IBM NetVista Hardware Manual page 55

Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List
Error Symptoms
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check
procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first
Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.
Diskette drive does not work.
Diskette drive test failed.
NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly
before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.
Hard disk drive test failed.
Hard disk drive format error.
Hard disk drive write error.
Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but system operates normally.
With the system power on, measure the voltage of hard disk LED connector JFP1 (Please refer to
" Connectors and Functions of System Board of Machine Types 6266, 6270, 6276, 6279, 6280 and 6286"
on page 102).
NOTE: Make sure CD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly
and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD-ROM drive problems.
CD-ROM drive LED flashes for
more than 30 seconds before
LED shutting off.
Software asks to reinstall disc.
Software displays a reading CD
error.
CD-ROM drive LED doesn't
come on but works normally.
Action/FRU
Make sure that the diskette drive is not set to [None] in the "Standard
CMOS Setup" of BIOS Setup.
Diskette drive power
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette
Diskette drive
Diskette drive cable
System board
Hard Disk Drive
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive.
CD-ROM Drive
CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good
disc.
CD is not inserted properly.
CD is damaged.
CD-ROM drive
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