Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Power LED flashes Red ten 
times, once every second, 
followed by a two second 
pause, and the computer 
beeps ten times. (Beeps 
stop after fifth iteration but 
LEDs continue flashing.)
Bad option card. 1. Check each option card by 
removing the cards one at time 
(if multiple cards), then power 
on the system to see if fault goes 
away.
2. Once bad card is identified, 
remove and replace bad option 
card.
3. Replace the system board.
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