Not recognizing Hardware

Occassionally when I start my computer it doesn't recognize the Airport extreme hardware and, thus, won't allow me to connect to the internet. It doesn't even show up on my network configurations. Usually one or two restarts resolves the problem. What gives?

I am in the same boat as all of you. However, I was able to visit with an engineer from Apple who had his MacBook Pro with him. He took my headset, plugged it into his laptop and it worked just fine. I have this issue on my iMac, and now my new Macbook (migrated from the Pro).
Here was his advice to me..."If you have a large external drive, you could install OS X on that, and boot your computer off it. Then you could rule out the OS."
Since I don't have time for that...I went with an old stand-by: the Griffin iMic that lets you plug your headset jacks into it and then...it plugs into your USB port. I had this from the days before Apple included a line-in jack. It works fine for me. I don't consider this a solution, but a work-around.

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PC Card not recognized - hardware or software issue?

Hello All,
this is my first post to this forum. I own a PowerBook G4 (late 2005) since February 2006, but still do consider myself being new to the world of Mac.
Most questions in this forum get good and detailed answers. That's why I hope someone here can help me with some issue regarding my PowerBooks PC Card slot. Thanks in advance for reading this.
I can't get some special PC Card to work. I'm not sure if it's an hardware or a software problem. For now, I guess it's an hardware issue with the PC Card slot. Regarding this, my Apple Service Provider told me, they will charge me a fee of 90 (Euro-)bucks, if their result of checking the PowerBook is, that the PC Card slot has no hardware damage and needs no repair. I'd like to have some more certainty before paying this for no reason.
Some facts:
* The PC Card is an Option GlobeTrotter HSPDA 7.2 READY DataCard
* This data card proved to work well in a linksys WRT54G3G router
* I installed a vendor specific driver/kernel extension/whatever that came with this card
* When the data card is inserted, it seems to get power from the pc card slot, since some lights on it start to flash
* At the same time a message occurs in system.log:
'Unable to create cardbus nub for socket 0'
* The card +does not+ appear in System Profiler
Provided that a pc card slot works correctly: Does system profiler at least displays an entry in section 'PC Cards', even if a certain card is not supported?
I'd like to ask you to tell me what you think. Please make a guess, if it's an hardware or a software issue, and let me know for what reason.
Thank you!

Hi eww,
thank you, any help/hint/idea is appreciated, cause I ran out of ideas myself.
I bought the card from a company called nova media: http://www.novamedia.de/epages/e_produkte_gt_hsdpamac.html. Novamedia develops drivers and connectivity software for those data cards by Option, and sell them bundeled with hardware. So I'm pretty sure this card basically works on PowerBooks. Their support answered several of my questions, and even developers got involved, but at the end they couldn't say for sure if it's their drivers or my PowerBooks fault. They never had this kind of error before.
Entry 'PCI Cards' in System Profiler shows 5 devices, no matter if the card is inserted or not:
Entry 1 ... is a network controller
Entry 2 ... Card: TXN,PCIXXXX-00, Type: cardbus, Bus: PCI, Slot: PC Card
Entry 3-5 ... USB20 devices
I had a look at the darwin source code (http://www.opensource.apple.com/darwinsource/tarballs/apsl/IOPCCardFamily-45.tar .gz) for the cardbus stuff and even found the log statement, but beyond that, got no clue from it. Unfortunately I'm neither a C programmer nor a device driver expert.
I guess, the best thing is to bring the PowerBook to my Apple Service Provider now. I'll leave a message here in 1 or 2 weeks what the results were. Currently I need my PowerBook very bad and can't do without it for several days.

Bluetooth unavailable/not recognizing hardware

I've posted time and again and no one seems to have an answer. My iMac (10.2.8) has a BT module from Dlink plugged into the USB. Without any prior problem. BT is now unavailable. Profiler shows the BT module but utilities says there isn't any hardware. I contacted Dlink and they suggest a firmware download from Apple but I can't find any.
Is there something I can download which might correct the problem? I did the pram reset thing but that did nothing. Can anyone suggest what the problem might be? Will upgrading to Tiger or Leopard fix this? Very frustrating.
Thanks

I have the same problem with my bluetooth keyboard. From my reading here & elsewhere I understand this may be:
- A design issue - mini's run too hot for bluetooth to function properly
- A build quality issue - soemtimes the bluetooth connector is not properly seated
- An implementation issue - apparently the antennae cable is frequently laid across the USB bus/ports and this can cause interference.
NONE of this information comes directly from Apple and I understand popping open the case to investigate will invalidate my warrantee. Screw this - I'm going back to using PC's. Seriously gentlemen; I have tried very hard to like Macs; but they're just built badly and the after sales support is an insult. Apple deserves the fate it would already have suffered were it not Microsoft propping it up to avoid an anti-trust action. If you continue to use this garbage you have only yourselves to blame. Sell your junk to some sucker on eBay & buy a Dell.

Headphone and ext speaker jacks not recognized hardware on new HP Compaq Elite 8300

The option for the headphones and/or external speakers are not an option in the hardware config. Brand new computer right out of the box. HP Compaq Elite 8300 Small Form Factor

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You will not be able to upgrade that PSU, model # 508154-001. It is not possible with those connectors. The most absurd item was that the hardware (drives) actually are powered off the motherboard. (Just like you said).
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1st generation iPod not recognized on Vista - drivers / hardware not found

I have a new PC, which now very unfortunately runs Windows Vista as an operating system - I have installed iTunes latest version 7.4 but still the PC does not recognize my iPod or doesn't find the hardware - can anyone help?

Have you had a chance to look at these troubleshooting pages? They may be of some help:
iPod missing in My Computer and in iTunes
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
If you are using a laptop, this page might help: iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB

My iPhone 5c is not recognized by my MacBook Pro or iTunes even though my software and hardware is up to date?

Even though my software and hardware is up to date my new iPhone 5c is not recognized by my computer or itunes, it does not even load or show up on my desktop. Is anyone else having this problem?
I'm afraid it may be related to activating the phone in the store earlier today and not having my computer on hand?

Hi, akp2585.
If your Mac is running OS X v10.6.8 or later and iTunes version 11.1 or later, here is a troubleshooting article that you may find helpful.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
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"USB Hardware Not Recognized by Windows"

Please help. I keep getting an error mssage "USB Hardware not Recognized by Windows" I believe i have tried it all. Uninstalled Itunes. Reinstalled Itunes.
Okay I just tried pluggin it in as I typed this and it worked. The only thing I did diffrent was I unplugged my External Back-up drive.
Is this Common? Can anyone help explain this to me?

I have a combo floppy drive/USB 2.0 card reader and I believe I have the same problem.
I'm not over-clocking and while USB shows up in WinXP in device manager the card reader is not recognized by the system even though I KNOW I have it connected correctly. The floppy works fine.
I believe the 4 USB ports on the mobo are non-functional but can't test it until Thursday sometime.
Hopefully this is correctable with a BIOs update.
Anyone else have issues with the USB ports on the mobo and if so, were you able to fix it? How?

Yoga Pro 2 - Display not recognized in windows (Driver or Hardware issue?)

Out of warranty by a month!
Yoga Pro 2 - 256gb, installed new wireless card a month ago. Windows 8.1
The touchscreen still works while the screen is black.
System restarted after sleep mode I think.
The Lenovo logo is displayed, seems to load windows, but when windows loads (I don't see it load so this is an assumption) the screen blanks and the black light is on.
I can connect an external monintor which will connect after a return from sleep mode(odd). Which then turns the backlight off.
When on the external monitor the internal display is not even recognized by windows.
When I boot in safe mode, the internal screen works fine with of course limited capability.
I have reloaded display drivers from the support site.
Right now my internal monitor is not recognized by windows and is dark, and I can use an external monitor.
Anyone have any clues as to what my be going on? Hardware, driver etc???
What information can I provide?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

This is a pretty weird issue with conflicting observations.
1) Screen works in Safe Mode but not in regular boot. (So, not hardware issue)
2) Display works on external monitor in regular mode. (So, not drivers issue)
Did you install the wireless card yourself? Did you unplug the display cable while installing the card?
Could you re-open and check that all connections are good?
Is the Wi-Fi card working well?
I would also recommend a complete reset of the laptop to eliminate the possibility that this is a corrupt driver. You can use the NOVO button to reset your laptop. Make sure to make a backup on external drive for your personal files.
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I was directed to adobe to download CS4 on my new iMAC after hardware failure on PC. The valid CS4 serial number for the PC is not recognized by Adobe, even though I downloaded all the software successfully. They gave me a free 30 day trial.........Does

I was directed to adobe to download CS4 on my new iMAC after hardware failure on PC. The valid CS4 serial number for the PC is now not recognized by Adobe, even though I downloaded all the software successfully on the new iMac.. They gave me a free 30 day trial on the new iMAC.........Does this mean I have to spend a lot of money to update and activate the latest CS release on the new machine ??????

Purple Lobster your Creative Suite 4 serial number is for Windows or Mac only. If you were previously using it on Windows then it is likely you have a Windows license. You can verify by checking your serial number at http://www.adobe.com/. You can find more details at Find your serial number quickly - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-serial-number.html.
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TS1538 Ipod is stuck in recovery mode, and not recognized by iTunes. Tried all of the recommended resets and combinations mentioned, but the ipod is still not recognized. Genius said it may be a hardware error, but all of the buttons and cords work. Now

iPod is stuck in recovery mode, and not recognized by iTunes.
Tried all of the recommended resets and combinations mentioned, but the ipod is still not recognized. Genius at apple said it may be a hardware error, "The button is broke" but all of the buttons and cords work and i proved it to him. He then said he doesnt know, ma Now what?

If it does not work on other computers then I agree with the Genius

Airport Not Recognized even after hardware test

Out of the blue my airport card is no longer recognized by my computer. I reseated the card with no success. I then took the computer into my local apple store and had them run some tests. I don't remember the name of the software program used but the Apple Genious tested all of my hardware to make sure it was ok. The Airport Card tested fine. So he thought that maybe there was a software problem. I reinstalled OSX and reseated my card again and still no luck. Any thoughts? Lastly, how do I force my computer to relook for new hardware on startup. What keys do you hold down? I would like to see if I can force the computer to look for new hardware after I try reseating one more time?

My powerbook also out of the blue is not recognizing my airport card. I've reseated, repaired permissions, reset PRAM, PMU, tried a brand new airport card, and nothing works. If anyone has a solution I would be insanely grateful.
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Hardware not recognized when installed via an image

In our labs we use a lot of computers with various NI cards in it. All the computers are the same. The installation of the computers is done via an image over a network. When a new image is loaded, the hardware in the PC is not recognized, even if the computer configuration is exactly the same as on the image. An administrator has to log in every single computer, to run MAX. How can this be done automatically?

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HARDWARE NOT RECOGNIZED

Hi,
My printer is the HP psc 1215 all-in-one
the scanner,photocopying works fine.but when i plug in the cable to print something from my laptop,it says harware not recognized and i tried uninstalling and installing again but does not work.i also bought a new cable but that also does not work.I have been using the printer and this happened all of a sudden.
Please let me know what i can do!
many thanks!

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Ipod not recognized by windows or itunes

OK here's a humdinger: my ipod used to be recognized by my computer (meaning Windows XP), but then abruptly stopped in a catastrophic meltdown that completely wiped my ipod of everything -- didn't even show the menu. Fastforward, ipod is replaced. Windows will still not recognize it -- most of the time. The toolbar says USB device detected and hardware installed and ready to use, but the message that it's not recognized by Windows still appears. Now I said it was recognized sometimes. When it magically is (this is my only description for it because there is no apparent reason), and this is rare, usually after the computer has been turned off for awhile, the ipod will sync through about a fifth of my library then quit. The "disc cannot be found" message appears, and Windows stops recognizing and I'm back to square one. One would think that I now at least have a fifth of my songs on the ipod. Nope, just one for each time this has happened (being 2). Please do not respond with anything having to do with updating or uninstalling/reinstalling drivers, disabling USB 2.0, searching for E:\ drive, Windows Update, the whole appleipod.bat thing, updating itunes, or scanning for new hardware as I have tried these and a few other solutions. I'm just wondering if I'm completely, well, you know. Thanks for your time.

OK here's a humdinger: my ipod used to be recognized by my computer (meaning Windows XP), but then abruptly stopped in a catastrophic meltdown that completely wiped my ipod of everything -- didn't even show the menu. Fastforward, ipod is replaced. Windows will still not recognize it -- most of the time. The toolbar says USB device detected and hardware installed and ready to use, but the message that it's not recognized by Windows still appears. Now I said it was recognized sometimes. When it magically is (this is my only description for it because there is no apparent reason), and this is rare, usually after the computer has been turned off for awhile, the ipod will sync through about a fifth of my library then quit. The "disc cannot be found" message appears, and Windows stops recognizing and I'm back to square one. One would think that I now at least have a fifth of my songs on the ipod. Nope, just one for each time this has happened (being 2). Please do not respond with anything having to do with updating or uninstalling/reinstalling drivers, disabling USB 2.0, searching for E:\ drive, Windows Update, the whole appleipod.bat thing, updating itunes, or scanning for new hardware as I have tried these and a few other solutions. I'm just wondering if I'm completely, well, you know. Thanks for your time.

Ipod not recognized by windows, itunes, and will not charge with pc.

yesterday, when i went to sync some new music onto my 1gen nano, it did not work (duh). i plugged it in 3 times:
-1st, it displayed the "do not connect screen" for one second, and itunes flashed the screen it shows when your ipod is connected, but then the ipod disconnected itself after that one second.
-2nd, windows gave me a message saying the hardware could not be recognized.
-3rd, nothing at all happened, as has been happening each time i try to plug it in since then.
i've done the 5 R's .. and i've tried all the suggestions shown on posts that sound like mine, including these: Windows XP cannot detect an iPod.
USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date.
iTunes 7 doesn't recognize the iPod.
my ipod will charge when plugged into a wall charger, and it plays normally. also, my brother's ipod (2nd gen nano) is recognized by windows/itunes.

Hello
I have been having nearly the same problem as Crashcup for the past month. Differences being I am operating with Windows Vista and my iPod is a 160GB Classic. I have gone through all the steps in the troubleshooting documents to no result. I attach my iPod and it is not recognized by Windows, iTunes or even in Device Manager. Not even as an "Unknown Device".
I know there is nothing wrong with the USB ports as two different external hard drives and a video game controller work perfectly fine through them. Same goes with the iPod itself; it continues to play and function normally, and is recognized by a charging device completely separate from my laptop. Just when attached to the computer there is no sign of it.
I am very frustrated that there is no further instruction with regard to what to do with an iPod Classic (as referred to by Crashcup: "...it says to take a photo with an iPhone, or a screenshot with an iPod touch or iPad. WHAT ABOUT THE IPOD CLASSIC????)
Any help would be much appreciated.l=

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