NEC LC1400 manual Problem Solving

Replacing the SECC2 Version	4-13
DIMMs	4-15
Memory DIMM Configurations	4-16
Installing DIMMs	4-17
Removing DIMMs	4-18
Option Boards	4-19
Installation Considerations	4-19
Installing an Option Board	4-20
Removing an Option Board	4-23
Installing a RAID Controller Board	4-23
Hard Disk Drives	4-24
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay	4-25
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive	4-26
Removable Media Devices	4-29
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device	4-30
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device	4-35

5 Problem Solving

Problem Solving	5-2
Static Precautions	5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists	5-3
Initial System Startup	5-3
Running New Application Software	5-4
After System Has Been Running Correctly	5-5
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures	5-6
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing	5-6
Monitoring POST	5-7
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators	5-8
Confirming Loading of the Operating System	5-8
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions	5-9
Power LED Does Not Light	5-9
Incorrect or No Beep Code	5-10
No Characters Appear on Screen	5-10
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect	5-11
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate	5-11
Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light	5-11
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	5-12
Problems with Application Software	5-12
Press F2 Key to Enter Setup: Prompt Does Not Display	5-12
Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU	5-13
Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU	5-14
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected	5-14
Problems with the Network	5-15
PNP Installation Tips	5-16
BIOS User’s Information	5-16
Error and Status Messages	5-16
POST Error Codes and Messages	5-20

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