NEC N8100-1668F, User Manual

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8-28 Troubleshooting
POST fails to complete:
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Is the DIMM board installed?
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Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9).
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Is the memory size large?
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The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a
while.
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Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the
server?
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If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST
may accidentally detect a keyboard controller error and stops proceeding. In such
a case, restart the server once again. Do not perform any keyboard or mouse
operation until the BIOS start-up message appears when you restart the server.
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Does the server have contains appropriate memory boards or PCI devices?
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Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.
Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate):
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Are cables properly connected?
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Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also
make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order.
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Is the power-on order correct?
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When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external
devices first, then the server.
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Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?
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Some optional devices require specific device drivers. Refer to the manual that
comes with the device to install its driver.
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Is BIOS configuration correct?
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Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port may require I/O port address
or operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details to make correct settings.
Fail to access to internal RDX device:
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Does the lamp on RDX light amber?
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The RDX device becomes inaccessible when an Eject error occurs. Change
installation location of RDX device according to description in Chapter 9.