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Indicators, Codes, and Messages
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NIC Indicator Codes
The NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link
status. See Figure 2-8. Table 2-7 lists the NIC indicator codes.
Figure 2-8. NIC Indicators
System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system.
Table 2-9 lists the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for
each message.
NOTE:
If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 2-9, 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.
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.
Table 2-7. 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 amber blinking. Network data is being sent or received.
activity indicator link indicator
Table 2-8. System Messages
Message Causes Corrective Actions
Address mark not found Faulty CD/diskette drive subsystem or
hard-drive subsystem; faulty system
board. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive,"
"Troubleshooting a CD Drive,"
"Troubleshooting SCSI Hard Drives,"
and "Troubleshooting SATA Hard
Drives" in "Troubleshooting Your
System."