To perform certain procedures in this document, you must remove the system cover and work inside the system. While working inside the system, do not
attempt to service the system except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in your system documentation.

Start-Up Routine

Look and listen during the system's start-up routine for the indications described in

Table 5

-1

Table 5-1. Start-Up Routine Indications

Checking Basic Power Problems

If the power indicator on the system front panel or power supply does not indicate that power is available to the system, ensure that the power cable is
securely connected to the power supply.

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as

authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support 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 with the product.

Look/listen for:

Action

An error message displayed on the monitor.

See "

System Messages

" in "Indicators, Codes, and Messages."

A series of beeps emitted by the system.

See "

System Beep Codes

" in "Indicators, Codes, and Messages."

Alert messages from the systems management software.

See the systems management software documentation.