Troubleshooting power supplies, Troubleshooting system cooling problems – Dell PowerEdge SC 430 User Manual

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4.

Enter the System Setup program.

If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program, replace the battery. See "

System Battery

" in "Installing System Options."

If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "

Getting Help

."

 

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

 

Problem

l

 

Power-supply fault indicator is blinking amber.

 

Action

 

 

1.

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

 

2.

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

."


 

3.

Locate the AUX_PWR_LED power indicator on the system board. See

Figure A

-3

.

If the AUX_PWR_LED indicator is lit, the power supply is good. Proceed to the next step.

If the AUX_PWR_LED indicator is not lit, remove the faulty power supply and see "

Removing the Power Supply

" in "Installing System Options."

 

4.

Check that the voltage selection switch on the back panel of the system is set properly. See "

Power Supply Features

" in "Indicators, Messages, and

Codes."

 

5.

Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and reinstalling it. See "

Installing the Power Supply

" in "Installing System Options."

 

6.

If the problem is resolved, close the system. See "

Closing the System

."

If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. See "

Removing the Power Supply

" in "Installing System Options."

 

7.

Install a new power supply. See "

Installing the Power Supply

" in "Installing System Options."

If the problem persists, see "

Getting Help

."

 

Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems

 

Problem

l

 

System message indicates a fan-related error message.

 

Action

Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:

l

 

Ambient temperature is too high. For system temperature tolerances, see the User's Guide.

l

 

External airflow is obstructed.

NOTE:

Some software may cause the system time to speed up or slow down. If the system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the

System Setup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery.

CAUTION:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.

Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE:

Setting the voltage selection switch to an improper setting can damage your system.

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. The power indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly.

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