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... the System Setup 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...
... the System Setup 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...
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...operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. Integrated server management circuitry that supports up to communicate with your Dell computer system: Video drivers for other operating systems are available through Dell Plus. For more ...information on this program, see Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." For more information, see Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program." A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port. Standard PowerEdge 2300 systems include...
...operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. Integrated server management circuitry that supports up to communicate with your Dell computer system: Video drivers for other operating systems are available through Dell Plus. For more ...information on this program, see Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." For more information, see Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program." A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port. Standard PowerEdge 2300 systems include...
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... is being accessed, the green drive access indicator on the front panel lights up. The yellow drive failure indicator lights up if a fan failure, excessive system or microprocessor temperature sensor reading, or other system alert occurs. For more information about using the reset button, see...that bay (see Figure 1-2): The green drive online indicator (identified by a round icon) lights up when the harddisk drive is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The green power indicator in Chapter 4. When any SCSI hard-disk drive is receiving direct current (DC) power. The green...
... is being accessed, the green drive access indicator on the front panel lights up. The yellow drive failure indicator lights up if a fan failure, excessive system or microprocessor temperature sensor reading, or other system alert occurs. For more information about using the reset button, see...that bay (see Figure 1-2): The green drive online indicator (identified by a round icon) lights up when the harddisk drive is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The green power indicator in Chapter 4. When any SCSI hard-disk drive is receiving direct current (DC) power. The green...
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...Shift-Tab change fields , key functions change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 2 of 2 System PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time:13:17:02 Date:Wed Apr 8, 1998 Diskette Drive A: ...exit Alt-B reboot 4-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Processor 1: A0 Processor 2: Not Installed Fan Speed: Full Speed System Alert: Fault Changes take effect immediately. configuration options title box help Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 System PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: ...
...Shift-Tab change fields , key functions change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 2 of 2 System PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: XXX Time:13:17:02 Date:Wed Apr 8, 1998 Diskette Drive A: ...exit Alt-B reboot 4-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Processor 1: A0 Processor 2: Not Installed Fan Speed: Full Speed System Alert: Fault Changes take effect immediately. configuration options title box help Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Page 1 of 2 System PowerEdge 2300/333 Setup BIOS Version: ...
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... with the Num Lock mode activated on your system boots. or right-arrow key to the label on the bottom of keys on 101- The Fan Speed category has the following options: None (the default option) 15M - 16M CPU Speed indicates the processor speed at 15 MB. Processor 1 and Processor 2 display... and numeric functions shown at the tops of each key. The Reserved Memory category has the following options: Full Speed (the default option) Noise Reduced 4-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
... with the Num Lock mode activated on your system boots. or right-arrow key to the label on the bottom of keys on 101- The Fan Speed category has the following options: None (the default option) 15M - 16M CPU Speed indicates the processor speed at 15 MB. Processor 1 and Processor 2 display... and numeric functions shown at the tops of each key. The Reserved Memory category has the following options: Full Speed (the default option) Noise Reduced 4-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide
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... 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 connector (SVR_MGT) front of system board power input connector (POWER1...server management bus connector (XSMB_IN) serial port connectors (2) (SERIAL1 [top] and SERIAL2) parallel port connector (PARALLEL) video connector (JVGA) fan connector (FAN3) battery connector (BATTERY) primary PCI connectors (PCI1 [top]-PCI4) ISA connectors (ISA5 [top] and ISA6) secondary PCI ...
... 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 connector (SVR_MGT) front of system board power input connector (POWER1...server management bus connector (XSMB_IN) serial port connectors (2) (SERIAL1 [top] and SERIAL2) parallel port connector (PARALLEL) video connector (JVGA) fan connector (FAN3) battery connector (BATTERY) primary PCI connectors (PCI1 [top]-PCI4) ISA connectors (ISA5 [top] and ISA6) secondary PCI ...
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... hard-disk drive files should use the diskette format program included in these files. An exhaust fan in the system's internal temperature and interferes with these conditions, Dell recommends keeping your work environment clean to remove contaminants inside your computer and monitor clean, and you... erase the contents of the hard-disk drive files until new data is running MS-DOS, many apparent data loss problems are recoverable. C-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Also, backing up a hard-disk drive's contents on diskettes, a method that you can recover most, if not all...
... hard-disk drive files should use the diskette format program included in these files. An exhaust fan in the system's internal temperature and interferes with these conditions, Dell recommends keeping your work environment clean to remove contaminants inside your computer and monitor clean, and you... erase the contents of the hard-disk drive files until new data is running MS-DOS, many apparent data loss problems are recoverable. C-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide Also, backing up a hard-disk drive's contents on diskettes, a method that you can recover most, if not all...
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... of your diskette drives by using a commercially available diskette-drive head-cleaning kit. Do not place it will be operated. C-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide You can clean the heads of disk drive platters, resulting in read or write data errors. Repeat this procedure...Adequate ventilation is operating at regular intervals to ensure that all slots and openings on the computer remain unobstructed, especially the fan vent on the system. Failure to nonabrasively remove contaminants that the system is important to avoid any kind, including heating vents during...
... of your diskette drives by using a commercially available diskette-drive head-cleaning kit. Do not place it will be operated. C-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide You can clean the heads of disk drive platters, resulting in read or write data errors. Repeat this procedure...Adequate ventilation is operating at regular intervals to ensure that all slots and openings on the computer remain unobstructed, especially the fan vent on the system. Failure to nonabrasively remove contaminants that the system is important to avoid any kind, including heating vents during...
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..., 7-4 replacing with system running, 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding procedure, 6-1 grounding strap, C-3 hard disk. See hard-disk drives floppy drives. EZ-SCSI installing, 3-14 Fan Speed category, 4-6 features system, 1-1 fixed disk. See hard-disk drives hard-disk drives See also drives; See ISA input/output.
..., 7-4 replacing with system running, 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding procedure, 6-1 grounding strap, C-3 hard disk. See hard-disk drives floppy drives. EZ-SCSI installing, 3-14 Fan Speed category, 4-6 features system, 1-1 fixed disk. See hard-disk drives hard-disk drives See also drives; See ISA input/output.
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... 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 Subsystem 7-14 xv
... 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 Subsystem 7-14 xv
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... drive carriers eliminate the extensive cabling and drive configuration usually required for a SCSI subsystem. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 computer systems are offered for the Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems, including the following service features to devices mounted in the external drive bays allow ...you if the system overheats or if a system cooling fan malfunctions. Many upgrade options are high-speed servers that offer significant service and upgrade features. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems include the following : A secondary microprocessor Additional memory A variety of...
... drive carriers eliminate the extensive cabling and drive configuration usually required for a SCSI subsystem. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 computer systems are offered for the Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems, including the following service features to devices mounted in the external drive bays allow ...you if the system overheats or if a system cooling fan malfunctions. Many upgrade options are high-speed servers that offer significant service and upgrade features. The Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems include the following : A secondary microprocessor Additional memory A variety of...
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... may warn you that chapter for obtaining technical assistance. The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application generates alert messages that accompanied the operating system and application for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. See Chapter 8, "Installing System Board ... before the system continues a task. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in that you with identifying a 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 8, "Installing System Board Options," for instructions. NOTE: For the full name...
... may warn you that chapter for obtaining technical assistance. The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application generates alert messages that accompanied the operating system and application for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. See Chapter 8, "Installing System Board ... before the system continues a task. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in that you with identifying a 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 8, "Installing System Board Options," for instructions. NOTE: For the full name...
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... be reset using the Remote Management feature in the specified server. If the fan is not blocked and ventilation is closed. Run the appropriate memory test(s) from the Dell HIP application. Automatic management notification has occurred The server stopped functioning and called ...to help you resolve the problem. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for more fans was detected by the thermal-monitoring facility in the Dell Remote Assistant. If possible, the chassis number and fan number are provided. Check for technical assistance. Memory ECC fault ...
... be reset using the Remote Management feature in the specified server. If the fan is not blocked and ventilation is closed. Run the appropriate memory test(s) from the Dell HIP application. Automatic management notification has occurred The server stopped functioning and called ...to help you resolve the problem. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for more fans was detected by the thermal-monitoring facility in the Dell Remote Assistant. If possible, the chassis number and fan number are provided. Check for technical assistance. Memory ECC fault ...
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...board, system board, or drive carrier in this table, see the abbreviations and acronyms list that precedes the Index. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Voltage sensor warning detected* The voltage probe on the backplane board, system board, or power supply...detected* A temperature probe on the system board. Make sure the fan thresholds are set in a reasonable range. Make sure the usersettable voltage thresholds are set correctly. Check for a fan failure. Check for a fan failure. If possible, the chassis number and probe number are provided...
...board, system board, or drive carrier in this table, see the abbreviations and acronyms list that precedes the Index. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Voltage sensor warning detected* The voltage probe on the backplane board, system board, or power supply...detected* A temperature probe on the system board. Make sure the fan thresholds are set in a reasonable range. Make sure the usersettable voltage thresholds are set correctly. Check for a fan failure. Check for a fan failure. If possible, the chassis number and probe number are provided...
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... Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide external drive bays (4) hard-disk drive bays(4-6) DC power cable interface cable SCSI backplane board system board The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, the system cooling fans, ...gets wet, contact the device manufacturer for a listing of the SCSI hard-disk drives in the Dell HIP online help and the HP OpenView NNM SE 1.1 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.1 User's Guide.) Liquid spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the...
... Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide external drive bays (4) hard-disk drive bays(4-6) DC power cable interface cable SCSI backplane board system board The Dell Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, the system cooling fans, ...gets wet, contact the device manufacturer for a listing of the SCSI hard-disk drives in the Dell HIP online help and the HP OpenView NNM SE 1.1 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.1 User's Guide.) Liquid spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the...
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... 5. Go to step 4. Is the problem resolved? If you observe that one of the cooling fans is not operating, or if the Dell HIP server-management application issues a fan-related error message, follow these steps to step 5. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," for instructions...the problem. Do the fans operate properly? Checking Inside the Computer 7-9 You have fixed the problem. Two cooling fans are installed in this chapter. Yes. No. Go to troubleshoot the problem: See "Removing the Computer Covers" found earlier in the Dell PowerEdge 2300 system chassis. Yes....
... 5. Go to step 4. Is the problem resolved? If you observe that one of the cooling fans is not operating, or if the Dell HIP server-management application issues a fan-related error message, follow these steps to step 5. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," for instructions...the problem. Do the fans operate properly? Checking Inside the Computer 7-9 You have fixed the problem. Two cooling fans are installed in this chapter. Yes. No. Go to troubleshoot the problem: See "Removing the Computer Covers" found earlier in the Dell PowerEdge 2300 system chassis. Yes....
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... bus connector (XSMB_OUT) server management bus connector (XSMB_IN) serial port connectors (2) (SERIAL1 [top] and SERIAL2) [bottom] parallel port connector (PARALLEL) video connector (JVGA) fan connector (FAN3) battery connector (BATTERY) primary PCI connectors (PCI1 [top] through PCI4) ISA connectors (ISA5 [top] and ISA6) storage-system server-management bus connector (SDS_SMB... of 32-bit PCI cards and 8- The system board contains six PCI expansion-card connectors and two ISA expansion-card connectors (see Figure 8-3). 8-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
... bus connector (XSMB_OUT) server management bus connector (XSMB_IN) serial port connectors (2) (SERIAL1 [top] and SERIAL2) [bottom] parallel port connector (PARALLEL) video connector (JVGA) fan connector (FAN3) battery connector (BATTERY) primary PCI connectors (PCI1 [top] through PCI4) ISA connectors (ISA5 [top] and ISA6) storage-system server-management bus connector (SDS_SMB... of 32-bit PCI cards and 8- The system board contains six PCI expansion-card connectors and two ISA expansion-card connectors (see Figure 8-3). 8-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Hot-pluggable SCSI backplane board interface cable connector BATTERY Battery connector DIMM_x DIMM sockets INTRUSn Intrusion-alarm switch connectors ISAn ISA expansion-card connectors FANn Fan connectors FLOPPY Diskette drive interface connector HDLED Hard-disk drive activity indicator connector JVGA Video connector KYBD Keyboard connector MOUSE Mouse connector PANEL System control...
... Hot-pluggable SCSI backplane board interface cable connector BATTERY Battery connector DIMM_x DIMM sockets INTRUSn Intrusion-alarm switch connectors ISAn ISA expansion-card connectors FANn Fan connectors FLOPPY Diskette drive interface connector HDLED Hard-disk drive activity indicator connector JVGA Video connector KYBD Keyboard connector MOUSE Mouse connector PANEL System control...
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... external SCSI devices, 10-8 fixing problems, 11-1 front-panel inserts, 9-2, 10-1 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide control panel illustrated, 2-4, 3-15, 10-5 controls, 2-4, 3-15, 10-5 cooling fan replacing, 7-9 covers removing and replacing, 7-2 CRDBIOS jumper, B-4 DC power cables drive connectors, 9-4 illustrated, 9-3 Dell Diagnostics Diskette Drives Test Group, 5-19 error messages, 5-12 features, 5-1 Keyboard Test...
... external SCSI devices, 10-8 fixing problems, 11-1 front-panel inserts, 9-2, 10-1 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide control panel illustrated, 2-4, 3-15, 10-5 controls, 2-4, 3-15, 10-5 cooling fan replacing, 7-9 covers removing and replacing, 7-2 CRDBIOS jumper, B-4 DC power cables drive connectors, 9-4 illustrated, 9-3 Dell Diagnostics Diskette Drives Test Group, 5-19 error messages, 5-12 features, 5-1 Keyboard Test...
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... Test, A-1, A-4 troubleshooting audible signs of problems, 2-5 basic problems, 2-1 battery, 7-8 checking connections and switches, 23 cooling fan, 7-9 Diagnostics Checklist, 11-9 diskette drive subsystem, 7-17, 7-18 diskette drives, 7-18 dropped or damaged computer, 7-7 expansion..., 7-6 where to start, 2-1 typographical conventions, x upgrade options DIMMs, 8-6 microprocessor, secondary, 8-10 user's documentation, 11-3 6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide system board about, 7-5 connectors and sockets, 8-2 features, 8-2 illustrated, 8-2 jumpers, B-1 labels, B-5 ...
... Test, A-1, A-4 troubleshooting audible signs of problems, 2-5 basic problems, 2-1 battery, 7-8 checking connections and switches, 23 cooling fan, 7-9 Diagnostics Checklist, 11-9 diskette drive subsystem, 7-17, 7-18 diskette drives, 7-18 dropped or damaged computer, 7-7 expansion..., 7-6 where to start, 2-1 typographical conventions, x upgrade options DIMMs, 8-6 microprocessor, secondary, 8-10 user's documentation, 11-3 6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide system board about, 7-5 connectors and sockets, 8-2 features, 8-2 illustrated, 8-2 jumpers, B-1 labels, B-5 ...