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Option Problems An IBM option that previously worked does not work now. Action Verify that all of the option hardware and cable connections are secure. If the option comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to test the option. If the failing option is a SCSI option, verify that: 1. The cables for all external SCSI options are connected correctly. 2. The last option in each SCSI chain, or the end of the SCSI cable, is terminated correctly. 3. All external SCSI options are turned on. External SCSI options must be turned on before the system is turned on. For more information, see your SCSI documentation. If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer and option serviced. Parallel Port Problems Parallel Port Problems Parallel port cannot be accessed. Action Verify that: 1. Each port is assigned a unique address. 2. The parallel-port adapter, if you added one, is properly installed and firmly seated. See Chapter 7, "Installing Options" on page 51 for instructions on adding adapters. If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer serviced. Serial Port Problems Serial Port Problems Serial port cannot be accessed. Action Verify that: 1. Each port is assigned a unique address. 2. The serial-port adapter, if you added one, is properly installed and firmly seated. See Chapter 7, "Installing Options" on page 51 for instructions on adding adapters. If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer serviced. Chapter 8. Troubleshooting 113

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Parallel Port Problems
Serial Port Problems
Option Problems
Action
An IBM option that
previously worked does
not work now.
Verify that all of the option hardware and cable
connections are secure.
If the option comes with its own test instructions, use
those instructions to test the option.
If the failing option is a SCSI option, verify that:
1.
The cables for all external SCSI options are
connected correctly.
2.
The last option in each SCSI chain, or the end of
the SCSI cable, is terminated correctly.
3.
All external SCSI options are turned on.
External
SCSI options must be turned on before the system
is turned on.
For more information, see your SCSI documentation.
If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer
and option serviced.
Parallel Port Problems
Action
Parallel port cannot be
accessed.
Verify that:
1.
Each port is assigned a unique address.
2.
The parallel-port adapter, if you added one, is
properly installed and firmly seated.
See
Chapter
7, “Installing Options” on page
51 for
instructions on adding adapters.
If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer
serviced.
Serial Port Problems
Action
Serial port cannot be
accessed.
Verify that:
1.
Each port is assigned a unique address.
2.
The serial-port adapter, if you added one, is
properly installed and firmly seated.
See
Chapter
7, “Installing Options” on page
51 for
instructions on adding adapters.
If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer
serviced.
Chapter 8.
Troubleshooting
113