3 Troubleshooting Your PC

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly

Check Internal Items If the PC still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the internal items:

1Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices.

2Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions. Disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.

3Remove the cover.

4Check the following items:

Action

Reference

 

 

Check all internal cables.

Ensure they are correctly attached and firmly in place.

 

 

Check that the processor speed

Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 62.

switches have been set correctly.

 

 

 

Check that the memory modules

Refer to “Installing Memory” on page 23.

are correctly installed.

 

 

 

Check that accessory boards are

Refer to “Installing Accessory Boards” on page 39.

firmly seated in their slots.

 

 

 

Verify that any switches and

Refer to the manuals that came with each board.

jumpers on the accessory boards

 

are properly set.

 

 

 

Check that the switches on the

Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 62.

system board are properly set.

 

 

 

Rebuild Your PC’s Components

5Replace the cover.

6Reconnect all cables and power cords.

7Turn on the display and computer.

If your PC still does not start properly, remove all accessory boards and other accessories, except the hard disk drive. Start the PC. If the PC now works, add the boards and accessories one at a time to determine which one is causing the problem.

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