Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel.

Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

8

 

7

Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors

 

 

 

 

Ite

Indicator, Button, or Connector

Icon

Description

m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power-on indicator, power button

 

The power button controls the DC power supply output to

 

 

 

the system.

 

 

 

NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button

 

 

 

and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating

 

 

 

system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before

 

 

 

the power is turned off. If the system is not running an

 

 

 

ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off

 

 

 

immediately after the power button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

2

NMI button

 

Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors

 

 

 

when using certain operating systems. This button can be

 

 

 

pressed using the end of a paper clip.

 

 

 

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified

 

 

 

support personnel or by the operating system's

 

 

 

documentation.

 

 

 

 

3

System identification button

 

The identification buttons on the front and back panels can

 

 

 

be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When

one of these buttons is pushed, the blue system status indicator on the front and back blinks until one of the buttons is pushed again.

About Your System

11

Page 11
Image 11
Dell 1950 owner manual Front-Panel Features and Indicators