Solving Hardware Installation Problems - Compaq Armada 7800 6266 T 5000 D M 1 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Problem
New device is not recognized
as part of the computer
system.
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Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Probable Cause
The system did not
automatically configure the
new device.
Cable(s) of new external
device are loose, or
power cables are unplugged.
Power switch of new
external device is not turned
on.
New device is not configured
for Windows NT.
New device does not meet
plug and play requirements
because it is a legacy ISA
card.
Recommended Action(s)
In Windows 95, double-click the Add New
Hardware icon in Control Panel.
Refer to the documentation that came with
the new device for installation instructions.
Ensure that all cables are properly and
securely connected and the power cord is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the external device.
3. Turn on the computer to integrate the
device with the computer system.
Use Computer Setup to view settings for
the new device or to reset the configuration
settings for preinstalled devices.
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Add legacy card.
3. Set the necessary legacy card resources.
4. Save the changes.
5. Restart the computer.
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