Serial, Parallel, And Usb Problems - HP Pavilion N3110 Using Instructions

Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems

If a serial mouse doesn't work
First, make certain you completely followed the manufacturer's installation instructions to
install the mouse properly.
Check the port connection to see if it's loose.
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Advanced menu, check that Serial is Enabled.
If you suspend and resume, reboot the computer to reenable the mouse.
If a serial modem doesn't work properly
In Windows Help use the Modem Troubleshooter.
Check the port connection (it may be loose).
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Advanced menu, check that Serial is Enabled.
Disable the internal modem:
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices.
5. Double-click the internal modem.
6. Select the checkbox "Disable in this hardware profile."
If the serial or parallel port is not working
Check the port connection (it may be loose).
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Advanced menu, check that Parallel or Serial is Enabled.
If the USB port is not working
Contact the vendor of the peripheral device, as well as Hewlett-Packard, for the latest
versions of the USB drivers.
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