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Use the same version of DOS within all partitions. Make sure
that the DOS version the dealer used to partition and high-level
format the drive is the same as the version you have installed
on your computer. If it isn’t, see your dealer.
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Verify the CMOS drive type setup value. You must install the
drive using the same drive type or translation geometry that
was set before initial partitioning by your computer dealer.
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Check for I/O address conflicts between peripheral cards.
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Check for viruses.
The screen goes blank when you power up the system.
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Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
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Check all cards. Make sure the video card is seated in its slot
and secured with a mounting screw.
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Check all cables. Make sure the video-card cables are se-
curely attached.
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While the computer is powered down, remove the drive host
adapter. If the screen turns on after you reboot, the host
adapter may be incompatible or defective. If so, see your
dealer.
The system hangs in FDISK or fails to create or save the
partition record.
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Check all cables.
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The DOS utilities diskette may be corrupted. Try your backup
DOS diskette.
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Make the partitions smaller.
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