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6.1Introduction
This chapter provides the most common problem encountered with the A360 notebook computer and some troubleshooting means. Some of the common problems are:
•System BIOS Related Problems
•LCD Display Problems
•System Power and
•External Interface Problems (Serial, Printer, CRT, USB, PS/2)
•Audio Problems
•PCMCIA Problems
•Power Management Problems
•Input Device Problems (Keyboard and Glidepad)
6.1.1Helpful Starters
Here are a few helpful starters to begin with before troubleshooting the notebook:
•Is there any external power source connected to the computer?
•Does the battery installed been fully charged?
•Is the computer turn on and the POWER LED activated?
•Are all cables connected properly and securely?
•Are all needed device drivers been installed properly?
•Is the Power Management function enabled under OS Setup? Press any key to wake system up again.
6.2System BIOS Related Problems
This section provides you with information on how the BIOS handles errors encountered during POST (Power On Self Test) and translate them to beep codes and error messages. Refer to this whenever you encounter error messages or beep codes generated by the computer during startup.
6.2.1POST Messages
The following is a summary of the Phoenix BIOS startup error messages that is displayed on the notebook’s screen. These messages help you in understanding some of the notebook’s problems that may be corrected by entering the BIOS SETUP program and checking the original values.
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