Owners Manual

Status LED indicators
NOTE: No status LED indicators are illuminated when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into a working
power source and press the power button.
NOTE: Status LED indicators are always off and only turn solid amber if any error occurs.
Table 3. Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Hard drive
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
there is a hard drive error.
● Check the System Event Log to determine if the
drive has an error.
● Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test.
Restart the system and run embedded
diagnostics (ePSA).
Temperature
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
the system experiences a thermal
error (for example, the ambient
temperature is out of range or
there is a fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
● A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
● System cover, air shroud, EMI filter panel,
memory module blank, or back filler bracket is
removed.
● Ambient temperature is too high.
● External airflow is obstructed.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Electrical
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber
if the system experiences an
electrical error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a failed
power supply unit (PSU) or voltage
regulator).
Check the System Event Log or system messages
for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with
the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the
PSU. If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Memory indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
memory error occurs.
Check the System Event Log or system messages
for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the
memory module. If the problem persists, see Getting
help.
PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
PCIe card experiences an error.
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for
the PCIe card. Reinstall the card. If the problem
persists, see Getting help.
NOTE: For more information about the
supported pcie cards, see expansion card
installation guidelines.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of your system.
Figure 4. System health and system ID indicators
Table 4. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID indicator code Condition
Solid blue
Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and
system ID mode is not active. Press the system health and
system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
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