Intel SRPL8 manual Solving Problems

Midplane: Removing and Installing	140
Removing the Midplane	140
Installing the Midplane	140
Memory Modules and DIMMs: Removing and Installing	142
Removing a Memory Module	142
Installing a Memory Module	142
Removing DIMMs	144
Installing DIMMs	145
Processors: Removing and Installing	147
Removing a Processor	148
Installing a Processor	149
Front Side Bus (FSB) Termination Board Assembly	150
Removing a Termination Board	150
Installing a Termination Board	151
Replacing the Backup Battery	152
7 Solving Problems
Resetting the System	155
Initial System Startup	155
Checklist	155
Running New Application Software	156
Checklist	156
After the System Has Been Running Correctly	156
Checklist	156
More Problem-Solving Procedures	157
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing	157
Using PCDiagnostics	157
Monitoring POST	158
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights	158
Confirming Loading of the Operating System	158
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions	158
Power Light Does Not Light	159
No Beep Codes	159
No Characters Appear on Screen	159
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect	160
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly	160
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	160
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	161
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	161
Network Problems	161
PCI Installation Tips	161
Problems with Application Software	162
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected	162
Error and Informational Messages	162
POST Codes and Countdown Codes	163
POST Error Codes and Messages	167

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