Dell 1600SC manual Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power Supply, Troubleshooting System Cooling

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Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power Supply

Problem

•Power indicator on the front panel does not light

•Systems management software issues a power supply–related message

•No power to the system

Action

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Ensure that all power cables are properly connected to the system and any attached peripherals and to the electrical outlet (see "External Connections").

2.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").

4.Lay the system on its right side.

5.Ensure that the power cables are properly connected to the power connectors on the system board.

To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.

6.Stand the system upright.

7.Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover").

8.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

If the problem persists, see "Getting Help."

Troubleshooting System Cooling

Problem

•A fan is not operating properly

•System message indicates a problem with cooling

•Systems management software issues a fan-related error message

•Expansion-card filler brackets are not installed over empty expansion slots

Action

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").

3.Lay the system on its right side.

4.Ensure that the fan cables are properly connected to the fan connectors on the system board.

To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.

5.Ensure that expansion-card filler brackets are installed over any empty expansion slots (see "Removing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System

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Contents Initial release 22 Sep Jumpers Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsJumpers-A General Explanation System Board JumpersSystem Board Connectors Table A-1. System Board Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description Disabling a Forgotten Password Table A-2. System Board ConnectorsConnector Description Back to Contents Icon Connector Ports and ConnectorsConnectors Table B-1. I/O Connector IconsPin Signal Definition Serial ConnectorParallel Connector Serial Connector AutoconfigurationPS/2-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Table B-3. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments18-25 USB Connector Video ConnectorIntegrated NIC Connector Pin Signal I/O DefinitionNetwork Cable Requirements Abbreviations and Acronyms CGA Dimm EMI GUI LAN MBR Ntfs Pqfp SBE UMB ZIF Introduction Other Documents You May NeedObtaining Technical Assistance Front-Panel Features Indicators, Codes, and MessagesComponent Description Back-Panel FeaturesPower Indicator Codes Power Button IndicatorsIndicator Function Drive-Status Indicator Indicator Code Hard-Drive Indicator CodesNIC Indicator Codes Hard-Drive Status Indicator CodesSystem Messages NIC Indicator CodesIndicator Indicator Code System MessagesDiskette Drive, Troubleshooting a CD Drive, Troubleshooting Guide System Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective Action System Beep CodesAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesBefore You Begin Finding Software SolutionsTroubleshooting Errors and Conflicts Input ErrorsIRQ Line Assignment IRQ Assignment DefaultsApplication Conflicts IRQ Assignment ConflictsWhen to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsRunning Server Administrator Diagnostics Features of the System DiagnosticsUsing the System Diagnostics Error Messages Using the Device Groups MenuExternal Connections Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First-For You and Your System Checking Specific System ProblemsLook/listen for Action Start-Up RoutineSystem Orientation Start-Up Routine IndicationsRemoving the Bezel BezelBaffle Installing the BezelInstalling the Cover System CoverRemoving the Baffle Installing the BaffleTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Checking the EquipmentTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting the KeyboardTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterInside the System Troubleshooting a NICResponding to a Systems Management Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies Troubleshooting System Cooling Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power SupplyTroubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting a CD Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive Troubleshooting Hard DrivesTroubleshooting a Scsi Hard Drive System With Scsi Backplane Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive in a RAID ConfigurationHard-drive cables Device drivers Troubleshooting a Microprocessor Troubleshooting a RAID Controller CardTroubleshooting the System Board Resetting Corrupted Bios Configuration Back to Contents Installing System Options System FansRemoving the Front System Fan Installing the Front System Fan Installing the Back System FanRemoving the Back System Fan Redundant Power Supplies Removing a Redundant Power SupplyInstalling a Redundant Power Supply Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Removing and Installing an Expansion CardSample Memory Module Configurations Memory Upgrade KitsMemory Module Installation Guidelines Performing a Memory UpgradeRemoving and Installing a Memory Module Installing Memory ModulesRemoving and Installing a Microprocessor MicroprocessorsRemoving Memory Modules Removing the Microprocessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery System BatteryReplacing the System Battery DC Power Cables Installing DrivesConnecting Drives Drive Cable ConfigurationsScsi ID Numbers IDE Configuration InformationScsi Configuration Information Scsi Interface CablesRemoving a Diskette Drive Configuring the Boot DriveInstalling a Diskette Drive Diskette DriveRemoving the Front-Panel Drive Inserts Front-Panel Drive InsertsInstalling the Front-Panel Drive Inserts Installing a 5.25-Inch DriveInch Drives Page Hard Drives General Installation GuidelinesRemoving and Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing and Removing Non-Hot-Plug Hard DrivesInstalling a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Page Installing and Removing Hot-Plug Scsi Hard Drives Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a RAID Controller CardBack to Contents Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Argentina Buenos Aires Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Antigua and Barbuda900 Australia Sydney0011 Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comDenmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.comGuatemala Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGreece Website support.euro.dell.com GrenadaMacao Korea SeoulLatin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comPanama New ZealandNicaragua Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com09/091 Grenadines Singapore Singapore005 South Africa Johannesburg Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay Trinidad/TobagoTurks and 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