The computer does not respond – Epson 4000 User Manual

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You installed or 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.

You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly. If the system

doesn’t find memory, nothing happens. Check that your

SIMM(s) are securely installed in their sockets.

If you replace the microprocessor, make sure the new processor

chip is installed correctly. Also make sure pin 1 on the chip is

connected with pin 1 on the system board. See Chapter 4.

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 4).

Your system may have over-heated. If you are using a DX2

processor, make sure you have an adequate heat sink installed

on the chip.

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

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

again.

7-4 Troubleshooting

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