Acer R700 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Initial System Startup
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by
incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less
frequent cause.
Checklist
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server
board?
Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server
board?
Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral
devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the
manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them. If
applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts-for example, two
add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
Are all DIMMs installed correctly?
Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or
configured?
Are all device drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings made in BIOS Setup correct?
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating
system documentation.
Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to
turn the server on (power on light should be lit)?
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and
plugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V (or a NEMA 6-15R
outlet for 200-240 V)
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
Are all integrated components from the tested components lists?
Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported
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