Troubleshooting a diskette drive – Dell PowerEdge 1850 User Manual
Page 35
2.
Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
If an error message does not appear, go to
.
3.
Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
If the amount of memory installed matches the system memory setting, go to
.
4.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
5.
Open the system. See "
6.
Ensure that the memory modules are populated correctly. See "
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
" in "Installing System Components."
If the memory modules are populated correctly, continue to the next step.
7.
Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "
Installing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System Components."
8.
9.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
10.
Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
If the amount of memory installed does not match the system memory setting, then perform the following steps:
a.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
b.
."
c.
Swap the memory modules in bank 1 with another bank of the same capacity. See "
Installing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System
Components."
d.
Close the system. See "
e.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
f.
As the system boots, observe the monitor screen and the indicators on the keyboard.
11.
Perform the following steps:
a.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
b.
."
c.
through
in
for each memory module installed.
If the problem persists, see "
Getting Help
."
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
Problem
l
Error message indicates a problem with the optional diskette drive.
Action
1.
Enter the System Setup program and verify that the diskette drive is configured correctly. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the User's Guide.
2.
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
" in "Running System Diagnostics."
3.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
NOTE:
Several configurations for the memory modules exist; see "
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
" in "Installing System
Components."
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.