Monitoring Post; Verifying Proper Operation Of Key System Lights; Confirming Loading Of The Operating System; Specific Problems And Corrective Actions - Intergraph InterServe 9000 System Reference Manual

Monitoring POST

See Chapter 3, "Configuration Software and Utilities," beginning on page 31.

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device
installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check
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for the following:
Does the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see "Diskette Drive Activity Light
Does Not Light" on page 120.
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If a second diskette drive is installed, does its activity light turn on briefly? If not, see
"Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light" on page 120.
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If there is a hard disk drive or SCSI devices installed in the system, does the hard disk drive
activity light on the control panel turn on briefly? If not, see "Hard Disk Drive Activity Light
Does Not Light" on page 121.

Confirming Loading of the Operating System

Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies
according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "Initial
System Startup Checklist" on page 115.

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:
Power light does not light.
No beep or incorrect beep pattern.
No characters appear on screen.
Characters are distorted or incorrect.
System cooling fans do not rotate properly.
Diskette drive activity light does not light.
Hard disk drive activity light does not light.
CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.
Network Problems
PCI Installation Tips
Problems with application software.
Bootable CD-ROM is not detected.
Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service
representative or authorized dealer for assistance.
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