Gateway ALR 9200 Resetting the System, Initial System Startup, Checklist, Key or Button, Type of Reset, Are all cables correctly connected and secured

Solving Problems

This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system.

Resetting the System

Some problems can be solved simply by resetting the system. A system reset clears memory, and resets many registers to initial startup values. If the data in memory or any registers has become corrupt or has been improperly set during operation, a system reset will correct the problem. Table 33 lists the various ways in which the system can be reset.

	Table 33: System Reset Methods
Key or Button	Type of Reset
CTRL+ALT+DEL	Soft boot reset, which clears system memory and reloads
	the operating system.
Reset button	Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the
	operating system.
Power off/on	Cold boot reset, which clears system memory, restarts
	POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to all
	peripherals.

Initial System Startup

Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.

Checklist•Are all cables correctly connected and secured?

•Are all cables correctly connected and secured?

•Are the processors fully seated in their slots on the system board?•Are all ISA and PCI cards fully seated in their slots on the system board?•Are all switch and jumper settings on the system board correct?

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