Solving Front Panel Component Problems - HP Xw8200 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Table 5-10 Keyboard and Mouse Problems
Problem
Cursor will not move using the
arrow keys on the keypad.
Mouse does not respond to
movement or is too slow.
Mouse will only move vertically or
horizontally, or movement is jerky.

Solving Front Panel Component Problems

If you are experiencing problems with one of the front panel ports, you might be able to try your device in
the corresponding port on the back side of the computer. If this does not fix the problem, or you must use
the front panel ports, continue troubleshooting.
Some problems in this section are also discussed in other troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter.
Table 5-11 Front Panel Component Problems
Problem
If a USB device, headphone, or
microphone is not recognized by
the workstation.
If a USB, audio, and IEEE-1394
devices are not working.
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Cause
The Num Lock key might be
on.
Mouse connector is
not properly plugged into the
back of the workstation.
Program in use has stopped
responding to commands.
Mouse needs repairs.
Workstation is in Hibernate
mode.
Mouse roller ball is dirty.
Cause
It is not properly connected.
The device does not have
power.
The correct device driver is not
installed.
The cable from the device to
the computer does not work.
The device is not working.
The internal cables might not
be connected to the system
board or the PCI card.
Solution
Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not
be on if you want to use the arrow keys. The Num Lock
key can be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup.
1 Shut down the workstation using the keyboard.
2 Plug the mouse connector into the PS/2 mouse
connector slot in the workstation and restart the
workstation.
Shut down the workstation using the keyboard and then
restart the workstation.
Replace the mouse.
Press the power button to resume from Hibernate mode.
Remove roller ball cover from the bottom of the mouse
and clean it.
Solution
1 Turn off the workstation.
2 Reconnect the device to the front of the workstation
and restart the workstation.
If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is
connected to the device and one end is connected to a live
outlet.
1 Install the correct driver for the device.
2 You might need to reboot the workstation.
1 If possible, replace the cable.
2 Restart the workstation.
1 Replace the device.
2 Restart the workstation.
1 Turn off the workstation.
2 Connect the cables correctly.