Symptom

Action

 

 

The server beeps multiple times

Verify that no keys are stuck.

before the operating system

 

starts.

 

 

 

EasyStartup problems

The following table describes the EasyStartup problems and suggested actions to correct detected problems.

Table 3. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

vFollow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is resolved.

vSee the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

Symptom

Action

 

 

The ThinkServer

v Make sure the server supports the EasyStartup program and has a startable (bootable)

EasyStartup DVD will

DVD drive.

not start.

v If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure the DVD drive is

 

first in the startup sequence.

 

v If more than one DVD drive is installed, make sure that only one DVD drive is set as

 

the primary drive. Start the EasyStartup DVD from the primary DVD drive.

 

 

The operating-system

Make more space available on the hard disk drive.

installation program

 

continuously loops.

 

 

 

The EasyStartup

Make sure that the operating-system medium is supported by the EasyStartup program.

program will not start

See the EasyStartup User Guide for a list of supported operating-system versions. The

the operating-system

EasyStartup User Guide and compatibility notes are available through the EasyStartup

medium.

program.

 

 

PC-Doctor for DOS

You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. You can run the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created.

Creating a diagnostic disc

This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc.

To create a diagnostic disc, do the following:

1.Download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

2.Use any CD/DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image.

Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc

This section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created.

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TS200V specifications

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