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IF THE POWER LIGHT IS AMBER AND GREEN OR STEADY AMBER - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 51). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING AMBER - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 51). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 51). ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. . CHECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see page 11). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Solving Problems 29

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Solving Problems
29
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.
.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
AMBER
AND
GREEN
OR
STEADY
AMBER
—
The computer is receiving electrical power,
but an internal power problem might exist.
•
Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).
•
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 51).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
—
A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
•
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 64).
•
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 51).
•
Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 51).
E
LIMINATE
INTERFERENCE
—
Some possible causes of interference are:
•
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
•
Too many devices on a power strip
•
Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
—
See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting
information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
—
•
See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
•
Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see page 11).
T
EST
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.