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6-2 Troubleshooting Helpful Hints If you encounter some minor problem with your workstation, monitor, or software, refer to the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: s Check that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working grounded AC outlet. s Check to see that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is on. s Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. s Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim. s Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then your keyboard should be operating correctly. s Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. s If necessary, reconfigure your workstation after installing an expansion board or other option, such as a diskette drive. See the section" When to Reconfigure the Workstation," in chapter 4 for instructions. Also, see the section "Solving Hardware Installation Problems" in this chapter for more information. s Check that all switch settings have been set correctly. s Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed (for example, if you are using a printer, you need a printer driver). s Take out all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on your system.

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6-2
Troubleshooting
Helpful Hints
If you encounter some minor problem with your workstation, monitor, or
software, refer to the following list of general suggestions before taking
further action:
■
Check that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working
grounded AC outlet.
■
Check to see that the workstation is turned on and the green power
light is on.
■
Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light
is on.
■
Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the
monitor is dim.
■
Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then your keyboard should
be operating correctly.
■
Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect
connections.
■
If necessary, reconfigure your workstation
after installing an expansion
board or other option, such as a diskette drive. See the section” When
to Reconfigure the Workstation,” in chapter 4 for instructions. Also,
see the section “Solving Hardware Installation Problems” in this
chapter for more information.
■
Check that all switch settings have been set correctly.
■
Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed (for
example, if you are using a printer, you need a printer driver).
■
Take out all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on your
system.