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Verifying the system
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Conditions to verify
When problem occurs, verify that:
• Power cable is connected properly into the power outlet.
• Chassis fans are operating.
• Network link activity LED on RJ-45 connector is blinking.
• All external cables required are present, in correct connectors,
and well-seated.
• Cables, cable connectors, and mating connectors appear undamaged.
If problem occurs at power up or reboot, verify that:
• Activity light on the Control Panel illuminates.
• Display window lights up.
• The system does not hang, and no error messages occur
before the systems reaches Idle.
• After the system reaches Idle, the Control Panel buttons function.
• All replaceable parts are:
– Present
– Properly aligned
– Installed securely
– Installed on the appropriate site
– The correct part for the system
– Properly configured, if configurable (such as HDD jumper)
– Appear undamaged
• Chassis and contents have not been tampered with.
• Chassis does not contain any foreign objects.
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Inspecting the system
If your initial checks of the cable and board connections do not fix the problem, you may
need to inspect the system on a component-by-component basis, as described
in
"Table 2: Verifying the system."
hardware component is properly installed and configured, and helps you avoid replacing
expensive components unnecessarily.
If the system you are servicing does not meet a condition listed in
obvious what action(s) you should take to fix the problem (for example, if the system hangs
before reaching Idle), locate the symptom in
on page 126 and perform the suggested action(s) for the condition.
A comprehensive inspection allows you to verify that each
"Table 3: E-8100 error messages and conditions"
Part and additional page references
Back panel external connectors, chassis fans, and power
button,
page 117
and
Control Panel,
page 32
Chassis
119
Table 2
and it is not
page 118
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