Getting Started Guide
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.... NOTE: A tape backup device or a second optical drive may be installed using the internal hard drive bays. The upgrade kit from Dell. System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from... or tape backup device • Two 64-bit, 100-MHz PCI-X expansion slots, two x8 lane (electrically wired for x4 lanes) PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots, and one 32-bit, 33-MHz legacy PCI expansion slot • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with support for up to a maximum...
.... NOTE: A tape backup device or a second optical drive may be installed using the internal hard drive bays. The upgrade kit from Dell. System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from... or tape backup device • Two 64-bit, 100-MHz PCI-X expansion slots, two x8 lane (electrically wired for x4 lanes) PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots, and one 32-bit, 33-MHz legacy PCI expansion slot • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with support for up to a maximum...
Getting Started Guide
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...length, full-height, x4 lane-width, x8 connector, 3.3-V (slot 1) one full-length, full-height, x4 lane-width, x8 connector, 3.3-V (slot 3) one full-length, full-height, 3.3-V, 64-bit, 100MHz (slot 5) one half-length, full-height, 3.3-V, 64-bit, 100MHz (slot 6) one full-length, full-height, 5-V, 32-bit, 33...-MHz legacy (slot 4) 533 or 667 (when available) MHz Fully Buffered ...
...length, full-height, x4 lane-width, x8 connector, 3.3-V (slot 1) one full-length, full-height, x4 lane-width, x8 connector, 3.3-V (slot 3) one full-length, full-height, 3.3-V, 64-bit, 100MHz (slot 5) one half-length, full-height, 3.3-V, 64-bit, 100MHz (slot 6) one full-length, full-height, 5-V, 32-bit, 33...-MHz legacy (slot 4) 533 or 667 (when available) MHz Fully Buffered ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the connectors located on the system's back panel. Back-Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 AC power connector 4 USB connectors (5) 7 serial connector 2 expansion-card slots (5) 5 video connector 3 NIC connector 6 parallel connector Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: • Most devices must be connected...
... Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the connectors located on the system's back panel. Back-Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 AC power connector 4 USB connectors (5) 7 serial connector 2 expansion-card slots (5) 5 video connector 3 NIC connector 6 parallel connector Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: • Most devices must be connected...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...Attempt Failed! Remote BIOS update attempt failed. If problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 76. CPUs with slot 1. Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; The...DIMM pairs must be populated in size, speed, and technology. faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). Dual-rank DIMM paired with slot 1. Table 1-6. Microprocessors with a single-rank DIMM. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 76. See with...
...Attempt Failed! Remote BIOS update attempt failed. If problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 76. CPUs with slot 1. Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; The...DIMM pairs must be populated in size, speed, and technology. faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). Dual-rank DIMM paired with slot 1. Table 1-6. Microprocessors with a single-rank DIMM. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 76. See with...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...information about setting the order of boot devices. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot. Use a bootable diskette. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 123. Table 1-6. See "Using the... Help" on page 70. Reseat the PCIe card in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot number. Incorrect configuration settings in the specified slot number. System Messages (continued) Message No boot device available No boot sector on page 123. Corrective Actions Use ...
...information about setting the order of boot devices. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot. Use a bootable diskette. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 123. Table 1-6. See "Using the... Help" on page 70. Reseat the PCIe card in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the specified slot number. Incorrect configuration settings in the specified slot number. System Messages (continued) Message No boot device available No boot sector on page 123. Corrective Actions Use ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... power conditions. Populate 2 or 4 DIMMs sequentially beginning with all memory accessible but nonoptimal population of an abbreviation or acronym used in slot 1. See "Memory" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Warning messages usually...you to respond before you format a diskette, a message will warn you to respond by either the application or the operating system. Dell recommends a population of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on a copy of 2 or 4 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially...
... power conditions. Populate 2 or 4 DIMMs sequentially beginning with all memory accessible but nonoptimal population of an abbreviation or acronym used in slot 1. See "Memory" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Warning messages usually...you to respond before you format a diskette, a message will warn you to respond by either the application or the operating system. Dell recommends a population of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on a copy of 2 or 4 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... add an expansion card with PXE default) Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. When Auto is enabled if IDE devices are in an expansion slot. Changes take effect after the system reboots. Parallel Port Mode (PS2 default) Sets the parallel port mode of the integrated IDE controller is selected, the...
... add an expansion card with PXE default) Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. When Auto is enabled if IDE devices are in an expansion slot. Changes take effect after the system reboots. Parallel Port Mode (PS2 default) Sets the parallel port mode of the integrated IDE controller is selected, the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... System Event Log Entries Event Type Event Data Causes Corrective Actions Log Cleared User cleared the log (or initial log Information only. PCI SERR Slot # or Bus # and Device, Function # of the device A parity error was detected on your system, you should check the system...the System Setup Program See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 103. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. Information only. PCIe Fatal Error Slot # or Bus # and Device, Function # of the device This error is generated when a fatal error is Information only. ECC Warning Threshold...
... System Event Log Entries Event Type Event Data Causes Corrective Actions Log Cleared User cleared the log (or initial log Information only. PCI SERR Slot # or Bus # and Device, Function # of the device A parity error was detected on your system, you should check the system...the System Setup Program See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 103. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. Information only. PCIe Fatal Error Slot # or Bus # and Device, Function # of the device This error is generated when a fatal error is Information only. ECC Warning Threshold...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... system is in the drive bay, reinstall the vented metal insert over the flex bay and the empty space beneath it clicks into the corresponding slots inside the computer and protecting against the chassis surface. 9 Reinstall the drive bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 11 Reconnect the system to...
... system is in the drive bay, reinstall the vented metal insert over the flex bay and the empty space beneath it clicks into the corresponding slots inside the computer and protecting against the chassis surface. 9 Reinstall the drive bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 11 Reconnect the system to...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... over the flex bay and the empty space beneath it: a Insert the metal insert's two upper screws and its two lower screws into the corresponding slots inside the flex bay. Figure 3-12.
... over the flex bay and the empty space beneath it: a Insert the metal insert's two upper screws and its two lower screws into the corresponding slots inside the flex bay. Figure 3-12.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the card(s) in the expansion-card connector and press down firmly. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to remove the expansion card. NOTE: Keep this bracket in the slot and all cards and filler brackets are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket. Installing System Components 71 Removing...
... the card(s) in the expansion-card connector and press down firmly. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to remove the expansion card. NOTE: Keep this bracket in the slot and all cards and filler brackets are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket. Installing System Components 71 Removing...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...or behind the cards. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 11 Reconnect the system to secure the remaining card(s) in expansion card slot 1 (see your Product Information Guide for your SAS controller expansion card. Before performing any cables from closing properly or cause damage to the ...two release tabs on the card retention door inward to the card. See Figure 3-20. 5 If necessary, disconnect any procedure, see Figure 6-2 for slot location and "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 46. 10 Close the system. Install the card in the system. See Figure 3-20. 9 Rotate ...
...or behind the cards. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 11 Reconnect the system to secure the remaining card(s) in expansion card slot 1 (see your Product Information Guide for your SAS controller expansion card. Before performing any cables from closing properly or cause damage to the ...two release tabs on the card retention door inward to the card. See Figure 3-20. 5 If necessary, disconnect any procedure, see Figure 6-2 for slot location and "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 46. 10 Close the system. Install the card in the system. See Figure 3-20. 9 Rotate ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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See "Replacing the Card and Front Fans" on the bottom of the bezel away from the system chassis and remove it into the slots in the chassis and rotate it . To remove the lower screw, angle the screwdriver over the top of the CPU1 heat sink...system chassis. 3 Rotate the hard-drive carrier out of the System" on page 83. 88 Installing System Components Removing the Bezel 1 4 1 bezel release screws (3) 4 bezel 2 slots (2) 2 3 3 hooks (3) Replacing the Bezel 1 Insert the hooks on page 83. 5 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three bezel release screws. See Figure 3-29...
See "Replacing the Card and Front Fans" on the bottom of the bezel away from the system chassis and remove it into the slots in the chassis and rotate it . To remove the lower screw, angle the screwdriver over the top of the CPU1 heat sink...system chassis. 3 Rotate the hard-drive carrier out of the System" on page 83. 88 Installing System Components Removing the Bezel 1 4 1 bezel release screws (3) 4 bezel 2 slots (2) 2 3 3 hooks (3) Replacing the Bezel 1 Insert the hooks on page 83. 5 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three bezel release screws. See Figure 3-29...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... cable before you disconnect it aside to the electrical outlet, and turn on the new I /O panel ribbon cable and the thermal diode cable from the slots in the mounting bracket. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 7 Reconnect the system to install on the system. c Disconnect the thermal diode cable and...
... cable before you disconnect it aside to the electrical outlet, and turn on the new I /O panel ribbon cable and the thermal diode cable from the slots in the mounting bracket. See "Closing the System" on page 43. 7 Reconnect the system to install on the system. c Disconnect the thermal diode cable and...
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.... Before performing any of "Removing the Front I/O Panel" on page 89 to the connector on the new I /O board to disengage the two hooks from the slots in the mounting bracket.
.... Before performing any of "Removing the Front I/O Panel" on page 89 to the connector on the new I /O board to disengage the two hooks from the slots in the mounting bracket.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 89 to the system chassis. Installing System Components 91 Then, install the new cable and reinstall the front I/O panel as described in the mounting bracket slots. To avoid burns, ensure that attaches the processor access door assembly to the system board and to remove the front I /O Panel" on the front of...
... 89 to the system chassis. Installing System Components 91 Then, install the new cable and reinstall the front I/O panel as described in the mounting bracket slots. To avoid burns, ensure that attaches the processor access door assembly to the system board and to remove the front I /O Panel" on the front of...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... socket main power connector SATA connector SATA connectors diskette drive connector front panel connector PCI-X card slot PCI-X card slot chassis intrusion header legacy 5-V PCI card slot PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 fan connector for optional fourth hard drive memory module connectors memory fan...
... socket main power connector SATA connector SATA connectors diskette drive connector front panel connector PCI-X card slot PCI-X card slot chassis intrusion header legacy 5-V PCI card slot PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 fan connector for optional fourth hard drive memory module connectors memory fan...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... devices, such as the number of pixels up file for example. video adapter - A video adapter may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot. Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in a business or home to determine a variety of use, enhanced workgroup functionality, and simplified file management...
... devices, such as the number of pixels up file for example. video adapter - A video adapter may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot. Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in a business or home to determine a variety of use, enhanced workgroup functionality, and simplified file management...