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Article Number: 000137354

Fan error randomly occurring during the Power on Self-Test (POST) process on the Precision Workstation T3500

Summary: Follow the steps below to resolve a fan error you may receive during the Power on Self-Test (POST) process for the Dell Precision Workstation T3500.

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Symptoms

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Fan error randomly occurring during the Power on Self-Test (POST)

There may randomly occur a Fan error during the Power On Self-Test (POST) process on the Precision Workstation T3500.

  • Alert! Unable to initialize fan controller
    Alert! Front Fan Failure
    Alert! Card-cage fan failure
    Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility
    Press F5 to run onboard diagnostics.

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Cause

Fan error when booting Dell Precision Workstation T3500

Resolution

Solution

This issue can be resolved by disconnecting the AC power cable from the system and draining the power from the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front of the chassis. (Approximately 30 seconds). Reconnect the AC Power cord and restart the system, issue should be resolved

 

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Article Properties

Affected Product

Precision T3500

Last Published Date

23 Apr 2021

Version

4

Article Type

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