lesson 11 troubleshooting core hardware fundamentals
DESCRIPTION
Objectives Describe the procedures for isolating failing components. Describe information-gathering techniques that can be used to get more information about a system failure. Describe common troubleshooting tools and their uses. Identify common error codes and suggested recovery procedures. Identify common PC failures and suggested resolutions. Identify common printer failures and suggested resolutions.TRANSCRIPT
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Lesson 11Troubleshooting
Core Hardware Fundamentals
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Objectives
Describe the procedures for isolating failing components.Describe information-gathering techniques that can be used to get more information about a system failure.Describe common troubleshooting tools and their uses.Identify common error codes and suggested recovery procedures.Identify common PC failures and suggested resolutions.Identify common printer failures and suggested resolutions.
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Basic Troubleshooting Flow
Document the failure.Collect all relevant information.Duplicate the failure.Check for obvious errors.Isolate the failing component.Repair or replace the failing component.Document the resolution.Inform the customer.
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Role of Information
Questioning users Open-ended questioning Closed-ended questioning
Documentation System inventory Service history Manufacturer documentation Commercial press User groups Internet
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Troubleshooting Tools
ScrewdriversSocketHex driversPliersWire cuttersTweezers
Volt-ohmmeterCleaning suppliesBoot disketteHardware diagnosticsIC tool Miscellaneous items
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Quick Checks
System checksSystem or device not plugged inSystem or device not turned onCable not connected or loose
Printer checksNot onlineOut of paperOut of toner or inkDocument in print queueDocument paused
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POST Error Beep CodesBeep Code Indicated Error
None System port failure/system did not run POST
1 short Dynamic RAM refresh
2 short Parity circuitry test failure
3 short Failure first 64 KB RAM or CMOS RAM
4 short System timer failure
5 short Processor failure
6 short Keyboard/keyboard controller/Gate A20
7 short Processor virtual mode failure
8 short Video display adapter/adapter memory
9 short ROM BIOS checksum
10 short CMOS RAM register
1 long, 1 short Motherboard error
1 long, 2 short Video display adapter/memory
1 long, 3 short System memory error
1 long, 8 short Video display adapter/adapter memory
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POST Numeric Error Codes
Error Class Indicated Error0100 Motherboard errors
0200 Memory errors
0300 Keyboard errors
0400 Monochrome display errors
0500 CGA display errors
0600 5 ½-inch floppy disk drive errors
0700 Math coprocessors (FPU) errors
0900 LPT1 errors
1000 LPT2 errors
1100 COM1 errors
1200 COM2 errors
1300 Game controller errors.
Part 1
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Error Class Indicated Error1400 Printer errors1700 Hard disk driver errors2400 First VGA/EGA errors2500 Second VGA/EGA errors3000 Network adapter errors4800 IBM internal modem errors7000 Phoenix BIOS chipset errors7300 3 ½-inch floppy disk drive errors8600 Pointing device errors8900 MIDI errors11200 SCSI adapter errors
POST Numeric Error CodesPart 2
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Common POST Errors
Error Code Description0161 CMOS power failure, probably caused by a dead battery0201 System RAM test error. Restart to check for transient errors0301 Stuck key, missing keyboard or failing keyboard1701 Hard disk drive not ready or hard disk controller failure7301 3 ½-inch floppy disk drive or controller failure
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Common System Failures
Motherboard (system board)Power supplyKeyboard and mouseDisplay monitorHard disk driveCD-ROM/DVDMemoryModemAdaptersPrinters
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Internal Modem Checks
Properly seatedResource assignment conflictsTelephone lineTelephone cable
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External Modem Checks
Plugged in and receiving powerTurned onSerial cable attachedTelephone lineTelephone cable
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Common Impact Printer Problems
Faint printStreakingHorizontal tearingMissing print/white linesPaper misfeeds
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Common Ink Jet Printer Problems
Poor print qualityMissing dots/white linesStreakingBleedingPaper misfeeds
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Common Laser Printer Problems
Streaked/dirty pagesLight/incomplete printingRepeating mark or dotsPoor print qualityMemory overflowPaper misfeed