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Table 2-3Error Symptoms List
Error Symptoms Action/FRU
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom
in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the
FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure
is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the
most likely cause.
System works but fails
to enter power
saving mode when
the Power
Management is to
Enabled, and power
saving timer set in
BIOS has elapsed.
Load default settings.
In Win98, check settings in Control
Panel Power utility.
Reload software from Recovery
partition.
System hangs before
system boot. “Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error
Codes, or Beeps” on page 74.
“Undetermined Problems” on page
104.
System hangs after
system boot. Execute a system test (“Diagnostics/All
Tests” in PC-Doctor diagnostics
program) and set it to stop at “Halt on
Error” to see the potential cause of the
problem.
“Undetermined Problems” on page
104.
Blinking cursor only;
system does not
work.
“Start” on page 68.
Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables
Diskette/IDE disk drives
“Undetermined Problems” on page
104.
System board
Diskette Drive
NOTE: Ensure that the diskette drive is configured correctly
in BIOS Setup and its read/write head is clean before
diagnosing any diskette drive problems.