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Stopping and removing a USB device, Using USB legacy support, Safely Remove Hardware

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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message is displayed in the notification area to let you know the device is recognized by the computer. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Using a USB device 71

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NOTE:
The first time you connect a USB device, a message is displayed in the notification area to let
you know the device is recognized by the computer.
Stopping and removing a USB device
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before
removing it.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
To stop and remove a USB device:
1.
Double-click the
Safely Remove Hardware
icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
NOTE:
To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the
Show Hidden Icons
icon (
<
or
<<
) in the notification area.
2.
Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:
If the USB device is not listed, you do not have to stop the device before you remove it.
3.
Click
Stop
, and then click
OK
.
4.
Remove the device.
Using USB legacy support
USB legacy support (enabled by default) permits the following actions:
Using a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or
in an MS-DOS-based program or utility
Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device
USB legacy support is enabled at the factory. To disable or enable USB legacy support:
1.
Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
esc
while the
“Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter BIOS Setup.
3.
Select
System Configuration > Device configurations
, and then press
enter
.
4.
Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press
f10
.
5.
To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, select
File
>
Save Changes and Exit
. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Using a USB device
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