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Console
Redirection
(.pdf) - Page 9
PXE BIOS
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
PXE 1
2 = System Setup
:
3
[Integrated Devices]
4
Network Interface Controller (NIC)
[On with PXE]
NIC [ON without PXE] [On with PXE] [Off]
PXE
Console
Redirection
(.pdf) - Page 10
PXE = System Setup = PXE Boot
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Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 2
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P/N 9D082 Rev. ...to hardware or loss of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. Trademarks used in... trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 3
...firmware. 1 x 2 Backplane Installation
This document provides instructions for installing a 1 x 2 backplane kit to add provisions for up to two additional 1-inch small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drives in a Dell™ system's peripheral bay.
1 x 2 Backplane Kit Contents
The 1 x 2 backplane kit includes the following items:
• A 1 x 2 backplane attached to the system board...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 4
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Removing the Peripheral Bay 1 Remove the front fan assembly (see "Removing the Front Fan Assembly" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide). 2 Disconnect the interface cable from the interposer board attached to the back of the CD-ROM/diskette drive. 3 Loosen the thumbscrew securing the peripheral bay to the chassis (see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1. Removing...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 5
... the 1 x 2 backplane is near the bottom of the peripheral bay. Installing the Drive Cage 1 Ensure that the 1 x 2 backplane power connector is secured to clear the chassis. NOTE: The drive cage can be inserted into the peripheral bay from the front or the back.
1 x 2 Backplane Kit Installation Guide
1-3
Remove both inserts. 4 While grasping the peripheral bay handle, slide the...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 6
Installing the Drive Cage (Tower System)
6-32 x 0.25-inch hexhead Phillips screws (4)
3 Secure the drive cage to the CD-ROM/diskette drive interposer board. 2 While grasping the peripheral bay handle, lower the peripheral bay into the chassis.
1-4
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Figure 1-2. Installing the Peripheral Bay 1 Reconnect the interface ...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 7
...cable connector at the 20-pin PLANAR connector on system board
nonterminated SCSI cable
cooling shroud cable clips
1 x 2 Backplane Kit Installation Guide
1-5 For rack systems, you must install the 1 x 2 backplane and its drive cage oriented for a tower system. I n s t a l l i n g t h e I2C E x t e n s i o n C a b l e
10-pin I2C connector
power connector
20-pin I2C connector on the system...
Rack-to-Tower
Conversion Guide (.pdf) - Page 8
...) SCSI or PCI RAID controller card.
1-6
1 x 2 Backplane Kit Installation Guide
You can install the SCSI cable differently, depending on redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations and the existence of the cable to the 1 x 2 backplane, perform the following steps:
1 In the customer kit, locate the nonterminated 68-pin SCSI cable.
Refer to your SCSI devices.
Installing...
SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 1
Dell™ Systems
ACTIVATING THE INTEGRATED RAID CONTROLLER
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SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 2
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SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 3
... PowerEdge™ Expandable RAID 3/Di controller (PERC 3/Di). Your upgrade kit includes a RAID controller memory module (Figure 1-1), RAID hardware key (Figure 1-2), RAID battery (Figure 1-3), and RAID software. For more information, see the system information label on
the inside of the system cover for the location of the RAID controller memory module socket on the hard-disk drives...
SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 4
... in only one way. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module
memory module socket ejectors (2)
alignment keys (2)
6 To install the memory module provided in your upgrade kit, align the memory module's edge connector with your thumbs while pulling on the memory module with your index fingers to run at 100 MHz or faster. The latches on the system board (see Figure 1-1).
Do not...
SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 5
Figure 1-3. Installing the RAID Battery RAID battery
Activating the Integrated RAID Controller
1-3
Installing the RAID Hardware Key
9 Install the RAID battery: a Hook the front edge of the RAID battery assembly into the slot near the system board, then snap the clip on the back edge of the battery assembly into place so the battery lies flat (see Figure 1-3). Figure 1-2.
SCSI
Backplane Daughter Card Installation (.pdf) - Page 6
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b Connect the battery cable to their power sources and turn them on. 12 Install the RAID software. For more information, see the system information label on the system board (see the RAID controller software documentation provided in the system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
10 Replace the cooling shroud and system cover. 11 Reconnect the system and ...
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