Dell PowerEdge 2300, Service Manual

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Beep codes: A beep code is a series of beeps that indicates an error
condition. If the system emits a beep code, see Table 3-1 later in this
manual.
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System error messages: These messages can indicate problems or
provide status information. If a system error message is displayed, see
Table 3-2 later in this manual.
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Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators: These indicators
light up in response to data being transferred to or from the drives. If
either of these indicators fails to light up during the boot routine, trou-
bleshoot the diskette drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as
appropriate.
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Does the Diagnostics Menu appear?
Yes.
See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.
No. Proceed to step 6.
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Does the Diagnostics Menu appear?
Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.
No.
Proceed to the next section, “Internal Visual Inspection.”
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A simple visual inspection of a computer’s interior hardware can often lead to the
source 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 locate components in the inspection procedure.
To perform the internal visual inspection, follow these steps:
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