Power supply features, System messages – Dell PowerEdge 1650 User Manual

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Power Supply Features

Each hot-pluggable power supply has three indicators, visible when the system doors are open, that indicate whether power is present or whether a power
fault has occurred. See "

Opening the System Doors

" in "Checking Inside the System" for information on accessing the inside of the system.

Figure 2-5. Power Supply Features

 

 

System Messages

System messages alert you to a possible operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware.

Table 2

-5

lists the system error

messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.

 

Drive being prepared for removal

The green power-on/fault indicator blinks 2 times per second.

Drive ready for insertion or removal Both drive indicators are off.

Drive being prepared for operation The green power-on/fault indicator is on.

Drive predicted failure

The power-on/fault indicator slowly blinks green, amber, and off.

Drive failed

The amber power-on/fault indicator blinks 4 times per second.

Drive rebuilding

The green power-on/fault indicator blinks slowly.

Drive online

The green power-on/fault indicator is on.

Table 2-4. Power-Supply Indicator Patterns 

Indicator

Indicator Code

AC line status

Green indicates that a valid AC source is connected to the system.

Power supply fault

Red indicates a problem with the power supply

Power supply status Green indicates that the power supply is operational.

NOTE:

If you receive a system message that is not listed in

Table 2

-5

, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message

appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.

Table 2-5. System Messages 

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Address mark not found

Faulty diskette/CD drive subsystem or
hard-drive subsystem (defective system
board).

Replace the system board. See "

Getting Help

."

Amount of available memory limited to 256 MB!

OS Install Mode is enabled in the
System Setup program.

Disable the OS Install Mode in the System Setup program.
See "Using the System Setup program" in the User's Guide.

Auxiliary device failure

Mouse or keyboard cable connector loose
or improperly connected; defective
mouse or keyboard.

Check the mouse and keyboard cable connections. See
"

External Connections

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

If the problem persists, replace the mouse. If the problem
persists, replace the keyboard. See "

Getting Help

".

BIOS Update Attempt Failed!

Remote BIOS update attempt failed.

Retry the BIOS update. If the problem persists, see
"

Getting Help

."

Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on

Incorrect configuration settings in System Check the System Setup configuration settings. See "Using

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