Initial System Startup
Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If you have problems during initial system startup, check the following.
Are the system power supply cords properly connected to the system and plugged into a NEMA
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
Is the power on/off
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are all the PCI/ISA option boards fully seated in their connector slots on the system board?
Are all the SCSI hard drives fully seated in their connector slots on the backplane?
Are all jumper settings on the system board correct? For jumper information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”
Are all jumpers and switch settings on option boards and peripheral devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the vendor documentation and to the appendices in this guide. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts (for example, two option boards sharing the same interrupt).
Are the processor(s) fully seated in their slots on the system board? Refer to Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System,” for installation procedures.
Are all processor connectors populated with either a processor or a terminator?
Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly in the memory module? Refer to Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System,” for installation procedures.
Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? See
Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System,” for installation procedures.
Are the system hard disk drives properly formatted or defined?
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
TAre all drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings in BIOS Setup and the System Setup Utility (SSU) correct? For information about running these utilities, refer to Chapter 3 “Configuring Your System.”
Solving Problems
