Check Procedures 49
System works but fails to
enter power saving mode
when the Power
Management Mode is set to
[Enabled], and power
saving timer set in BIOS has
elapsed.
Enter BIOS Setup and load
default settings.
In Windows 2000, check
settings in Power
Management Property of
Control Panel.
Reload software from
Recovery CD.
System hangs before
system boot.
See “Index of Symptoms ,
Messages, Error Codes, or
Beeps” on page 36.
See “Undetermined
Problems” on page 72
System hangs after system
boot.
Execute a system test
(“Diagnostics/Run Normal
Test” 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 72.
Blinking cursor only; s ystem
does not work.
See “Start” on page 31.
Diskette/IDE drive
connection/cables
Diskette/IDE disk drives
See “Undetermined
Problems” on page 72
System board
Hard Disk Drive
NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in
BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set corr ectly before
diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.
Hard disk drive test failed. Enter BIOS Setup and Load
default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List (Continued)
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom
in the left column. If directed to a check procedure,
replace the FRU indicate d in the check proc edure. If
no check procedure is in dicated, the first Action/
FRU listed in right column is the most likely cau se.
Error Symptoms Action/FRU