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Problems and Suggestions
Table 4: Problems and Suggestions
What Happens
Before Power On
No Power
No Video
Memory Errors
Characters on the
screen are
distorted or
incorrect
Diskette drive light
does not go on
when drive is in use
or is tested by
POST
What to Do
1. Check that the Standby Power LED is not lit (LE1 on Motherboard).
2. Make sure no short circuits exist between the Motherboard and
chassis.
3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the Motherboard, including
those for the keyboard and mouse.
4. Remove all add-on cards.
5. Install a CPU and heatsink (making sure it is fully seated) and connect
the chassis speaker and the power LED to the Motherboard. Check all
jumper settings as well.
6. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specifi ed by the
Manufacturer. Do not install the CMOS battery upside down to avoid
possible explosion.
7. Make sure the 4-pin 12v power connector at J41 is connected to your
power supply.
1. Make sure no short circuits exist between the Motherboard and the
chassis.
2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your Motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it
still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards
and cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to
Appendix A for details on beep codes.
1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.
2. You should be using unbuffered DDRII memory (see next page). Also,
it is recommended that you use the same memory speed for all DIMMs
in the system. See Section 2-4 for memory limitations.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between
slots and noting the results.
4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.
1. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are properly
adjusted on the monitor.
2. Make sure the video signal cable and power cables are properly
installed.
3. Make sure your monitor is compatible with the video mode you
have selected.
1. Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly
installed.
2. Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup.
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