A.2 Simple fixes

Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself.

Problem

Action

The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light upThe keyboard does not work

1.Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel.

2.Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.

3.Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on.

Check if the keyboard cable is properly connected to the PS/2 keyboard port.

The mouse does not work

Check if the mouse cable is

 

properly connected to the mouse

 

port.

The system does not perform power-on self tests (POST) after it was turned on

1.Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports.

2.Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets.

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Appendix: Reference information