Checking The Equipment; Troubleshooting External Connections; Troubleshooting The Video Subsystem - Dell PowerEdge T300 Series Hardware Owner's Manual

Table 4-1. Start-Up Routine Indications (continued)
Look/listen for:
The USB CD drive activity indicator.
The hard-drive activity indicator.
An unfamiliar constant scraping or
grinding sound when you access a
drive.

Checking the Equipment

This section provides troubleshooting procedures for external devices
attached to the system, such as the monitor, keyboard, or mouse. Before you
perform any of the procedures, see "Troubleshooting External Connections"
on page 134.

Troubleshooting External Connections

Loose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems
for the system, monitor, and other peripherals (such as a printer, keyboard,
mouse, or other external device). Ensure that all external cables are securely
attached to the external connectors on your system. See "Front-Panel
Features and Indicators" on page 13 and "Back-Panel Features and Indicators"
on page 16 for the front- and back-panel connectors on your system.

Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem

Problem
• Monitor is not working properly.
• Video memory is faulty.
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Troubleshooting Your System
Action
See "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on
page 151.
See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on
page 153.
See "Getting Help" on page 175.