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Abruckbauer

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November 19th, 2006 23:00

computer won't turn on while the ethernet cable is in

computer won't turn on while the ethernet cable is in. When I unplug the ethernet cable the computer does turn on.

while the ethernet cable is in the power button just blinks orange. any suggestions, besides unplugging the ethernet cable every time???

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Abruckbauer
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Posted November 19th, 2006 23:00
yes the cable works fine after i turn on the computer.
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Posted November 19th, 2006 23:00
Have you tried a different cable? Does the ethernet connection work if you plug it in after you sucussfully boot? Is your BIOS set to boot from a network source?

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Posted November 19th, 2006 23:00

Have you tried a different cable? Is your BIOS set to boot from a network source? It would be helpful if you answered all of the questions.

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Posted November 20th, 2006 00:00
thanks