Compaq C160 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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Solving Problems
Common Problems and Solutions
Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System
Table 10 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and
booting the operating system and offers solutions.
Table 10 Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System
Problem Solution
The power LED is lit,
and text appears on the
screen, but more than two
minutes have passed with
no sign of system activ-
ity.
Make sure that all SCSI devices are set to the proper SCSI
ID. (See Appendix C for default SCSI ID settings.)
Check that all SCSI devices are correctly cabled. Check that
both SCSI buses are correctly terminated. (See Appendix C
for information on SCSI cabling and termination.)
The system stops or
hangs while booting.
Follow the instructions in “Dealing With a Boot Failure” in
this chapter.
If problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service
representative.