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The computer does not start and the power light is not lit.
Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the
AC inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet.
The power cord is securely connected, but the computer
still does not start.
Check the electrical outlet for power. Plug a lamp into the
outlet and turn it on to see if it works.
If the outlet works, try another power cord. For example, if
your monitor works, disconnect its power cord and connect it
to the computer.
You installed or removed system components, and now
your computer does not start.
Check to make sure you have reconnected all the internal and
external cables correctly.
If you replace the processor, make sure the new processor is
installed correctly, and that the notch on the processor is
aligned correctly on the system board. If you did not align it
correctly, the system won't start. Also make sure the jumpers
are set correctly for your processor.
If these steps don't work, replace the original components and
see if the system works.
For more information, see "Upgrading the Processor" and
"Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 4.
You may have installed option cards or drives that exceed the
system's power limits. Check the power limits listed under
"Option Slot Power Limits" in Appendix A.
6-4 Troubleshooting
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