Acer G901 manual Troubleshooting, Resetting the system, Initial system startup, To do this Press

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Troubleshooting

The subsequent sections discuss items you will find useful in managing common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

Resetting the system

To do this:	Press:
Clear system memory, restart POST, and	Reset button
reload the operating system.
Cold boot reset, which clears system memory,	Power off/on
restarts POST, reloads the operating system,
and halts power to all peripherals.

Initial system startup

Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Check the following:

•Are all cables correctly connected and secured?

•Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the processor board?

•Are all PCI add-in boards fully seated in their slots on the mainboard?

•Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts, for example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.

•Are all DIMMs installed correctly?

•Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?