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Chapter 4: Solving Problems
Checklist
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are the processors fully seated in their slots on the baseboard?
Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the baseboard?
Are all switch and jumper settings on the baseboard correct?
Areall jumperand switch settings onadd-in boards and peripheraldevices correct?
To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that comes with
them. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts—for example, two add-in
boards sharing the same interrupt.
Are all DIMMs installed correctly?
Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
Are all device drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings made with the SSU correct?
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system
documentation.
Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server
on (power-on light should be lit)?
Are the system power cords properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V?
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
If these items are correct but the problem recurs, see “More Problem-solving
Procedures” on page 103.