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Initial troubleshooting checklist
Use the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem
you’re encountering.
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AC power is available at the wall outlet?
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Is the power supply module properly installed?
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Is the system power cord properly plugged into the power supply
module socket? and connected to a NEMA 5-15R outlet for
100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V?
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Are all peripheral cables correctly connected and secured?
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Did you press the system power button to turn the server on
(power on indicator should be lit green)?
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Are all device drivers properly installed?
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Is hard disk drive(s) properly formatted and configured?
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Are the BIOS configuration settings in the BIOS setup utility
correct?
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Is the operating system properly loaded?
Refer to the operating system documentation.
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Are all hardware components compliant with the tested
components lists?
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Are all internal cables correctly connected and secured?
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Are the processors fully seated in their mainboard sockets?
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Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any
components, causing a potential short?
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Are all add-in expansion cards fully seated in their mainboard
slots?
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Are all system jumpers correctly set?
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Are all switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices
correct?
To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s
documentation that comes with them. If applicable, ensure that
there are no conflicts (e.g., two add-in boards sharing the same
interrupt.
Summary of Contents for Altos G540 Series
Page 1: ...Acer Altos G540 Series User s Guide ...
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Page 11: ...1 System tour ...
Page 24: ...1 System tour 14 System boards Mainboard ...
Page 34: ...1 System tour 24 ...
Page 35: ...2 System setup ...
Page 44: ...2 System setup 34 ...
Page 45: ...3 System upgrade ...
Page 78: ...3 System upgrade 68 ...
Page 79: ...4SystemBIOS ...
Page 108: ...4 System BIOS 98 ...
Page 109: ...5 System troubleshooting ...
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Page 121: ...Appendix A Server management tools ...
Page 129: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration ...
Page 130: ...This appendix shows you how to set up the Altos G540 server in a rack mount configuration ...