NEC EXPRESS5800 LC1400 series User Manual page 11

Replacing the SECC2 Version......................................................................... 4-13
DIMMs......................................................................................................................4-15
Memory DIMM Configurations ...................................................................... 4-16
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................... 4-17
Removing DIMMs.......................................................................................... 4-18
Option Boards......................................................................................................................4-19
Installation Considerations .........................................................................................4-19
Installing an Option Board .........................................................................................4-20
Removing an Option Board........................................................................................4-23
Installing a RAID Controller Board......................................................................................4-23
Hard Disk Drives .................................................................................................................4-24
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay.....................................4-25
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ..................................................................4-26
Removable Media Devices...................................................................................................4-29
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device...........................................................................4-30
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device ....................................................................................4-35
5 Problem Solving
Problem Solving ................................................................................................................... 5-2
Static Precautions.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists ................................................................................................... 5-3
Initial System Startup.................................................................................................. 5-3
Running New Application Software ............................................................................ 5-4
After System Has Been Running Correctly.................................................................. 5-5
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures................................................................................. 5-6
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ............................................................... 5-6
Monitoring POST ....................................................................................................... 5-7
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators ................................................. 5-8
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ............................................................. 5-8
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................. 5-9
Power LED Does Not Light ........................................................................................ 5-9
Incorrect or No Beep Code.........................................................................................5-10
No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................5-10
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ..........................................................................5-11
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate ..........................................................................5-11
Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light .............................................................5-11
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light..........................................................5-12
Problems with Application Software ..........................................................................5-12
Press F2 Key to Enter Setup: Prompt Does Not Display ............................................5-12
Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU .................................................................... 5-13
Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU ............................... 5-14
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected ...........................................................................5-14
Problems with the Network ..................................................................................................5-15
PNP Installation Tips ...........................................................................................................5-16
BIOS User's Information .....................................................................................................5-16
Error and Status Messages .........................................................................................5-16
POST Error Codes and Messages ...............................................................................5-20
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