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Try using &nbsp;a spare video card to see if you get a any video output.
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Hello,

Try using  a spare video card to see if you get a any video output.

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Unfortunately, I do not have any PCI-X or &nbsp;PCI Express video cards.
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Unfortunately, I do not have any PCI-X or  PCI Express video cards.

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You can purchase one from Staples, Office Depot for around $35 or temporarily pull one from a pc that isn't being used as much.
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You can purchase one from Staples, Office Depot for around $35 or temporarily pull one from a pc that isn't being used as much.

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None of the cards from my spare pc's fit
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You may want to consider purchasing a pci video card to use on the Dell pc.
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You may want to consider purchasing a pci video card to use on the Dell pc.

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I have a Poweredge 1850 that we have not used in a while. &nbsp;When I try to start it up, the System Status LED is flashing amber and I get no video output. &nbsp;I have check all the major components. &nbsp;The unit does not have any startup warning beeps. &nbsp;This system is out of warranty, so I cannot call Dell for support.<br />
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Any suggestions?
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I have a Poweredge 1850 that we have not used in a while.  When I try to start it up, the System Status LED is flashing amber and I get no video output.  I have check all the major components.  The unit does not have any startup warning beeps.  This system is out of warranty, so I cannot call Dell for support.

Any suggestions?

Dell Poweredge 1850 no video &amp; flashing amber system status light

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.

Dell Poweredge 1850 no video &amp; flashing amber system status light

Dell Poweredge 1850 no video & flashing amber system status light