Dell PowerEdge C5125 - Manual (Page 85)

Troubleshooting 85
• If the PDU or the AC outlet has an on/off switch, make sure that it is on
and verify that the outlet is supplying current.
• Check for foreign objects inside the chassis such as screws that can short
circuit connections.
Cable Issues
Ensure that all cable connections, both internal and external, are attached
correctly and securely.
Electrical Short or Overload
Remove non-essential items such as extra controller cards or IDE/ATAPI
devices to check for shorts and over-loads. If the system boots correctly, there
may be a short or overload associated with one of the components. Replace
each of non-essential items one at a time to isolate which one is causing the
problem.
If the problem occurs even after removing the non-essential components, the
problem has to be with the server board, power supply, memory, or processor.
Defective Components
Defective components, especially processor and memory, can cause system
boot issues.
• Swap the memory modules with known good memory. Verify correct
operation of the suspected memory in a known working system.
• Swap the processor with a known good processor. Verify correct operation
of the suspected processor in a known working system.
System Does Not Boot After Configuration Changes
Hardware Changes
If the system does not boot after making changes to hardware or adding new
components, verify that the component installed is compatible with the
server.