
9-2 DS20E Reference Guide
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Writer: Robert Young Project: Compaq AlphaServer DS20E System Comments:
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Troubleshooting Overview
This section refers you to relevant sections in this chapter for information on
how to perform certain tasks and resolve some problems that you may
encounter.
Before you begin troubleshooting your system, consult your service agreement
to determine how much troubleshooting and repair you should undertake
yourself.
If you plan to maintain the system yourself, use the information in this guide
to help identify and resolve the problem.
If you have a service agreement with a service provider, contact your
representative for assistance.
Table 9-1 lists possible problems and the relevant sections in this chapter.
Table 9-1
Determining Where to Look
Task or Problem Relevant Section
To run a diagnostic test of the whole system, show its status, or
terminate the testing.
System error beep codes.
No startup display appears when you turn on the system. System error beep codes.
Power problems.
Problems detected by the operating
system.
The system cannot boot the operating system. Boot problems or
system error beep codes.
The system cannot access a mass storage device. Storage problems.
Storage devices are missing from the show device display. Storage problems.
The monitor or the terminal is not working. Monitor and terminal problems.
The keyboard and mouse are not working. Keyboard and mouse problems.
The system repeatedly shuts down after 10 seconds. Overheating problems.
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