Table of Contents
Advertisement
Medalist 1721, 1010, Rev. B
•
Verify the drive-type settings in the system setup pro-
gram. The drive-type settings in the system BIOS must not
exceed the physical specifications of your drive. Also, the set-
tings must not exceed the limitations set by the operating sys-
tem and BIOS.
•
Check for viruses. Before you use someone else's diskette in
your system for the first time, scan the diskette for viruses.
Advanced troubleshooting
If you have performed the preceding basic checks but the prob-
lem persists, follow these guidelines for troubleshooting specific
cases:
Caution. To avoid electrostatic discharge damage to
!
your computer or hard drive, make sure you are well-
grounded before touching the drive, cable, connector
or jumpers.
The screen remains blank when you power up the system.
If the steps listed above do not remedy this problem, try the fol-
lowing:
•
Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
•
Check all cards.
•
Make sure the video card is seated in its slot and is secured
with mounting screws.
•
Turn off the computer and remove the drive host adapter. If the
screen turns on after you reboot, the host adapter may be
incompatible or defective. If so, see your dealer.
23
Advertisement
Table of Contents
