Troubleshooting procedure – Lenovo H520e Desktop User Manual

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Symptom

Action

The operating system does not
start.

Verify that:

• The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides.

Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. For more information,
see “Selecting a startup device” on page 55.

The computer beeps multiple
times before the operating
system starts.

Verify that no keys are stuck.

Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system

On the Windows operating system, you can view and change computer settings through Control Panel. To
access Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system, do one of the following:

• From the desktop

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.

2. Click Settings.

3. Click Control Panel.

• From the Start screen

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.

2. Click Search.

3. On the Apps screen, scroll to the right side, and click Control Panel in the Windows System section.

Troubleshooting procedure

Use the following procedure as a starting point for diagnosing problems you are experiencing with your
computer:

1. Verify that the cables for all attached devices are connected correctly and securely.

2. Verify that all attached devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded, functioning

electrical outlets.

3. Verify that all attached devices are enabled in the BIOS settings of your computer. For more information

about accessing and changing the BIOS settings, refer to your Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility
program” on page 53
.

4. Go to the “Troubleshooting” on page 35 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are

experiencing. If the Troubleshooting information does not help you resolve a problem, continue with the
next step.

5. Try using a previously captured configuration to see if a recent change to hardware or software settings

has caused a problem. Before restoring a previous configuration, capture your current configuration in
case the older configuration settings do not solve the problem or have adverse affects. To restore a
captured configuration, do the following:

• For Windows 7: Click Start Control Panel System and Security System System

Protection System Restore.

• For Windows 8: Open Control Panel, and then click System and Security System System

Protection System Restore.

If this does not correct the problem, continue with the next step.

6. Run the diagnostic program. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for more information.

• If the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for more information.

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