Dell PowerEdge R905 Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 21

LCD Status Messages

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Table 1-6. NIC Indicator Codes Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network. Activity indicator is blinking amber Network data is being sent or received. LCD Status Messages The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention. The LCD lights blue to indicate a normal operating condition, and lights amber to indicate an error condition. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Table 1-7 lists the LCD status messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message. The LCD messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 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 179. About Your System 21

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About Your System
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LCD Status Messages
The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the
system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention.
The LCD lights blue to indicate a normal operating condition, and lights
amber to indicate an error condition. The LCD scrolls a message that
includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Table 1-7 lists the LCD
status messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message. The
LCD messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For
information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see
the systems management software documentation.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your
Product
Information Guide
for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
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 179.
Table 1-6.
NIC Indicator Codes
Indicator
Indicator Code
Link and activity indicators are off
The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green
The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on
the network.
Activity indicator is blinking amber
Network data is being sent or received.