Solving Front Panel Component Problems
If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front panel, refer to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.
Table
A USB device, headphone, or microphone is not recognized by the computer.
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Device is not properly connected. | 1. | Turn off the computer. |
| 2. | Reconnect the device to the front of the computer and |
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| restart the computer. |
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The device does not have power. | 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. | |
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The correct device driver is not installed. | 1. | Install the correct driver for the device. |
| 2. | You might need to reboot the computer. |
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The cable from the device to the computer does not work. | 1. | If possible, replace the cable. |
| 2. | Restart the computer. |
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The device is not working. | 1. | Replace the device. |
| 2. | Restart the computer. |
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USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. | Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. | |
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