Optional-device problems

Symptom

Action

 

 

An IBM option that was

Verify that:

just installed does not

1. The option is designed for your computer.

work.

 

 

2. You followed the installation instructions supplied with

 

the option and in Chapter 5, “Installing options,” on

 

page 33.

 

3. All option files (if required) are installed correctly. See

 

Chapter 5, “Installing options,” on page 33 for

 

information about installing option files.

 

4. You have not loosened other installed options or cables.

 

5. If the option is an adapter, you have provided enough

 

hardware resources for the adapter to function correctly.

 

See the documentation supplied with the adapter (as

 

well as the documentation for any other installed

 

adapters) to determine the resources required for each

 

adapter.

 

6. You updated the configuration information in the IBM

 

Setup Utility program, if necessary, and have no

 

conflicts. For more information, see Chapter 4, “Using

 

the IBM Setup Utility program,” on page 27.

 

If the problem persists, run the diagnostic programs. (See

 

“Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program” on page

 

66 for information about diagnostic programs provided with

 

your computer.)

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer and the

 

option serviced.

 

 

An IBM option that

Verify that all option hardware and cable connections are

previously worked does

secure.

not work now.

If the option comes with its own test instructions, use those

 

 

instructions to test the option.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer

 

serviced.

 

 

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IBM 2283, 6274 manual Optional-device problems

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