The Computer Will Not Start
The power light is on, but the computer does not start.
Make sure the boot options in SETUP are set to access drive A.
Then place a bootable diskette in drive A and turn on the
computer again.
Caution
If you turn off the computer, always wait at least 20 seconds
before turning it back on. This prevents damage to the
computer’s electrical circuitry.
The computer does not start and the powerlight is not lit
Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the AC
inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet.
The power cord is securely connected, but the computer
still does not start.
Check the electrical outlet for power. Turn off your computer
and unplug the power cord. Plug a lamp into the outlet and
turn it on.
You installed or removed system components, and now
your computer does not start.
Check to make sure you have reconnected all the internal and
external cables correctly.
You may have installed option cards that exceed the system’s
power requirements. Check the power requirements in
Appendix A.
Troubleshooting 5-3