Power supply features, System messages – Dell PowerEdge 1650 User Manual
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Power Supply Features
Each hot-pluggable power supply has three indicators, visible when the system doors are open, that indicate whether power is present or whether a power
fault has occurred. See "
Opening the System Doors
" in "Checking Inside the System" for information on accessing the inside of the system.
Figure 2-5. Power Supply Features
System Messages
System messages alert you to a possible operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware.
messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.
Drive being prepared for removal
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks 2 times per second.
Drive ready for insertion or removal Both drive indicators are off.
Drive being prepared for operation The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
Drive predicted failure
The power-on/fault indicator slowly blinks green, amber, and off.
Drive failed
The amber power-on/fault indicator blinks 4 times per second.
Drive rebuilding
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks slowly.
Drive online
The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
Table 2-4. Power-Supply Indicator Patterns
Indicator
Indicator Code
AC line status
Green indicates that a valid AC source is connected to the system.
Power supply fault
Red indicates a problem with the power supply
Power supply status Green indicates that the power supply is operational.
NOTE:
If you receive a system message that is not listed in
, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message
appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.
Table 2-5. System Messages
Message
Causes
Corrective Actions
Address mark not found
Faulty diskette/CD drive subsystem or
hard-drive subsystem (defective system
board).
Replace the system board. See "
Getting Help
."
Amount of available memory limited to 256 MB!
OS Install Mode is enabled in the
System Setup program.
Disable the OS Install Mode in the System Setup program.
See "Using the System Setup program" in the User's Guide.
Auxiliary device failure
Mouse or keyboard cable connector loose
or improperly connected; defective
mouse or keyboard.
Check the mouse and keyboard cable connections. See
"
External Connections
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
If the problem persists, replace the mouse. If the problem
persists, replace the keyboard. See "
Getting Help
".
BIOS Update Attempt Failed!
Remote BIOS update attempt failed.
Retry the BIOS update. If the problem persists, see
"
Getting Help
."
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on
Incorrect configuration settings in System Check the System Setup configuration settings. See "Using