5-2 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

Bootup Problems

Problem

The computer does not boot up.

Possible Solution

1 Check to see if the system is plugged in.

2 Check to see if your monitor is plugged into your video adapter.

3 Check to see if the adapter card is properly seated in the PCI bus expansion slot.

4 Try a different PCI slot.

5 Remove the adapter and see if the system boots up and returns to a normal state of operation.

Applications Problems

Problem

Possible Solution

A network

If the application program worked before the

application no

installation of the adapter, there is probably a

longer works.

hardware conflict.

 

Some programs that access the hardware can

 

cause a conflict at some point. This is typically

 

associated with hardware such as printers and

 

modems. If you suspect a hardware conflict,

 

check the PCI configuration that came with

 

your system to resolve the problem.

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