System boots when installing a pci card, Problems with newly installed application software – Kontron NSN2U IP Network Server User Manual

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Try reseating the add-in adapter.

The Add-in Adapter Stopped Working without Apparent Cause

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Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.

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The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall

the drivers.

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Run the diagnostics.

System Boots When Installing a PCI Card

System Server Management features require full-time “standby” power. This means some

parts of the system have power going to them whenever the power cord is plugged in,

even if you have turned the system power off with the power button on the front panel.

If you install a PCI card with the power cord plugged in, a signal may be sent to

command the system to boot. Before installing a PCI card, you should always:
1. Turn off the server power by using the power button on the front of the system.

2. Unplug the power cord from the server.

Problems with Newly Installed Application Software

Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the

software, not the server hardware. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other

software runs correctly.
Check the following:

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Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the software.

See the software documentation.

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Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system. See

the software documentation.

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Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work.

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Make sure the correct device drivers installed.

If the problems persist, contact the software vendor’s customer service

representative.

Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier

Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly

sometimes indicate equipment failure. However, they can also be caused by file

corruption or changes to the software configuration.
Check the following:

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Uninstall and reinstall the software. Make sure all necessary files are

installed.

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If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the

keyboard (if keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other

random component failures.

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If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might

have occurred, reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of

voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots,

and the system not responding to user commands.

NOTE: For AC power, if you are getting random errors in your data files, they may be

getting corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If you are experiencing

any of the above symptoms that might indicate voltage spikes on the power line,

you may want to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system

power cord.

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