Getting Started Guide
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...Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for an optional integrated RAID controller card. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. • An integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data ...rates. • Six USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front and four on the back) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management. ...
...Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for an optional integrated RAID controller card. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. • An integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data ...rates. • Six USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front and four on the back) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management. ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Faulty system board. Corrective Actions Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program... a bootable diskette. If necessary, install the operating system on page 33 for information about setting the order of boot devices. See "Getting Help" on page 56. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 131...harddrive subsystem, or no operating system on page 131. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in drive A. If the problem persists, see...
Faulty system board. Corrective Actions Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program... a bootable diskette. If necessary, install the operating system on page 33 for information about setting the order of boot devices. See "Getting Help" on page 56. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 131...harddrive subsystem, or no operating system on page 131. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in drive A. If the problem persists, see...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... No microcode update loaded for processor n Microcode update failed. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 110. "Using the...stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is informative and can be faulty. microprocessor combination. See the CDs that came with the system. About Your System 29 If memory has not been ...pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on the boot hard drive. Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective ...
.... No microcode update loaded for processor n Microcode update failed. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 110. "Using the...stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is informative and can be faulty. microprocessor combination. See the CDs that came with the system. About Your System 29 If memory has not been ...pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on the boot hard drive. Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... type for more information. Serial Communication Displays a screen to a SAS or SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for host systems that require an IRQ. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. SATA Port X Displays type and capacity of keyboard errors during POST.... Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network. Report Keyboard Errors ...
... type for more information. Serial Communication Displays a screen to a SAS or SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for host systems that require an IRQ. NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. SATA Port X Displays type and capacity of keyboard errors during POST.... Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network. Report Keyboard Errors ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Table 2-4. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. IDE CD-ROM Controller Enables the integrated IDE controller. Diskette Controller (Auto default) Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. PXE ...feature status of the (Auto default) integrated IDE controller is selected, the system turns off the controller when necessary to boot from the network. Integrated Devices Screen Options Option Description Integrated SAS Controller Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller. User Accessible...
...and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Table 2-4. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. IDE CD-ROM Controller Enables the integrated IDE controller. Diskette Controller (Auto default) Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. PXE ...feature status of the (Auto default) integrated IDE controller is selected, the system turns off the controller when necessary to boot from the network. Integrated Devices Screen Options Option Description Integrated SAS Controller Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller. User Accessible...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a CD or DVD in an optical drive. • Optical drive indicator does not blink during boot. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 46. 2 Try using a different CD or DVD that you know works properly. 3 Enter the System Setup program...
.... 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a CD or DVD in an optical drive. • Optical drive indicator does not blink during boot. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 46. 2 Try using a different CD or DVD that you know works properly. 3 Enter the System Setup program...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... operating system to direct configuration and power management. Alternating current. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. BMC - British thermal unit. CD drives use optical technology to respond, you start your system documents. A standard interface for data that keeps a copy of ...by your system. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Baseboard management controller. boot routine - BTU - Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for developing technology standards in a special section of...
... operating system to direct configuration and power management. Alternating current. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. BMC - British thermal unit. CD drives use optical technology to respond, you start your system documents. A standard interface for data that keeps a copy of ...by your system. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Baseboard management controller. boot routine - BTU - Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for developing technology standards in a special section of...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See baseboard management controller boot drive configuring, 95 boot sequence, 36 C CD drive troubleshooting, 113 checking equipment, 102 closing the system, 48 configuring boot drive, 95 memory, 82 connecting external devices, 15 connectors ...system board, 127 control panel installing, 97 removing, 95 cooling fans removing and installing, 53 troubleshooting, 109 cooling shroud installing, 79 removing, 77 cooling shroud fan, 54 cover closing, 48 opening, 48 CPU setup options, 37 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 Dell...
See baseboard management controller boot drive configuring, 95 boot sequence, 36 C CD drive troubleshooting, 113 checking equipment, 102 closing the system, 48 configuring boot drive, 95 memory, 82 connecting external devices, 15 connectors ...system board, 127 control panel installing, 97 removing, 95 cooling fans removing and installing, 53 troubleshooting, 109 cooling shroud installing, 79 removing, 77 cooling shroud fan, 54 cover closing, 48 opening, 48 CPU setup options, 37 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 Dell...