Troubleshooting

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 Home/Professional will automatically recognize the device and configure the computer. If you install a non–plug and play device, you must reconfigure the computer after completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows XP Home/Professional, use the Add Hardware Wizard and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Problem

Cause

Solution

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

Device is not seated or

Ensure that the device is properly

connected properly.

and securely connected and that pins

 

in the connector are not bent down.

 

 

Cable(s) of new external

Ensure that all cables are properly

device are loose or

and securely connected and that pins

power cables are

in the cable or connector are not

unplugged.

bent down.

 

 

Power switch of new

Turn off the computer, turn on the

external device is not

external device, then turn on the

turned on.

computer to integrate the device with

 

the computer system.

 

 

When the system

Reboot the computer and follow the

advised you of changes

instructions for accepting the

to the configuration, you

changes.

did not accept them.

 

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

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

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