3 Troubleshooting Your PC
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly
Check Internal Items If the PC still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the internal items:
1Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices.
2Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions. Disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.
3Remove the cover.
4Check the following items:
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Check all internal cables. | Ensure they are correctly attached and firmly in place. |
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Check that the processor is | Refer to “Installing an OverDrive Processor” on page 40. |
correctly installed. |
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Check that the processor speed | Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 63. |
switches have been set correctly. |
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Check that the memory modules | Refer to “Installing Memory” on page 21. |
are correctly installed. |
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Check that accessory boards are | Refer to “Installing Accessory Boards” on page 35. |
firmly seated in their slots. |
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Verify that any switches and | Refer to the manuals that came with each board. |
jumpers on the accessory boards |
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are properly set. |
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Check that the switches on the | Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 63. |
system board are properly set. |
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Rebuild Your PC’s Components
5Replace the cover.
6Reconnect all cables and power cords.
7Turn on the display and computer.
If your PC still does not start properly, remove all boards and accessories, except the hard disk drive. Start the PC. If the PC now works, add the boards and accessories one at a time to determine which one is causing the problem.
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