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== I can't turn on the computer, it doesn't wake up ==
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===[https://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php?title=Airtop3_Troubleshooting_-_I_can%27t_turn_on_the_computer,_it_doesn%27t_wake_up <span style="color:green">I can't turn on the computer, it doesn't wake up</span>] ===
  
* Please use the [[Airtop2 LED behavior description | Airtop3 LED behavior description]] for further diagnostics.
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===[https://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting_Airtop3_Symptom:_I_don%27t_have_any_display_output,_there%27s_nothing_on_the_screen <span style="color:green">I don't have any display output, there's nothing on the screen</span>] ===
'''LED Diagnostics feature is available only for models configured the with FM-AT3 FACE module'''
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===1. Check power supply (PSU)===
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===[https://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php?title=4K_monitors_are_not_recognized_by_SuSe_Linux_Enterprise_with_discrete_graphics_card. <span style="color:green">4K monitors are not recognized by SuSE Linux Enterprise with discrete graphics card</span>] ===
*Make sure the LED on the power brick is lit.
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*Make sure the DC cable is not damaged and connected properly to the machine.
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*Make sure the AC cord is properly plugged to both sides (power brick and to the wall).
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*Try to plug the DC cable to the alternative DC socket on the Airtop3.
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===2. Check memory (RAM)===
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===[https://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting_Airtop3_Symptom:_Missing_Built-in_Audio <span style="color:green">Missing Built-in Audio (Linux) </span>] ===
*Verify diagnostic LED (R) lit <span style="background:Green">Green</span>*.
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*If lit in <span style="background:yellow">Yellow</span> it means memory initialization has failed.
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*Verify RAM modules seated correctly and firmly in their respective sockets.
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*Try to eliminate faulty memory sticks by swapping them with one another.
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'''*LED Diagnostics feature is available only for models configured the with FM-AT3 FACE module'''
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===[https://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting_Airtop3_unexpected_reboot_after_coming_back_from_sleep <span style="color:green">Unexpected reboot of machine after coming back from sleep/suspend </span>] ===
 
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===3. Check Peripherals (HDD/SSD/USB)===
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*Unplug peripherals and try to power up with bare minimum, that includes HDD/SSD/USB devices.
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*Verify power up without storage. Sometimes damaged drives may cause the overall system to malfunction.
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===4. Airtop3 BIOS reset===
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*Power down the PC and unplug the power cable.
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*Open the service door.
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*Remove the disks cartridge.
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*Reset the BIOS by pressing the low profile push button SW1 (RTC_RST).
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*Mount the disks cartridge and close the door.
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*Plug the power and power up the PC (either auto-on or pressing power button).
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[[File:Airtop2-bios-reset.gif]]
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    '''LED-B (BIOS)*'''
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    This LED is <span style="background:yellow">Yellow</span> after display initialization.
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    If BIOS setup menu is needed, the DEL button is functional from the moment the B-LED is <span style="background:yellow">Yellow</span>.
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    The B-LED is <span style="background:Green">Green</span> when the OS takes charge of the system.
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'''*LED Diagnostics feature is available only for models configured the with FM-AT3 FACE module'''
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== Airtop3 with Linux starts up with flickering/bad display ==
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* [[Airtop2 running on embedded GPU is flickering/bad display on Linux | Airtop3 running on embedded GPU is flickering/bad display on Linux ]]
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== I don't have any display output, there's nothing on the screen ==
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===1. Screen functionality and connectivity===
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* Make sure both power and display cables are connected firmly on both sides.
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* Advise the H(Hdmi)/D(Display port) LEDS, <span style="background:Green">Green</span> means the cable is connected to the monitor properly.*
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* Make sure the screen is turned On and is functioning.
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* The best way to check screen functionality is by connecting to a good known working machine.
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'''*LED Diagnostics feature is available only for models configured the with FM-AT2 FACE module'''
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===2. Validate memory===
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*Display issues on POST are a common symptom of incorrectly assembled or bad Memory DIMMS
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*Please refer to [http://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/Airtop3_Troubleshooting#2._Check_memory_.28RAM.29 Check memory RAM] to diagnose Memory
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Latest revision as of 06:16, 27 April 2021

I can't turn on the computer, it doesn't wake up

I don't have any display output, there's nothing on the screen

4K monitors are not recognized by SuSE Linux Enterprise with discrete graphics card

Missing Built-in Audio (Linux)

Unexpected reboot of machine after coming back from sleep/suspend