Troubleshooting a wet system – Dell PowerEdge R200 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

3 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are

bound. See the NIC's documentation.

4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NICs are enabled.

See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35.

5 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the

same data transmission speed. See the network equipment
documentation.

6 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the

maximum length.

Responding to a Systems Management Software
Alert Message

Systems management software monitors critical system voltages and
temperatures, fans, and hard drives in the system. Alert messages appear in the
Alert Log window. For information about the Alert Log window, see the systems
management software documentation.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Problem

Liquid spilled on the system.

Excessive humidity.

Action

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.

1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3 Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an

Expansion Card" on page 78.

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