Dell PowerEdge 2300 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Page 83

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This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside the computer. Before you start any of the procedures in this chapter, do the following: Perform the procedures described in "Checking Connections and Switches" and "The System Setup Program" in Chapter 2. Read the safety instructions in "Safety First-For You and the Computer" found next in this chapter. You need the following items to perform the procedures in this chapter: The Dell Server Assistant CD and a blank, formatted 3.5-inch diskette The Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The key to the system keylock NOTE: When you see the question, "Is the problem resolved?" in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the operation that caused the problem. The procedures in this guide require that you remove the covers and work inside the computer. While working inside the computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow the instructions closely. Working inside the computer is safe-if you observe the following precautions. Checking Inside the Computer 7-1

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Read the safety instructions in “Safety First—For You and the Computer” found
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