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Check Procedures 2-45
Undetermined Problem
If an error code is present, go to “Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes,
or Beeps” on page 2-7. If no error code is present, continue with this check.
Check the power supply voltages (see “Power Supply” on page 2-32). If the
voltages are correct, return here and continue with the following steps:
1. Power-off the system unit.
2. Perform the following checks, one by one, until you have isolated
the problem FRU (refer to "Parts/Test Point Locations" on page 5-1
for locations):
Check all system board jumper positions and switch settings.
Check all adapter card jumper positions.
Check all device jumper positions.
Check all cables and connectors for proper installation.
If the jumpers, switch settings, and voltages are correct, return here
and continue:
3. Remove or disconnect the following, one at a time:
Non-IBM devices
External devices
Audio-I/O card
Any adapters
Modem card, if installed
Riser card
CD-ROM drive
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
SIMM
CPU
System board
4. Power-on the system unit.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you find the failing device or adapter.
If the symptom changes, go to "Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes,
or Beeps" on page 2-7 or to the check procedure for the last item tested.
Replace the last item tested if the system operates normally after
removing the last item.

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BrandIBM
ModelAptiva Series
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

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