Dell PowerEdge SC1435 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 70

Troubleshooting the Keyboard, Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions

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Troubleshooting the Keyboard Problem • System message indicates a problem with the keyboard • Keyboard is not functioning properly Action 1 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB ports are enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 23. 2 Examine the keyboard and its cable for signs of damage. 3 Swap the faulty keyboard with a working keyboard. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard. See "Getting Help" on page 95. 4 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 85. If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 95. Troubleshooting the Mouse Problem • System message indicates a problem with the mouse. • Mouse is not functioning properly. Action 1 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB ports are enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 23. 2 Examine the mouse and its cable for signs of damage. 3 Swap the faulty mouse with a working mouse. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty mouse. See "Getting Help" on page 95. 4 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 85. If the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 95. Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Problem • Error message indicates a problem with a serial port. • Device connected to a serial port is not operating properly. 70 Troubleshooting Your System

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Troubleshooting Your System
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
Problem
System message indicates a problem with the keyboard
Keyboard is not functioning properly
Action
1
Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB ports are enabled. See "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 23.
2
Examine the keyboard and its cable for signs of damage.
3
Swap the faulty keyboard with a working keyboard.
If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard. See "Getting Help" on page 95.
4
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 85.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 95.
Troubleshooting the Mouse
Problem
System message indicates a problem with the mouse.
Mouse is not functioning properly.
Action
1
Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB ports are enabled. See "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 23.
2
Examine the mouse and its cable for signs of damage.
3
Swap the faulty mouse with a working mouse.
If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty mouse. See "Getting Help" on page 95.
4
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 85.
If the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 95.
Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions
Problem
Error message indicates a problem with a serial port.
Device connected to a serial port is not operating properly.