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Solving hardware installation problems

You may need to reconfigure the workstation 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 workstation. If you install a non–plug and play device, you must reconfigure

the workstation after completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows XP, use the Add

Hardware Wizard and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

WARNING!

When the workstation is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to

the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure

to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before

touching.

Look for the LED on the system board. If the LED is illuminated, the system still has power. Power off the

workstation and remove the power cord before proceeding.

Table D-11

Solving Hardware Installation Problems

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

Cause

Solution

Device is not seated or connected properly.

Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and

that pins in the connector are not bent down.

Cable(s) of new external device are loose or power cables are

unplugged.

Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and

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

Power switch of new external device is not turned on.

Turn off the workstation, turn on the external device, then turn

on the workstation to integrate the device with the workstation

system.

When the system advised you of changes to the configuration,

you did not accept them.

Reboot the workstation and follow the instructions for accepting

the changes.

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.

USB ports on the workstation are disabled in Computer Setup. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports.

Workstation will not start.

Cause

Solution

Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory

modules were installed in the wrong location.

1

.

Review the documentation that came with the system to

determine if you are using the correct memory modules

and to verify the proper installation.

2

.

Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the

workstation. Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for

specific problems.

3

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If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer

Support.

ENWW

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