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Password
For the same error
NIC Indicator Codes
Connecting External Devices
Configuration
Diagnostics on
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Contents
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Dell PowerEdge SC440 Systems
September KH934
Contents
Contents
Contents
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109
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Contents
About Your System
Other Information You May Need
Diagnostics on
Accessing System Features During Startup
Information
Ctrl+S
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Diagnostic Lights on
Immediately after the power button is pressed
Replaced
Connecting External Devices
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
System Setup Program on
NIC Indicator Codes
Yellow Mbps connection Orange Green About Your System
Power Supply Indicators
Diagnostic Lights
System Messages
Replace the battery. See
Fan assembly is not installed
System was opened Information only. To reset the chassis
Setup Program on
While trying to configure a PCIe
System encountered a problem
For the same error
Expansion card
See Microprocessor on
Processor or hard drive Ensure that nothing is blocking
Diskette or hard-drive controller
Cannot send data to the associated
See Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive on
Be faulty or improperly seated
Faulty
Cable might be loose
Insert a bootable diskette or CD
Running the System Diagnostics on
From a nonbootable diskette or CD
Configuration
Appears again, see Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting System Memory on
Boot device
Enter the System Setup program
Malfunctioning Running the System Diagnostics on
Setup program, the operating system
Insert a diskette that has a bootable
Restore system resources. If so, try
Configured
91. If the problem persists, see
Faulty diskette drive or hard drive
Getting Help on
Malfunctioning
System clock
Diskette drive or hard drive
Diskette drive cannot read
Alert Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Navigating the System Setup Program
Entering the System Setup Program
During System Setup
Responding to Error Messages
System Setup Options
Exiting the System Setup Program
Main Screen
System Options Description System Info
Express Service Code, and Asset Tag
Processor Info
Technology
Internal default
Diskette drive default
Dimm socket
PCI Info
Disables the ability to boot from a USB device
On default
Devices regardless of the No Boot setting
Integrated port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ4
Password
Security Options Description Unlock Setup
Admin Password Not Set default
System Password Not Set default
Execute Disable
On-Silent default
Last default
Set Low Power Mode to Off
Setup program
Maintenance Options Description Service Tag
Disabled
Load Defaults
Using the System Password
Password Features
Using the System Setup Program
Press Enter to continue. The setting remains Set
Using the Admin Password
See Disabling a Forgotten Password on
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Recommended Tools
Installing System Components
Processor cooling fan
Inside the System
Closing the System
Opening the System
Removing the Front Drive Bezel
Front Drive Bezel
Removing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel
Replacing the Front Drive Bezel
Replacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel
Diskette Drive
Removing the Diskette Drive
Drive P7 Connector Floppy
Installing a Diskette Drive
Installing Diskette Drive Shoulder Screws
Removing an Optical or Tape Drive
Optical and Tape Drives
IDE connector on system board
Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
Installing Optical or Tape Drive Shoulder Screws
Hard Drives
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
Removing a Hard Drive
Drive bay
Installing a Hard Drive
10. Installing a Hard Drive in a Drive Bracket Hard drive
Sata data cable to hard drive
Card Power cable to hard drive
Auxled connector
Removing an Expansion Card
Expansion Cards
Alignment guide Filler bracket
Installing an Expansion Card
SAS Controller Expansion Card
Memory
Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Memory Module Upgrade Kits
Memory Configuration Guidelines Total Memory
512 MB None
Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
Memory module socket ejectors
Removing the Processor
Microprocessor
Processor cooling fan Installing System Components
Release lever
Replacing the Processor
Cooling Fans
Removing the Cooling Fans
Cpucage
Removing the System Battery
System Battery
Replacing the Cooling Fans
Installing the System Battery
Removing the Power Supply
Power Supply
Cable clamp
Installing the Power Supply
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Removing the Bezel
Bezel
Replacing the Bezel
Panel Assembly
Screw on the I/O panel Installing System Components
Removing the I/O Panel Assembly
System Board
Replacing the I/O Panel Assembly
Removing the System Board
Screws Installing System Components
Installing the System Board
Start-Up Routine
Safety First-For You and Your System
Checking the Equipment
Troubleshooting External Connections
Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Troubleshooting the Mouse
Monitor is not working properly
Troubleshooting a Serial Port
Troubleshooting Basic I/O Problems
Troubleshooting a USB Device
NIC cannot communicate with network
Troubleshooting a NIC
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Liquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity
System was dropped or damaged
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
Troubleshooting Power Supply
Power-supply fault indicator is blinking amber
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist
Troubleshooting a Fan
Troubleshooting System Memory
Action
Error message indicates a diskette drive problem
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
Troubleshooting an IDE Tape Drive
Action Troubleshooting Your System
Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
Action
Troubleshooting the Microprocessor
Troubleshooting Your System
System Diagnostics Features
Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics
Running the System Diagnostics
Running the System Diagnostics
When to Use the System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Using the Custom Test Options
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Selecting Devices for Testing
Viewing Information and Results
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System Board Jumpers
Jumpers and Connectors
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Configuration settings in Nvram are cleared at next
Boot
System boot
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System Board Connectors
Disabling a Forgotten Password
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Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
107
Getting Help
Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
Support Service
Electronic Quote Service
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Before You Call
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112
Contacting Dell
Website support.ap.dell.com
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Country Code General Support 13DELL-133355 City Code
Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Getting Help
General Support Toll-free
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Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 01-800-915-4755
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General Support calling from Guayaquil
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3355
Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 800-6132
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Technical Support servers
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Mail krsupport@dell.com
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Fax 21 424 01
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International Access Code Country Code City Code
Country City
Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Customer Care website
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Amperes AC Alternating current
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BTU British thermal unit
Celsius
Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
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Fahrenheit
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LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes
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System diskette See bootable diskette
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current
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Error messages, 27 systems management
Dimm sockets
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