Solving Problems     
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CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 
Check the following: 
! Are the CD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly installed? 
! Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly? 
! Is the drive properly configured? 
! Is the onboard IDE controller enabled? 
Cannot Connect to a Server 
! Make sure you are using the drivers that are shipped on the system Configuration Software CD 
for the onboard network controller. 
! Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound. 
! Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the connector at the system back panel.  If 
the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable. 
! Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network controller. 
! Check with your LAN administrator about the correct networking software that needs to be 
installed. 
! If you are directly connecting two servers (no hub), you will need a crossover cable (see your 
hub documentation for more information on crossover cables). 
! Check the network controller LEDs that are visible through an opening at the system 
back panel. 
Problems with Network 
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded. 
! Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings.  Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. 
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails. 
! Make sure the network cable is securely attached. 
! Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file. 
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. 
! Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. 
! Make sure your PCI BIOS is current.  Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. 
! Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts.  Also, make sure your operating system 
supports shared interrupts. 
! Try reseating the add-in adapter. 
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause. 
! Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary. 
! The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted.  Delete and then reinstall the drivers. 
! Run the diagnostics.