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Hard drive problems
The system does not recognize a SCSI drive
Memory and processor problems
The system detected memory errors during start up
The CD drive cables are
not installed correctly
Open the system, then make sure all cables between the IDE
controller and the CD drive are correctly connected.
The CD drive may be
defective
Replace the CD drive.
Probable cause Solution
SCSI hot-plug drive is
not seated correctly
Open the system and reseat the hot-plug drive(s). This
problem is most common immediately after shipping.
The SCSI bus is not
properly terminated
Open the system and make sure that the last device on the
SCSI chain is properly terminated.
The drive is configured
with a conflicting SCSI
address
Change the device’s SCSI address to one that is not
currently being used by the system.
The cables are not
connected correctly
Open the system, then make sure the cables are connected
properly.
Probable cause Solution
Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not saved
in the BIOS Setup utility
Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new memory
configuration.
The memory was installed
incorrectly
Make sure that the memory is proper seated and
oriented.
Probable cause Solution
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