83Initial System StartupProblems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused byincorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a lessfrequent cause.Checklist• Are all cables correctly connected and secured?• Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the serverboard?• Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the serverboard?• Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?• Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheraldevices correct? To check these settings, refer to themanufacturer’s documentation that comes with them. Ifapplicable, ensure that there are no conflicts-for example, twoadd-in boards sharing the same interrupt.• Are all DIMMs installed correctly?• Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?• If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted orconfigured?• Are all device drivers properly installed?• Are the configuration settings made in BIOS Setup correct?• Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operatingsystem documentation.• Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel toturn the server on (power on light should be lit)?• Is the system power cord properly connected to the system andplugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V (or a NEMA 6-15Routlet for 200-240 V)• Is AC power available at the wall outlet?• Are all integrated components from the tested components lists?Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported
