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Troubleshooting the microprocessors – Dell PowerEdge T605 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

a

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the
system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

b

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.

c

Remove the expansion card shroud. See "Removing the Expansion
Card Shroud" on page 72.

d

Reinstall one of the expansion cards.

e

Install the expansion card shroud. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Shroud" on page 75.

f

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 70.

g

Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system
and attached peripherals.

h

Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
If the tests fail, repeat step 17 for each expansion card until you are
able to single out the faulty expansion card.

If the tests fail for all expansion cards, see "Getting Help" on page 205.

Troubleshooting the Microprocessors

Problem

Error message indicates a processor problem.

Front-panel status LCD indicates a problem with the processors or system
board.

A heat sink is not installed for each processor.

Action

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

1 If possible, run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Dell

PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 193.