NEC Express5800 series User Manual page 135

Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate):
Are cables properly connected?
→ Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also
make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order.
Is the power-on order correct?
→ When the CPU blade has any external devices connected, power on the external
devices first, then the CPU blade and Storage and I/O Blade.
Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?
→ Some optional devices require specific device drivers. Refer to the manual that
comes with the device to install its driver.
Is BIOS configuration of CPU blade correct?
→ When the CPU blade has PCI devices connected, make sure to set the PCI device
interrupt and others with the BIOS SETUP utility of the CPU blade. (Most PCI
devices generally do not require any change to the configuration, but some boards
do require specific settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details to make correct settings.
Fail to access the hard disk drive:
Is the hard disk drive applicable to the CPU blade and Storage and I/O Blade?
→ Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed.
Is the hard disk drive properly installed?
→ Securely insert the drive carrier into the Storage and I/O Blade and lock it with the
lever. The hard disk drive is not connected to the internal connector when it is not
completely installed.
Fail to start OS:
Is the BIOS configuration of CPU blade correct?
→ Run the BIOS SETUP utility of CPU blade to change the boot order.
<Menu to check: [Boot]>
Is a floppy disk contained in the floppy disk drive?
→ Take out the floppy disk and restart the CPU blade.
Is the OS broken?
→ Use recovery process to recover the system.
Refer to the documentation stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER that comes with
the CPU blade.
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