Getting Started Guide
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...the four memory module sockets on the system board; or 800-MHz DDR II SDRAM memory, upgradable to two internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drives with an integrated SATA controller or - System Features This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and how...only. • Support for the following RAID volumes with a SAS controller card • One 3.5-inch peripheral drive bay for the optional diskette drive, and two 5.25-inch bays for the following internal hard-drive (non-hot-plug) configurations: - See the Hardware Owner's Manual. • A minimum of 512 MB of...
...the four memory module sockets on the system board; or 800-MHz DDR II SDRAM memory, upgradable to two internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drives with an integrated SATA controller or - System Features This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and how...only. • Support for the following RAID volumes with a SAS controller card • One 3.5-inch peripheral drive bay for the optional diskette drive, and two 5.25-inch bays for the following internal hard-drive (non-hot-plug) configurations: - See the Hardware Owner's Manual. • A minimum of 512 MB of...
Getting Started Guide
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..., capable of supporting 1000-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 10-Mbps data rates, with 16 MB of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Back-panel connectors include serial, video, five USB connectors, and one internal for failure messaging and notification ... of graphics memory. The system board includes the following integrated features: • Dual-channel SATA controller that supports up to two cabled SATA hard drives. • One 32-bit, 33-MHz expansion card slot, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, and two PCI Express x8 expansion slots...
..., capable of supporting 1000-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 10-Mbps data rates, with 16 MB of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Back-panel connectors include serial, video, five USB connectors, and one internal for failure messaging and notification ... of graphics memory. The system board includes the following integrated features: • Dual-channel SATA controller that supports up to two cabled SATA hard drives. • One 32-bit, 33-MHz expansion card slot, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, and two PCI Express x8 expansion slots...
Getting Started Guide
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...use in 5.25-inch bay only) with optional SCSI controller optional USB flash drive (internal or external) one RJ-45 (for memory key) Up to two non-hot-plug, 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives with the integrated SATA controller or Up to two optional internal SATA Interface DVD...-ROM, or combination CD-RW/DVD drives (SATA interface only) NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Drives Hard Drives Diskette drive Optical drives Tape drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front USB Internally accessible SATA channels USB key (for ...
...use in 5.25-inch bay only) with optional SCSI controller optional USB flash drive (internal or external) one RJ-45 (for memory key) Up to two non-hot-plug, 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives with the integrated SATA controller or Up to two optional internal SATA Interface DVD...-ROM, or combination CD-RW/DVD drives (SATA interface only) NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Drives Hard Drives Diskette drive Optical drives Tape drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front USB Internally accessible SATA channels USB key (for ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Removing an Optical or Tape Drive 57 Installing an Optical or Tape Drive 60 Hard Drives 64 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 64 Removing a Hard Drive 64 Installing a Hard Drive 66 Expansion Cards 70 Removing an Expansion Card 70 Installing an Expansion Card 72 SAS Controller Expansion Card 73 Memory 75 Memory Module Upgrade Kits ...
... Removing an Optical or Tape Drive 57 Installing an Optical or Tape Drive 60 Hard Drives 64 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 64 Removing a Hard Drive 64 Installing a Hard Drive 66 Expansion Cards 70 Removing an Expansion Card 70 Installing an Expansion Card 72 SAS Controller Expansion Card 73 Memory 75 Memory Module Upgrade Kits ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... a Fan 113 Troubleshooting System Memory 114 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 116 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 118 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive . . . . . 119 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 120 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller . . . . 122 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 123 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 125 5 Running the System Diagnostics 127 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 127 System Diagnostics Features 127 When to...
... a Fan 113 Troubleshooting System Memory 114 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 116 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 118 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive . . . . . 119 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 120 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller . . . . 122 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 123 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 125 5 Running the System Diagnostics 127 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 127 System Diagnostics Features 127 When to...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Possible video failure. Diskette drive or hard drive failure. Ensure that the diskette drive, optical drive, and hard drives are properly connected. configuration error. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 137. Possible USB failure. See "Hard Drives" on page 64 or "Diskette Drive" on page 52 for ...information on page 103 for the appropriate drive installed in your system. See "Getting Help" on page 137. Other failure. ...
... Possible video failure. Diskette drive or hard drive failure. Ensure that the diskette drive, optical drive, and hard drives are properly connected. configuration error. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 137. Possible USB failure. See "Hard Drives" on page 64 or "Diskette Drive" on page 52 for ...information on page 103 for the appropriate drive installed in your system. See "Getting Help" on page 137. Other failure. ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Previous fan failure. Alert! The diskette or hard- "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on send data to respond Bad command or file name Causes Corrective Actions Use only Dell supported processors. Ensure that nothing is blocking the airflow vents and that you have spelled the command correctly, have put spaces in the proper place, ...
Previous fan failure. Alert! The diskette or hard- "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on send data to respond Bad command or file name Causes Corrective Actions Use only Dell supported processors. Ensure that nothing is blocking the airflow vents and that you have spelled the command correctly, have put spaces in the proper place, ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... more memory modules might be faulty or improperly seated. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on disk read drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error. NVRAM_CLR jumper is Hard Drive" on system board. After an NVRAM jumper is installed. page 118. Reinstall the memory modules and...on page 114. 22 About Your System See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 31. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 120. Controller has failed The hard drive or the See "Troubleshooting a associated controller is installed on page...
... more memory modules might be faulty or improperly seated. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on disk read drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error. NVRAM_CLR jumper is Hard Drive" on system board. After an NVRAM jumper is installed. page 118. Reinstall the memory modules and...on page 114. 22 About Your System See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 31. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 120. Controller has failed The hard drive or the See "Troubleshooting a associated controller is installed on page...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...system cannot find If the diskette drive is the diskette or hard your boot device, ensure that a bootable disk is partitioned as a boot device. that the hard drive is installed, the interface cable is properly connected, and the hard drive is in the drive. See "Using the System Setup ...Program" on page 108. If the hard drive is Insert a bootable trying to boot from a diskette or CD...
...system cannot find If the diskette drive is the diskette or hard your boot device, ensure that a bootable disk is partitioned as a boot device. that the hard drive is installed, the interface cable is properly connected, and the hard drive is in the drive. See "Using the System Setup ...Program" on page 108. If the hard drive is Insert a bootable trying to boot from a diskette or CD...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... page 127. Non-system disk or disk error The diskette in the diskette drive or your hard drive does not have to restart your system to restore system resources. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on it . If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on it . have...
... page 127. Non-system disk or disk error The diskette in the diskette drive or your hard drive does not have to restart your system to restore system resources. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on it . If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on it . have...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...requested sector is See "Troubleshooting improperly configured. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120. The operating system cannot read from the diskette or hard drive, the system could not find a particular sector on page 137.... not found Causes Corrective Actions See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 103. Your System" on page 114." See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 137." Table 1-6. If the problem...
...requested sector is See "Troubleshooting improperly configured. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120. The operating system cannot read from the diskette or hard drive, the system could not find a particular sector on page 137.... not found Causes Corrective Actions See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 103. Your System" on page 114." See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 137." Table 1-6. If the problem...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... A faulty diskette drive or hard drive. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on Hard Disk (SATA port #) WARNING: It is properly installed. About Your System 27 Sector not found . Ensure that the processor cooling shroud is advisable to immediately back up your data and replace your hard-disk drive by calling your support desk or Dell Inc. Run...
... A faulty diskette drive or hard drive. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on Hard Disk (SATA port #) WARNING: It is properly installed. About Your System 27 Sector not found . Ensure that the processor cooling shroud is advisable to immediately back up your data and replace your hard-disk drive by calling your support desk or Dell Inc. Run...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...Please check the system event log. Warning: The installed memory configuration is not The diskette drive accessible. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on the diskette. The device cannot read the is unsupported. System Messages (continued) Message... n (no). System Memory" on page 127. diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to the diskette drive or hard drive. NOTE: Warning messages are not See "Troubleshooting matched pairs. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 114. For example,...
...Please check the system event log. Warning: The installed memory configuration is not The diskette drive accessible. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 116 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on the diskette. The device cannot read the is unsupported. System Messages (continued) Message... n (no). System Memory" on page 127. diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to the diskette drive or hard drive. NOTE: Warning messages are not See "Troubleshooting matched pairs. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 114. For example,...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... integrated devices. SATA Configuration Enables or disables a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) device (such as follows: the diskette drive, hard drive, SATA CD-ROM drive, USB devices, and embedded NICs. If all devices are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Integrated Devices Displays ...the date on page 36. NOTE: The options for each group of information fields that the boot device is as hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive). See "SATA Configuration Screen" on the system's internal calendar. Table 2-2 through the list of devices and the space...
... integrated devices. SATA Configuration Enables or disables a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) device (such as follows: the diskette drive, hard drive, SATA CD-ROM drive, USB devices, and embedded NICs. If all devices are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Integrated Devices Displays ...the date on page 36. NOTE: The options for each group of information fields that the boot device is as hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive). See "SATA Configuration Screen" on the system's internal calendar. Table 2-2 through the list of devices and the space...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Front drive bezel • Diskette drive • Optical and tape drives • Hard drives • Expansion cards • SAS controller card • Memory • Microprocessor • Cooling fans • System battery • Power supply • Chassis intrusion switch • ...
Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Front drive bezel • Diskette drive • Optical and tape drives • Hard drives • Expansion cards • SAS controller card • Memory • Microprocessor • Cooling fans • System battery • Power supply • Chassis intrusion switch • ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... of the system provide space for up to two SAS or SATA hard drives. Figure 3-1. Drive bays in the front of the system. Inside the System 10 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 5 1 power supply 3 system board 5 3.5-inch drive bay 7 5.25-inch drive bays (2) 9 drive cage 4 2 heat sink and shroud assembly 4 hard drives (2) 6 tape backup unit 8 bezel sliding plate release 10 processor cooling fan...
... of the system provide space for up to two SAS or SATA hard drives. Figure 3-1. Drive bays in the front of the system. Inside the System 10 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 5 1 power supply 3 system board 5 3.5-inch drive bay 7 5.25-inch drive bays (2) 9 drive cage 4 2 heat sink and shroud assembly 4 hard drives (2) 6 tape backup unit 8 bezel sliding plate release 10 processor cooling fan...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...that no tools or extra parts are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for SAS hard drives. Installing System Components 47 See Figure 3-2. Opening the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are left inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic...the cover until the cover release tab snaps into the bottom of the system and lifting the cover off. See Figure 3-2. optional diskette drive. b Press down on the screen at the next system start-up: Alert! After you open and close the cover, the chassis ...
...that no tools or extra parts are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for SAS hard drives. Installing System Components 47 See Figure 3-2. Opening the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are left inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic...the cover until the cover release tab snaps into the bottom of the system and lifting the cover off. See Figure 3-2. optional diskette drive. b Press down on the screen at the next system start-up: Alert! After you open and close the cover, the chassis ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... "Closing the System" on page 47. 14 Reconnect the system to the Hard Drive 7 8 1 6 2 3 4 5 1 system board 3 diskette drive ribbon cable 5 SATA power convert cable 7 cable clip 2 diskette drive connector 4 heat sink shroud tab (2) 6 diskette drive ribbon cable 8 SATA hard drive cables (2) 12 Replace the front drive bezel. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the system and attached...
... "Closing the System" on page 47. 14 Reconnect the system to the Hard Drive 7 8 1 6 2 3 4 5 1 system board 3 diskette drive ribbon cable 5 SATA power convert cable 7 cable clip 2 diskette drive connector 4 heat sink shroud tab (2) 6 diskette drive ribbon cable 8 SATA hard drive cables (2) 12 Replace the front drive bezel. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the system and attached...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 47. 64 Installing System Components Before performing any of all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives. Both drives must consist of the components inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off the system and ...system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Hard Drives NOTE: The system's drive configuration must be connected to the system's integrated SATA controller or to remove the...
... See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 47. 64 Installing System Components Before performing any of all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives. Both drives must consist of the components inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off the system and ...system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Hard Drives NOTE: The system's drive configuration must be connected to the system's integrated SATA controller or to remove the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... and Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Carrier 1 2 1 hard drive power cable 2 hard drive in use. This eliminates the likelihood that the empty bracket will be misplaced or improperly stored while not in primary hard drive bay NOTE: If you do not intend to replace the drive, it is highly recommended that you remove the drive from the hard drive that you are...
... and Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Carrier 1 2 1 hard drive power cable 2 hard drive in use. This eliminates the likelihood that the empty bracket will be misplaced or improperly stored while not in primary hard drive bay NOTE: If you do not intend to replace the drive, it is highly recommended that you remove the drive from the hard drive that you are...