Lcd Status Messages - Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual

LCD Status Messages

The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating
correctly or when the system needs attention.
The LCD lights blue to indicate a normal operating condition, and lights amber to indicate an error
condition. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Table 1-6
lists the LCD status messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message. The LCD
messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and
configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
NOTE:
If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least five seconds until an error code appears
on the LCD. Record the code, then see "Getting Help" on page 147.
Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages
Code Text
N/A SYSTEM NAME
E1000 FAILSAFE, Call
Support
E1114 Temp Ambient
E1118 CPU Temp
Interface
E1210 CMOS Batt
20
About Your System
Causes
A 62-character string that can be
defined by the user in the System
Setup program.
The SYSTEM NAME displays
under the following conditions:
• The system is powered on.
• The power is off and active
POST errors are displayed.
Check the system event log for
critical failure events.
Ambient system temperature is
out of acceptable range.
The BMC is unable to determine
the CPU(s) temperature status.
Consequently, the BMC increases
the CPU fan speed to maximum
as a precautionary measure.
CMOS battery is missing, or the
voltage is out of acceptable range.
Corrective Actions
This message is for information
only.
You can change the system ID
and name in the System Setup
program. See "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 37.
See "Getting Help" on page 147.
See "Troubleshooting System
Cooling Problems" on page 123.
Turn off power to the system and
restart the system. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help" on
page 147.
See "Troubleshooting the System
Battery" on page 122.