NS170 User Guide - Problems Solving
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Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate):
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Are cables properly connected?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
The keyboard or mouse fails to operate:
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Is the cable properly connected?
- Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the
server.
- The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is
powered (not applicable to USB devices). Power of the server first and connect
it properly.
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Are the server drivers installed?
- 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 man-
ual that comes with your OS to check that the keyboard and mouse settings are
correct.
Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk:
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Does the floppy disk drive contain a floppy disk?
- Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks.
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Is the floppy disk write-protected?
- Place the write-protect switch on the floppy disk to the "Write-enabled" posi-
tion.
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Is the floppy disk formatted?
- Use a formatted floppy disk or format the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Refer to the manual that comes with the OS for formatting a floppy disk.
