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...Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer systems. The guide can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the details of the built-in devices is added, removed, or repositioned in learning more about the features and operation of Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," to the back panel... the appropriate section for an overview of the system features, a description of the controls and indicators on the front panel, and a general discussion of connecting external devices to become familiar with this important program. Chapter 6, "Working Inside Your...
...Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer systems. The guide can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the details of the built-in devices is added, removed, or repositioned in learning more about the features and operation of Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," to the back panel... the appropriate section for an overview of the system features, a description of the controls and indicators on the front panel, and a general discussion of connecting external devices to become familiar with this important program. Chapter 6, "Working Inside Your...
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System Features 1-1 Supported Operating Systems 1-3 Front Panel 1-4 Connecting External Devices 1-6 Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer 1-6 Getting Help 1-6 Booting From the CD 2-1 Navigating the CD Menus... Partition 2-4 View Online Documents 2-5 View the System User's Guide 2-5 View the System Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 View the PowerEdge SDS 100 User's Guide 2-5 View the PowerEdge SDS 100 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Create Diskettes 2-5 Create Blank Formatted Diskette 2-5 Create Utility Diskettes 2-5 Create Operating System Support...
System Features 1-1 Supported Operating Systems 1-3 Front Panel 1-4 Connecting External Devices 1-6 Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer 1-6 Getting Help 1-6 Booting From the CD 2-1 Navigating the CD Menus... Partition 2-4 View Online Documents 2-5 View the System User's Guide 2-5 View the System Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 View the PowerEdge SDS 100 User's Guide 2-5 View the PowerEdge SDS 100 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Create Diskettes 2-5 Create Blank Formatted Diskette 2-5 Create Utility Diskettes 2-5 Create Operating System Support...
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Figure 4-1. Figure 6-2. Figure 6-6. Figure 7-3. Figure B-1. Table 3-1. Table 3-2. Table 7-1. Table B-2. Figure 6-1. Figure B-3. Figure B-6. Front Panel 1-5 Hot-Pluggable Backplane Drive Indicators 1-5 System Setup Screens 4-4 View or Edit Details Screen (Example 5-10 Computer Orientation 6-2 Opening the Front Bezel 6-3 Removing the Computer Covers 6-4 ...
Figure 4-1. Figure 6-2. Figure 6-6. Figure 7-3. Figure B-1. Table 3-1. Table 3-2. Table 7-1. Table B-2. Figure 6-1. Figure B-3. Figure B-6. Front Panel 1-5 Hot-Pluggable Backplane Drive Indicators 1-5 System Setup Screens 4-4 View or Edit Details Screen (Example 5-10 Computer Orientation 6-2 Opening the Front Bezel 6-3 Removing the Computer Covers 6-4 ...
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...second Introduction 1-1 Not all versions of the computer, provides information about the indicators and controls on the computer's front panel, and discusses connecting external devices to handle complex multimedia and communications software. and 400-MHz processors). Math coprocessor functionality...Data (SIMD) that contains the microprocessor. The Pentium II microprocessor includes MMX™ technology designed to the computer. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 systems are high-speed, upgradable server systems designed around the Intel® Pentium® II family of 66 MHz...
...second Introduction 1-1 Not all versions of the computer, provides information about the indicators and controls on the computer's front panel, and discusses connecting external devices to handle complex multimedia and communications software. and 400-MHz processors). Math coprocessor functionality...Data (SIMD) that contains the microprocessor. The Pentium II microprocessor includes MMX™ technology designed to the computer. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 systems are high-speed, upgradable server systems designed around the Intel® Pentium® II family of 66 MHz...
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...following controls and indicators are recessed into the computer's front panel to prevent accidentally turning off and then on the front panel lights up when the power supply is turned on and the system is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide When any SCSI hard-disk drive is ...receiving power. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is ...
...following controls and indicators are recessed into the computer's front panel to prevent accidentally turning off and then on the front panel lights up when the power supply is turned on and the system is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide When any SCSI hard-disk drive is ...receiving power. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is ...
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...configuring I/O ports and connectors, see Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," or Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." The PowerEdge 2300 systems also include a system intrusion switch that accompanied the device for the device specifies otherwise. (If the computer does not seem to ...of the computer. For example, most devices must be removed with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide For more information on the I/O panel, see Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in your operating system software.
...configuring I/O ports and connectors, see Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," or Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." The PowerEdge 2300 systems also include a system intrusion switch that accompanied the device for the device specifies otherwise. (If the computer does not seem to ...of the computer. For example, most devices must be removed with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide For more information on the I/O panel, see Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in your operating system software.
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system control panel connector (PANEL) backplane connector (BACKPLANE) chassis intrusion switch connector (INTRUS2) speed and configuration jumpers diskette drive interface connector (FLOPPY) Ultra/Narrow SCSI host adapter connector (SCSI2) Ultra2/LVD SCSI host adapter connector (SCSI1) fan connectors (FAN1 and FAN2) auxiliary hard-disk drive indicator (HDLED) secondary microprocessor (PROCESSOR 2) Dell Remote Access card...
system control panel connector (PANEL) backplane connector (BACKPLANE) chassis intrusion switch connector (INTRUS2) speed and configuration jumpers diskette drive interface connector (FLOPPY) Ultra/Narrow SCSI host adapter connector (SCSI2) Ultra2/LVD SCSI host adapter connector (SCSI1) fan connectors (FAN1 and FAN2) auxiliary hard-disk drive indicator (HDLED) secondary microprocessor (PROCESSOR 2) Dell Remote Access card...
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... Ports and Connectors B-1 The default designation of the computer's built-in parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. Most software uses the term COM (for communications) plus a number to send its output. (An incorrect designation prevents the printer from printing ...port (for example, COM1 or COM2). This appendix provides specific information about the input/output (I/O) ports and connectors on the back panel. The two built-in serial ports are the gateways through which a printer is LPT1. The default designations of data one bit at...
... Ports and Connectors B-1 The default designation of the computer's built-in parallel port uses a 25-pin D-subminiature connector on the computer's back panel. Most software uses the term COM (for communications) plus a number to send its output. (An incorrect designation prevents the printer from printing ...port (for example, COM1 or COM2). This appendix provides specific information about the input/output (I/O) ports and connectors on the back panel. The two built-in serial ports are the gateways through which a printer is LPT1. The default designations of data one bit at...
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... give the mouse priority with the microprocessor by issuing IRQ12 whenever a new mouse movement is on the back panel of a small ball and relays the direction to 6-pin, miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connectors on ...3 GND N/A 4 FVcc N/A 5 KBCLK I/O 6 NC N/A Shell N/A N/A Keyboard data No connection Signal ground Fused supply voltage Keyboard clock No connection Chassis ground B-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The keyboard connector is in control. Figure B-4 illustrates the pin numbers for the keyboard connector, and Table B-3 lists and defines the pin...
... give the mouse priority with the microprocessor by issuing IRQ12 whenever a new mouse movement is on the back panel of a small ball and relays the direction to 6-pin, miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connectors on ...3 GND N/A 4 FVcc N/A 5 KBCLK I/O 6 NC N/A Shell N/A N/A Keyboard data No connection Signal ground Fused supply voltage Keyboard clock No connection Chassis ground B-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The keyboard connector is in control. Figure B-4 illustrates the pin numbers for the keyboard connector, and Table B-3 lists and defines the pin...
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The video circuitry on the back panel for attaching a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your computer. I /O 6 NC N/A Shell N/A N/A Mouse data No connection Signal ground Fused supply voltage Mouse clock No ...
The video circuitry on the back panel for attaching a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your computer. I /O 6 NC N/A Shell N/A N/A Mouse data No connection Signal ground Fused supply voltage Mouse clock No ...
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... of certain options changes the rating of the FCC Rules. Operation of this equipment. If all FCC registration labels located on the back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference...interference with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of some configurations to Class A. These limits are classified by Dell Computer Corporation could void your entire system is considered to comply with radio communications. Once you will be required to be a Class B...
... of certain options changes the rating of the FCC Rules. Operation of this equipment. If all FCC registration labels located on the back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference...interference with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of some configurations to Class A. These limits are classified by Dell Computer Corporation could void your entire system is considered to comply with radio communications. Once you will be required to be a Class B...
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...available from the receiver. Plug the computer into a different outlet so that may cause interference with radio and television reception. D-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide You may not cause harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the ...for a Class B digital device pursuant to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing ...
...available from the receiver. Plug the computer into a different outlet so that may cause interference with radio and television reception. D-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide You may not cause harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the ...for a Class B digital device pursuant to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing ...
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... - NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications-Class A and Class B. If any one of the registration labels (located on the bottom or back panel of your entire system is considered to your computer system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back... logo ( ), your system is considered to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of some configurations to your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. D-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
... - NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications-Class A and Class B. If any one of the registration labels (located on the bottom or back panel of your entire system is considered to your computer system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back... logo ( ), your system is considered to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of some configurations to your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. D-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
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...devices are for nonbusiness purposes. This is a Class A product based on the bottom or back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), on card-mounting brackets, and on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference... that this device is considered to electromagnetic interference. Note that VCCI regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your system's VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. Please note that this equipment. If this...
...devices are for nonbusiness purposes. This is a Class A product based on the bottom or back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), on card-mounting brackets, and on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference... that this device is considered to electromagnetic interference. Note that VCCI regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your system's VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. Please note that this equipment. If this...
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... where each pixel is a synonym for bootable diskette. Abbreviation for upper memory blocks. System memory is controlled by rebooting your computer's hardware. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to configure your computer without starting any options that you can return to the other occasions, you may change...
... where each pixel is a synonym for bootable diskette. Abbreviation for upper memory blocks. System memory is controlled by rebooting your computer's hardware. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to configure your computer without starting any options that you can return to the other occasions, you may change...
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... determine a variety of options for Windows application programs that contain optional settings for the Windows operating environment. Acronym for eXtended Memory Specification. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to change options in accordance with a text editor, such as the microprocessor chip to be writeprotected. Abbreviation for Windows... memory, EMM, expanded memory, extended memory, and memory manager. Among other occasions, you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to the device. 16 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
... determine a variety of options for Windows application programs that contain optional settings for the Windows operating environment. Acronym for eXtended Memory Specification. Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may need to change options in accordance with a text editor, such as the microprocessor chip to be writeprotected. Abbreviation for Windows... memory, EMM, expanded memory, extended memory, and memory manager. Among other occasions, you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to the device. 16 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
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See CD-ROM computer booting, 4-7 cleaning, C-3 covers, 6-2 features, 1-1 front-panel indicators, 1-5 interior, illustrated, 6-6 physical specifications, A-3 system board features, 6-7 configuration utilities, running from CD, 2-3 Index 1 See AC Asset Tag category, 4-11 asset tag number assigning, 2-10 ...
See CD-ROM computer booting, 4-7 cleaning, C-3 covers, 6-2 features, 1-1 front-panel indicators, 1-5 interior, illustrated, 6-6 physical specifications, A-3 system board features, 6-7 configuration utilities, running from CD, 2-3 Index 1 See AC Asset Tag category, 4-11 asset tag number assigning, 2-10 ...
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...-disk drives; See ESD EMI, C-6 environmental specifications, A-3 error correction code. connectors back panel, B-2 location on system board, 6-7 controls and indicators front panel, 1-4 covers removing and replacing, 6-2 CPU Speed category, 4-6 CRDBIOS jumper, 6-8 creating ... Diskette First option, 4-7 diskette-based diagnostics, 1-3 diskettes, creating, 2-2, 2-5 documentation viewing online, 2-5 drive access indicator, 1-4 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive activity indicator, 1-4 drive bays about , 1-2 adding, 5-5 configuring, 5-1 conflict resolution, 5-12 locking and ...
...-disk drives; See ESD EMI, C-6 environmental specifications, A-3 error correction code. connectors back panel, B-2 location on system board, 6-7 controls and indicators front panel, 1-4 covers removing and replacing, 6-2 CPU Speed category, 4-6 CRDBIOS jumper, 6-8 creating ... Diskette First option, 4-7 diskette-based diagnostics, 1-3 diskettes, creating, 2-2, 2-5 documentation viewing online, 2-5 drive access indicator, 1-4 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive activity indicator, 1-4 drive bays about , 1-2 adding, 5-5 configuring, 5-1 conflict resolution, 5-12 locking and ...
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SCSI hard-disk drives; See I /O ports and connectors, B-1 indicators front-panel, 1-5 on front panel, 1-5 SCSI backplane board, 1-5, 7-5 Industry-Standard Architecture. SCSI devices Hard Disk Only option, 4-7 hard drives.... 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding procedure, 6-1 grounding strap, C-3 hard disk. See diskette drives formatting SCSI hard-disk drives, 7-4 front panel controls and indicators, 1-4 illustrated, 1-5 getting help tools, 1-6 hot-pluggable drives removing and installing, 7-4 I /O installing SCSI hard-disk drives, 7-1 interface connectors ...
SCSI hard-disk drives; See I /O ports and connectors, B-1 indicators front-panel, 1-5 on front panel, 1-5 SCSI backplane board, 1-5, 7-5 Industry-Standard Architecture. SCSI devices Hard Disk Only option, 4-7 hard drives.... 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding procedure, 6-1 grounding strap, C-3 hard disk. See diskette drives formatting SCSI hard-disk drives, 7-4 front panel controls and indicators, 1-4 illustrated, 1-5 getting help tools, 1-6 hot-pluggable drives removing and installing, 7-4 I /O installing SCSI hard-disk drives, 7-1 interface connectors ...
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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...the computer's hardware, read Chapter 3, "Messages and Codes." This guide is intended for anyone who wants to upgrade or troubleshoot their Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as dual in the External Bays," and Chapter 10, "Installing Hard-Disk Drives," ...assistance, use to solve basic computer problems. It also directs you to the appropriate chapter in this guide to the input/output (I/O) panel of the computer and components inside the computer, such as follows: Chapter 1, "Introduction," provides a brief overview of the system's service...
...the computer's hardware, read Chapter 3, "Messages and Codes." This guide is intended for anyone who wants to upgrade or troubleshoot their Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as dual in the External Bays," and Chapter 10, "Installing Hard-Disk Drives," ...assistance, use to solve basic computer problems. It also directs you to the appropriate chapter in this guide to the input/output (I/O) panel of the computer and components inside the computer, such as follows: Chapter 1, "Introduction," provides a brief overview of the system's service...