System Problems - NEC POWERMATE ES User Manual

System Problems

Check the following list to match your problem and see the possible cause
and solution.
No power and power lamp not lit.
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Check that system power is on.
Check that AC power cord is plugged into the system power socket on
the system unit and into a live, properly grounded AC power outlet or
surge protector.
Check the outlet or surge protector by plugging in a lamp.
Non-System Disk error message displays when the system is
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started.
You have a diskette in the diskette drive, and the diskette drive is set
before the hard drive in boot order. Remove the diskette from drive A
and restart the system.
Operating system not found error message displays when the
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system is started.
If you left a CD in the CD-ROM drive, your system might not be able
to boot. Try removing the CD and rebooting.
System does not boot and error message displayed on screen.
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Run the BIOS Setup Utility (see Chapter 3). Check that the parameters
are set correctly, particularly if you just installed an option.
System emits continuous beeps.
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Turn the system off, wait at least five seconds, and turn the system on.
If the beeps continue, call the NECC Technical Support Center.
System does not maintain date, time, system configuration
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information.
The CMOS battery is reaching end of life. Replace the battery (see
"How to Replace the CMOS Battery" later in this chapter). Or have
the battery checked and replaced by an NECC-authorized service
center.
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