NEC N8100- 1241F User Manual page 221

Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate):
Are cables properly connected?
→ Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also
make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order.
Is the power-on order correct?
→ When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external
devices first, then the server.
Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?
→ Some optional devices require specific device drivers. Refer to the manual that
comes with the device to install its driver.
Is BIOS configuration correct?
→ When the server has PCI devices connected, make sure to set the PCI device
interrupt and others with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server. (Most PCI devices
generally do not require any change to the configuration, but some boards do
require specific settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for details
to make correct settings.
<Menus to check: [Advanced] - [PCI Configuration] - [PCI Slot xx ROM]
x: PCI slot number>
→ Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port may require I/O port address
or operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details to make correct settings.
<Menu to check: [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration]>
The POWER switch and sleep feature are disabled:
Is the POWER switch masked by the BIOS feature?
→ The BIOS can disable power-off with the POWER switch after the operating
system is started (including shutdown by pressing the POWER switch for at least
four seconds).
Run the BIOS SETUP utility to change settings (see Chapter 4).
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