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Appendix D POST Error Messages ................................................................................................................ 65
Power-On Self-Test (POST) ............................................................................................................... 65
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages ....................................................................................... 66
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes ................................................ 72
Appendix E Password Security and Resetting CMOS ................................................................................. 76
Resetting the Password Jumper ........................................................................................................ 77
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS ..................................................................................................... 78
Appendix F Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 80
Safety and Comfort ............................................................................................................................ 80
Before You Call for Technical Support ............................................................................................... 80
Helpful Hints ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Solving General Problems .................................................................................................................. 83
Solving Power Problems .................................................................................................................... 87
Solving Hard Drive Problems ............................................................................................................. 89
Solving Media Card Reader Problems ............................................................................................... 91
Solving Display Problems ................................................................................................................... 93
Solving Audio Problems ..................................................................................................................... 98
Solving Printer Problems .................................................................................................................... 99
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems .......................................................................................... 101
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ........................................................................................... 103
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 105
Solving Memory Problems ............................................................................................................... 108
Solving Processor Problems ............................................................................................................ 109
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems .............................................................................................. 110
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems .................................................................................................. 113
Solving Front Panel Component Problems ...................................................................................... 114
Solving Internet Access Problems .................................................................................................... 114
Solving Software Problems .............................................................................................................. 116
Appendix G Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features ........................................................ 117
SATA Hard Drives ............................................................................................................................ 117
SATA Hard Drive Cables .................................................................................................................. 118
SATA Data Cable ............................................................................................................ 118
SATA Power Cable .......................................................................................................... 118
PATA Device Information ................................................................................................................. 119
ATA SMART Drives .......................................................................................................................... 119
Hard Drive Capacities ...................................................................................................................... 119
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