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6: Using The Motherboard
User’s Manual
6•7
Troubleshooting
This section details some things you can do to evaluate
problems that could possibly occur in the course of us-
ing this motherboard. The topics covered include pos-
sible hardware problems and problems with the CMOS
Setup Utility’s system configuration record.
Hardware Problems
A hardware problem may occur either after you install
additional hardware or because some existing hardware
has failed or has a disconnected or loose connection.
This section has some pointers on things you can check
before seeking assistance.
General Hardware Troubleshooting
If the motherboard does not operate properly when you
first try to use it in the system, it is likely that it is either
configured incorrectly, there are problems with external
connections. It os also possible the board or some other
system component is defective. Always check the most
obvious possibilities first.
First check the external components:
• Make sure the system, the monitor and any other
external peripherals are plugged in and turned on.
Confirm that the system and the power LEDs on
any external peripherals are on.
• Check that the monitor, keyboard and mouse are
properly connected.
Next check the CMOS Setup Utility:
• Run the CMOS Setup Utility and load the Optimized
Defaults. Reset any other custom settings. Remem-
ber to “Save & Exit Setup” to restart the computer.