• When the system needs attention, the LCD turns amber, and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.
NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether
the system is turned on or o.
• The LCD backlight is turned o when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right
button on the LCD panel.
• The LCD backlight remains o if LCD messaging is turned o using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.
Figure 2. LCD panel features
Table 3. LCD panel features
Item Button Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed.
• Release the button to stop.
NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45
seconds of inactivity the display starts scrolling.
Viewing Home screen
About this task
The Home screen displays user-congurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system operation when
there are no status messages or errors. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight turns o after a few minutes of inactivity,
if there are no error messages.
Steps
1 To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right).
2 To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:
a Press and hold the up arrow until the Home icon is displayed.
b Select the Home icon.
c On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.
Setup menu
NOTE
: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must conrm the option before proceeding to the next action.
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