Isolate hardware problems

If you receive a timeout alert related to a hardware device or if you otherwise suspect that a device attached to the system is experiencing a failure, then to confirm the problem:

  • Verify that the cables are correctly connected.
  • If the cables are correctly connected and you are still experiencing the problem, then disconnect the device cables and reboot the system. If the system reboots successfully, then one of the devices may be defective. For more information about hardware, see the hardware device documentation.