Gateway ALR 9250R User Manual page 176

162 Gateway ALR 9250R User's Guide
Characters are distorted or incorrect
Check the following:
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Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the
video monitor? See the manufacturer's documentation.
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Are the video monitor signal and power cables properly installed?
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Is the correct monitor/video board installed for your operating
system?
If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the
incorrect type. Contact Technical Support for assistance.
System cooling fans do not rotate properly
If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system components
could be damaged.
Check the following:
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Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
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Are the system power cords properly connected to the system and
the wall outlet?
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Did you press the power on/off push-button switch?
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Is the power-on light lit?
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Have any of the fan motors stopped (use the server management
subsystem to check the fan status)?
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Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the system
board?
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Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the system
board?
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Are the power cables properly connected to the system board?
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Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched cables or power
connector plugs incorrectly forced into power connector sockets?
If the switches and connections are correct and AC power is available at the
wall outlet, contact Technical Support for assistance.