Dell PowerEdge 1750 - Manual (Page 3)

power supply. If the troubleshooting procedure indicates that the system power supply is working, troubleshoot the memory. See the Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide.
3. Observe the power-supply indicators.
If the fault indicator(s) is lit, troubleshoot the system power supply. See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Internal Visual Inspection
Visual inspection of a system's interior can often locate the source of a problem, such as a loose expansion card or cable connector. See " Jumpers and
Connectors " to locate components referenced in the inspection procedure.
1. If your system has the optional front bezel installed, remove the bezel. See " Optional Front Bezel ."
2. Turn off the system, including attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlets.
3. Open the system covers. See " Opening the System Covers ."
4. Ensure that all components (memory modules, expansion cards, and processors) are properly and securely installed. See " Removing and Replacing
System Components ."
5. Verify that all jumpers are set correctly. See " Jumpers and Connectors ."
6. Ensure that all cables inside the system are firmly attached to their appropriate connectors.
7. Close the system covers. See " Closing the System Covers ."
8. If the system has an optional front bezel, install the bezel. See " Replacing the Bezel ."
9. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system, including attached peripherals.
If the problem is resolved, no further steps are necessary. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to " Observing the Boot Routine ."
Running the System Diagnostics
You can run system diagnostics from either the utility partition on your hard drive or from a set of diskettes that you create from the Dell OpenManage Server
Assistant CD.
From the Utility Partition
1. As the system boots, press during POST.
2. From the utility partition's main menu under Run System Utilities, select Run System Diagnostics.
From the Diagnostics Diskettes
1. Create a set of diagnostics diskettes using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD.
See "Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD" in the User's Guide for information on creating diskettes.
2. Insert the first diagnostics diskette.
3. Reboot the system.
When you start system diagnostics, a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are initializing. Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. The menu
allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit system diagnostics.
System Diagnostics Testing Options
To select an option from the Diagnostics menu, highlight the option and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the
option.
NOTICE: Before proceeding with the internal visual inspection, save all open files and exit all open applications, if possible.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: The microprocessor and heat-sink assembly can get extremely hot during system operations. Ensure that both components have had
sufficient time to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: When handling the processor and heat-sink assembly, avoid sharp edges on the heat sink.
NOTE: Before you read the rest of this section, start system diagnostics so that you can see the utility on your screen.