Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals.

Hardware and System Checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

System start-up

Diskette

Self test

RAMDRIVE

Power source

Printer

Password

AccuPoint

Hotkeys

PS/2 mouse

Keyboard

Serial mouse

LCD panel

PCMCIA card

Hard disk drive

External monitor

CD ROM drive

Expanded memory

Diskette drive

 

System Start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

Self Test

Power Sources

Power-on Password

Self Test

To run the computer’s self-test, hold down the space bar and turn on the computer. The following will be displayed:

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