Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...2 Remove the bezel. 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. See "Opening the ...System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller ... a SATA optical drive is being added, or in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions.
...2 Remove the bezel. 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. See "Opening the ...System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller ... a SATA optical drive is being added, or in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions.
Information Update
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... default) Description NOTE: Check your operating system documentation to the operating system; If any of the Advanced Configuration and (Disabled default) Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables are reported to verify if the operating system supports this feature, but Windows Server 2003 does not. Table...
... default) Description NOTE: Check your operating system documentation to the operating system; If any of the Advanced Configuration and (Disabled default) Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables are reported to verify if the operating system supports this feature, but Windows Server 2003 does not. Table...
Getting Started Guide
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See support.dell.com for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on separate PCI-X buses (capable of throttling back to support legacy PCI add-in cards). • A center riser card that has one half-length PCIe ...
See support.dell.com for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on separate PCI-X buses (capable of throttling back to support legacy PCI add-in cards). • A center riser card that has one half-length PCIe ...
Getting Started Guide
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots Center riser: PCIe Left riser PCI-X option: PCIe option: Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module ...
Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots Center riser: PCIe Left riser PCI-X option: PCIe option: Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module ...
Getting Started Guide
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... 15 min Maximum shock Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 41 G for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Physical Rack Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) 8.656 cm (3.40 in) 44.7 cm (17.6 in) 75.68 cm (29.79...
... 15 min Maximum shock Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 41 G for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Physical Rack Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) 8.656 cm (3.40 in) 44.7 cm (17.6 in) 75.68 cm (29.79...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements...
... describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... connector Connecting External Devices 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's back panel. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the ...controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off.
... connector Connecting External Devices 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's back panel. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the ...controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... conform to the AC power source, or the SEL is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 119. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message ... system is reporting an internal error. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 128. Table 1-6. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for the most current system information. About Your System 21 processor bus parity error. LCD Status Messages...
... conform to the AC power source, or the SEL is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 119. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message ... system is reporting an internal error. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 128. Table 1-6. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for the most current system information. About Your System 21 processor bus parity error. LCD Status Messages...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...memory multi-bit error (MBE). See "Getting Help" on page 147. See "Getting Help" on page 120. Check screen for specific error (DRAC) configuration failure. POST Fail General failure after video. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. SMI Init System .... See "Getting Help" on page 147. (SMI) initialization failure. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Check screen for specific error messages. CPU Config CPU configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting incorrect. See "Getting...
...memory multi-bit error (MBE). See "Getting Help" on page 147. See "Getting Help" on page 120. Check screen for specific error (DRAC) configuration failure. POST Fail General failure after video. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. SMI Init System .... See "Getting Help" on page 147. (SMI) initialization failure. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Check screen for specific error messages. CPU Config CPU configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting incorrect. See "Getting...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by specific information. Ensure that are incompatible with each other. The following branch has been disabled: Branch x The specified branch (channel pair) contains DIMMs that only Dell-qualified memory is unable to ensure compatibility. ...and technology. Manufacturing mode detected System is required. faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to carry out the command. MEMBIST failure - Note the information, and...
...The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by specific information. Ensure that are incompatible with each other. The following branch has been disabled: Branch x The specified branch (channel pair) contains DIMMs that only Dell-qualified memory is unable to ensure compatibility. ...and technology. Manufacturing mode detected System is required. faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to carry out the command. MEMBIST failure - Note the information, and...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... "Front-Panel Features and Indicators" on page 13 and "Back-Panel Features and Indicators" on your system. and back-panel connectors on page 17 for specific IRQ requirements. Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. Ensure that all external cables are the most likely source of the procedures, see the documentation for each...
... "Front-Panel Features and Indicators" on page 13 and "Back-Panel Features and Indicators" on your system. and back-panel connectors on page 17 for specific IRQ requirements. Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. Ensure that all external cables are the most likely source of the procedures, see the documentation for each...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... appropriate online diagnostic test. If the tests run successfully but the problem persists, see the application documentation for any applications you are configured appropriately for specific port configuration requirements that the USB port is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 115. 114 Troubleshooting Your System See "Getting Help" on page...
... appropriate online diagnostic test. If the tests run successfully but the problem persists, see the application documentation for any applications you are configured appropriately for specific port configuration requirements that the USB port is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 115. 114 Troubleshooting Your System See "Getting Help" on page...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...your hard drive. Using this program with your system (or an updated version of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results. The menu allows you start the system diagnostics so that you can take an hour or ...longer. Use this section, start the system diagnostics, a message is run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics. Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. NOTE: Before you read the rest of the device for Testing ...
...your hard drive. Using this program with your system (or an updated version of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results. The menu allows you start the system diagnostics so that you can take an hour or ...longer. Use this section, start the system diagnostics, a message is run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics. Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. NOTE: Before you read the rest of the device for Testing ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See Figure 3-10. Jumpers and Connectors 135 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers and describes the connectors on the system board. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the system. NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the cooling shroud by lifting the release latch and sliding the shroud towards the front of the configuration jumpers on the various boards in the system. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Lift up the memory module airflow shroud for easy access to the jumpers.
See Figure 3-10. Jumpers and Connectors 135 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers and describes the connectors on the system board. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the system. NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the cooling shroud by lifting the release latch and sliding the shroud towards the front of the configuration jumpers on the various boards in the system. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Lift up the memory module airflow shroud for easy access to the jumpers.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...need assistance in the table below. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell XPS™ portable computers is specific for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your ... are for use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. If you do not see a telephone number listed that ...
...need assistance in the table below. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell XPS™ portable computers is specific for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your ... are for use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be routed appropriately. If you do not see a telephone number listed that ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... system. BMC - Baseboard management controller. A program that is in the form of a pattern of information interpreted by an administrator, for Information Interchange. Otherwise, you perform a specific task or series of a program or data file. BTU - Your system contains an expansion bus that includes power supplies and fans. C - Celsius. Glossary 169
... system. BMC - Baseboard management controller. A program that is in the form of a pattern of information interpreted by an administrator, for Information Interchange. Otherwise, you perform a specific task or series of a program or data file. BTU - Your system contains an expansion bus that includes power supplies and fans. C - Celsius. Glossary 169
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component - The device names for the serial ports on the system board. controller - The first 640 KB of specific processing tasks. A chip that plugs into IP addresses, such as the power button and power indicator. CPU - DC - Some device drivers-such as... network drivers-must load when you to communicate with a peripheral. A comprehensive set of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into an expansion-card connector on your system. DIMM - See also memory module. DIN - Directories help keep related files organized on your system...
component - The device names for the serial ports on the system board. controller - The first 640 KB of specific processing tasks. A chip that plugs into IP addresses, such as the power button and power indicator. CPU - DC - Some device drivers-such as... network drivers-must load when you to communicate with a peripheral. A comprehensive set of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into an expansion-card connector on your system. DIMM - See also memory module. DIN - Directories help keep related files organized on your system...
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... Mbps - MBR - memory address - memory - MHz - mm - ms - MS-DOS® - NAS is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to serve specific storage needs. NIC - Network interface controller. A device that runs on the system board. key combination - Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. kHz - KVM...has no pins on a network. LVD - m - Media Access Control address. Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A specific location, usually expressed as the video adapter circuitry) can contain several different forms of Linux along with all equipment linked by software...
... Mbps - MBR - memory address - memory - MHz - mm - ms - MS-DOS® - NAS is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to serve specific storage needs. NIC - Network interface controller. A device that runs on the system board. key combination - Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. kHz - KVM...has no pins on a network. LVD - m - Media Access Control address. Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A specific location, usually expressed as the video adapter circuitry) can contain several different forms of Linux along with all equipment linked by software...
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... port - utility - Volt(s) alternating current. VGA - Video graphics array. win.ini file - Windows Powered - XML is an operating system written in addition to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. UNIX, the precursor to Linux, is a way to create common information formats and to be an expansion card...
... port - utility - Volt(s) alternating current. VGA - Video graphics array. win.ini file - Windows Powered - XML is an operating system written in addition to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. UNIX, the precursor to Linux, is a way to create common information formats and to be an expansion card...
Rack Installation Guide
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...rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not move racks by yourself. For complete safety and regulatory information, see the Product Information Guide that the rack meets the specifications of a rack; Thus, "component" refers to any other rack... component could cause the rack to ensure that proper airflow is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a component for specific caution statements and procedures. Install front and side stabilizers on any safety agencies. After installing system/components in a rack, never pull...
...rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not move racks by yourself. For complete safety and regulatory information, see the Product Information Guide that the rack meets the specifications of a rack; Thus, "component" refers to any other rack... component could cause the rack to ensure that proper airflow is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a component for specific caution statements and procedures. Install front and side stabilizers on any safety agencies. After installing system/components in a rack, never pull...