Table 6-1. Checklist for Solving General Problems (cont’d)

Symptom

Corrective Action

Nothing is displayed on the console.

Check that the Core Module VGA card and the console

(cont’d)

are connected properly.

 

 

Cannot enter commands on the console.

Check that the keyboard and mouse are connected

 

properly.

 

Check that the Basic I/O Board in the Core Module and

 

the keyboard and/or mouse are connected properly.

 

Are the cables correct?

 

Are the connectors fully inserted?

 

 

Operating system doesn’t start up.

Check that power LEDs on installed boards are on.

 

If you started up the system from the DVD-ROM drive in

 

the Main Chassis, check that the DVD/CD-ROM disc is

 

inserted correctly.

 

If you started up the system from the DAT drive in the

 

Main Chassis, check that the tape cartridge is inserted

 

correctly.

 

 

Cannot read a DVD/CD-ROM disc.

Check that the DVD-ROM drive LED is on (green).

 

Check that the data is properly recorded on the

 

DVD/CD-ROM disc. Prepare several DVD-ROMs and

 

repeat the operation with these discs.

 

Check that the DVD-ROM drive is operating correctly.

 

Load the DVD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive and execute

 

T&D to check the operation of the DVD.

 

 

Cannot read a digital audiotape.

Check that the DAT drive LED is on (green).

 

Check that the data is properly recorded on the digital

 

audiotape. Prepare several tapes and repeat the

 

operation with these tapes.

 

Check that the DAT drive is operating correctly. Load the

 

tape in the DAT drive and execute T&D to check the

 

operation of the DAT.

 

 

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