Hardware Installation

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

A new device is not

Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or

recognized as part of the

download and install the driver from the device manufacturer’s

system.

Web site.

 

You may need an updated driver for Windows Vista. Contact the

 

device vendor directly for an update.

 

For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. For details, refer to the

 

Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details.

 

 

 

Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected, and

 

that the pins in the cable or connector are not bent.

 

 

 

Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on

 

the computer to integrate the device with the computer.

 

 

 

Restart the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions to

 

accept the changes.

 

 

 

Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for the card,

 

and choose a basic configuration that does not cause a resource

 

conflict.

 

You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource

 

conflict.

 

 

A new device does

To install or uninstall a device driver, you must be logged in with

not work.

administrative privileges. If you need to switch users, click the

 

Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to

 

the Lock button, and then click Switch User. Choose a user with

 

administrative privileges.

 

 

46HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)