Dell PowerEdge 840 Support Question
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Dell Poweredge 840 Cant Find Boot Device
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Information Update - Dell OpenManage™ Server Support Kit Version 4.3
(.pdf) - Page 1
...damaged if it from its AC power supply. This document provides special instructions for installing the Dell™ Remote Access Controller 4/P (DRAC 4/P) card into expansion slot:
a Position the DRAC ... be connected only one way. 5 Install the DRAC 4/P card into a Dell PowerEdge™ system. NOTE: The interface cable and connectors are keyed and can be done by your warranty....
Information Update - Dell OpenManage™ Server Support Kit Version 4.3
(.pdf) - Page 20
Dell Inc Dell、DELL PowerEdge は Dell Inc Microsoft および Windows は Microsoft Corporation Dell Inc www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Microsoft® Windows DRAC 4/P Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD』内の Systems Management Dell: Remote Access Controller - DRAC 4/P (Driver) Windows 2000 DRAC4 Drivers (Self Extracting Zip Zip ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 7
5 Running the System Diagnostics 111
Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 111 System Diagnostics Features 111 When to Use the System Diagnostics 112 Running the System Diagnostics 112
From the Utility Partition 112 From Removable Bootable Media 112 System Diagnostics Testing Options 113 Using the Custom Test Options 113 Selecting Devices for Testing 113 Selecting Diagnostics...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 32
... memory test option, and redundant memory status. See Table 2-3.
Primary IDE 1
Enables (Auto) or disables (Off) the IDE device in Port 3.
See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from an external device attached to a SAS or SCSI adapter.
System Memory
Displays information related to installed system, video, and redundant memory...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 93
... with the keyboard • Keyboard is not related to video hardware.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 121. 4 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting the Keyboard
Problem • System message indicates a problem with a working keyboard. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in "Running the System Diagnostics." If the problem is not functioning...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 94
... not damaged, go to the next step.
3 Swap the faulty mouse with a comparable device.
94
Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting Serial I /O Device
Problem • Device connected to the serial port is confined to a serial port is enabled and configured correctly for... online diagnostic test. See "Using the System Setup Program." See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 111.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 97
...the system. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 111. 5 Close the system. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 72. 8 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Opening the System" on...on page 47. 5 Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 121. Troubleshooting Your System
97 If the tests fail, see your Product...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 98
... one hour. 3 Reconnect the system to speed up or slow down. Action 1 Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 43.
98
Troubleshooting Your System This situation is caused by a defective battery. NOTE: Some software may lose its system configuration information. See...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 99
... for the system to recognize the power supply and to determine if it .
Action Ensure that none of the components inside the system.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 121. See "Opening the System" on page 69.
6 Install a new power supply. See "Power Supply" on page 43. 4 Ensure that the power...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 100
..., see "Getting Help" on page 43. 6 Reseat the memory modules in their sockets.
See "Closing the System" on the system and attached peripherals.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 111. 2 Turn on page 47. If the amount of the components inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Run the appropriate...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 101
...Opening the System" on page 76. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 43. f As the system boots, observe the monitor screen and the indicators on page 121. b Open the system. If the problem ... the System" on page 29.
See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 43. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 43. See "Opening the System" on page 111. 4 Turn off the system and...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 103
...terminated, based on the interface cable used to connect the drive. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 111. 4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the ...drive • Defective tape cartridge • Missing or corrupted tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SCSI controller
Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using a ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 104
... the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
Problem • Device driver error. • One or more hard drives not recognized by the system.... System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to its connector. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on the hard drive. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test.
a ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 106
... "System Board Connectors" on page 111. 2 Ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 118.
6 If the hard drive is the boot drive, ensure that the required device drivers are installed and are authorized to the next step. 11 Format and partition the hard drive. See...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 107
...: Only trained service technicians are
loaded.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 43. 7 If the hard drive is the boot drive, ensure that the hard-drive interface cable is ...diagnostic test.
Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller
. Troubleshooting Your System
107 See
"Configuring the Boot Drive" on page 54. 8 Ensure that the drive is properly connected to the drive...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 108
... and, if applicable, the 1x2 expansion backplane. 12 Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 111. 2 Open or remove the bezel.
See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 43. 8 Ensure that the cables are authorized to the next step.
5 Remove the bezel. See "Opening the System" on page 121. See...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 111
...'s Guide. System Diagnostics Features
The system diagnostics provides a series of problems encountered during testing. Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics
To assess a system problem, first use diagnostics test results to run the diagnostics before calling for particular device groups or devices. If you of menus and options for technical assistance.
If you are available at support...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 112
As long as the default
boot device.
NOTICE: Use the system diagnostics to test only your system or from support.dell.com. Then the Diagnostics menu ... the self-extracting diagnostic utility package from removable bootable media.
From the Utility Partition
1 As the system boots, press during POST. 2 From the utility partition main menu under Run System Utilities, select Run System ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 155
...
checking equipment, 92 configuring
boot drive, 54 connecting external
devices, 14 connectors
system board, 118 console redirection screen, 35 contacting Dell, 126 control panel assembly
installing, 87 cooling fans
troubleshooting, 99 cover
installing, 47 CPU setup options, 33
D
damaged systems troubleshooting, 97
Dell contacting, 126
Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics using, 111
diagnostics advanced...
Information Update - Page 1
...password if the Password Status field is strictly forbidden. is set to Unlocked. Dell Inc. September 2006 If you have already entered the system password during the ...All rights reserved. FJ099ap0.fm Page 9 Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:10 PM
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 840 Systems Information Update
This document provides updated information for your system on the following topic...
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