Alert Messages | Dell 860 specification

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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Dell 860 owner manual Alert Messages

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell PowerEdge 860 Systems June NGJ055 Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Installing the System Board Assembly Memory Module Installation GuidelinesControl Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Installing the Control Panel Assembly Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 104 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 105101 103 Contents About Your System Other Information You May Need Accessing System Features During Startup About Your System Disconnected from the system. The indicator blinks An ACPI-compliant operating system, power isPower button is enabled in the System Setup Status of power to the system Device driver errors when using certain operating System needs attention due to a system problemBlue system status indicators on the front and back Cause the indicators to flash to identify a particular Device for specific installation System Messages Activity indicator Nvramclr jumper is installed OS Install Mode optionSystem Setup program is set to On Installation with more than 2 GB System memory Carry out the command Installed memory modules are See Memory Module InstallationInstalled. See Troubleshooting Replace the mouse. If the problem Ensure that all memory modules are Modules, or faulty system boardSetup program, the operating system Run the system diagnostics. See 63. If the problem persists, see Insert a diskette that has a bootableFaulty or improperly installed PCIe Card Cards on page 63. If the problem Expansion card Retry Remote ConfigurationConfiguration request Faulty or improperly installed System battery Faulty memory moduleMemory configuration Invalid memory configuration See Memory Module Installation Diagnostics Indicator Codes Drive failure Installed in your systemPossible USB failure See Troubleshooting a USB Device on Drive installed in your system System Beep Codes Faulty system board About Your System See Troubleshooting System Memory on If the problem persists, see Getting Help on Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages About Your System Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramResponding to Error Messages Using the System Setup Program Main Screen System Setup Options Selectable settings Main System Setup Program Screen After installation System Setup Program Options Description Video MemoryOS Install Mode Off default CPU Information Screen Integrated Devices Screen Console Redirection Screen System Security Screen Exit Screen System and Setup Password FeaturesUsing the System Password Sets the NMI feature On or Off Using the System Setup Program Assigning a Setup Password Using the Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten Password Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup Module Using the System Setup Program Installing System Components Recommended ToolsInside the System Page Page Electrical outlet Access anyRack to On static rails Loosen See Figure Sides From Guide for Cooling Shroud Closing the SystemRemoving the Cooling Shroud Page Page Removing the Optical Drive Optical DrivePage Configuring the Boot Drive Hard DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Page Page Page Page Installing a SAS Controller Card Fan AssemblyRemoving the Fan Assembly Page Removing the PCI Fan Assembly Optional PCI Fan Assembly Cable to the Intrusion PCI FAN connectorConnector on the system board Screw holes on the chassis Power Supply Removing the Power SupplySystem supports a single nonredundant power supply Page Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion CardPage Precautions System on Cables that Adjacent to Retainer to Card withRelease Removing the Riser Card Riser CardPage Memory Module Installation Guidelines Sample Memory Module Configurations Total Memory DIMM1A512 MB None Installing System Components Installing Memory Modules Page Replacing the Processor Secure the heat sink to the systemWait 30 seconds Page Removing the Control Panel Assembly Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure See -20 the System on Mounting install the two Removing the System Board Assembly System Board Service-Only ProcedurePage Installing System Components Installing System Components Start-Up Routine Safety First-For You and Your System Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faulty Troubleshooting External ConnectionsTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a NICNIC cannot communicate with network Troubleshooting a Wet System Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert MessageLiquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity System was dropped or damaged Troubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting the Power SupplySystem-status indicators are amber Troubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting the Microprocessor Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics System Diagnostics FeaturesRunning the System Diagnostics From the Utility Partition When to Use the System DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics From Removable Bootable Media Selecting Diagnostics Options System Diagnostics Testing OptionsUsing the Custom Test Options Selecting Devices for Testing Viewing Information and Results Page Page Riser Card Connectors Slot 2, PCIe x8-lane 100 101 102 Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance 103 Electronic Quote Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Support Service 105 Before You Call Getting Help 107 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Contacting Dell108 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Toll-free Website support.ap.dell.com Technical Support Toll-free Technical Support Services109 Sales 110 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Toll-freeGeneral Support Toll-free 111 112 113 General Support calling from Guayaquil3355 114 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 115 116 117 118 Mail krsupport@dell.com 119 120 Technical Support Claracom 121 Fax 21 424 01 122 123 124 125 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 International Access Code Country Code City Code126 Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Customer Care website 127 128 Celsius 129Amperes AC Alternating current BTU British thermal unit Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 130 Kilo Kb Kilobits 1024 bits Glossary 131Fahrenheit FBD Fully buffered Dimm LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 132 133 System diskette See bootable diskette 134TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 135 136 Partition, 94 using Dell PowerEdge 137Index NMI button Troubleshooting 139 Index