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Table 5. Problem indicators (continued)
You hear a beep sequence.
If your Network Station is not functioning properly and the system LED indicates anything other than
a steady green color, an error has occurred. The system LED can indicate hardware problems in the
following ways:
v A steady green indication.
v A flashing green indication.
v A steady amber indication.
v A flashing amber indication.
The system LED can also indicate a hardware problem by failing to function.
Note: The Network Station system LED quickly flashes from amber to green during a normal startup
sequence.
Perform the steps below to ensure that any LED indications are not being caused by an easily
avoidable problem.
Symptom
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v Refer to the beep sequences listed in "NS Boot audio beep
sequences" on page 75. If you do not find the beep
sequences in the table, continue with the following
options.
v Ensure that all Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) are
firmly seated in their sockets inside the logic unit.
v Ensure that you connected the network cable to the
Network Station network connector.
v Ensure that all device connectors, such as the mouse and
keyboard, are in the correct ports (see "Hardware layout"
on page 4).
v Ensure that you tightened the monitor connection, and
that you properly seated the keyboard and mouse cable
connections.
v Ensure that you connected all device power cables to
properly grounded working electrical outlets.
v Reset the power to both the monitor, and the Network
Station.
v If the problem continues, swap the Network Station with
one that you know works, or replace the Network Station
logic unit (see "Servicing the Network Station" on page 9).
System LED indications
What you should do
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