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Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List
Error Symptoms
Action/FRU
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If
directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check
procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right
column is the most likely cause.
Blinking cursor only;
system does not
work.
“Start” on page 55.
Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables
Diskette/IDE disk drives
“Undetermined Problems” on page 80.
System board
Diskette Drive
NOTE: Ensure that the diskette drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup and
its read/write head is clean before diagnosing any diskette drive problems.
Media and drive
are mismatched.
Make sure that the diskette drive is configured correctly in
the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup.
Make sure that the diskette drive is correctly formatted.
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette drive does
not work.
Make sure that the diskette drive is not set to [None] in the
“Standard CMOS Setup” of BIOS Setup.
Diskette drive power
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette drive test
failed.
Diskette
Diskette drive
Diskette drive cable
System board
Hard Disk Drive
NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup,
cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.
Hard disk drive test
failed.
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Hard disk drive
format error.
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Hard disk drive
write error.
Load default settings.
Hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive
LED fails to light,
but system
operates normally.
With the system power on, measure the voltage of hard
disk LED connector (Please refer to Parts/Test Point
Locations obn page 111).
CD-ROM Drive
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