A desktop workstation powers on and the internal fans immediately spin at maximum speed, but the system fails to display video, emits no POST beep codes, and shows no keyboard LED activity. Which of the following initial actions should a technician perform to troubleshoot this issue? (Select TWO.)
- Verify that the auxiliary 8-pin EPS12V CPU power connector is securely attached to the motherboard.Cevap
- Clear the motherboard CMOS memory by using the designated jumper or temporarily removing the coin-cell battery.Cevap
- CReinstall the operating system using bootable recovery media to fix startup file corruption.
- DReplace the existing memory modules with laptop SO-DIMM modules to test slot compatibility.
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The technician should verify that the auxiliary 8-pin EPS12V CPU power connector is securely attached to the motherboard and clear the motherboard CMOS memory by using the designated jumper or temporarily removing the coin-cell battery.
Symptoms where fans run at maximum speed with no display, beep codes, or keyboard lights indicate that the system is unable to initiate the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Checking the 8-pin EPS12V CPU power connection ensures the processor has required power, while resetting the CMOS memory clears misconfigured settings or corrupted system state that prevents hardware initialization.
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Motherboard POST and Power Diagnostics