Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Manual page 148

Hardware devices
are not working
properly
The system did not
automatically
configure the new
device.
Cable(s) of the new
external device may
be loose or the power
cable may be
unplugged.
The power switch of
the new external
device is not turned
on or was turned on
after the computer
was turned on.
The device was
plugged in while the
computer was on or in
Suspend and was not
recognized by the
system.
Check the
documentation that came
with the new device to
determine whether any
device drivers need to be
installed and, if
necessary, install the
correct device drivers.
Ensure that all cables are
properly and securely
connected.
Place the computer in
Suspend by pressing the
suspend button. Turn on
the new external device.
Press the suspend
button again to exit
Suspend. This allows the
system to recognize the
new device.
Turn the computer off.
Reattach the new
external device and turn
it on. Press the power
button to start the
computer. This allows
the system to recognize
the new device.
Troubleshooting