Check the network lights on the back of the computer—
No light indicates there is no network communication. Try replacing the network cable.
These lights indicate there is network communcation:
● Green light—indicates a 10-Mbps network connection
● Orange light—indicates a 100-Mbps network connection
● Blinking amber—indicates network traffic
Restart the computer and try to log on to the network again
Check your network settings— Contact your network administrator or the person who
set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network
is functioning.
Check for interrupt request conflicts— See "
Resolving Software and Hardware
Incompatibilities."
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "
CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
NOTE: If the power light on the front of the computer is steady green, the computer is
operating normally.
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
Adjust the Power Properties— Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode.
For information on power conservation modes, see your operating system documentation.
If the power light is blinking green— The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on
the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.
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