Message/Symptom

 

FRU/Action

 

 

Computer will not PXE from server

1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first

 

 

device or first device after diskette

 

2.

Ensure that network adapter is enabled for PXE

 

3.

Network adapter (Advise network administrator of

 

 

new MAC address).

 

 

Computer will not perform a Wake on LAN (if applicable)

1. Check power supply and signal cable connections

 

 

to network adapter

 

2.

Ensure that the operating system settings are set to

 

 

enable the Wake On LAN operation

 

3.

Ensure Wake on LAN feature is enabled in

 

 

Setup/Configuration (see “Starting the Setup Utility

 

 

program” on page 41)

 

4.

Ensure network administrator is using correct MAC

 

 

address

 

5.

Ensure no interrupt or I/O address conflicts

 

6.

Network adapter (advise network administrator of

 

 

new MAC address)

 

 

Dead computer. See “Power problems” on page 33.

1. AC/DC Power Adapter

 

2.

System Board

 

 

Diskette drive in-use light remains on or does not light

1. Diskette Drive

when drive is active.

2.

System Board

 

 

3.

Diskette Drive Cable

 

 

Flashing cursor with an otherwise blank display.

1. System Board

 

2.

Primary Hard Disk Drive

 

3.

Hard Disk Drive Cable

 

 

Incorrect memory size during POST

1. Run the Memory tests

 

2.

Memory Module

 

3.

System Board

 

 

"Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good

1. System Board

diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive.

2.

Diskette Drive Cable

 

 

3.

Network Adapter

 

 

 

Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters

1.

Display

and color bars

2.

Video adapter (if present)

 

 

3.

System Board

 

 

No power or fan not running

1. See “Power problems” on page 33.

 

 

Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a

1. Diskette Drive

known-good diagnostic diskette.

2.

System Board

 

 

3.

Diskette Drive Cable

 

 

Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank

1. Display

or illegible display)

2.

System Board

 

 

 

Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use light not on,

1. Power switch/LED assembly

but computer works correctly

2.

System Board

 

 

 

 

Printer problems

1.

Printer

 

2.

System Board

 

 

 

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Lenovo 5354, 5214, 3425, 3980 manual Message/Symptom FRU/Action

5354, 3980, 5214, 3425 specifications

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