Responding To A Systems Management Software Alert Message; Troubleshooting A Wet System - Dell PowerEdge NM176 Hardware Owner's Manual

3 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are
bound. See the NIC's documentation.
4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NICs are enabled.
See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35.
5 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the
same data transmission speed. See the network equipment
documentation.
6 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the
maximum length.
Responding to a Systems Management Software
Alert Message
Systems management software monitors critical system voltages and
temperatures, fans, and hard drives in the system. Alert messages appear in the
Alert Log window. For information about the Alert Log window, see the systems
management software documentation.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Problem
• Liquid spilled on the system.
• Excessive humidity.
Action
CAUTION:
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any
procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3 Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an
Expansion Card" on page 78.
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Troubleshooting Your System
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system