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Blank screen Solving Display Problems Accessories System Tools Click Start All ProgramsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsDevice Manager button Sure Enable digital CDFrom the Control Panel Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Where printer port is Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems DIR C\ printer portClick Shut Down. The Shut Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet PnP/PCI Configurations IRQ ResourcesRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel Click the Device Manager PropertiesSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Page Post Error Messages Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Possible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosUsing the Cmos Switch to Reset Cmos Cmos switch Backing Up the Cmos Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Page Index Post
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