Dell 2200 Service Manual

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2-4 Dell PowerEdge 2200 Systems Service Manual• System error messages: These messages can indicate problems or pro-vide status information. If a system error message is displayed, seeTable 3-2.• Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators: These indicatorslight up in response to data being transferred to or from the drives. Ifeither of these indicators fails to light up during the boot routine, trou-bleshoot the diskette drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate.5. Observe the monitor screen for the Dell Server Assistant main menu.Does the menu appear?Yes. See “Running the System Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.No. Proceed to the next section, “Internal Visual Inspection.”I nternal Visual InspectionA simple visual inspection of a computer’s interior hardware can often lead to thesource of a problem, such as a loose expansion card, cable connector, or mounting screw.When you perform the visual inspection, refer to “System Features” in Chapter 1 to locatecomponents in the inspection procedure.To perform the internal visual inspection, follow these steps:1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectall the AC power cables from their power sources.2. Remove the computer cover as described in “Computer Cover” inChapter 4.3. Verify that the IC chips, DIMMs, expansion cards, and micro-processor(s) modules, are fully seated in their sockets or connectors.CAUTION: Before you proceed with the internal visual inspectiondescribed in this section, ensure that the user has saved all open files andexited all open application programs if possible.WARNING: Before beginning to work inside the computer, discon-nect the power supply from the power source and the power supplycables from the power supply.WARNING: The microprocessor module can get extremely hot dur-ing system operations. Be sure it has had sufficient time to coolbefore touching it.WARNING: While reseating the microprocessor module, wear awrist grounding strap or maintain contact with a metal surface onthe chassis.