Dell PowerEdge SC430 Support Question
Dell PowerEdge SC430 Support Question
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Question posted by ronmy2008 on September 28th, 2011
No Boot Up As Powered On With Amber Light Stays On At Push Button.
First,amber light blinking and replace Processor and regulator for processor.Powered on but light stays with amber color still and won't boot up, what should be the problem
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Answer #1: Posted by DCatDell on September 28th, 2011 10:55 AM
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With a system that seems to power on, but will not POST. I would suggest to first make sure the monitor you are using is good, this way you don’t miss any on screen error messages. Then taking the system down to the minimum it needs to power on. With a small system like the SC430, this is easy to do.
The minimum components to allow the PowerEdge SC430 to complete POST are as follows:
- Systemboard
- Processor (with heatsink and fan)
- One stick of memory in any slot.
- Power supply
- Control panel (power button - only required if the last power state was off)
If you need assistance on how certain parts are removed or installed, you can use this link to guide you.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe430sc/en/it/x9719c50.htm#wp1054181
Once at the minimum components needed for the server to power on and POST, you can then test and record any changes in the server behavior. If it appears to POST just fine, then you can add components back one at a time, until you find a problematic component.
If it still does not want to POST, then you will want to use the front four diagnostics lights to help narrow down possible failures. Here is a link that will help guide you through those diagnostics lights.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe430sc/en/it/x9719c20.htm#wp1043338
Sometimes the simple process of removing and reinstalling all components can reseat a loose or faulty connection and correct your issue. In other cases the manual process of isolating a faulty part , using the above steps, will do the trick.
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Related Dell PowerEdge SC430 Manual Pages
Microprocessor Installation Information (.pdf) - Page 1
...Push down, then inward on the tabs on each side of the removable drive guide bracket and slide the guide bracket up and out of the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC 430...following step replaces step 4 under "Removing a Hard Drive" in the Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. June 2005 Table...
Installation Guide - Page 2
...over two pins, the jumper is referred to Contents Page
Jumpers and Connectors
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Jumpers-A General Explanation System Board Jumpers System Board Connectors Disabling...When the plug is pushed down over only one pin or if there is no plug at all. Back to as open or unjumpered when the plug is pushed down onto the pin...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...Connectors
Table A-2. System battery Card-cage cooling fan Memory modules (4) Processor fan connector Floppy drive Front-panel switches and indicators Expansion card slots...power connector Power connector (small) Password reset jumper. See Table A-1. RTCRST
The configuration settings in NVRAM are retained at system boot. (default)
The configuration settings in NVRAM are cleared at next system boot...
Installation Guide - Page 10
... causes, and provides steps to resolve any problems indicated by a message.
Check the diagnostic indicators to be replaced.
See Table 22. Front-Panel Indicator Codes
Indicator Type
Power
Activity Indicator
Off
Amber blinking
Indicator Code
The system is off , the power supply may need to see if the specific problem is identified.
Front-Panel Indicators and Features...
Installation Guide - Page 11
...Troubleshooting Your System."
If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." The system is in a low power state. Green blinking
Diskette drive Green blinking
Hard drive
Green blinking
LAN link
Solid green
The...all diagnostic lights will be OFF. Your System."
See "Troubleshooting Your System." Table 2-2. Diagnostic Indicator Codes
Code
Causes Possible processor failure.
...
Installation Guide - Page 14
... Your System." If the device number points to boot from a nonbootable diskette or CD.
Controller has ...hard drive cannot read error.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
x is the drive number (0-6) and n is
)n
SATA0-4 or...Insert a bootable diskette or CD.
The system encountered a problem while trying to check the file structure of the diskette drive...
Installation Guide - Page 16
...replace your hard drive. Write fault on the screen occurs during POST, the system may not indicate a potential hard drive problem.... The device is emitted, write down the series of -day clock stopped
The battery might be reported on selected drive
The operating system cannot write to those peripherals.
If you are unable to identify the possible cause. Server...system boots ...
Installation Guide - Page 18
... the problem, then use only the program that program).
1.
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
To assess a system problem, first... diagnostics, a message is reached. As the system boots, press during testing. When to Use the System ...Diagnostics
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System ...
Installation Guide - Page 21
... mouse, or other external device). Action 1. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Running the System Diagnostics." Examine the ...power connections to the external connectors on your system.
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. If the tests run successfully, the problem is not working properly. Troubleshooting the Keyboard
Problem l System message indicates a problem...
Installation Guide - Page 23
...the system and the USB device. If the problem is resolved, replace the USB device. See "Getting Help." Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Indicators, Messages, and... on the system and the reconnected device. l If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. See the NIC's documentation...
Installation Guide - Page 24
...
In Figure 4-2, the system cover is opened to the electrical outlet, and turn on the screen at the next system start-up: ALERT! Press the power button to appear on the system and attached peripherals. Closing the System
1. Insert the bottom edge of the cover into place. 4. Reconnect the system to provide...
Installation Guide - Page 28
... Power Supply" in the System Setup program, replace the battery. See "Closing the System." If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. Action Ensure that the power ... Power Supplies
Problem l Power-supply fault indicator is not lit, remove the faulty power supply and see your system.
5. If the AUX_PWR_LED indicator is blinking amber. See "Installing the Power ...
Installation Guide - Page 29
...fan and determine whether it is not resolved, install a new fan. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Installing System Options." Enter the System Setup program and check ...diagnostic test. Ensure that the faulty fan's power cable is amber. If the problem is working properly, close the system. Troubleshooting System Memory
Problem l Faulty memory module. l Faulty system ...
Installation Guide - Page 30
...problem. Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 10. Open the system. Ensure that a power...See "Closing the System." e. As the system boots, observe the monitor screen and the diagnostic indicators ...Installing System Options." See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in your Product ...
Installation Guide - Page 31
... drive indicator, if applicable, does not blink during boot. See "Using the System Setup Program" in an IDE CD drive. See "Opening the System." 6. Ensure that a power cable is securely connected to the CD...a CD Drive
Problem l System cannot read data from a CD in your CD-R/RW drive, if applicable. Open the system. Try using a CD-R/RW drive with the Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 ...
Installation Guide - Page 32
... CD-R/RW recording capabilities, see support.microsoft.com. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in an IDE tape drive. l Tape drive indicator (if applicable) does not blink during boot. Before performing any of the components inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1. If the problem persists, continue with the following steps:
1. Reboot the system...
Installation Guide - Page 33
...tape cartridge that you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it with a tape cartridge that you cannot resolve the problem, see your Product Information Guide for a ...tape drive's interface and power cables are connected to the drive. 8. Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in "Installing System Options." 10. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Installing...
Installation Guide - Page 34
...the hard drive.
1. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Installing Drives." ..."Configuring the Boot Device" in "Running the System Diagnostics." Reconnect the system to the drive. Troubleshooting SATA Hard Drives
Problem l Diagnostic indicators... documentation supplied with a unique SCSI ID number and that a power cable is properly connected between the drive and the system board...
Installation Guide - Page 35
See "Configuring the Boot Device" in "Running the System Diagnostics." 2.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to the drive. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Installing Drives." 7. To identify system board connectors, see "Getting Help." See "Closing the System." 9. If the problem persists, see Figure A-3. 6.
Turn off the ...
Installation Guide - Page 47
...The steps for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. Figure 6-2. Configuring the Boot Device
The drive or device from a SCSI hard drive, the drive must be connected to ...the optional SCSI controller card. Open the system. Disconnect the power and interface cables from the hard drive. See "Opening the System" in your Product...
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