Dell PowerEdge M420 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 93

LCD Status Messages The following LCD messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). (The messages are shown here in "simple" text format.) For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation. NOTE: If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least five seconds until an error code appears on the LCD. Record the code, then see "Getting Help" on page 337. Viewing Status Messages If a system error code occurs, the LCD screen turns amber. Press the center (selection) button to view the list of errors or status messages. Use the arrow keys to highlight an error number, and press the center button to view the error. Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on, the LCD message is automatically removed when that sensor returns to a normal state. For other faults, you must take action to remove the message from the LCD display: • Clear the SEL - You can perform this task remotely, but you may lose the event history for the system. • Power cycle - Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet; wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system. To resolve the problem, refer to the corrective actions in the following table. Table 1-25. LCD Status Messages Code Text E1000 Failsafe voltage error. Contact support. Cause Corrective Actions Check the system event log Remove AC power to the for critical failure events. system for 10 seconds or clear the SEL. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. About Your System 93