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...technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. 4 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be... updates to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Updates are sometimes included with support for PXE and Wake-on-LAN • Seven USB 2.0-compliant...
...technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. 4 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be... updates to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Updates are sometimes included with support for PXE and Wake-on-LAN • Seven USB 2.0-compliant...
Getting Started Guide
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... the System Unpack your system for more information. Keep all locations. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; Getting Started With Your System 5 This section describes the steps to set up your system and identify each item. Installation and Configuration CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions...
... the System Unpack your system for more information. Keep all locations. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; Getting Started With Your System 5 This section describes the steps to set up your system and identify each item. Installation and Configuration CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions...
Getting Started Guide
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...NOTE: If you decide to install a third hard drive in the flex bay, you decide to install a fourth hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for use in second 5.25-inch bay only) (SATA drive when available) NOTE: A tape backup drive may not be installed if...SAS or SATA drives using internal hard drive bays, flex bay, hard drive carrier, and controller expansion card NOTE: Your hard drive configuration must consist of the following configurations: - external optional USB CD one or two SAS drives using internal hard drive bays, flex bay, and controller expansion card - ...
...NOTE: If you decide to install a third hard drive in the flex bay, you decide to install a fourth hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for use in second 5.25-inch bay only) (SATA drive when available) NOTE: A tape backup drive may not be installed if...SAS or SATA drives using internal hard drive bays, flex bay, hard drive carrier, and controller expansion card NOTE: Your hard drive configuration must consist of the following configurations: - external optional USB CD one or two SAS drives using internal hard drive bays, flex bay, and controller expansion card - ...
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... Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one RJ-45 (for integrated 1-Gigabit NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 25 pin two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant ATI...
... Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one RJ-45 (for integrated 1-Gigabit NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 25 pin two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant ATI...
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Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ...
Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Memory 76 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 77 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 77 Installing Memory Modules 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 System Battery 79 Replacing the System Battery 79 Power Supply 81 Removing the Power Supply 81 ...
Memory 76 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 77 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 77 Installing Memory Modules 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 System Battery 79 Replacing the System Battery 79 Power Supply 81 Removing the Power Supply 81 ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...can be included within this section. The system indicators and features are sometimes included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the ... type of your system's front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The physical connectors on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in this document or as a separate document. •...
...can be included within this section. The system indicators and features are sometimes included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the ... type of your system's front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The physical connectors on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in this document or as a separate document. •...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Description Enters the System Setup program. See your integrated NIC. 10 About Your System Enters the RAID configuration utility, which includes RAID configuration options. Option is displayed for more information. This keystroke allows you to configure an optional RAID expansion card. For more information, see "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 32). See "Running...
... Description Enters the System Setup program. See your integrated NIC. 10 About Your System Enters the RAID configuration utility, which includes RAID configuration options. Option is displayed for more information. This keystroke allows you to configure an optional RAID expansion card. For more information, see "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 32). See "Running...
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... drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the connectors located on the system's back panel.
... drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the connectors located on the system's back panel.
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... network data is being sent or received. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the system (unless the documentation for information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors. When off at the same time that the activity indicator is off, the NIC is not connected to the network or the...
... network data is being sent or received. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the system (unless the documentation for information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors. When off at the same time that the activity indicator is off, the NIC is not connected to the network or the...
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... and the system board. failure. See your system. About Your System 17 Diagnostic Indicator Codes During POST (continued) Code Causes Memory configuration error. See "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 123. System Messages Message Alert! If and/or system board hardware the problem persists,...System Memory" on page 95. Possible system board resource See "Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts" on page 123. Possible system resource configuration error. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 96. The system is running when the message appears or ...
... and the system board. failure. See your system. About Your System 17 Diagnostic Indicator Codes During POST (continued) Code Causes Memory configuration error. See "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 123. System Messages Message Alert! If and/or system board hardware the problem persists,...System Memory" on page 95. Possible system board resource See "Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts" on page 123. Possible system resource configuration error. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 96. The system is running when the message appears or ...
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... Causes Corrective Actions Incorrect configuration settings in the Run the System Setup program to ensure compatibility. power cable. persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105. See "Memory" on page 105. Faulty keyboard controller; Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade ...(continued) Message Diskette drive n seek failure Diskette read failure Diskette subsystem reset failed Drive not ready Error: Incorrect memory configuration. DIMMs must be installed in diskette drive. Error: Memory failure detected. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible. ...
... Causes Corrective Actions Incorrect configuration settings in the Run the System Setup program to ensure compatibility. power cable. persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105. See "Memory" on page 105. Faulty keyboard controller; Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade ...(continued) Message Diskette drive n seek failure Diskette read failure Diskette subsystem reset failed Drive not ready Error: Incorrect memory configuration. DIMMs must be installed in diskette drive. Error: Memory failure detected. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible. ...
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.... Note the information and take the appropriate action to take the system out of manufacturing mode. System has detected invalid configuration. The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by keystroke. IDE cables are not properly seated, or See "Troubleshooting an ...Optical Drive" drive missing. System detected and corrected a resource conflict. please run SETUP program Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated Keyboard Controller failure Manufacturing mode detected MEMBIST failure - Reboot to resolve the problem. Memory double word logic ...
.... Note the information and take the appropriate action to take the system out of manufacturing mode. System has detected invalid configuration. The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by keystroke. IDE cables are not properly seated, or See "Troubleshooting an ...Optical Drive" drive missing. System detected and corrected a resource conflict. please run SETUP program Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated Keyboard Controller failure Manufacturing mode detected MEMBIST failure - Reboot to resolve the problem. Memory double word logic ...
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...a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See your hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 27. Use a bootable diskette. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 107. Check... the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. Reseat the PCIe card in the System Setup program. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette ...
...a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See your hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 27. Use a bootable diskette. Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 107. Check... the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. Reseat the PCIe card in the System Setup program. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette ...
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...the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to install PCI device BIOS (Option ROM) Reseat the expansion cards. Retry Remote Configuration. page 107. faulty or improperly installed problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on not found or drive missing. See "... expansion card. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are securely shadowing. Loose cables to expansion connected to process Remote Configuration request. Ensure that checksum failure is defective. Sector not found from the diskette or hard drive, the system could not find...
...the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to install PCI device BIOS (Option ROM) Reseat the expansion cards. Retry Remote Configuration. page 107. faulty or improperly installed problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on not found or drive missing. See "... expansion card. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are securely shadowing. Loose cables to expansion connected to process Remote Configuration request. Ensure that checksum failure is defective. Sector not found from the diskette or hard drive, the system could not find...
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... may lose all data on the diskette. Diagnostics Messages When you run with slot 1. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. See "Memory" on page 149. Record the message on a copy of 2 or 4 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially starting in that you...
... may lose all data on the diskette. Diagnostics Messages When you run with slot 1. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. See "Memory" on page 149. Record the message on a copy of 2 or 4 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially starting in that you...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...is normal for example, the time or date • Enable or disable integrated devices • Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press immediately after you add, change, or remove .... Using the System Setup Program 27 You can enter the System Setup program by responding to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Before entering the System Setup program, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system. Responding to Error ...
...is normal for example, the time or date • Enable or disable integrated devices • Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press immediately after you add, change, or remove .... Using the System Setup Program 27 You can enter the System Setup program by responding to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Before entering the System Setup program, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system. Responding to Error ...
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... the system's internal calendar. Resets the date on the system's internal clock. Table 2-2. NOTE: The options for the information fields that appear on the system configuration. Displays information related to installed system and video memory, including size, type, and speed of memory modules, system video memory size and system memory test...
... the system's internal calendar. Resets the date on the system's internal clock. Table 2-2. NOTE: The options for the information fields that appear on the system configuration. Displays information related to installed system and video memory, including size, type, and speed of memory modules, system video memory size and system memory test...
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...Threading technology, if supported, by changing the setting of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is not available, the system attempts to configure the system password and setup password features, AC power recovery, and chassis intrusion detection. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. System ...Security Displays a screen to boot from the other hard drives in the order specified in a software RAID 1 configuration. Select Report for host systems that require an IRQ. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to a mirrored...
...Threading technology, if supported, by changing the setting of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is not available, the system attempts to configure the system password and setup password features, AC power recovery, and chassis intrusion detection. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. System ...Security Displays a screen to boot from the other hard drives in the order specified in a software RAID 1 configuration. Select Report for host systems that require an IRQ. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to a mirrored...
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...displays Not Installed. User Accessible USB Ports Enables or disables the system's user accessible USB ports. Embedded Gb NIC1 (Enabled with a port configured to the same designation, the system automatically remaps the integrated port to the next available port designation that appear on the Integrated Devices screen. ... Ports (All Ports On default) On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off. In AT mode, the integrated parallel port can also configure the drive as Read-Only, or Off. Options are in an expansion slot. This field does not have user-selectable settings. If both input ...
...displays Not Installed. User Accessible USB Ports Enables or disables the system's user accessible USB ports. Embedded Gb NIC1 (Enabled with a port configured to the same designation, the system automatically remaps the integrated port to the next available port designation that appear on the Integrated Devices screen. ... Ports (All Ports On default) On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off. In AT mode, the integrated parallel port can also configure the drive as Read-Only, or Off. Options are in an expansion slot. This field does not have user-selectable settings. If both input ...
