Dell 745N manual Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message, Inside the System

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2Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See Table 2-2 in "Indicators, Messages, and Codes."

•If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections.

•If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing.

Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the network adapter's documentation.

•Change the autonegotiation setting, if possible.

•Use another connector on the switch or hub.

3Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the network adapter's documentation.

4Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the network adapters are enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.

5Ensure that the network adapters, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the same data transmission speed. See the network equipment documentation.

6Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. See "Network Cable Requirements" in your User's Guide.

Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message

Systems management software monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, fans, and hard drives in the system. Alert messages appear in the Alert Log window. For information about the Alert Log window, see the systems management software documentation on your Resource CD or at support.dell.com.

Inside the System

In Figure 5-1, the bezel and system cover are removed to provide an interior view of the system.

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