Trouble Shooting - Biostar M7VIG User Manual

Chapter 3

3. Trouble Shooting

No power to the system at all. Power light does not illuminate, fan inside power
supply does not turn on. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Power cable is
unplugged.
Defective power cable.
Power supply failure.
Faulty wall outlet; circuit
breaker or fuse blown.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, hard
drive is spinning.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Memory DIMM is
partially dislodged from
the slot on the
motherboard.
PROBLEM
DIAGNOSIS
Visually inspect power
cable.
Visually inspect the cable;
try another cable.
Power cable and wall
socket are OK, but system
is still dead.
Plug in device known to
work in socket and test
PROBLEM
DIAGNOSIS
Turn off computer. Take
cover off system unit.
Check the DIMM to
ensure it is securely
seated in the slot.
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Trouble Shooting
SOLUTION
Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
Replace cable.
Contact technical support.
Use different socket,
repair outlet, reset circuit
breaker or replace fuse.
SOLUTION
Using even pressure on
both ends of the DIMM,
press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.