Compaq AP200 manual Solving Minor Problems, Problem Cause Solution

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6-3

Solving Minor Problems

You may be able to easily resolve the minor problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself, contact your Compaq Authorized Dealer or Reseller. See the “Getting Help” section in the front of this guide for a list of Compaq worldwide technical support telephone numbers.

Table 6-1

Solving Minor Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

Workstation won't turn

Workstation is not

on.

connected to an

 

external power source.

Connect to an external power source.

 

Cables to the external

Verify that cables connecting the

 

power source are

workstation and the external

 

unplugged.

power source are plugged in

 

 

properly.

 

A defective PCI or ISA

Remove any adapter card that was

 

card has been

just installed.

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

Workstation appears

Software control of the

Press and hold the power button

locked up and won’t

power switch is not

for four seconds, then release.

turn off when the power

functional.

This action invokes the hardware

button is pressed.

 

override for the power button.

 

 

 

Workstation date and

RTC (real-time clock)

First, reset the date and time

time display is

battery may need to be

under Control Panel. If the problem

incorrect.

replaced. Battery life is

persists, replace the RTC battery.

 

approximately 5 years.

See Chapter 4, “Hardware

 

 

Upgrades,” for instructions on

 

 

installing a new battery, or contact

 

 

your Compaq Authorized Dealer or

 

 

Reseller for RTC battery

 

 

replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

Continued

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