Troubleshooting Processors; System Messages; Warning Messages; Diagnostic Messages - Dell E28S Series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting your system
After you finish
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.

Troubleshooting processors

Before you begin
Procedure
1. Run the appropriate diagnostics test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
3. Remove the system cover.
4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed.
5. Install the system cover.
6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
7. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.

System messages

For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

Warning messages

A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the
system continues a task. For example, before you format a hard drive, a message warns you that
you may lose all data on the hard drive. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and need you
to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no).

Diagnostic messages

The system diagnostic utility will generate messages if there are errors detected when you run
diagnostic tests on your system. For more information about system diagnostics, see the Using
system diagnostics section.

Alert messages

The systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages
include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power
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d. Install the system cover.
e. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
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 are shipped with your product.
outlet.
Note: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For
more information, see the documentation that shipped with the operating system or
application.