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... by installing 512-MB or 1-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in the following integrated features: • Dual-channel IDE controller that supports up to two internal 3.5-inch Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives with an integrated SATA controller or - NOTE: Use the ...(Intel EM64T) capable. Getting Started With Your System 3 Up to a maximum of the following supported drives: CD, DVD, combination CD-RW/DVD, or tape backup device. Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 with support for the following processors: - Intel® Pentium® D processor, E6000 sequence. - width ...
... by installing 512-MB or 1-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in the following integrated features: • Dual-channel IDE controller that supports up to two internal 3.5-inch Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives with an integrated SATA controller or - NOTE: Use the ...(Intel EM64T) capable. Getting Started With Your System 3 Up to a maximum of the following supported drives: CD, DVD, combination CD-RW/DVD, or tape backup device. Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 with support for the following processors: - Intel® Pentium® D processor, E6000 sequence. - width ...
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...Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. This document can be found on the CDs that came with your system or on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may ... you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options. 4 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Updates are sometimes...
...Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. This document can be found on the CDs that came with your system or on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may ... you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options. 4 Getting Started With Your System NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Updates are sometimes...
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6 Jumpers and Connectors 101 System Board Jumpers 101 System Board Connectors 103 Disabling a Forgotten Password 104 7 Getting Help 107 Obtaining Assistance 107 Online Services 107 AutoTech Service 108 Automated Order-Status Service 108 Support Service 108 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 109 Problems With Your Order 109 Product Information 109 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109 Before You Call 110 Contacting Dell 112 Glossary 133 Index 141 Contents 7
6 Jumpers and Connectors 101 System Board Jumpers 101 System Board Connectors 103 Disabling a Forgotten Password 104 7 Getting Help 107 Obtaining Assistance 107 Online Services 107 AutoTech Service 108 Automated Order-Status Service 108 Support Service 108 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 109 Problems With Your Order 109 Product Information 109 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109 Before You Call 110 Contacting Dell 112 Glossary 133 Index 141 Contents 7
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... other documents. NOTE: Always check for updates on 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. • The Getting Started Guide provides an...
... other documents. NOTE: Always check for updates on 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. • The Getting Started Guide provides an...
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... the System Diagnostics" on page 27. Enters the boot menu selection screen, allowing you to run the system diagnostics. This keystroke allows you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see the documentation for some SAS controller expansion cards. Option is displayed only if you to configure NIC settings...
... the System Diagnostics" on page 27. Enters the boot menu selection screen, allowing you to run the system diagnostics. This keystroke allows you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see the documentation for some SAS controller expansion cards. Option is displayed only if you to configure NIC settings...
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... a list of available memory limited to configure a PCIe expansion card. Table 1-6. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Alert! Ensure that nothing is set the OS Install Mode option to On. The system encountered a problem while trying to ...Problems" on page 86 and "Microprocessor" on page 27. Ensure that the processor heat sink is not installed correctly. Use only Dell supported processors. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 107. The system failed to 256 MB because some operating systems will not complete...
... a list of available memory limited to configure a PCIe expansion card. Table 1-6. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Alert! Ensure that nothing is set the OS Install Mode option to On. The system encountered a problem while trying to ...Problems" on page 86 and "Microprocessor" on page 27. Ensure that the processor heat sink is not installed correctly. Use only Dell supported processors. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 107. The system failed to 256 MB because some operating systems will not complete...
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... configurations. No boot device available The system cannot find the diskette or If the diskette drive is not supported on this system. Enter the System Setup program and verify the boot sequence information. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory data line failure ...
... configurations. No boot device available The system cannot find the diskette or If the diskette drive is not supported on this system. Enter the System Setup program and verify the boot sequence information. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory data line failure ...
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... incorrect. Close all windows and open . If the message continues to use first See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 87. The operating system is not supported on it .
... incorrect. Close all windows and open . If the message continues to use first See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 87. The operating system is not supported on it .
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... processors. Off disables the controller. Enables or disables the front USB ports independently of some applications will improve with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting. NOTE: Operating systems with additional logical processors installed. Serial...RPL enables the controller with PXE. NOTE: Operating systems with the additional core. The performance of some applications improve with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting. Table 2-4. Off disables the controller. On enables the controller. ...
... processors. Off disables the controller. Enables or disables the front USB ports independently of some applications will improve with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting. NOTE: Operating systems with additional logical processors installed. Serial...RPL enables the controller with PXE. NOTE: Operating systems with the additional core. The performance of some applications improve with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting. Table 2-4. Off disables the controller. On enables the controller. ...
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... feature and allows you to modify the System password. NOTICE: Before enabling the Speed Step option, ensure that do not support it may increase drive noise. Temporarily unlock setup by entering your system password. Determines the interaction between the System password and... allows a user with a valid System password from being able to verify and assign a new admin password. Some operating systems will support. Security Options Option Unlock Setup Admin Password (Not Set default) System Password (Not Set default) Password Changes (Unlocked default) Description If...
... feature and allows you to modify the System password. NOTICE: Before enabling the Speed Step option, ensure that do not support it may increase drive noise. Temporarily unlock setup by entering your system password. Determines the interaction between the System password and... allows a user with a valid System password from being able to verify and assign a new admin password. Some operating systems will support. Security Options Option Unlock Setup Admin Password (Not Set default) System Password (Not Set default) Password Changes (Unlocked default) Description If...
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... access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for an optional 5.25-inch drive (3) 2 insert tabs 3 drive bezel insert Diskette Drive The 3.5-inch drive bay supports an optional standard diskette drive. Figure 3-4. From the back of the bezel, fit the tab on the end of the insert into the notch on...
... access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for an optional 5.25-inch drive (3) 2 insert tabs 3 drive bezel insert Diskette Drive The 3.5-inch drive bay supports an optional standard diskette drive. Figure 3-4. From the back of the bezel, fit the tab on the end of the insert into the notch on...
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... SAS expansion card (slot 2) SAS expansion card (slot 2) Connector SATA0 HDD0 HDD0 SATA2 HDD1 HDD1 Removing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are not supported. See Figure 3-9.
... SAS expansion card (slot 2) SAS expansion card (slot 2) Connector SATA0 HDD0 HDD0 SATA2 HDD1 HDD1 Removing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are not supported. See Figure 3-9.
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..., and technology. • Memory modules must be installed in ordered pairs in your system, your system may have, even if you may only support a maximum of 3.4 GB of 512-MB and 1-GB 533-MHz or 667-MHz unbuffered ECC DDR II single or dual-rank memory modules. ...1 GB Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations (Microsoft® Windows® Operating System Only) Your system supports a maximum of 4 GB of PCI/PCIe expansion cards that you purchased the new memory modules from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the system during a memory upgrade, keep them...
..., and technology. • Memory modules must be installed in ordered pairs in your system, your system may have, even if you may only support a maximum of 3.4 GB of 512-MB and 1-GB 533-MHz or 667-MHz unbuffered ECC DDR II single or dual-rank memory modules. ...1 GB Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations (Microsoft® Windows® Operating System Only) Your system supports a maximum of 4 GB of PCI/PCIe expansion cards that you purchased the new memory modules from Dell. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the system during a memory upgrade, keep them...
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... the System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system. Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics To assess a system problem, first use the system diagnostics. For information about using the PowerEdge Diagnostics, then use the online Dell® PowerEdge® Diagnostics. If you are available at support.dell.com and on chassis and storage components such as hard drives...
... the System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system. Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics To assess a system problem, first use the system diagnostics. For information about using the PowerEdge Diagnostics, then use the online Dell® PowerEdge® Diagnostics. If you are available at support.dell.com and on chassis and storage components such as hard drives...
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... following services are not always available in all countries. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to the proper support personnel. You can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, call directly to access... Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Getting Help 107 For more information, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 110. NOTE: Some of online services available at Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools...
... following services are not always available in all countries. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to the proper support personnel. You can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, call directly to access... Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Getting Help 107 For more information, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 110. NOTE: Some of online services available at Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools...
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... contact information for the information needed to locate and report on the status of any Dell™ products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can also access this service through the support service. The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer your questions...
... contact information for the information needed to locate and report on the status of any Dell™ products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can also access this service through the support service. The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer your questions...
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...the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Product Information Guide for technical assistance and call from a telephone at the computer system itself. Ensure that the...). CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for important safety information. 110 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your system before you call.
...the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Product Information Guide for technical assistance and call from a telephone at the computer system itself. Ensure that the...). CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer, see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for important safety information. 110 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your system before you call.
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If possible, print each file before calling Dell. Yes No Network, version, and network card: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Error ... Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Peripherals: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Getting Help 111
If possible, print each file before calling Dell. Yes No Network, version, and network card: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Error ... Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Peripherals: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Getting Help 111
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... is specific for participating countries. If you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031...
... is specific for participating countries. If you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031...
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... and E-Mail Address Aruba Website: www.dell.com.aw E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus Country Code: 61 General Support City Code: 2 Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business...
... and E-Mail Address Aruba Website: www.dell.com.aw E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus Country Code: 61 General Support City Code: 2 Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business...