Acer Altos G320 Series, User Manual

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5 Troubleshooting 76
Specific problems and corrective actions
The following contains specific problems that may arise during the use
of your server. Possible solutions are listed for each problem.
Power indicator does not light.
Do the following:
• Make sure the power button on the front panel is turned on.
• Make sure the power cable is connected correctly.
• Make sure that the wall outlet has power. Test it by plugging
another device.
• Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots. If successful,
add the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each
addition.
• Make sure the memory modules comply with the system
requirements.
• Make sure the memory modules have been populated according
to the system requirements.
• Remove the memory modules and reseat them.
• Make sure the CPU comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the CPU is populated according to the system
requirements.
• Remove and reseat the CPU.
• Make sure the chassis standoffs are installed only below mounting
holes. Misplaced standoffs may have contact to the pins on the
bottom of the mainboard and cause a short.
FDD activity indicator does not light.
Do the following:
• Make sure the FDD and signal cables are properly connected.
• Check that relevant switches and jumpers for the FDD are set
correctly.
• Check that FDD is properly configured.
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