24 About Your SystemLCD Status MessagesThe LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to eventsrecorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL andconfiguring system management settings, see the OpenManage ServerAdministrator documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.NOTE: If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least fiveseconds until an error code appears on the LCD. Record the code, then see "GettingHelp" on page 181.Viewing Status MessagesIf a system error occurs, the LCD screen will turn amber. Press the Selectbutton to view the list of errors or status messages. Press the left and rightbuttons to highlight an error number, and press Select to view the error.Removing LCD Status MessagesFor faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and soon, the LCD message is automatically removed when that sensor returns to anormal state. For other faults, you must take action to remove the messagefrom the display:• Clear the SEL—You can perform this task remotely, but you will lose theevent history for the system.• Power cycle—Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electricaloutlet; wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, andrestart the system.NOTE: The following LCD status messages are displayed in the Simple format. See"Setup Menu" on page 14 to select the format in which the messages are displayed.
