Symptom/Error | FRU/Action in Sequence | ||
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Parallel port device | v | Device driver | |
problems. | |||
v | Device cable | ||
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| v | Device | |
| v Ensure that ″Parallel Port″ in the | ||
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| ″Config | |
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| BIOS Utility is correctly set. | |
| v | System board | |
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Modem-Related Symptom
Symptom/Error | FRU/Action in Sequence | ||
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Internal modem does not | v Go to “FRU tests” on page 54. | ||
work correctly | |||
v | Modem connector | ||
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| v | Modem board | |
| v | System board | |
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Operating System-Related Symptom
Symptom/Error | FRU/Action in Sequence | ||
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Operating system not | v Check that the operating system | ||
found | |||
| has no failure and is installed | ||
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| correctly. | |
| v Check the Boot device list in the | ||
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| startup/Boot | |
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| on each bootable device. | |
| v Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and | ||
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| see whether the hard disk drive | |
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| and the diskette drive are properly | |
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| identified. | |
| v Reseat the hard disk drive. | ||
| v Reinstall the operating system. | ||
| v | Diskette drive | |
| v | Hard disk drive | |
| v | System board | |
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electronic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should only be considered when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing on intermittent problem, do the following: