Alarm going off on motherboard
I worked on the server and made the mistake of moving the server tower a tad and the alarm went off. I have checked everything I know the software with it says there is no heat issue. I noticed the led lights on the front of the tower are all out. I can't find an adequate picture of the motherboard to show where all the led lights are to be plugged in.
Adrian Wilson
What sort of alarm is it? Motherboards normally emit beep codes to identify errors, do you get any visual display on the monitor?
ASKER
No visuals. It sounds like a case intrusion. However, the case intrusion alarm is not hooked up. Neither is the case alarm. The whole front panel where the start, reset, and alarm button does not have any activity lights. The lights are out. It is a constant alarm and I am not getting anything on the screen. The server is functioning as usual.
What is the make and model of the tower?
Hmm, best guess without looking at the box would be insufficient power or a damaged fan? Do all the fans appear to be running when you switch it on. Try re-seating the internal power connections.
Can you clarify what you mean by the server is functioning as normal? You can access shares or something?
Can you clarify what you mean by the server is functioning as normal? You can access shares or something?
ASKER
I can get on the server and the network with it. Others can access their files on it. When the server started up, it said system checksum cmos bad. That is the only error I am getting. Is that the battery?
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I will try to reseat the battery. Maybe it came lose. Can I test it with a multimeter?
ASKER
I am not sure the make or model number of the tower. There are no identifying marks on it.
Sure, see what the voltage rating is on the CMOS battery and check it with a multimetre. First port of call I guess.
ASKER
That was what it was. Thanks,
Lisa
Lisa