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... the operating system software from the system. The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition 1.1 With Dell OpenManage 3.1 User's Guide describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. Documentation is for your computer system. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 rack installation documentation provides detailed instructions for testing your system, see Appendix E, "Warranties and Return...
... the operating system software from the system. The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition 1.1 With Dell OpenManage 3.1 User's Guide describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. Documentation is for your computer system. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 rack installation documentation provides detailed instructions for testing your system, see Appendix E, "Warranties and Return...
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... Program 4-3 System Setup Categories 4-5 Time 4-5 Date 4-5 Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B 4-5 Reserved Memory 4-5 CPU Speed 4-6 Num Lock 4-6 Reset Button 4-6 Processor 1 and Processor 2 4-6 Fan Speed 4-6 System Alert 4-7 Keyboard Errors 4-7 Boot Sequence 4-7 Diskette First 4-7 Hard Disk Only 4-7 Scan Sequence 4-8 System Password 4-8 Password Status 4-8 Setup Password 4-9 Mouse 4-9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 4-9 Parallel Port...
... Program 4-3 System Setup Categories 4-5 Time 4-5 Date 4-5 Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B 4-5 Reserved Memory 4-5 CPU Speed 4-6 Num Lock 4-6 Reset Button 4-6 Processor 1 and Processor 2 4-6 Fan Speed 4-6 System Alert 4-7 Keyboard Errors 4-7 Boot Sequence 4-7 Diskette First 4-7 Hard Disk Only 4-7 Scan Sequence 4-8 System Password 4-8 Password Status 4-8 Setup Password 4-9 Mouse 4-9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 4-9 Parallel Port...
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... microprocessor temperature sensor reading, or other system alert occurs. The green drive activity indicator (identified by allowing you to the system's power supply. When any SCSI hard-disk drive is receiving power. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is installed...lights up . The yellow system fault indicator lights up when the power supply is turned on and the system is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The following information on system components by a cylinder-shaped icon) lights up when data is being accessed, ...
... microprocessor temperature sensor reading, or other system alert occurs. The green drive activity indicator (identified by allowing you to the system's power supply. When any SCSI hard-disk drive is receiving power. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is installed...lights up . The yellow system fault indicator lights up when the power supply is turned on and the system is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The following information on system components by a cylinder-shaped icon) lights up when data is being accessed, ...
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...changed your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no problems should arise if you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. The boot manager for Windows NT contains recovery logic to allow you are replacing. See the previous subsection, "... Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on contacting Dell for technical assistance. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide However, if you have changed from the previous configuration. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in , the system alerts you with an error message about the extra ...
...changed your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no problems should arise if you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. The boot manager for Windows NT contains recovery logic to allow you are replacing. See the previous subsection, "... Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on contacting Dell for technical assistance. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide However, if you have changed from the previous configuration. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in , the system alerts you with an error message about the extra ...
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Another card in its attempt to register 3-22 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Be sure you have enough memory. 003...reserve the host adapter's hardware settings (that is initializing prevents it from loading. The following error codes alert you entered. The invalid option that was entered is also displayed. 004 Invalid command line, please enter ...or slot prompt. 001 Unable to reserve hardware, possible conflict The driver failed in the following error codes alert you have installed the host adapters and drivers that generate them. Any error that occurs while the driver...
Another card in its attempt to register 3-22 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Be sure you have enough memory. 003...reserve the host adapter's hardware settings (that is initializing prevents it from loading. The following error codes alert you entered. The invalid option that was entered is also displayed. 004 Invalid command line, please enter ...or slot prompt. 001 Unable to reserve hardware, possible conflict The driver failed in the following error codes alert you have installed the host adapters and drivers that generate them. Any error that occurs while the driver...
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...PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Boot Sequence: Scan Sequence: System Password: Password Status: Setup Password: Report Diskette First This category sets whether Slots first (H/L) keyboard-related error Not Enabled messages are reported at Unlocked system startup. Processor 1: A0 Processor 2: Not Installed Fan Speed: Full Speed System Alert... Memory: None CPU Speed: 333 MHz To change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot 4-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Not Enabled Integrated Devices Mouse: On Serial Port 1: Auto Serial Port 2: Auto ...
...PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Keyboard Errors: Boot Sequence: Scan Sequence: System Password: Password Status: Setup Password: Report Diskette First This category sets whether Slots first (H/L) keyboard-related error Not Enabled messages are reported at Unlocked system startup. Processor 1: A0 Processor 2: Not Installed Fan Speed: Full Speed System Alert... Memory: None CPU Speed: 333 MHz To change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot 4-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Not Enabled Integrated Devices Mouse: On Serial Port 1: Auto Serial Port 2: Auto ...
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The System Alert category has the following options: Fault (the default option) Warning Keyboard Errors enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during POST. This option does not ...
The System Alert category has the following options: Fault (the default option) Warning Keyboard Errors enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during POST. This option does not ...
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.... If a wrong or incomplete system password is entered, the following message: ** Incorrect password. ** Number of unsuccessful attempts made to enter the correct system password can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to leave password security enabled. - The number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Whenever you turn on your system...
.... If a wrong or incomplete system password is entered, the following message: ** Incorrect password. ** Number of unsuccessful attempts made to enter the correct system password can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to leave password security enabled. - The number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Whenever you turn on your system...
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...-Management Bus. See SCSI SMB connector about, B-9 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-9 Speaker category, 4-10 specifications system, A-1 speed jumpers, 6-8 support, 1-6 surge protector preventing power source interruptions, C-9 System Alert category, 4-7 system board about, 6-5 connectors and sockets, 6-7 features, 1-2, 6-7 system board (continued) illustrated, 6-7 options in Resource Configuration Utility, 5-7 system configuration information, 4-1, 5-1 system data categories, 4-10 system...
...-Management Bus. See SCSI SMB connector about, B-9 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-9 Speaker category, 4-10 specifications system, A-1 speed jumpers, 6-8 support, 1-6 surge protector preventing power source interruptions, C-9 System Alert category, 4-7 system board about, 6-5 connectors and sockets, 6-7 features, 1-2, 6-7 system board (continued) illustrated, 6-7 options in Resource Configuration Utility, 5-7 system configuration information, 4-1, 5-1 system data categories, 4-10 system...
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This chapter discusses system messages, system beep codes, warning messages, diagnostics messages, alert log messages, and small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes. Chapter 8, "Installing System Board Options," Chapter 9, "Installing...system's service features. Chapter 11, "Getting Help," describes the help tools Dell provides to assist you should read Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." This guide is intended for anyone who wants to upgrade or troubleshoot their Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. If you have a problem with the computer. It also ...
This chapter discusses system messages, system beep codes, warning messages, diagnostics messages, alert log messages, and small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes. Chapter 8, "Installing System Board Options," Chapter 9, "Installing...system's service features. Chapter 11, "Getting Help," describes the help tools Dell provides to assist you should read Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." This guide is intended for anyone who wants to upgrade or troubleshoot their Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. If you have a problem with the computer. It also ...
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... install these updates before consulting any options you purchase separately from Dell. Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," is intended for the Video Test Group in other documents. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 rack installation documentation, which describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. the Dell technical support representative what procedures you performed to better help...
... install these updates before consulting any options you purchase separately from Dell. Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," is intended for the Video Test Group in other documents. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 rack installation documentation, which describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. the Dell technical support representative what procedures you performed to better help...
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Backing Up Files 2-1 Basic Checks 2-1 Checking Connections and Switches 2-3 Look and Listen 2-5 The System Setup Program 2-7 The Resource Configuration Utility 2-7 System Messages 3-1 System Beep Codes 3-9 Warning Messages 3-12 Diagnostics Messages 3-12 Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application 3-12 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes 3-15 Installing and Configuring Software 4-1 Using Software 4-2 Error Messages 4-2 Input Errors 4-2 Program Conflicts 4-2 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 4-3 xiii
Backing Up Files 2-1 Basic Checks 2-1 Checking Connections and Switches 2-3 Look and Listen 2-5 The System Setup Program 2-7 The Resource Configuration Utility 2-7 System Messages 3-1 System Beep Codes 3-9 Warning Messages 3-12 Diagnostics Messages 3-12 Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application 3-12 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes 3-15 Installing and Configuring Software 4-1 Using Software 4-2 Error Messages 4-2 Input Errors 4-2 Program Conflicts 4-2 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 4-3 xiii
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... You and Your Computer 7-1 Computer Orientation 7-2 Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers 7-2 Removing the Computer Covers 7-3 Replacing the Computer Covers 7-4 Inside the Chassis 7-5 Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message 7-6 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 7-6 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 7-7 Troubleshooting the Battery 7-8 Troubleshooting a Cooling Fan 7-9 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 7-10 Troubleshooting System Memory 7-12 Troubleshooting the Video...
... You and Your Computer 7-1 Computer Orientation 7-2 Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers 7-2 Removing the Computer Covers 7-3 Replacing the Computer Covers 7-4 Inside the Chassis 7-5 Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message 7-6 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 7-6 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 7-7 Troubleshooting the Battery 7-8 Troubleshooting a Cooling Fan 7-9 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 7-10 Troubleshooting System Memory 7-12 Troubleshooting the Video...
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...-4. Diagnostics Checklist 11-9 Figure B-1. Table 3-2. Table 5-1. Boot Routine Indications 2-6 System Messages 3-2 System Beep Codes 3-9 Dell HIP Application Alert Log Messages 3-13 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns 3-16 Default IRQ Line Assignments 4-3 Option Parameters 5-8 xix Removing the...10-2. SCSI Backplane Boards 10-3 Figure 10-3. Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Carrier 10-6 Figure 10-5. Cable Configuration for a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card 10-9 Figure 10-6. System Board Jumpers B-3 Figure B-2. 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane ...
...-4. Diagnostics Checklist 11-9 Figure B-1. Table 3-2. Table 5-1. Boot Routine Indications 2-6 System Messages 3-2 System Beep Codes 3-9 Dell HIP Application Alert Log Messages 3-13 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns 3-16 Default IRQ Line Assignments 4-3 Option Parameters 5-8 xix Removing the...10-2. SCSI Backplane Boards 10-3 Figure 10-3. Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Carrier 10-6 Figure 10-5. Cable Configuration for a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card 10-9 Figure 10-6. System Board Jumpers B-3 Figure B-2. 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane ...
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This chapter guides you see the question, "Is the problem resolved?" Go to "Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application" in this chapter. No. No. See the documentation that came with the procedures in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the .... NOTE: When you through the checks necessary to solve some initial checks and procedures that caused the problem. Go to step 2. If your Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system is behaving erratically, back up the files. Yes. Go to the appropriate chapter in Chapter 3. The following procedure leads you to Chapter...
This chapter guides you see the question, "Is the problem resolved?" Go to "Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application" in this chapter. No. No. See the documentation that came with the procedures in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the .... NOTE: When you through the checks necessary to solve some initial checks and procedures that caused the problem. Go to step 2. If your Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system is behaving erratically, back up the files. Yes. Go to the appropriate chapter in Chapter 3. The following procedure leads you to Chapter...
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No. No. Yes. The original electrical outlet probably does not function. Yes. Go to step 3. Use a different electrical outlet. Go to step 4. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide keylock diskette drive power indicator power switch reset button drive access indicator drive fault indicator system alert indicator CD-ROM drive Complete the following procedure to step 5. Go to check all the connections and switches: Is the power strip receiving power? Is the power strip receiving power?
No. No. Yes. The original electrical outlet probably does not function. Yes. Go to step 3. Use a different electrical outlet. Go to step 4. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide keylock diskette drive power indicator power switch reset button drive access indicator drive fault indicator system alert indicator CD-ROM drive Complete the following procedure to step 5. Go to check all the connections and switches: Is the power strip receiving power? Is the power strip receiving power?
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... the Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system, you access data on the hard-disk drives. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." If the system does not boot, see "Troubleshooting the Monitor" in Chapter 6. The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive...clicking the icon for instructions on , see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide See "Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application" in Chapter 7. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this...
... the Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system, you access data on the hard-disk drives. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." If the system does not boot, see "Troubleshooting the Monitor" in Chapter 6. The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive...clicking the icon for instructions on , see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide See "Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Application" in Chapter 7. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this...
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...indicated by a message. Several different types of messages can occur and the probable cause for each type of identifying problems and alerting you to a conflict between the software and hardware.Table 3-1 lists the system error messages that can indicate when the system ...not functioning properly: System messages System beep codes Warning messages Diagnostics messages Alert messages Small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes This chapter describes each message. System messages alert you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 3-1, check...
...indicated by a message. Several different types of messages can occur and the probable cause for each type of identifying problems and alerting you to a conflict between the software and hardware.Table 3-1 lists the system error messages that can indicate when the system ...not functioning properly: System messages System beep codes Warning messages Diagnostics messages Alert messages Small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes This chapter describes each message. System messages alert you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 3-1, check...
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...cannot send data to the drive. Decreasing available memory One or more DIMMs so that precedes the Index. 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Combination of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym...cable Replace the diskette. Address mark not found Alert! If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. Diskette drive 0 seek failure Diskette drive 1 seek failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette, incorrect configuration settings in the Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide for instructions on obtaining ...
...cannot send data to the drive. Decreasing available memory One or more DIMMs so that precedes the Index. 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Combination of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym...cable Replace the diskette. Address mark not found Alert! If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs. Diskette drive 0 seek failure Diskette drive 1 seek failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette, incorrect configuration settings in the Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide for instructions on obtaining ...
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... full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in that appear in the Dell HIP online help and the HP OpenView NNM SE 1.1 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.1 User's Guide.) Alert log messages consist of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 11, "Getting Help... These warning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you with identifying a 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application generates alert messages that chapter for more information on the diskette, as a way to protect...
... full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in that appear in the Dell HIP online help and the HP OpenView NNM SE 1.1 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.1 User's Guide.) Alert log messages consist of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 11, "Getting Help... These warning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you with identifying a 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application generates alert messages that chapter for more information on the diskette, as a way to protect...