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Compaq Professional Workstation 6000 and 8000 Reference Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Minor Problems
Table 8-1
Minor Problems and Solutions
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workstation won't turn
on
Workstation is not
connected to an external
power source.
Connect to an external power
source.
Cables to the external
power source are
unplugged.
Ensure that cables connecting
the workstation and the
external source are plugged in
properly.
A defective PCI or ISA
card has been installed.
Remove any adapter card that
was just installed.
Boards or cages are not
properly installed.
Enure boards are properly
seated in the Processor Cage.
Ensure cages are properly
installed in unit.
Workstation doesn't
automatically display
the date and time
RTC (real-time clock)
battery may need to be
replaced. Battery life is
approximately 5 years.
Replace the RTC battery. Refer
to Appendix D, ”Installing a
New Battery,” for installation
instructions, or contact your
Compaq authorized reseller or
service provider for RTC
battery replacement.
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