DEC DECpc LPx User Manual

Digital DECpc LPx/LPx+ Troubleshooting
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Computer Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Action
No response
when the
computer is
turned on
Main logic board failure.
Main logic board jumpers
incorrectly set.
Replace main logic board.
Set all appropriate jumpers.
Power is on, but
there is no
screen display
Brightness and contrast controls
are not correctly set.
Monitor cable is incorrectly
installed.
Video adapter not seated in the
expansion slot correctly.
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
Check all monitor connections.
Reseat the video adapter.
Computer does
not boot from
an IDE hard
disk drive
Operating system software is not
installed on the IDE hard disk
drive.
IDE hard disk drive is not
correctly formatted or the
requested partition does not
exist.
There is no software on the
requested partition.
IDE hard disk drive jumpers
incorrectly set.
IDE drive type incorrect.
Loose cables.
Onboard IDE interface disabled.
"Boot from Hard Disk C" is
disabled via BIOS Setup utility.
Install the appropriate operating system.
Format the IDE hard disk drive or partition the
IDE hard disk drive using the supplied operating
system software.
Install software on the requested partition.
Refer to the supplied IDE hard disk drive kit
installation instructions.
Run the BIOS Setup utility to identify the correct
drive type. See drive type label on drive or consult
drive documentation.
Secure all cable connections.
Run the BIOS Setup utility and set the IDE Hard
Disk Drives option to "Enabled".
Enable the "Boot from Hard Disk C" via BIOS
Setup utility.

DEC DECpc LPx Specifications

General

Brand	DEC
Model	DECpc LPx
Category	Desktop
Language	English