NEC VERSA FXI, Service And Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting 7-3
Quick Troubleshooting
Problem Corrective Action
Hard disk drive malfunction Check if the hard disk drive is set properly on
CMOS Setup.
Check the drive connection.
Check if the disk drive is good.
Replace the main board.
Memory malfunction Check if the memory module is inserted properly.
Replace the memory module.
Replace the main board.
PC card does not work Check the PC card driver installation for any IRQ
or I/O address conflict.
Check if the PC card is inserted properly and all
connections are set.
If the PC card is a Type II card, install it in the
system’s other PC card slot.
Replace the PC card.
Replace the main board.
NEC VersaGlide does not work Check if PS/2 or Alps mouse driver is properly
installed.
Check VersaGlide cable inside the system if it is
inserted properly.
Clean VersaGlide surface.
Check the keyboard controller chip for any cold
or loose soldering.
Replace the main board.
Parallel device does not work Check all connections.
Check if external device is turned on.
Check the device drive installation for any IRQ or
I/O address conflict.
Test another parallel device.
Check the I/O controller chip for any cold or
loosed soldering.
Replace the main board.