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LCD panel

The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires

attention. The LCD panel can be used to congure or view the system’s iDRAC IP address. For more information about error messages, see

the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

The LCD panel is available only on the optional LCD bezel. The optional LCD bezel is hot pluggable.

The statuses and conditions of the LCD panel are outlined here:

• The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions.

• When the system needs attention, the LCD backlight 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.

• When the system turns o and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after ve minutes of inactivity. Press any button on

the LCD to turn it on.

• If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.

• The LCD backlight remains o if LCD messaging is turned o using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Figure 14. LCD panel features

Table 13. LCD panel features

Item Button or display 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 right 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.

4 LCD display Displays system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address.

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 - LCD Panel