Dell PowerEdge C5230 Dell Systems Hardware Owners Manual - Page 127

Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Sequence, Server Boot Issues

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4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sequence Server Boot Issues System Does Not Boot After Initial Installation Power Connector Not Plugged In Memory Issues Monitor Issues Power Supply and Chassis Issues Cable Issues Electrical Short or Overload Defective Components System Does Not Boot After Configuration Changes Hardware Changes Software Changes BIOS Changes Viewing System Event Logs for Investigation Installation Problems Troubleshooting External Connections System Does Not Boot After Initial Installation Power Connector Not Plugged In If the power supply cable is not plugged into the system board processor power connector, the system cannot boot up, even though chassis front panel LEDs and the fan may be operational. Verify that the power connections are good. Troubleshooting 127

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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Sequence
Server Boot Issues
System Does Not Boot After Initial Installation
Power Connector Not Plugged In
Memory Issues
Monitor Issues
Power Supply and Chassis Issues
Cable Issues
Electrical Short or Overload
Defective Components
System Does Not Boot After Configuration Changes
Hardware Changes
Software Changes
BIOS Changes
Viewing System Event Logs for Investigation
Installation Problems
Troubleshooting External Connections
System Does Not Boot After Initial Installation
Power Connector Not Plugged In
If the power supply cable is not plugged into the system board processor
power connector, the system cannot boot up, even though chassis front panel
LEDs and the fan may be operational. Verify that the power connections are
good.