DEC DECstation 316+ Service Manual page 39

Table 2–5 (Cont.) System Unit Troubleshooting Procedures
Problem
Tape does not work
in the tape drive.
System does not boot
from the diskette
drive.
System does not
reboot when the
power is turned off
and on.
Possible Cause
Tape is not fully
inserted into the
tape drive.
Tape is worn or
damaged.
Diskette is not in the
diskette drive.
Drive switch is set
incorrectly.
Diskette is not
bootable.
Diskette is worn or
damaged.
Hardware conflict
(remote boot).
Power was not off
long enough.
Troubleshooting 2–15
Corrective Action
Make sure the tape
is fully inserted and
the cartridge release
handle is locked down.
Try another tape.
Insert a diskette
containing bootable
system software.
Make sure the drive
switch is set correctly.
Use a diskette
containing bootable
system software.
Try another diskette.
Make sure system
is not set for remote
boot.
Turn the power off for
at least 20 seconds
before rebooting.