Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...tray, release the blue tab at the top of the peripheral bay and remove the optical drive from the back of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. Removing an Existing Optical Drive - a Disconnect the SAS cable from the SAS controller ...Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions. See "Opening the System" in which an existing PATA or IDE optical drive is being replaced by a SATA optical drive. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover ...
...tray, release the blue tab at the top of the peripheral bay and remove the optical drive from the back of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. Removing an Existing Optical Drive - a Disconnect the SAS cable from the SAS controller ...Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual for specific step instructions. See "Opening the System" in which an existing PATA or IDE optical drive is being replaced by a SATA optical drive. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover ...
Information Update
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... initialize the timer. Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 supports this feature. If any of the Advanced Configuration and (Disabled default) Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. Integrated Devices Screen Table 1-5 lists new Integrated Devices screen options. Table 1-5. NOTE: You can only enable the internal USB port if the User Accessible USB...
... initialize the timer. Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 supports this feature. If any of the Advanced Configuration and (Disabled default) Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. Integrated Devices Screen Table 1-5 lists new Integrated Devices screen options. Table 1-5. NOTE: You can only enable the internal USB port if the User Accessible USB...
Getting Started Guide
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... drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. See support.dell.com for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with 64 K colors; OR - NOTE: System boot is...
... drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. See support.dell.com for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with 64 K colors; OR - NOTE: System boot is...
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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... Hz for 15 min Maximum shock Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
... Hz for 15 min Maximum shock Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
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. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software. • Operating system...
... 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. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software. • Operating system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 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 normally included with 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. For information about individual connectors, see ...
... 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 normally included with 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. For information about individual connectors, see ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... conform to the AC power source, or the SEL is out of See "Troubleshooting System acceptable temperature range and Cooling Problems" on support.dell.com for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 147. If problem persists, see...display this message until the system's power cord 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. processor initialization error. About Your System 21 See the...
... conform to the AC power source, or the SEL is out of See "Troubleshooting System acceptable temperature range and Cooling Problems" on support.dell.com for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 147. If problem persists, see...display this message until the system's power cord 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. processor initialization error. About Your System 21 See the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...BIOS POST memory test failure. messages. See "Getting Help" on page 120. Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Check screen for specific error messages. POST Fail General failure after video. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. ...Kybd Controller Keyboard controller failure. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. Check screen for specific error (DRAC) configuration failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. If problem persists, see...
...BIOS POST memory test failure. messages. See "Getting Help" on page 120. Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Check screen for specific error messages. POST Fail General failure after video. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. ...Kybd Controller Keyboard controller failure. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. Check screen for specific error (DRAC) configuration failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. If problem persists, see...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...as possible. FBD training error: The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by specific information. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to carry out the command. General failure The operating system is required...memory module(s). Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" module(s). Remote Access Controller initialization failure Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is usually followed by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Faulty memory module(s). Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is...
...as possible. FBD training error: The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by specific information. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to carry out the command. General failure The operating system is required...memory module(s). Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" module(s). Remote Access Controller initialization failure Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is usually followed by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Faulty memory module(s). Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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To avoid this type of the procedures, see the documentation for each PCI device for specific IRQ requirements. Before you perform any of conflict, see "Troubleshooting External Connections" on your system. 112 Troubleshooting Your System Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. IRQ ...
To avoid this type of the procedures, see the documentation for each PCI device for specific IRQ requirements. Before you perform any of conflict, see "Troubleshooting External Connections" on your system. 112 Troubleshooting Your System Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. IRQ ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... message indicates a problem with a serial port. • Device connected to a serial port is confined to the next step. 2 Examine the mouse and its cable for specific port configuration requirements that the USB port is damaged, continue to step 4. If the problem is not functioning properly. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on...
... message indicates a problem with a serial port. • Device connected to a serial port is confined to the next step. 2 Examine the mouse and its cable for specific port configuration requirements that the USB port is damaged, continue to step 4. If the problem is not functioning properly. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...device for testing. 132 Running the System Diagnostics Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components, selects all or specific diagnostics tests or to view the tests that are grouped by device type or by module, depending on the option you start the system ...diagnostics to quickly identify the source of the system. When you select. In addition, use only the program that can be tested, select specific options for Testing The left side of testing options. System Diagnostics Testing Options Click the testing option in the Main Menu window, the Customize...
...device for testing. 132 Running the System Diagnostics Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components, selects all or specific diagnostics tests or to view the tests that are grouped by device type or by module, depending on the option you start the system ...diagnostics to quickly identify the source of the system. When you select. In addition, use only the program that can be tested, select specific options for Testing The left side of testing options. System Diagnostics Testing Options Click the testing option in the Main Menu window, the Customize...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Jumpers and Connectors 135 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers and describes the connectors on the system board. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. See Figure 3-10. 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. NOTE: Lift up the memory module airflow shroud for easy access to the jumpers. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the system.
Jumpers and Connectors 135 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers and describes the connectors on the system board. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. See Figure 3-10. 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. NOTE: Lift up the memory module airflow shroud for easy access to the jumpers. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the system.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... use , contact a local or an international operator. If you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap...
... use , contact a local or an international operator. If you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... in the U.S. Celsius. Before making a change to a disk drive for data that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you perform a specific task or series of a program or data file. beep code - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. ambient temperature - C - A copy of tasks. CD - A program that is located...
... in the U.S. Celsius. Before making a change to a disk drive for data that clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads the operating system when you perform a specific task or series of a program or data file. beep code - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. ambient temperature - C - A copy of tasks. CD - A program that is located...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... panel - The first 640 KB of automatically assigning an IP address to running in memory modules that relieves the system's processor of specific processing tasks. A chip that potentially doubles the output. Central processing unit. Double-data rate. A comprehensive set of data between the...adapter, that plugs into IP addresses, such as relevant to perform remote, or "out-of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into an expansion-card connector on your system's software and hardware by providing an interface between the processor and a peripheral. DIMM...
... panel - The first 640 KB of automatically assigning an IP address to running in memory modules that relieves the system's processor of specific processing tasks. A chip that potentially doubles the output. Central processing unit. Double-data rate. A comprehensive set of data between the...adapter, that plugs into IP addresses, such as relevant to perform remote, or "out-of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into an expansion-card connector on your system's software and hardware by providing an interface between the processor and a peripheral. DIMM...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...lb - On a system with all equipment linked by software. Low voltage differential. Megabytes per second. Master boot record. A specific location, usually expressed as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in the system's RAM. A small circuit board containing ... 172 Glossary Kbps - Meter(s). Milliampere-hour(s). MB - Millimeter(s). Kilobit(s) per second. Kilobyte(s) per second. A command requiring you to serve specific storage needs. LCD - A device that connects to a network. memory - NAS - Unlike the PGA, the LGA interface has no pins ...
...lb - On a system with all equipment linked by software. Low voltage differential. Megabytes per second. Master boot record. A specific location, usually expressed as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in the system's RAM. A small circuit board containing ... 172 Glossary Kbps - Meter(s). Milliampere-hour(s). MB - Millimeter(s). Kilobit(s) per second. Kilobyte(s) per second. A command requiring you to serve specific storage needs. LCD - A device that connects to a network. memory - NAS - Unlike the PGA, the LGA interface has no pins ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of Microsoft software technologies that allow data to your system's video capabilities. To display a program at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. W - WH - Watt-hour(s). The win.ini file also usually includes sections that a program can be communicated between otherwise...
... amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of Microsoft software technologies that allow data to your system's video capabilities. To display a program at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. W - WH - Watt-hour(s). The win.ini file also usually includes sections that a program can be communicated between otherwise...
Rack Installation Guide
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... a minimum of two people should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that the full weight of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not move racks by any other components in connection with all applicable safety standards and local electric code requirements. Failure ...installing components in any safety agencies. For complete safety and regulatory information, see the Product Information Guide that the rack meets the specifications of the rack rests on any component when servicing other rack cabinet has not been approved by yourself. the slide rails can ...
... a minimum of two people should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that the full weight of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not move racks by any other components in connection with all applicable safety standards and local electric code requirements. Failure ...installing components in any safety agencies. For complete safety and regulatory information, see the Product Information Guide that the rack meets the specifications of the rack rests on any component when servicing other rack cabinet has not been approved by yourself. the slide rails can ...