Dell PowerEdge SC1420 - Manual (Page 13)

The front panel also incorporates two USB 2.0 connectors. See Figure 2 -1 .
Table 2-2. Diagnostic Indicator Codes
Help ."
If the hard-drive indicator is on, the system board or a VRM is faulty. Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific
problem is identified. See Table 2 -2 .
Solid amber The power supply is probably good. Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific problem is identified. See Table 2 -
2 .
Solid green Indicates that the system is powered on.
Green blinking The system is in a low power state. Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific problem is identified. See Table 2 -
2 .
Diskette
drive
Green blinking Indicates diskette-drive activity.
Hard drive Green blinking Indicates hard-drive activity.
Code Causes Corrective Action
No electrical power is supplied to the
system.
Connect the system to an electrical outlet. Ensure that the front-panel power indicator is on. If the
power indicator is off, ensure that the system is connected to a working electrical outlet and then
press the power button.
If the problem is still not resolved, see " Getting Help ."
The system is in a normal off
condition; the system is connected to
an electrical outlet.
Press the power button to turn the system on.
If the system does not turn on, ensure that the front-panel power indicator is on. If the power
indicator is off, ensure that the system is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press
the power button.
If the problem is still not resolved, see " Getting Help ."
The system is in a reduced power or
"sleep" state.
Use one of the following methods to "wake up" the system:
l Press the power button
l Auto power on
l Move or click the mouse
l Type on the keyboard
l USB device activity
l Power management event
If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the system with a USB mouse or
keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and then try
to wake the system.
The BIOS is not executing. Ensure that the processor is seated correctly and restart the system. See " Processor " in
"Installing System Components."
If the problem is still not resolved, see " Getting Help ."
A possible power supply or power
cable failure has occurred.
See " Getting Help ."
A possible system board failure has
occurred.
See " Getting Help ."
A processor and/or VRM mismatch
exists.
See " Troubleshooting the Processors " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
A possible VRM 0 failure has
occurred.
See " Getting Help ."
A possible VRM 1 failure has
occurred.
See " Troubleshooting the Processors " in "Troubleshooting Your System."