IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6233, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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General FRU/Action
Diskette drive in-use light
stays on, or the system
bypasses the diskette drive,
or the diskette drive does
not work.
1. If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that:
a. The diskette drive is enabled in the Configuration/Setup utility program.
b. The diskette is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if you have one.)
c. The diskette is inserted correctly in the drive.
d. The diskette contains the necessary files to start the computer.
e. The software program is OK.
f. Cable is installed correctly (proper orientation)
2. Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics.
3. Cable
4. Diskette Drive
5. System Board
Monitor problems (general).
Some IBM monitors have
their own self-tests. If you
suspect a problem with the
monitor, refer to the
information that comes with
the monitor for adjusting and
testing instructions.
1. Monitor
2. Run Video Diagnostics. If diagnostics pass, the problem may be a video driver.
3. Display Adapter / System Board
System Error and DIMM X
LED on
1. Replace DIMM X
System Error and CPU X
LED on
1. Replace CPU X
Setup Action
Setup and Installation CD
won’t start.
v Be sure the computer is supported; all systems with a startable (bootable)
CD-ROM drive are supported.
v If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been altered, be sure the CD-ROM is
first in the boot sequence.
v If more than one CD-ROM drive is installed, be sure that only one drive is set as
the primary drive. Start the CD from the primary drive.
The Operating System
Installation program
continuously loops.
Free up more space on the hard disk.
TechConnect CD Action
Can’t start TechConnect CD. Be sure you’re starting the CD on a system with Microsoft Windows installed.
Can’t view publications from
TechConnect CD, or text is
unreadable.
Be sure you have the Adobe reader installed (available from the TechConnect CD).
Diskette Factory CD Action
Get “time out” or “Unknown
host” errors
Be sure you have access to the Internet through FTP directly.
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