Lcd Status Messages - Dell PowerEdge 6600 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Expansion-Slot Indicator Codes
An indicator is located beside each PCI hot-pluggable expansion slot (see Figure 2-7). The indicators show through the back-panel vents.
codes for these indicators.
Figure 2-7. Expansion-Slot Indicators
Table 2-5. Expansion-Slot Indicator Code
Indicator
Off
Green
Green blinking fast
Amber blinking slow
Amber blinks twice, pauses, and
then repeats the sequence

LCD Status Messages

The system's bezel indictor can signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention (see Figure 2-1). When the bezel indicator
signifies an error condition, open the bezel to see further information provided by the LCD.
The LCD can display two lines of alphanumeric characters. The display codes are presented in two color combinations:
White characters on a blue background — Information only; no action is required.
l
Amber characters on a black background — The system needs attention.
l
Table 2-6 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 found on
the documentation CD that shipped with your system.
NOTE: Before you perform any procedures described in Table 2-6, see
Table 2-6. LCD Status Messages
Line 1 Line 2 Causes
Message Message
Indicator Code
Expansion-slot power is off. No action is required.
Expansion-slot power is on. No action is required.
Expansion slot is being identified by an application program or driver. No action is required.
Expansion card is faulty or improperly installed, causing a problem with power supply to the card.
Expansion card of a slower operating speed was hot-plugged. If you are replacing an expansion card with a card of a
slower operating speed, you must power down the system to install the replacement card.
"Before You Begin" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
Corrective Actions
Table 2-5 lists the