The computer does not respond – Epson EL 486UC User Manual

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You installed of 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.

If you replace the microprocessor, make sure the processor chip

and the oscillators are both installed correctly. Also make sure

pin 1 on the chip or the oscillator is connected with pin 1 on the

system board. See Chapter 3.

The Computer Does Not Respond

The computer locks up.

Wait a few moments; if your computer does not respond after a

reasonable length of time, press Ctrl Alt

Del.

If that doesn’t

work, press the

RESET

button.

You may have installed memory using SIMMs that work at

the

wrong speed. Install the correct SIMMs (see Chapter 3).

You reset the computer, but if still does not respond.

Try turning the computer off, wait 20 seconds, and turn it on

again.

Your computer suddenly stops operating.

You may have overloaded the power supply limitations. See

your option card manual(s) for the power requirements for

your option card(s). Then check Appendix A to see if you have

exceeded the option slot power limits.

6-4 Troubleshooting

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