Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the System Hardware
Symptoms and Solutions
Table | Intermittent Problems |
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A problem occurs only | 1. | Verify the following items: | ||||
occasionally and is difficult to |
| a. | All cables are connected securely to the rear of the device. | |||
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| b. | When the device is powered on, air is flowing from the rear | |||
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| of the device at the fan grille. If there is no airflow, the fans | |
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| 2. | Check the system error log. | ||
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| 3. | See the “Undetermined Problems” section on page | ||
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Table | Memory Problems |
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The amount of system | 1. | Verify the following items: | ||||
memory displayed is less than |
| a. | No error LEDs are lit on the front panel. | |||
the amount of physical |
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memory installed. |
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| c. | All banks of memory on the DIMMs are enabled. The device | |
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| 2. | Check the POST error log: | ||
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| a. | If a DIMM was disabled by a system management interrupt | |
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| b. | If the DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, follow | |
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| – | Start the configuration/setup utility program. | |
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| – | Save the configuration and restart the device. | |
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| 4. | Check the system board. | ||
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