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2 Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on page 18. • If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's documentation. • Change the autonegotiation setting, if possible. • Use another connector on the switch or hub. If you are using a NIC card instead of an integrated NIC, see the documentation for the NIC card. 3 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation. 4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NICs are enabled. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 43. 5 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the same data transmission speed. See the network equipment documentation. 6 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 205. Troubleshooting a Wet System Problem • Liquid spilled on the system. • Excessive humidity. 168 Troubleshooting Your System

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Troubleshooting Your System
2
Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See "NIC Indicator
Codes" on page 18.
•
If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections.
•
If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might
be damaged or missing.
Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's
documentation.
•
Change the autonegotiation setting, if possible.
•
Use another connector on the switch or hub.
If you are using a NIC card instead of an integrated NIC, see the
documentation for the NIC card.
3
Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are
bound. See the NIC's documentation.
4
Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NICs are enabled.
See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 43.
5
Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the
same data transmission speed. See the network equipment
documentation.
6
Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the
maximum length.
If the problem persists,
see
"Getting Help" on page 205
.
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Problem
•
Liquid spilled on the system.
•
Excessive humidity.