HP Z8 Fury G5 - A New Device Is Not Recognized as Part of the System; Computer will Not Start; Solving Network Problems

If you install a plug and play device, Windows automatically recognizes the device and configures the
computer. If you install a device that is not plug and play, you must reconfigure the computer after
completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows, use the Add Hardware Wizard, and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen.
To open the Add Hardware Wizard, open a command prompt and type .
WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the
system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or both, be sure
to disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and allow the internal system components to cool
before touching.
A new device is not recognized as part of the system
Use this information to troubleshoot the computer.
SolutionCause
Be sure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that pins
in the cable or connector are not bent down.
Cables of new external device are loose or
power cables are unplugged.
Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the
computer to integrate the device with the computer system.
Power switch of new external device is not
turned on.
Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for accepting the
changes.
When the system advised you of changes to
the configuration, you did not accept them.
Use Windows Device Manager to clear 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, type device manager in the
taskbar search box, and then select Device Manager from the list of
applications.
A plug and play board might not automatically
configure when added if the default
configuration conflicts with other devices.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that Device available is
selected for appropriate USB ports under Advanced > Port Options.
USB ports on the computer are disabled in
Computer Setup.
Computer will not start
Use this information to troubleshoot the computer.
Solution
Cause
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 DIMM3.
2. Observe the beeps and lights on the front of the computer. Beeps
and blinking lights are codes for specific problems.
3. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support.
Incorrect memory modules were used in the
upgrade, or memory modules were installed in
the wrong location.
Solving network problems
Some common causes and solutions for network problems are listed in these tables. The guidelines do
not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling.
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