Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 13)

About Your System
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the
system's front panel.
Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
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Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description
1 Power-on indicator, power
button The power-on indicator lights when the system power
is on.
The power button controls the DC power supply output
to the system. When the system bezel is installed, the
power button is not accessible.
NOTE:
When powering on the system, the video monitor
can take as long as 30 seconds to display an image,
depending on the amount of memory installed in the
system.
NOTE:
On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off
the system using the power button causes the system to
perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system
is turned off.
2 NMI button Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors
when using certain operating systems. This button can
be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified
support personnel or by the operating system's
documentation.