Chapter 5
Problem Solving
Contents
Resetting the System............................................................... 2
Troubleshooting Checklists ......................................................3
Initial System Startup ......................................................... 3
Running New Application Software ...................................... 5
After System Has Been Running Correctly ........................... 6
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures ..................................... 7
Error Checking...................................................................7
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................7
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................... 12
Power LED Does Not Light................................................ 12
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate.................................. 13
No Characters Appear On Screen...................................... 14
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect................................. 15
Incorrect Or No Beep Code............................................... 15
Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light ................... 16
Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light...................... 17
Problems with Application Software................................... 18
BIOS User’s Information ........................................................ 19
Error and Status Messages............................................... 19
Messages and Beep Codes............................................... 22