Troubleshooting The Power Supply - Dell PowerEdge 850 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

5. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See
If the tests fail, see "Getting
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Problem
System message indicates a problem with the battery.
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System Setup program loses system configuration information.
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System date and time do not remain current.
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NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation
is caused by a defective battery.
Action
1. Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour.
3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.
4. Enter the System Setup program.
If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program, replace the battery. See
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see
NOTE: Some software may cause the system time to speed up or slow down. If the system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the
System Setup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery.
Troubleshooting the Power Supply
Problem
System-status indicators are amber.
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Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system 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. Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See
2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Open the system. See "Opening the
4. Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and reinstalling it. See
If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. See
5. Install a new power supply. See
If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
"Running the System
Help."
"Getting
"Using Server Administrator
System."
"Removing the Power
"Installing the Power Supply" in "Installing System Components."
"Getting Help."
Diagnostics."
"System Battery" in "Installing System Components."
Help."
Diagnostics" in "Running the System Diagnostics."
"Power Supply" in "Installing System Components."
Supply" in "Installing System Components."