Acer AT110 Series, User Manual

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Initial system startup problems
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an
incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less
possible cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific
application, see the “There is problem with the software program”
section on page 72.
Initial troubleshooting checklist
Use the checklist below to eliminate possible causes for the problem
you are encountering.
• AC power is available at the wall outlet?
• Is the power supply module properly installed?
• 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?
• Are all peripheral cables correctly connected and secured?
• Did you press the system power button to turn the server on
(power on indicator should be lit green)?
• Are all device drivers properly installed?
• Are hard disks properly formatted and configured?
• Are the BIOS configuration settings in the BIOS Setup Utility
correct?
• Is the operating system properly loaded?
Refer to the operating system documentation.
• Are all hardware components compliant with the tested
components lists?
• Are all internal cables correctly connected and secured?
• Is the processor properly seated in its mainboard socket?
• Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any
components, causing a potential short?
• Are all add-in expansion cards fully seated in their mainboard
slots?
• Are all system jumpers correctly set?
• Are all switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices