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...memory on individual hard-disk drives, greatly simplifying drive installation. the upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version for systems with a PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller. Up to the SCSI backplane. Two additional 1-inch drives can be... bay. Five redundant system cooling fans. System board support for the Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant when the optional Dell Remote Assistant Card version 2 (DRAC 2), which is installed. 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual A National Semiconductor PC87309 super I/O controller that monitors operation of SGRAM ...
...memory on individual hard-disk drives, greatly simplifying drive installation. the upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version for systems with a PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller. Up to the SCSI backplane. Two additional 1-inch drives can be... bay. Five redundant system cooling fans. System board support for the Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant when the optional Dell Remote Assistant Card version 2 (DRAC 2), which is installed. 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual A National Semiconductor PC87309 super I/O controller that monitors operation of SGRAM ...
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diskette drive CD-ROM drive power-supply status indicator fan/temperature status indicator drive access indicators (3) external SCSI connector port (2) mouse connector keyboard connector server management bus (SMB) connectors (2) serial port 1 connector parallel port connector serial port 2 connector video connector expansion slots (6) power indicator power switch hard-disk drive keylock optional redundant power supply AC power receptacle 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
diskette drive CD-ROM drive power-supply status indicator fan/temperature status indicator drive access indicators (3) external SCSI connector port (2) mouse connector keyboard connector server management bus (SMB) connectors (2) serial port 1 connector parallel port connector serial port 2 connector video connector expansion slots (6) power indicator power switch hard-disk drive keylock optional redundant power supply AC power receptacle 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
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SCSI backplane board system board tray tray latch 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual To access the SCSI backplane board or the PSPB, release the system-board tray latch at the back lower corner of the chassis. NOTE: From the service position, if you depress and release the tray latch and pull the tray out again, you... the latch, hold it in, and pull the tray out of the tray (see Figure 1-5) and pull the tray open to a second stop position (or service position).
SCSI backplane board system board tray tray latch 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual To access the SCSI backplane board or the PSPB, release the system-board tray latch at the back lower corner of the chassis. NOTE: From the service position, if you depress and release the tray latch and pull the tray out again, you... the latch, hold it in, and pull the tray out of the tray (see Figure 1-5) and pull the tray open to a second stop position (or service position).
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...video subsystem contains 2 MB of Ultra2/LVD and Ultra hard-disk drives, they will operate at the slower Ultra transfer rate. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual An integrated Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2/LVD SCSI-3 host adapter supports up to six 1- NOTE: For maximum performance, install Ultra2/LVD...on individual hard-disk drives, greatly simplifying drive installation. SCSI hard-disk drives are both configured by Dell in special drive carriers that fit in the Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide describes the RCU and provides instructions for using it to any installed Plug and...
...video subsystem contains 2 MB of Ultra2/LVD and Ultra hard-disk drives, they will operate at the slower Ultra transfer rate. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual An integrated Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2/LVD SCSI-3 host adapter supports up to six 1- NOTE: For maximum performance, install Ultra2/LVD...on individual hard-disk drives, greatly simplifying drive installation. SCSI hard-disk drives are both configured by Dell in special drive carriers that fit in the Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide describes the RCU and provides instructions for using it to any installed Plug and...
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... to +12.60 VDC 16.0 A -12 VDC -10.80 to -13.20 VDC 0.52 A -5 VDC -4.50 to -5.50 VDC 0.32 A +5 VFP +4.85 to the 1-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual The PSPB, in Table 1-1.
... to +12.60 VDC 16.0 A -12 VDC -10.80 to -13.20 VDC 0.52 A -5 VDC -4.50 to -5.50 VDC 0.32 A +5 VFP +4.85 to the 1-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual The PSPB, in Table 1-1.
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... FD HD_B/P To POWER1 connector on system board To POWER2 connector on system board Not used To diskette drives and other devices in Table 1-1. 1-12 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
... FD HD_B/P To POWER1 connector on system board To POWER2 connector on system board Not used To diskette drives and other devices in Table 1-1. 1-12 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
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Figure 1-14 shows the location of the connectors on reverse side (SLOT0 through SLOT5) Ultra2/LVD SCSI cable connector (SCSI) system-board data cable connector (PLANAR) power input connector (POWER) cooling-fan power cable connector (FAN) , 1-16 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual SCA-2 compatible SCSI connectors on the SCSI backplane board.
Figure 1-14 shows the location of the connectors on reverse side (SLOT0 through SLOT5) Ultra2/LVD SCSI cable connector (SCSI) system-board data cable connector (PLANAR) power input connector (POWER) cooling-fan power cable connector (FAN) , 1-16 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual SCA-2 compatible SCSI connectors on the SCSI backplane board.
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...) to remove an existing password. Installed only if the microprocessor's internal speed is full Used by the RTC Used for power management functions Available 1-18 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Do not install. Not installed (default) to retain the ISA configuration settings at system boot.
...) to remove an existing password. Installed only if the microprocessor's internal speed is full Used by the RTC Used for power management functions Available 1-18 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Do not install. Not installed (default) to retain the ISA configuration settings at system boot.
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... 16-bit ISA (full-length) slots System clock Diskette/ communications ports . . . . . and 128-MB (unbuffered) and 256-MB (registered) 64 MB (minimum) 1 GB 1-20 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Internal cache Math coprocessor one or two Intel Pentium II microprocessors 350 or 400 MHz (100 MHz externally); 450 MHz (100 MHz externally) (when available...
... 16-bit ISA (full-length) slots System clock Diskette/ communications ports . . . . . and 128-MB (unbuffered) and 256-MB (registered) 64 MB (minimum) 1 GB 1-20 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Internal cache Math coprocessor one or two Intel Pentium II microprocessors 350 or 400 MHz (100 MHz externally); 450 MHz (100 MHz externally) (when available...
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... support feet Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) 30.5 cm (12.0 inches) 71.1 cm (28.0 inches) 50.0 kg (110.0 lb) 1-22 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual push-button behind drive door on front panel green LED behind drive door on front panel green LED on front panel (blinks amber for fan...
... support feet Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) 30.5 cm (12.0 inches) 71.1 cm (28.0 inches) 50.0 kg (110.0 lb) 1-22 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual push-button behind drive door on front panel green LED behind drive door on front panel green LED on front panel (blinks amber for fan...
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... panel or to a video expansion card, and also to ensure a firm connection. 6. No. Verify that any network cables are identical except for the monitor. 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. Verify that secure these steps: 1. If needed, see the documentation for their power sources. 3. Turn off the computer, the monitor, and all power cables...
... panel or to a video expansion card, and also to ensure a firm connection. 6. No. Verify that any network cables are identical except for the monitor. 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. Verify that secure these steps: 1. If needed, see the documentation for their power sources. 3. Turn off the computer, the monitor, and all power cables...
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...the system. No. Proceed to Off in response to data being transferred to the next section, "Internal Visual Inspection." 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. After all three indicators flash momentarily, and following : Beep codes: A beep code is a series of these indicators ...If either of beeps that the system power supplies are operational, troubleshoot the memory. 4. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this manual. Troubleshoot the system power supplies. System error messages: These messages can indicate problems or provide status information....
...the system. No. Proceed to Off in response to data being transferred to the next section, "Internal Visual Inspection." 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. After all three indicators flash momentarily, and following : Beep codes: A beep code is a series of these indicators ...If either of beeps that the system power supplies are operational, troubleshoot the memory. 4. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this manual. Troubleshoot the system power supplies. System error messages: These messages can indicate problems or provide status information....
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...at different times, it in Chapter 1. 5. To start the Dell Diagnostics, turn off the system, insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into the diskette drive, and then turn them on the system. 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. Resource conflicts can result in troubleshooting all cable connectors inside..."Expansion Cards" in Chapter 4, and then reinsert the card in Chapter 2 of which must first create the Dell Diagnostics Diskette using the Dell Server Assistant CD as necessary. If you must be allocated during installation of the devices. Reconnect the computer and ...
...at different times, it in Chapter 1. 5. To start the Dell Diagnostics, turn off the system, insert the Dell Diagnostics Diskette into the diskette drive, and then turn them on the system. 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Yes. Resource conflicts can result in troubleshooting all cable connectors inside..."Expansion Cards" in Chapter 4, and then reinsert the card in Chapter 2 of which must first create the Dell Diagnostics Diskette using the Dell Server Assistant CD as necessary. If you must be allocated during installation of the devices. Reconnect the computer and ...
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... of main memory 1-4-2 Parity failure in the first 64 KB of main memory 2-1-1 Bit failure in the first through 64 KB of main 2-4-4 memory 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual This fatal error usually requires that you reflash the BIOS firmware. 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 NVRAM write/read failure Main-memory refresh verification failure Remove and reseat the DIMMs...
... of main memory 1-4-2 Parity failure in the first 64 KB of main memory 2-1-1 Bit failure in the first through 64 KB of main 2-4-4 memory 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual This fatal error usually requires that you reflash the BIOS firmware. 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 NVRAM write/read failure Main-memory refresh verification failure Remove and reseat the DIMMs...
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4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Super I/O controller failure Parallel-port test failure (defective system board) Math coprocessor failure (defective microprocessor) Cache test failure (defective microprocessor) Replace the system board. Replace the microprocessor. 3-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Super I/O controller failure Parallel-port test failure (defective system board) Math coprocessor failure (defective microprocessor) Cache test failure (defective microprocessor) Replace the system board. Replace the microprocessor. 3-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
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... defective system board Remove and reseat the DIMMs. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. If the problem still persists, replace the system board. 3-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Remove and reseat the DIMMs. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. Replace the diskette. Replace the diskette drive interface cable. Replace the system board...
... defective system board Remove and reseat the DIMMs. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. If the problem still persists, replace the system board. 3-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Remove and reseat the DIMMs. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. Replace the diskette. Replace the diskette drive interface cable. Replace the system board...
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... persists, replace the system board. Check the keyboard cable connection. Replace the keyboard. Replace the keyboard. If the problem persists, replace the system board. 3-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Check the keyboard cable connection. If the problem persists, replace the expansion card(s). Replace the system board. Improperly installed or faulty expansion card Loose or...
... persists, replace the system board. Check the keyboard cable connection. Replace the keyboard. Replace the keyboard. If the problem persists, replace the system board. 3-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual Check the keyboard cable connection. If the problem persists, replace the expansion card(s). Replace the system board. Improperly installed or faulty expansion card Loose or...
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.... Plug and Play or PCI resource configuration failure Reboot the system. Attempted to identify the resource conflict and then reallocate system resources accordingly. 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual If the problem persists, run the RCU to run system with more than 512 MB of memory and only one power supply Install a PSPB with...
.... Plug and Play or PCI resource configuration failure Reboot the system. Attempted to identify the resource conflict and then reallocate system resources accordingly. 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual If the problem persists, run the RCU to run system with more than 512 MB of memory and only one power supply Install a PSPB with...
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... battery Defective system board Check the Time and Date settings. Upgrade the BIOS. Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual If the problem persists, replace the battery. Ensure only 100-MHz microprocessors are used. Wrong microprocessor speed; no microprocessor or terminator ...installed. Some portion of system firmware is out of date, possibly as result of power being removed from the system while servicing the battery, PSPB, system board, or SCSI backplane Faulty diskette or hard-disk drive Reflash the system firmware from the...
... battery Defective system board Check the Time and Date settings. Upgrade the BIOS. Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual If the problem persists, replace the battery. Ensure only 100-MHz microprocessors are used. Wrong microprocessor speed; no microprocessor or terminator ...installed. Some portion of system firmware is out of date, possibly as result of power being removed from the system while servicing the battery, PSPB, system board, or SCSI backplane Faulty diskette or hard-disk drive Reflash the system firmware from the...
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..., check fan connections. A failure of the power supplies. If possible, the chassis number and fan number are provided. Run the appropriate memory test(s) from the Dell Diagnostics. Check to verify that the latch switch on the specified server has exceeded the user-settable warning thresholds. The power supply name is exceeding... system do not exceed the capacity of one or more fans was detected by the thermal-monitoring facility in the system are valid values. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual
..., check fan connections. A failure of the power supplies. If possible, the chassis number and fan number are provided. Run the appropriate memory test(s) from the Dell Diagnostics. Check to verify that the latch switch on the specified server has exceeded the user-settable warning thresholds. The power supply name is exceeding... system do not exceed the capacity of one or more fans was detected by the thermal-monitoring facility in the system are valid values. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems Service Manual