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Compaq Professional Workstation AP400 Maintenance and Service Guide
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive (IDE) Problems
This section identifies some quick checks for IDE CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drive-related
problems.
Table 4-8
Solutions for CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive (IDE) Problems
Problem
Possible Solution
Cannot read compact disc.
1. CD is not properly seated in the drive. Eject the CD, correctly
seat it in the drive, then reload.
2. If the computer is towered, the CD-ROM clamps must be
used. Eject the CD, extend clamps and slide the CD in at a
slight angle.
3. CD has been loaded upside down. Eject the CD, turn it over,
then reload.
System will not boot from drive.
1. The CD-ROM boot is not enabled through the Computer
Setup utility. Run the Computer Setup utility and set the
drive priorities.
2. Make sure that drive cabling and jumpers are set correctly.
Cannot eject compact disc.
Disc is not properly seated in the drive. Turn off the
workstation, insert a thin metal rod into the emergency
eject hole, and push firmly (a straightened paper clip can
be used). Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the
tray is fully extended, then remove the CD.
Device is not detected; driver is not loaded.
Drive is not connected properly. Open the workstation.
Check to see that the drive cable is connected properly.
Memory Problems
This section identifies some quick checks for memory-related problems.
Table 4-9
Solutions for Memory Problems
Problem
Possible Solution
Out of Memory error.
1. Run Performance Monitor. At the Start menu, highlight
Programs and select Administrator Tools.
2. The workstation has run out of memory to run the
application. Check the application documentation to
determine the memory requirements.
Memory count during POST is wrong.
The DIMMs may not be installed correctly. Check that the
DIMMs have been installed correctly in the DIMM sockets
then run the Computer Setup utility.
Insufficient memory error during operation.
The system has run out of memory for the application. Check
the memory requirements for the application or install
additional memory.