Dell PowerEdge 2850 - Manual (Page 35)

Problem
l System message indicates a problem with the battery.
l System Setup program loses system configuration information.
l System date and time do not remain current.
Action
1. Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour.
3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.
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 System-status indicators are amber.
l Power-supply fault indicators are amber.
l Front-panel status LCD indicates a problem with the power supply.
Action
1. Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See " Using Server Administrator Diagnostics " in "Running the System Diagnostics."
2. Locate the faulty power supply.
The power supply's fault indicator is lit. See " Redundant Power-Supply Indicator Codes " in "Indicators, Messages, and Codes."
3. Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and reinstalling it. See " Power Supplies " in "Installing System Options."
4. If reseating the power supply did not resolve the problem, remove the faulty power supply. See " Removing a Power Supply " in "Installing System
Options."
5. Install a new power supply. See " Replacing a Power Supply " in "Installing System Options."
If the problem persists, see " Getting Help ."
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation
is caused by a defective battery.
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.
NOTICE: You can hot-plug the power supplies. One power supply must be installed for the system to operate. The system is in the redundant mode
when two power supplies are installed. Remove and install only one power supply at a time in a system that is powered on. Operating the system with
only one power supply installed and without a power supply blank installed for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat.
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. See " Redundant Power-Supply Indicator Codes "
in "Indicators, Messages, and Codes."