Getting Started
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional drive or expansion card. If you install a plug and play device, Windows XP automatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. If you install a
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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A new device is not | Device is not seated | Ensure that the device is |
recognized as part | or connected | properly and securely connected |
of the system. | properly. | and that pins in the connector |
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| are not bent down. |
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| Cable(s) of new | Ensure that all cables are |
| external device are | properly and securely connected |
| loose or power | and that pins in the cable or |
| cables are | connector are not bent down. |
| unplugged. |
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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.
When the system advised you of changes to the configuration, you did not accept them.
Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for accepting the changes.
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