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Dell 1955 owner manual Alert Messages

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Alert Messages

Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell PowerEdge 1955 SystemsJanuary Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration General Memory Module Installation Guidelines Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a DellRemoving and Installing Server Module Components Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 107 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 102Troubleshooting Server Module Memory 112 101DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation 121 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 117Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 129 Contents 118132 About Your System Other Information You May NeedSystem Overview System Status FeaturesSystem power button Front-Panel Control and IndicatorsChassis is being identified. Either the front or back Server Module FeaturesBlinking Be turned off by pressing the identification buttonKVM selection button KVM selection indicatorProvides information about the status indicators Module by using the keyboard Fault existsInstalled Occurring About Your System Green/amber blinkingUsing USB Diskette or USB CD Drives Hard-Drive FeaturesDrives on Hard-Drive Features and Indicators Drive activity indicatorBay Fan modules PowerConnect 5316M Back-Panel FeaturesBay Module KVM module DRAC/MC moduleStatus see DRAC/MC Module on Power Supply IndicatorModule Through Module on Gb pass-through module Module onSupply Modules on AC power present Green DC power indicatorOr a failed fan within the power supply. See Power Fan 2 fault indicator Fan Module Indicator Codes Fan Module IndicatorsKVM Modules Avocent Analog KVM Switch ModuleDigital or analog console switch Cable PS/2 2 and video Power indicatorConnector System ACI port None Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module Interface KVM cable PS/2 2 Video About Your System DRAC/MC Module Serial connectorOff LAN is not active Amber blinking CommunicatingSee DRAC/MC Module on Important I/O Configuration ConsiderationsDRAC/MC Firmware Requirements Guidelines for Installing Connectivity ModulesConnectivity Card Either or both Bays PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch ModuleOff Module is operating normally About Your System Indicator OffFibre Channel Pass-Through Module Infiniband Pass-through Module Fibre Channel Switch ModuleGb Ethernet Pass-through Module 13. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators and FeaturesServer Module Messages Installing Connectivity Modules onThere is no network activity Due to an I/O module mismatch. See Guidelines forSystem Setup program. See General Memory Module InstallationModule Installation Guidelines on Nvramclr switch is set to on Set the Nvramclr switch to offTroubleshooting Server Module Memory Module Installation13. Server Module Messages Causes Corrective Actions Populate two, four, or eight DIMMsFaulty keyboard controller faulty See Getting Help on If the problem persists, replaceConnected. If the problem persists Custom cable faulty keyboard Replace the keyboardMemory mirroring enabled Information only Modules, or faulty server moduleFor the boot device is enabled Faulty server module board See Getting Help onDrives installed in your system 105 or Troubleshooting HardRemote Configuration request Persists, see Troubleshooting HardDiagnostics Messages Alert Messages About Your System Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramResponding to Error Messages Main Screen System Setup OptionsUsing the System Setup Program System Setup Program Options Description Asset Tag Main System Setup Program ScreenAttached to the system before the system enters Bios System Setup Program Options Description Boot SequenceAuto default Setup Password on page 53 for more informationCPU Information Screen Memory Information ScreenEnables the integrated SAS controller Random memory accessIntegrated Devices Screen Number of cores of the processorsSystem Security Screen Serial Communication ScreenExit Screen Using the System Password System and Setup Password FeaturesUsing the System Setup Program Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup PasswordSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBaseboard Management Controller Configuration BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleUsing the System Setup Program Installing System Options Installing System OptionsRemoving a Power Supply Module Power Supply ModulesSystem Power Guidelines Fan Modules Installing a Power Supply ModuleRemoving a Fan Removing and Installing a Fan Module Handle Release tabFan lever Fan-release tab Installing a FanRemoving a DRAC/MC Module Installing a DRAC/MC Module Removing a KVM Module Installing a KVM ModuleKVM Module KVM module KVM module Keyboard MouseOscar Interconnecting cable KVM switch System ACI port System Analog KVM switch Custom KVM cable Digital KVM switch System Chassis I/O Module Module Placements 10. Removing and Installing an I/O Module O module Installing an I/O ModuleServer Modules Handle Installing System OptionsRemoving a Server Module Lower handleModule Lower handle Logo Installing a Server Module13. Opening a Server Module Cover Server module Opening the Server ModuleClosing the Server Module Memory Removing and Installing Server Module ComponentsMemory Sparing General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesMemory Mirroring Shows examples of supported memory configurations Sample Memory ConfigurationsSample Memory Configurations Channel Total Memory 512 MB 256 MB Blank None 16 GB 32 GBEjectors Socket Alignment key Edge connectorModule Daughter Card Daughter card connectors on Processors Activating the Integrated NIC TOE18. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink Screws Pin-1 corner of processor Installing System Options 20. Replacing the System Battery + side of battery Server Module BatteryHard Drives Removing a Hard Drive 21. Installing a Hard Drive Server module Hard driveRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Configuring the Boot DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly Service-Only ProcedureBack rails Screws Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage AssemblyRemoving the Chassis Control Panel Chassis Control Panel Assembly Service-Only ProcedureControl-panel cable Control-panel securing tab Installing the Chassis Control PanelRemoving the Server Module Control Panel Server Module Control Panel Assembly Service-Only ProcedureInstalling the Server Module Control Panel Removing the System Board System Board Service-Only Procedure26. Removing and Installing the System Board Screws Installing the System Board100 Start-Up Routine Safety First-For You and Your SystemChecking the Equipment 101Problem Troubleshooting External ConnectionsTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem 103 Troubleshooting the KeyboardTroubleshooting the Mouse 105 Troubleshooting USB DevicesResponding to a Systems Management Alert Message Liquid spills Splashes Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting Power Supply Modules Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting System Components Fan is not operating properly Troubleshooting Fan Modules109 Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC ModuleTroubleshooting a Network Switch Module Troubleshooting Server Module Components111 Inside the Server ModuleFaulty memory module Faulty server module board Troubleshooting Server Module Memory113 Troubleshooting Hard DrivesTroubleshooting the Server Module Board Troubleshooting Microprocessors115 Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery116 System Diagnostics Features Using Server Administrator DiagnosticsRunning System Diagnostics 117Running the System Diagnostics When to Use the System DiagnosticsFrom the Utility Partition From a USB Flash DriveUsing the Advanced Testing Options System Diagnostics Testing OptionsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Function 119Error Messages 121 DIP Switch Settings-A General ExplanationDIP Switches 122 Server Module Board DIP SwitchServer-Module DIP Switch Settings Description Server Module Board ConnectorsSwitch 123124 Server Module Board Connectors125 Disabling a Forgotten Password Technical Assistance Online Services127 Getting HelpAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Electronic Quote Service129 Before You Call130 131 132 Contacting Dell133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 Customer Service Fax Fax Switchboard143 Country Code Technical Support for all other Dell products144 145 146 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge147 148 Amperes AC Alternating current 149BTU British thermal unit CelsiusCm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 150Fahrenheit 151LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 152153 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol System diskette See bootable diskette154 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 155156 Sata hard drive Sata 157Gb Ethernet pass-throughmodule IndexFibre Channel pass-through module Ethernet switch diagnostic, 30 PowerConnect 5316M159 USB