The computer boots to DOS after making a bootable ash drive.
Cause Solution
Flash drive is bootable. Install the ash drive only after the operating system boots.
Flash drive is defective. Try a dierent ash drive.
Solving front panel component problems
If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front panel, refer to the common causes and solutions
listed in the following table.
A USB device, headphone, or microphone is not recognized by the computer.
Cause Solution
Device is not properly connected. 1. Turn o the computer.
2. Reconnect the device to the front of the computer and restart
the computer.
The device does not have power. If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is connected
to the device and one end is connected to a live outlet.
The correct device driver is not installed. 1. Install the correct driver for the device.
2. You might need to reboot the computer.
The cable from the device to the computer does not work. 1. If possible, replace the cable.
2. Restart the computer.
The device is not working. 1. Replace the device.
2. Restart the computer.
USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that the USB ports are
set to Enabled in Security > USB Security.
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