Troubleshooting the power supply, Troubleshooting system cooling problems – Dell PowerEdge SC1425 User Manual
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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 Components."
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "
Getting Help
."
Troubleshooting the Power Supply
Problem
l
Power button is blinking green, but system does not power up.
Action
1.
Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and reinstalling it. See "
Power Supply
" in "Installing System Components."
If the problem persists, continue to the next step.
2.
Swap the faulty power supply with a new power supply. See "
Removing a Power Supply
" and "
Installing the Power Supply
" in "Installing System
Components."
If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty power supply.
If the problem is not resolved, see "
Getting Help
."
Problem
l
Power button is not blinking green and the system does not power up.
Action
1.
Ensure that the power cable is properly connected between the power supply and electrical outlet.
2.
If you have a UPS, make sure that it is connected properly both to the power supply and to the electrical outlet.
3.
Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and reinstalling it. See "
Power Supply
" in "Installing System Components."
If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. See "
Removing a Power Supply
" in "Installing System Components."
4.
Install a new power supply. See "
Installing the Power Supply
" in "Installing System Components."
If the problem persists, see "
Getting Help
."
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
Problem
l
System-status indicator is amber.
l
Systems management software issues a fan-related error message.
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.