Manual

support.dell.com Checking the Basics 2-3
Figure 2-1. Back-Panel Features
Figure 2-2. Front-Panel Indicators
To check all the connections and switches, perform the following steps:
1. Shut down the system, including any attached peripherals (such as the monitor,
keyboard, and external drives). Disconnect all the AC power cables from their
electrical outlets.
2. If the system is connected to a power strip (or power distribution unit), turn the
power strip off and then on again.
Is the power strip receiving power?
Ye s . Go to step 5.
No . Go to step 3.
power supplies (2)
serial port 2
connector
(UPS port
parallel port
connector
(not supported)
AC power receptacles (2)
serial port 1
connector
(administra-
tion port
mouse connector*
keyboard connector*
Universal Serial
Bus (USB)
connectors (2)*
network interface
controller (NIC) connector
video connector*
expansion slots (2)
* not used during normal operation
PERC 2/DC connector
system status indicator
power button and
power indicator
hard-disk drive
activity indicator
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