Appendix: Reference informationA-4
A.2 Simple fixes
Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or
the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions
that you can perform by yourself.
Problem Action
The power LED on the server
or on the monitor do not light
up
1. Check if the power cable
is properly connected to
the power connector in the
system rear panel.
2. Make sure that the power
cables are connected to a
grounded power outlet.
3. Press the power button to
make sure that the system
is turned on.
The keyboard does not work Check if the keyboard cable is
properly connected to the PS/2
keyboard port.
The mouse does not work Check if the mouse cable is
properly connected to the mouse
port.
The system does not perform
power-on self tests (POST)
after it was turned on
1. Check the memory modules
and make sure you installed
the DIMMs the system
supports.
2. Make sure that the DIMMs
are properly installed on the
sockets.