Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...SAS Controller Daughter Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card....Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps...being replaced by a SATA optical drive. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions. b Remove the center fans and the center fan bracket. Removing an Existing Optical Drive -...
...SAS Controller Daughter Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card....Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps...being replaced by a SATA optical drive. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions. b Remove the center fans and the center fan bracket. Removing an Existing Optical Drive -...
Information Update
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..., the field becomes read-only, and is not initialized. 22 Information Update If any of the Advanced Configuration (Disabled default) and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. NOTE: You can only enable the internal USB port if the User Accessible USB Ports option on this field is set to the operating system...
..., the field becomes read-only, and is not initialized. 22 Information Update If any of the Advanced Configuration (Disabled default) and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. NOTE: You can only enable the internal USB port if the User Accessible USB Ports option on this field is set to the operating system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... functioning of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to the system, software, and/or documentation. The physical connectors on your system, and technical specifications. • CDs included with the system to describe changes to resolve any problems indicated by any components you when a problem arises.
... functioning of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to the system, software, and/or documentation. The physical connectors on your system, and technical specifications. • CDs included with the system to describe changes to resolve any problems indicated by any components you when a problem arises.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: • Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before turning on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your operating system software or with the...
... When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: • Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before turning on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your operating system software or with the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...Corrective Actions CPU # Presence Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. CPU Protocol The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 100. machine check error. See "Troubleshooting Power ...Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 63. Ensure that your processors match and conform to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. specified power supply...
...Corrective Actions CPU # Presence Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. CPU Protocol The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 100. machine check error. See "Troubleshooting Power ...Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 63. Ensure that your processors match and conform to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. specified power supply...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Controller Keyboard controller failure. POST Mem Test BIOS POST memory test failure. If the problem persists, see your DRAC documentation. Check for specific error messages. If no memory card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the DIMMs in the set See ..." on page 125. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. Check for specific error messages. Timer Fail Timer refresh failure. See "Getting Help" on page 125. See "Getting Help" on page 125. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller (DRAC) configuration failure. See "Getting Help" on ...
... Controller Keyboard controller failure. POST Mem Test BIOS POST memory test failure. If the problem persists, see your DRAC documentation. Check for specific error messages. If no memory card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the DIMMs in the set See ..." on page 125. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. Check for specific error messages. Timer Fail Timer refresh failure. See "Getting Help" on page 125. See "Getting Help" on page 125. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller (DRAC) configuration failure. See "Getting Help" on ...
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... at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Faulty memory module(s). pressing the spacebar. Table 1-8. specific information. Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated System detected and corrected a resource conflict. faulty system board See "Getting Help" on page 102. Keyboard Controller failure...
... at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Faulty memory module(s). pressing the spacebar. Table 1-8. specific information. Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated System detected and corrected a resource conflict. faulty system board See "Getting Help" on page 102. Keyboard Controller failure...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... "Troubleshooting External Connections" on your system. 94 Troubleshooting Your System To avoid this type of the procedures, see the documentation for each PCI device for specific IRQ requirements. and back-panel connectors on page 14 for the front- Ensure that all external cables are the most likely source of problems for...
... "Troubleshooting External Connections" on your system. 94 Troubleshooting Your System To avoid this type of the procedures, see the documentation for each PCI device for specific IRQ requirements. and back-panel connectors on page 14 for the front- Ensure that all external cables are the most likely source of problems for...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... fails, continue to the next step. 3 Swap the faulty mouse with the mouse. • Mouse is confined to a particular application, see the application documentation for specific port configuration requirements that the program may require. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting the Mouse Problem • System message indicates a problem with a working...
... fails, continue to the next step. 3 Swap the faulty mouse with the mouse. • Mouse is confined to a particular application, see the application documentation for specific port configuration requirements that the program may require. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting the Mouse Problem • System message indicates a problem with a working...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...you read the rest of this program with your system (or an updated version of your system. Table 5-1. This test can be tested, select specific options for testing. 112 Running the System Diagnostics Using this section, start the system diagnostics so that program). 1 As the system boots, press ...Diagnostics, or select Run Memory Diagnostics if you to run from the utility partition on any component to view its components, selects all or specific diagnostics tests or to be tested. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view the tests that do not require user interaction...
...you read the rest of this program with your system (or an updated version of your system. Table 5-1. This test can be tested, select specific options for testing. 112 Running the System Diagnostics Using this section, start the system diagnostics so that program). 1 As the system boots, press ...Diagnostics, or select Run Memory Diagnostics if you to run from the utility partition on any component to view its components, selects all or specific diagnostics tests or to be tested. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view the tests that do not require user interaction...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the system board. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. See Figure 3-13. 6 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. Jumpers and Connectors 115 NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the system board cooling shroud by lifting the release latch...
... jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the system board. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. See Figure 3-13. 6 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. Jumpers and Connectors 115 NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the system board cooling shroud by lifting the release latch...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...which codes to use within the country for which they are listed. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: In certain ...Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS portable computers, you need to Dell XPS™ portable computers is available at a separate telephone number...
...which codes to use within the country for which they are listed. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: In certain ...Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS portable computers, you need to Dell XPS™ portable computers is available at a separate telephone number...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... administrator, for communications between the processor and RAM. A fast storage area that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you perform a specific task or series of data or instructions for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. Alternating current. A copy of a system. A program that...
... administrator, for communications between the processor and RAM. A fast storage area that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you perform a specific task or series of data or instructions for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. Alternating current. A copy of a system. A program that...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...cmos - As they are specially designed, MS-DOS® programs are compatible with DMI. Conventional memory is usually made up entirely of specific processing tasks. A chip that contains indicators and controls, such as NICs. 148 Glossary Double-data rate. directory - Subdirectories may contain...handles numeric processing. DRAM - ECC - Electromagnetic compatibility. The first 640 KB of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as network drivers-must load when you to interface correctly with controllers for which they were ...
...cmos - As they are specially designed, MS-DOS® programs are compatible with DMI. Conventional memory is usually made up entirely of specific processing tasks. A chip that contains indicators and controls, such as NICs. 148 Glossary Double-data rate. directory - Subdirectories may contain...handles numeric processing. DRAM - ECC - Electromagnetic compatibility. The first 640 KB of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as network drivers-must load when you to interface correctly with controllers for which they were ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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..., the LGA interface has no pins on a network. local bus - Low voltage differential. mA - mAh - Megabits per second. A specific location, usually expressed as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in memory modules (DIMMs). A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that... address. MB - Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with technical support and training are used. Mbps - memory address - Mirroring functionality ...
..., the LGA interface has no pins on a network. local bus - Low voltage differential. mA - mAh - Megabits per second. A specific location, usually expressed as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in memory modules (DIMMs). A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that... address. MB - Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with technical support and training are used. Mbps - memory address - Mirroring functionality ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... physical sections called partitions with a block of processor socket that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. You must usually be revised to serve specific storage needs. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for increasing addressable memory by the number of code in ROM code. A power source with the format command. Pin...
... physical sections called partitions with a block of processor socket that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. You must usually be revised to serve specific storage needs. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for increasing addressable memory by the number of code in ROM code. A power source with the format command. Pin...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... current. video adapter - A program that automatically supplies power to your monitor must install the appropriate video drivers and your system in addition to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. WH - A start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to file service for example) is expressed as mice...
... current. video adapter - A program that automatically supplies power to your monitor must install the appropriate video drivers and your system in addition to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. WH - A start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to file service for example) is expressed as mice...
Getting Started Guide
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... management circuitry that came with your system or at support.dell.com. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the CDs that monitors operation of external support for...
... management circuitry that came with your system or at support.dell.com. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the CDs that monitors operation of external support for...
Getting Started Guide
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots via riser card: PCI-X Center and Left Risers or PCIe Center and Left Risers Memory Architecture ...
Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots via riser card: PCI-X Center and Left Risers or PCIe Center and Left Risers Memory Architecture ...
Getting Started Guide
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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) ...