Solving Problems

Common Problems and Solutions

Common Problems and Solutions

The tables in this section list common problems you may encounter with your workstation. The tables also tell you what to do to help solve the prob- lems.

Problems with Powering Up the System

Table 9 describes possible problems you may encounter when powering up the system and offers solutions.

Table 9

Power -up Problems

 

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

The power LED does not

Make sure all AC power cables are connected securely to

 

light.

the system.

 

 

Make sure the power cord is plugged into a working ac out-

 

 

let.

 

 

Make sure the power switch is set to the ON position.

 

The power LED lights,

Press the brightness control on the monitor to adjust it. If

 

but the screen is blank or

the screen is still blank, turn off the system and monitor

 

flickers.

power switches. When the system is completely powered

 

 

off, check the video cable connections.

 

 

Go to the section “Changing Your Monitor Type” in Appen-

 

 

dix B for information about displaying and setting your

 

 

workstation’s monitor configuration.

 

 

 

 

If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service

 

representative.

 

 

 

 

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