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System board ................................................................................................................................... 108

System board callouts ..................................................................................................... 110

Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation ...................................................... 112

7 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................................................ 113

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ......................................................................................................... 113

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities .............................................................................. 114

Computer Setup—File ..................................................................................................... 115

Computer Setup—Storage .............................................................................................. 116

Computer Setup—Security .............................................................................................. 117

Computer Setup—Power ................................................................................................. 120

Computer Setup—Advanced ........................................................................................... 121

Recovering the Configuration Settings ............................................................................................. 123

8 Troubleshooting without diagnostics ............................................................................................................. 124

Safety and comfort ........................................................................................................................... 124

Before you call for technical support ................................................................................................ 124

Helpful hints ...................................................................................................................................... 125

Solving general problems ................................................................................................................. 126

Solving power problems ................................................................................................................... 130

Solving hard drive problems ............................................................................................................. 131

Solving media card reader problems ................................................................................................ 133

Solving display problems .................................................................................................................. 135

Solving audio problems .................................................................................................................... 139

Solving printer problems ................................................................................................................... 141

Solving keyboard and mouse problems ........................................................................................... 142

Solving Hardware Installation Problems ........................................................................................... 144

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 146

Solving memory problems ................................................................................................................ 149

Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems .............................................................................................. 151

Solving USB flash drive problems .................................................................................................... 153

Solving front panel component problems ......................................................................................... 153

Solving Internet access problems .................................................................................................... 154

Solving software problems ............................................................................................................... 155

9 POST error messages .................................................................................................................................. 157

POST numeric codes and text messages ........................................................................................ 157

Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ................................................. 163

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