Setup Troubleshooting - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 Installation Manual

Setup Troubleshooting

This section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems.
If you experience problems while setting up your server, refer to the troubleshooting
information in
TABLE 6-2
Troubleshooting Procedures
TABLE 6-2
Problem Possible solution
Server powers on, • Is the Power button for the monitor turned on?
but the monitor does
• Is the monitor power cord connected to a wall outlet?
not.
• Is the monitor power cord connected to the monitor?
• Does the wall outlet have power? Test by plugging in another
CD or DVD does not • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. The drive
eject from the media
tray when you press
• Use the utility software installed on your server to eject the CD.
the Eject button.
• Make sure that the media in the device is not in use and is not
No video is • Is the monitor cable attached to the video connector?
displayed on the
• Does the monitor work when connected to another system?
monitor screen.
• If you have another monitor, does it work when connected to the
• If, after Power On Self Test (POST) and BIOS are complete, you no
Server does not Keep notes on the following situations in case you need to call
power on when the service:
front panel Power
• Is the Power LED illuminated on the front of the system? (Ensure
button is pressed.
• Does the wall outlet have power? Test by plugging in another
• Does the monitor sync within five minutes after power on? (The
.
device.
might be in low power mode.
mounted by the operating system.
original system?
longer see video output on your monitor and see only a flashing
cursor, check the configuration of the operating system to
determine if it is configured to redirect its output exclusively over
the serial line.
that the power cord is connected to the system and to a grounded
power receptacle.)
device.
green LED on the monitor stops flashing and remains
illuminated.)
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