/NOTE

Front panel hard disk LED indicates IDE and SCSI devices: The hard disk drive activity light on the front panel lights when either an IDE hard disk drive, or a SCSI device controlled by the onboard SCSI host controller, is in use. This LED does not display CD-ROM activity.

Cannot Connect to a Server

qMake sure you are using the drivers that are shipped on the system Configuration Software CD for the onboard network controller.

qMake sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.

qMake sure the network cable is securely attached to the connector at the system back panel and that the network controller Link LED is on (visible at back panel). If the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable.

qMake sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network controller.

qCheck with your LAN administrator about the correct networking software that needs to be installed.

qIf you are directly connecting two servers (no hub), you will need a crossover cable (see your hub documentation for more information on crossover cables).

qCheck the network controller LEDs that are visible through an opening at the system back panel.

Problems with Network

The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.

qChange the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.

Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails.

qMake sure the network cable is securely attached.

qMake sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.

The Link LED doesn’t light.

qMake sure you have loaded the network drivers.

qCheck all cable connections.

qTry another port on the hub.

qMake sure you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the hub. Some hubs require a crossover cable while others require a straight through cable (for more information on crossover cabling, see your hub documentation).

The Activity LED doesn’t light.

qMake sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers.

qNetwork may be idle. Try accessing a server.

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Solving Problems