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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Minor Problems Solving Minor Problems Problem Cause Possible Solution Computer appears locked up and will not turn off when the power button is pressed. Software control of the power switch is not functional. 1. Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds until the computer turns off. 2. Disconnect electrical plug from outlet. Computer will not respond to USB keyboard or mouse. Computer is in standby mode. Press the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your data. Computer date and RTC (real-time clock) time display is incorrect. battery may need to be replaced. 1. Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Replace the RTC battery. Computer appears to pause periodically. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is established. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller. Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. The Num Lock key may be on. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Poor performance is experienced. Processor is hot. 1. Ensure airflow to the computer is not blocked. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the computer and monitor to permit required airflow. 2. Ensure the fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Ensure the processor heatsink is installed properly. Hard drive is full. Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on the hard drive. E-2 415606-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT

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415606-001
Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Minor Problems
Solving Minor Problems
Problem
Cause
Possible Solution
Computer appears
locked up and will not
turn off when the power
button is pressed.
Software control of the
power switch is not
functional.
1. Press and hold the power button
for at least four seconds until the
computer turns off.
2. Disconnect electrical plug from
outlet.
Computer will not
respond to USB
keyboard or mouse.
Computer is in
standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby
mode.
Ä
CAUTION:
When attempting to resume from
standby
mode, do not hold down the power
button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose
your data.
Computer date and
time display is incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock)
battery may need to be
replaced.
1. Reset the date and time under
Control Panel
.
2. Replace the RTC battery.
Computer appears to
pause periodically.
Network driver is loaded
and no network
connection is established.
Establish a network connection, or
use Computer Setup or Microsoft
Windows Device Manager to disable
the network controller.
Cursor will not move
using the arrow keys on
the keypad.
The
Num Lock
key
may be on.
Press the
Num Lock
key. The
Num
Lock
key can be disabled (or
enabled) in Computer Setup.
Poor performance is
experienced.
Processor is hot.
1. Ensure airflow to the computer is
not blocked. Leave a 10.2-cm
(4-inch) clearance on all vented
sides of the computer and
monitor to permit required
airflow.
2. Ensure the fans are connected
and working properly (some fans
only operate when needed).
3. Ensure the processor heatsink is
installed properly.
Hard drive is full.
Transfer data from the hard drive to
create more space on the hard drive.