Troubleshooting Your System 101
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Enter the System Setup program.
If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program,
replacethe battery. See "Installing the System Battery" on page 92.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
withthe product.
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "Getting Help"
on page119.
NOTE: Some software may cause the system time to speed up or slow down.
Ifthe system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the
SystemSetup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by
adefective battery.
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
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Identify the faulty power supply by the power supply's fault indicator.
See "Power and System Board Indicator Codes" on page19.
CAUTION: At least one power supply must be installed for the system to operate.
Operating the system with only one power supply installed for extended periods of
time can cause the system to overheat.
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Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Installing the
Redundant Power Supply" on page80 or "Installing the Non-Redundant
Power Supply" on page78.
NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system
to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly.
Thepower indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is
functioningproperly.
If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply.
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If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page119.
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