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Table 5-1 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Cause Solution A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for the board and choose a basic configuration that does not cause a resource conflict. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict. 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. USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that Device available is selected for appropriate USB ports under Advanced > Port Options. Computer will not start. Cause Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. Solution 1. Review the documentation that came with the system to determine if you are using the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation. NOTE: DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1 must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be installed before DIMM4. 2. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for specific problems. 3. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. Power LED flashes Red three times and then white two times. Cause Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. Solution CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module. 1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. NOTE: DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1 must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be installed before DIMM4 3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Solving hardware installation problems 63

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Table 5-1
Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued)
A new device is not recognized as part of the system.
Cause
Solution
A plug and play board may not automatically
configure
when
added if the default
configuration
conflicts
with other devices.
Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings
for the board and choose a basic
configuration
that does not
cause a resource
conflict.
You can also use Computer Setup to
reconfigure
or disable devices to resolve the resource
conflict.
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.
USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that
Device available
is selected for appropriate USB ports under
Advanced
>
Port
Options
.
Computer will not start.
Cause
Solution
Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory
modules were installed in the wrong location.
1.
Review the documentation that came with the system to
determine if you are using the correct memory modules and
to verify the proper installation.
NOTE:
DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1
must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be
installed before DIMM4.
2.
Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the
computer. Beeps and
flashing
LEDs are codes for
specific
problems.
3.
If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer
Support.
Power LED
flashes
Red three times and then white two times.
Cause
Solution
Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board,
you must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to
reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module.
1.
Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
2.
Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module.
NOTE:
DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1
must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be
installed before DIMM4
3.
Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4.
Replace the system board.
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