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Common Problems     37

Common Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

The system will 
not power ON.

The system is not con-
nected to an AC outlet.

Check the power cable and 
make certain it is connected to 
an AC power source.

The voltage-selection 
switch is not set correctly.

Make certain the voltage-selec-
tion switch reflects the correct 
power source.

The system does 
not display the 
date and time 
correctly or at all.

The date and time param-
eters in BIOS Setup may 
be set incorrectly.

Enter the BIOS Setup program 
and correct the date and time 
settings.

The backup battery may 
need to be replaced.

Contact Technical Support for 
assistance.

The Power LED is 
flashing.

ECC memory failure has 
occurred.

Press the Keyboard Inhibit 
Switch IN and then OUT.  
NOTE:  If the Keyboard Inhibit 
Switch is already in locked posi-
tion (IN), you must first unlock it 
(OUT) and then lock it back (IN) 
to reset the ECC memory status 
and the Power LED.

The Power LED 
continues to flash 
after ECC reset.

A DIMM was incorrectly 
installed.
A DIMM is not functioning 
properly.

Check the DIMM for proper 
installation 
Replace the faulty DIMM.

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