NEC EXPRESS5800/120Lf, User Manual

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5-12 Problem Solving
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following:
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Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device after the
diskette? Check your BIOS Setup (F2) configuration.
Problems with the Network
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails:
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Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed:
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Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
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Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your
operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not.
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Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
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Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
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The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the
drivers.
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Run the diagnostics.
Plug and Play Installation Tips
Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. The
BIOS Setup Utility can be used to adjust the interrupt numbers for PCI devices. For
certain drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.