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Poor performance is experienced.
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Some software applications, especially games, are stressful on | 1. Lower the display resolution for the current application or |
the graphics subsystem | consult the documentation that came with the application |
| for suggestions on how to improve performance by |
| adjusting parameters in the application. |
| 2. Add more memory. |
| 3. Upgrade the graphics solution. |
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Cause unknown. | Restart the workstation. |
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Workstation powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing).
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Processor thermal protection activated: | 1. Ensure that the workstation air vents are not blocked and | ||
A fan may be blocked or not turning. |
| the processor cooling fan is running. | |
2. | Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor | ||
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| fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure | ||
The heatsink is not properly attached to the processor. |
| the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. | |
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| 3. | If fan is plugged in, but is not spinning, then replace the | |
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| heatsink/fan assembly. | |
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System does not power on and the LEDs on the front of the workstation are not flashing. | |||
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System unable to power on.
Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED turns green, then:
1. Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the power supply on some models, is set to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on your region.
2. Remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on.
3. Replace the system board.
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Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not turn on green then:
1. Check that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
2. Open hood and check that the power button harness is properly connected to the system board.
3. Check that both power supply cables are properly connected to the system board.
124 Appendix D Troubleshooting without diagnostics | ENWW |