NEC N8400-086F, User Manual

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Troubleshooting 8-11
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 CPU blade has any external devices connected, power on the external
devices first, then the CPU blade.
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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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When the CPU blade has PCI devices connected, make sure to set the PCI device
interrupt and others with the BIOS SETUP utility of the CPU blade. (Most PCI
devices generally do not require any change to the configuration, but some boards
do require specific settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details to make correct settings.
<Menus to check: [Advanced] – [PCI Device] – [PCI IRQ xx] x: PCI slot
number, [Advanced] – [PCI Configuration] – [PCI Slot 1 Option ROM]>
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Some devices connected to the serial or USB 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.
<Menu to check: [Advanced] – [Peripheral Configuration], [Server] – [Console
Redirection]>
The keyboard or mouse fails to operate:
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Is BIOS configuration correct?
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The keyboard and mouse may be disabled with the BIOS SETUP utility of the
CPU blade. Check the settings with the BIOS SETUP utility.
<Menus to check: [Advanced] – [Peripheral Configuration], [Advanced] –
[NumLock]>
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Did you install drivers for keyboard and mouse?
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Refer to the manual that comes with your OS to check that the keyboard and
mouse drivers are installed. (These drivers are installed along with the OS.) Some
OS's allow you to change the keyboard and mouse settings. Refer to manual that
comes with your OS to check that the keyboard and mouse settings are correct.