Owners Manual

Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For
more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
Diagnostic indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front-panel display error status during system startup.
NOTE: The diagnostic indicators are not present if the system is equipped with an LCD display.
NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is switched off. To start the system, plug it in
to a working power source and press the power button.
Table 3. Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health indicator If the system is turned on,
and in good health, glows
solid blue.
None required.
Blinks amber if the system is
turned on or in standby, and
if any error exists (for
example, a failed fan or hard
drive).
See the system event log or system
messages for the specific issue. For
more information about the error
messages, see the Dell Event and
Error Messages Reference Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
Invalid memory configurations can
cause the system to stop functioning
at startup without any video output.
SeeGetting help.
Hard drive
indicator
Blinks amber if a hard drive
experiences an error.
See the system event log to
determine the Hard drive that has an
error. Run the appropriate online
diagnostics test. Restart system and
run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
Electrical indicator Blinks amber if the system
experiences an electrical
error (for example, voltage
out of range, or a failed
power supply unit or voltage
regulator).
See the system event log or system
messages for the specific issue. If it is
because of a problem with the power
supply unit (PSU), check the LED on
the PSU. Reseat the PSU by removing
and reinstalling it. If the issue persists,
seeGetting help.
Temperature
indicator
Blinks amber if the system
experiences a thermal error
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
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