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Corrective Action, Getting Help

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Electrical indicator Condition Corrective Action The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply or voltage regulator). See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the power supply, check the LED on the power supply. Re-seat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. Temperature indicator Condition The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, a temperature out of range or fan failure). Corrective Action Ensure that none of the following conditions exist: • A cooling fan is removed or has failed. • System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory- module blank, or back-filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is obstructed. See Getting Help. Memory indicator Condition The indicator blinks amber if a memory error occurs. Corrective Action See the system event log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. PCIe indicator Condition The indicator blinks amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Corrective Action Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Re-install the card. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. 15

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Electrical indicator
Condition
Corrective Action
The indicator blinks
amber if the system
experiences an
electrical error (for
example, voltage out
of range, or a failed
power supply or
voltage regulator).
See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue.
If it is due to a problem with the power supply, check the LED on the
power supply. Re-seat the power supply by removing and reinstalling
it. If the problem persists, see
Getting Help
.
Temperature indicator
Condition
Corrective Action
The indicator blinks
amber if the system
experiences a
thermal error (for
example, a
temperature out of
range or fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
•
A cooling fan is removed or has failed.
•
System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory-
module blank, or back-filler bracket is removed.
•
Ambient temperature is too high.
•
External airflow is obstructed.
See
Getting Help
.
Memory indicator
Condition
Corrective Action
The indicator blinks
amber if a memory
error occurs.
See the system event log or system messages for the location of the
failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists,
see
Getting Help
.
PCIe indicator
Condition
Corrective Action
The indicator blinks
amber if a PCIe card
experiences an
error.
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card.
Re-install the card. If the problem persists, see
Getting Help
.
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