DELL 1950 User Manual

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About Your System
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LCD Status Messages
The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating correctly 
or when the system needs attention.
The LCD lights blue to indicate a normal operating condition, and lights amber to indicate an error 
condition. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Table 1-7 lists 
the LCD status messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message. The LCD messages refer 
to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system 
management settings, see the systems management software documentation.
 
CAUTION: 
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform 
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or 
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your 
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
 
NOTE: 
If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least five seconds until an error code 
appears on the LCD. Record the code, then see "Getting Help" on page 125.
Table 1-7.
LCD Status Messages
Code
Text
Causes
Corrective Actions
N/A
SYSTEM NAME
A 62-character string that can be 
defined by the user in the System 
Setup program.
The SYSTEM NAME displays 
under the following conditions:
• The system is powered on.
• The power is off and active 
POST errors are displayed.
This message is for information 
only.
You can change the system string 
in the System Setup program. See 
"Using the System Setup Program" 
on page 31.
E1000
FAILSAFE, Call 
Support
E1114
Temp Ambient
Ambient system temperature is out 
of acceptable range.
E1116
Temp Memory
Memory has exceeded acceptable 
temperature and has been disabled 
to prevent damage to the 
components.
E12nn
xx PwrGd
Specified voltage regulator has 
failed.
E1210
CMOS Batt
CMOS battery is missing, or the 
voltage is out of acceptable range.