PE6600 without display

Question

Hello   We had a PE6600 running at a site without any issues. The Client reported a few days back that the server restart during daily backup process. Upon restart the LCD front panel displayed error cpu ierr - error code E07F0. It booted up for 3-4 seconds without display and thats it.   After sometime the system was booted again, this time it booted uptill the RAID Card initilization and then system just hung. All subsequent boots result in no display.   Could anyone please advise what could be wrong with this system?   Regards, John

Dev Mgr · Answer

The error codes are shown here<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>.

Sajeel · Answer

Hello Thats the problem. There ARE no error messages now. It just doesnt give any display, without any warning/errors/indications on the screen or LCD front panel. Regards, John

speedstep · Answer

Did the client put all the parts back that he removed before calling you and telling you that it just doesnt work?

Your indication is no power and or damaged cpu, ram, power supply.

Its DEAD. there is no analysis that can be done.
Its been killed.

speedstep · Answer

Blue vs AMBER screen means some things are working.

You have to take out parts and figure out whats the error.

This means get a monitor and keyboard and haul it out of the rack and put it on table and see.

Clear the NVRAM

Remove all cards noting where they go in what slot.

Remove all ram and does it beep?

This is not rocket science its basic computer repair.

Sajeel · Answer

Hello   Thank you for replying.... No No, Im sorry for the confusion. its not exactly DEAD.. when I power it ON, it starts all its fan and the front LCD panel is Blue. It just doesnt give any display on the monitor. It just stays this way forever. and I dont believe the customer did anything with the server.   Regards, John

iccy · Answer

We have the sam simptoms with our PE 2650. Did you figure out what was wrong ?

We tried:
- clear NVRAM
- remove all rams
..still no beep :/

Regards.

-= iccy =-

Message Edited by iccy on 02-06-2006 03:51 PM

Sajeel · Answer

Hello   Our local Dell diagnosis have speculated that a  Part # 5Y203 - ASSY, SWT BOX, AC, V3, P6600  is faulty and needs to be replaced. This is a calculated guess, however, and the delivery time is estimated to be 2 months... *bummer* Good luck with yours   Regards, John

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