If you replace the processor, make sure the new processor is
installed correctly, and that the notch on the processor is
aligned correctly on the system board. If you did not align it
correctly, the system won’t start. Also make sure the jumpers
are set correctly for your processor.
For more information, see “Installing Memory Modules
(SIMMs),” “Upgrading the Processor,” and “Changing the
Jumper Settings” in Chapter 4.
You may have installed option cards or drives that exceed the
system’s power limits. Check the power limits listed under
“Option Slot Power Limits” in Appendix A.
The Computer Does Not Respond
The computer locks up.
Wait a few moments; if your computer does not respond after a
reasonable length of time, press
Ctrl Alt Del
and follow the
instructions on the screen. If that doesn’t work, press the RESET
button.
Note
If you press
Ctrl Alt Del
or RESET, you will lose any data you
did not save.
You may have installed memory using SIMMs that work at the
wrong speed. Install the correct SIMMs. (See “Installing
Memory Modules [SIMMs],” in Chapter 4.)
Your system may have overheated. If you upgraded the
processor yourself, make sure you have an adequate heat sink
installed.
Troubleshooting
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