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Problems with Peripherals
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Check that the drivers are installed for the connected devices.
A
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -
[Hardware] - [Device Manager].
B
Check whether is shown for the devices.
If
is
shown:
Try removing and inserting the device once more. If the problem persists,
restart the computer.
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Check the peripheral manufacturer's homepage or other sources to see if a driver update
is available.
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After installing the driver, be sure to restart the computer.
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Depending on the device connected, the computer may not recognize when the device is
connected or disconnected, or the device may not operate properly.
Use the following procedure:
A
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -
[Hardware] - [Device Manager].
B
Select the applied device, and remove the checkmark for [Allow the computer to
turn off this device to save power] in [Power Management]. (This item may be
unavailable for some types of devices.)
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When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, devices such as an
external mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, restart
your computer.
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If it still does not work after checking the above items, consult the peripheral
manufacturer.
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Check that the driver is supported by the operating system. If you use an incompatible
driver, malfunction may occur.
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Set the [Execute-Disable Bit Capability] to [Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup
Utility. If the error is not resolved, it is possible that the driver being used is not compatible
with the Data execution prevention function. For a driver, consult the peripheral
manufacturer.
Your peripheral does not work
An error occurs while installing the driver