Hard drive release |
| Press and hold release |
button on the bottom | of | button while removing |
the computer has not | been | hard drive from the bay. |
pressed.
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Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Some common causes and solutions for hardware installation problems are listed in the following table.
Table
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ProblemProbable CauseSolution(s)
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A new device is not | Cable(s) of new external | Ensure that all cables |
recognized as part | device are loose or | are properly and securely |
of the computer | power cables are | connected. |
system. | unplugged. |
|
Power switch of new external device is not turned on.
Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer system.
Device is not seated | Turn off the | computer | |
properly. | and | reinsert | the device. |
ISA Card switches or | See | ISA card |
|
jumpers are not set | documentation. | ||
properly or conflict with other devices.
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Solving Infrared Connection Problems
Some common causes and solutions for infrared connection problems are listed in the following table.
Table
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ProblemProbable CauseSolution(s)
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Cannot link with | Interrupt | request (IRQ) | Check IRQ | assignments for |
another computer. | conflict. |
| conflicts | and reassign as |
|
|
| necessary. |
|
| Baud rate | conflict. | Select the same baud rate | |
|
|
| for both computers. | |
Data transmission | Direct sunlight, | Remove the interfering |
problem | fluorescent light, or | light sources. |
| flashing incandescent |
|