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Dell SC440 owner manual Diagnostics Messages, Alert Messages

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Diagnostics Messages

When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 107, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.

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

Dell PowerEdge SC440 Systems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember KH934 Contents Contents Contents Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 104 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109103 107Contents Other Information You May Need About Your SystemInformation Accessing System Features During StartupDiagnostics on Ctrl+SFront-Panel Features and Indicators Replaced Immediately after the power button is pressedDiagnostic Lights on Back-Panel Features and Indicators Connecting External DevicesYellow Mbps connection Orange Green About Your System NIC Indicator CodesSystem Setup Program on Diagnostic Lights Power Supply IndicatorsSystem Messages System was opened Information only. To reset the chassis Fan assembly is not installedReplace the battery. See Setup Program onFor the same error System encountered a problemWhile trying to configure a PCIe Expansion cardDiskette or hard-drive controller Processor or hard drive Ensure that nothing is blockingSee Microprocessor on Cannot send data to the associatedFaulty Be faulty or improperly seatedSee Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive on Cable might be looseFrom a nonbootable diskette or CD Running the System Diagnostics onInsert a bootable diskette or CD ConfigurationBoot device Troubleshooting System Memory onAppears again, see Troubleshooting Enter the System Setup programInsert a diskette that has a bootable Setup program, the operating systemMalfunctioning Running the System Diagnostics on Restore system resources. If so, tryFaulty diskette drive or hard drive 91. If the problem persists, seeConfigured Getting Help onDiskette drive or hard drive System clockMalfunctioning Diskette drive cannot readDiagnostics Messages Alert MessagesDuring System Setup Entering the System Setup ProgramNavigating the System Setup Program Responding to Error MessagesMain Screen Exiting the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Options Processor Info Express Service Code, and Asset TagSystem Options Description System Info TechnologyDimm socket Diskette drive defaultInternal default PCI InfoDevices regardless of the No Boot setting On defaultDisables the ability to boot from a USB device Integrated port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ4Admin Password Not Set default Security Options Description Unlock SetupPassword System Password Not Set defaultLast default On-Silent defaultExecute Disable Set Low Power Mode to OffDisabled Maintenance Options Description Service TagSetup program Load DefaultsPassword Features Using the System PasswordUsing the System Setup Program Using the Admin Password Press Enter to continue. The setting remains SetDisabling a Forgotten Password See Disabling a Forgotten Password onInstalling System Components Recommended ToolsInside the System Processor cooling fanOpening the System Closing the SystemFront Drive Bezel Removing the Front Drive BezelReplacing the Front Drive Bezel Removing an Insert on the Front Drive BezelRemoving the Diskette Drive Diskette DriveReplacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel Installing a Diskette Drive Drive P7 Connector FloppyInstalling Diskette Drive Shoulder Screws Optical and Tape Drives Removing an Optical or Tape DriveIDE connector on system board Installing an Optical or Tape Drive Installing Optical or Tape Drive Shoulder Screws Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Installation GuidelinesHard Drives Installing a Hard Drive Drive bay10. Installing a Hard Drive in a Drive Bracket Hard drive Sata data cable to hard drive Auxled connector Card Power cable to hard driveExpansion Cards Removing an Expansion CardInstalling an Expansion Card Alignment guide Filler bracketMemory SAS Controller Expansion CardMemory Configuration Guidelines Total Memory Memory Module Upgrade KitsMemory Module Installation Guidelines 512 MB NoneInstalling a Memory Module Removing a Memory ModuleMemory module socket ejectors Microprocessor Removing the ProcessorProcessor cooling fan Installing System Components Release lever Removing the Cooling Fans Cooling FansReplacing the Processor Cpucage Replacing the Cooling Fans System BatteryRemoving the System Battery Installing the System Battery Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply Cable clampChassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Chassis Intrusion Switch Bezel Removing the BezelPanel Assembly Replacing the BezelRemoving the I/O Panel Assembly Screw on the I/O panel Installing System ComponentsRemoving the System Board Replacing the I/O Panel AssemblySystem Board Screws Installing System Components Installing the System Board Checking the Equipment Safety First-For You and Your SystemStart-Up Routine Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Troubleshooting External ConnectionsTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Keyboard Monitor is not working properlyTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting Basic I/O ProblemsTroubleshooting a Serial Port Troubleshooting a NIC NIC cannot communicate with networkLiquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting a Damaged System System was dropped or damagedTroubleshooting the System Battery Power-supply fault indicator is blinking amber Troubleshooting Power SupplyTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems Ensure that none of the following conditions existTroubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting a FanAction Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Error message indicates a diskette drive problemTroubleshooting an Optical Drive Action Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting an IDE Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Action Troubleshooting the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Your System Running the System Diagnostics Using Dell PowerEdge DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features System Diagnostics Testing Options When to Use the System DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics Using the Custom Test OptionsViewing Information and Results Selecting Devices for TestingSelecting Diagnostics Options 100 101 Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board Jumpers System boot BootConfiguration settings in Nvram are cleared at next 102System Board Connectors 103Disabling a Forgotten Password 105 106 107 Online ServicesObtaining Assistance Getting HelpSupport Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Electronic Quote Service109 Before You Call 111 Contacting Dell 112Country Code General Support 13DELL-133355 City Code 113Website support.ap.dell.com Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Getting Help114 General Support Toll-free115 116 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 01-800-915-47553355 117General Support calling from Guayaquil 118 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 800-6132119 120 121 122 Technical Support servers123 Mail krsupport@dell.com124 125 126 Fax 21 424 01127 128 129 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code130 Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Customer Care website131 132 BTU British thermal unit 133Amperes AC Alternating current Celsius134 Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor135 Fahrenheit136 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes137 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol System diskette See bootable diskette138 139 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current140 Dimm sockets Error messages, 27 systems management141 IndexPost 143 Index