o Is the computer connected to a working power outlet?
o Is the computer turned on and the power light illuminated?
o Are all cables connected properly and seated?
o Are all of the necessary device drivers installed?
o Is the CONFIG.SYS file correct?
o Is the AUTOEXEC.BAT file (MS-DOS) or STARTUP.CMD file (OS/2) correct?
o Was a nonbootable diskette loaded in the diskette drive at powerup?
o Are all switch settings correct?
o Was Computer Setup run after installing options (memory, disk drives,
etc.) and before installing industry standard architecture (ISA) boards?
Power Problems
This section identifies some quick checks for power related problems.
Table 2-16. Solutions for Power Problems
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Problem Possible Solution
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Computer will not turn on. Ensure that the computer is connected to a
power source.
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Computer does not The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery may need
automatically display the to be replaced. See Chapter 5 for
date and time. replacement procedures.
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Computer powered off The unit temperature may have been exceeded.
automatically. Check the fan for function and blockage.
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Diskette Drive Problems
This section identifies some quick checks for diskette drive related
problems.
Table 2-17. Solutions for Diskette Drive Problems
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Problem Possible Solution
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Diskette drive light stays 1. Diskette can be damaged. Run CHKDSK on
on. the diskette.
2. Diskette could be installed incorrectly.
Remove the diskette and reinsert.
3. Software program may be damaged. Check
the program diskettes.
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