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This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for equipment that connects directly to the input/output (I/O) panel of the computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, or printer. Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, see "Checking Connections and Switches" in Chapter 2. Then perform the troubleshooting procedures for the equipment that is malfunctioning. You need the following items to perform the procedures in this chapter: The Dell Server Assistant CD A blank, formatted diskette The system documentation NOTE: When you see the question, "Is the problem resolved?" in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the operation that caused the problem. Troubleshooting video problems involves determining which of the following is the source of the problem: Monitor and monitor interface cable Video memory Video logic of the computer or a video expansion card If information on the monitor screen is displayed incorrectly or not at all, complete the following steps to solve the problem: Is the problem resolved? Yes. You have fixed the problem. No. Go to step 3. Checking the Equipment 6-1

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“Checking Connections and Switches” in Chapter 2. Then perform the troubleshoot-
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