40 Troubleshooting Your System
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2
Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See Table 2-2 in "Indicators,
Messages, and Codes."
• If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections.
• If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or
missing.
Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the network adapter's documentation.
• Change the autonegotiation setting, if possible.
• Use another connector on the switch or hub.
3
Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the network
adapter's documentation.
4
Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the network adapters are enabled. See
"Using the System Setup Program" in your
User's Guide
.
5
Ensure that the network adapters, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the same
data transmission speed. See the network equipment documentation.
6
Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.
See "Network Cable Requirements" in your
User's Guide
.
Responding to a Systems Management Software
Alert Message
Systems management software monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, fans, and hard
drives in the system. Alert messages appear in the
Alert Log
window. For information about the
Alert Log
window, see the systems management software documentation on your
Resource CD
or
at
support.dell.com
.
Inside the System
In Figure 5-1, the bezel and system cover are removed to provide an interior view of the system.
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