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System Boots When Installing a PCI Card
System Server Management features require full-time “standby” power. This means some
parts of the system have power going to them whenever the power cord is plugged in,
even if you have turned the system power off with the power button on the front panel.
If you install a PCI card with the power cord plugged in, a signal may be sent to
command the system to boot. Before installing a PCI card, you should always:
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Turn off the server power by using the power button on the front of the system.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the server.
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software
Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the
software, not the server hardware. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other
software runs correctly.
Check the following:
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Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the software.
See the software documentation.
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Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system. See
the software documentation.
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Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work.
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Make sure the correct device drivers installed.
If the problems persist, contact the software vendor’s customer service
representative.
Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier
Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly
sometimes indicate equipment failure. However, they can also be caused by file
corruption or changes to the software configuration.
Check the following:
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Uninstall and reinstall the software. Make sure all necessary files are
installed
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If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the
keyboard (if keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other
random component failures.
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If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might
have occurred, reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of
voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots,
and the system not responding to user commands.
NOTE: For AC power, if you are getting random errors in your data files, they may be
getting corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If you are experiencing
any of the above symptoms that might indicate voltage spikes on the power line,
you may want to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system
power cord.
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows*OS)
The Windows* operating systems do not include all of the drivers for the Intel
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chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. Check the Kontron Deployment CD that
came with your server or go to
