Owner`s manual
Table Of Contents
- About Your System
- Accessing System Features During Startup
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
- LCD Panel Features (Optional)
- Home Screen
- Setup Menu
- View Menu
- Hard Drive Status Indicators
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
- Guidelines for Connecting Optional External Devices
- NIC Indicator Codes
- Power Indicator Codes
- Diagnostic Lights (Optional)
- LCD Status Messages (Optional)
- Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages (Optional)
- Removing LCD Status Messages (Optional)
- System Messages
- Warning Messages
- Diagnostics Messages
- Alert Messages
- Other Information You May Need
- Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
- Choosing the System Boot Mode
- Entering the System Setup Program
- Responding to Error Messages
- Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys
- System Setup Options
- Main Screen
- Memory Settings Screen
- Processor Settings Screen
- SATA Settings Screen
- Boot Settings Screen
- Integrated Devices Screen
- PCI IRQ Assignments Screen
- Serial Communication Screen
- Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)
- Power Management Screen
- System Security Screen
- Exit Screen
- Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
- Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys
- UEFI Boot Manager Screen
- UEFI Boot Settings Screen
- System Utilities Screen
- System and Setup Password Features
- Using the System Password
- Using the Setup Password
- Embedded System Management
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
- Entering the BMC Setup Module
- iDRAC Configuration Utility
- Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility
- Installing System Components
- Recommended Tools
- Inside the System
- Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel
- Opening and Closing the System
- Opening the System
- Closing the System
- Hard Drives
- Removing a Drive Blank
- Installing a Drive Blank
- Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
- Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
- Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier
- Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier
- Power Supplies
- Removing a Redundant Power Supply
- Installing a Redundant Power Supply
- Removing the Power Supply Blank
- Installing the Power Supply Blank
- Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
- Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
- Expansion Cards
- Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
- Installing an Expansion Card
- Removing an Expansion Card
- Integrated Storage Controller Card
- Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
- Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
- Expansion-Card Riser
- Removing an Expansion-Card Riser
- Replacing an Expansion-Card Riser
- Internal USB Memory Key
- System Board Shroud
- Removing the System Board Shroud
- Installing the System Board Shroud
- iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)
- Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card
- Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)
- iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)
- Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
- Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
- VFlash Media (Optional)
- Installing a VFlash Media Card
- Removing a VFlash Media Card
- Cooling Fans
- Removing a Cooling Fan
- Replacing a Cooling Fan
- Optical Drive
- Removing an Optical Drive
- Installing an Optical Drive
- RAID Battery (Optional)
- Removing the RAID Battery
- Installing the RAID Battery
- System Memory
- General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
- Mode-Specific Guidelines
- Installing Memory Modules
- Removing Memory Modules
- Processors
- Removing a Processor
- Installing a Processor
- System Battery
- Replacing the System Battery
- Control Panel Assembly-LED/LCD (Optional)
- Removing the Control Panel Assembly
- Installing the Control Panel Assembly
- SAS Backplane
- Removing the SAS Backplane
- Installing the SAS Backplane
- Power Distribution Board
- Removing the Power Distribution Board
- Replacing the Power Distribution Board
- System Board
- Removing the System Board
- Installing the System Board
- Troubleshooting Your System
- Safety First-For You and Your System
- Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
- Troubleshooting External Connections
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
- Troubleshooting a USB Device
- Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
- Troubleshooting a NIC
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
- Troubleshooting a Fan
- Troubleshooting System Memory
- Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
- Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
- Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
- Running the System Diagnostics
- Using Online Diagnostics
- Embedded System Diagnostics Features
- When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
- Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
- Embedded System Diagnostics Testing Options
- Using the Custom Test Options
- Selecting Devices for Testing
- Selecting Diagnostics Options
- Viewing Information and Results
- Jumpers and Connectors
- Getting Help
- Glossary
- Index
Troubleshooting Your System 153
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
1
Identify the faulty power supply by the power supply's fault indicator.
See "Power Indicator Codes" on page 20.
CAUTION: At least one power supply must be installed for the system to operate.
Operating the system with only one power supply installed for extended periods of
time can cause the system to overheat.
2
Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Power
Supplies" on page 88.
NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system
to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly. The
power indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is functioning
properly.
If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply.
3
If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177.
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• System cover, cooling shroud, or front or back filler panel is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
• Cables inside the system obstruct airflow.
• An individual cooling fan is removed or has failed. See "Troubleshooting a
Fan" on page 154.
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