Check the Hardware

Problem Solving Guide and Reference

Check your hardware by doing the following:

Is the Power-On light on your system?

Yes	Go to the next question.
No	Check if the power is on and the system is plugged in. If you do not find a problem, go to "Hardware Diagnostics" .

Is the Operator Panel Display on your system blank?

Yes	Go to the next question.
No	Go to the AIX Version 4.3 Messages Guide and Reference for information concerning digits in the Operator Panel Display.

Check several parts of your display or terminal:

Make sure the display cable is securely attached to the display and to the system unit.
Make sure the keyboard cable is securely attached.
Make sure the mouse cable is securely attached.
Make sure the display is turned on and that its Power-On light is lit.
Adjust the brightness control on the display.
Make sure the terminal's communication settings are correct.

Is your system now active?

Yes

Your hardware checks have corrected the problem.

Did your system become inactive while you were trying to restart the system?

Yes	Go to "Restart the System" .
No	Go to "Check the Processes" .