
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting
Computer does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received
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CPU cable is loose. Re-seat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot
computer.
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Wrong cable plugged in. Keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
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CPU cable is defective. Try using CPU cable from another computer. If
problem goes away, cable is defective.
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Port on ServSwitch Console Plus is defective. Try using another port. If
problem goes away, port is defective.
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Port on computer is defective. Try plugging in keyboard or mouse directly.
If problem remains, computer port is defective. If computer power status
LED not lit, fuse on motherboard may be blown.
Mouse driver does not load
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If PS/2 type mouse, computer must be attached to the ServSwitch Console
Plus or mouse at boot-up time in order for mouse to be recognized by the
computer. Reboot computer with the ServSwitch Console Plus powered on
and a CPU cable attached.
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Incompatible or old mouse driver being used. Update mouse driver.
Can't switch computer port from keyboard
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Power to the ServSwitch Console Plus was removed for less than three
seconds possibly causing keyboard to lock up. Detach and reattach
keyboard.
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The mode of the keyboard does not match that of the computer. Issue the
mode command, usually 1 for IBM PS/2s, and 2 for all others. The default
setting of the ServSwitch Console Plus is mode 2. Sometimes an incorrect
mode will confuse the computer or keyboard. This requires re-booting the
computer or resetting the keyboard by unplugging and plugging it back
in.
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If trying to reach a remote port, that port is busy. Try again later.
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If trying to reach a remote port, the expansion cable is detached or the
remote Unit is powered off.
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Keyboard port or computer port cable detached.
Wrong or missing characters from those typed
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The keyboard mode is incorrect; configure computer port for correct
keyboard mode.
Can't access all functions of mouse
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If Microsoft BallPoint mouse, get latest Microsoft mouse driver.
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