Solving Usb Flash Drive Problems - HP 280 G4 MT Maintenance And Service Manual

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CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start.
Cause
Recording or copying CDs is difficult or impossible.
Cause
Wrong or poor quality media type.

Solving USB flash drive problems

If you encounter USB flash drive problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
USB flash drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
Cause
The drive letter after the last physical drive is not available.
USB flash drive not found (identified).
Cause
The device is attached to a USB port that has been hidden in
Computer Setup.
The device was not properly seated before power-up.
System will not boot from USB flash drive.
Cause
Boot order is not correct.
Removable Media Boot is disabled in the Computer Setup utility.
Solution
To access Device Manager in Windows 7, click Start, select
Control Panel, and then select Device Manager.
To access Device Manager in Windows 10, type device
manager in the taskbar search box, and then select Device
Manager from the list of applications.
2.
Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD
driver.
Solution
1.
Try using a slower speed when recording.
2.
Verify that you are using the correct media for the drive.
3.
Try a different brand of media. Quality varies widely between
manufacturers.
Solution
Change the default drive letter for the flash drive in Windows.
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable USB ports in Security >
USB Security.
Ensure the device is fully inserted into the USB port before applying
power to the system
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
Storage > Boot Order.
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to removable
media in Storage > Storage Options. Ensure USB is enabled in
Storage > Boot Order.
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