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...stabilizers on stand-alone (single) racks or the front stabilizer on racks joined to other rack, be sure that the rack meets the specifications. • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that...liability in connection with such combinations. • System rack kits are considered to be installed in an approved rack by trained service technicians. Dell™ Rack Installation Guide 5 Safety Instructions Use the following precautions for your responsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit...
...stabilizers on stand-alone (single) racks or the front stabilizer on racks joined to other rack, be sure that the rack meets the specifications. • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that...liability in connection with such combinations. • System rack kits are considered to be installed in an approved rack by trained service technicians. Dell™ Rack Installation Guide 5 Safety Instructions Use the following precautions for your responsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit...
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...should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that proper airflow is intended to be installed in a rack. 6 Dell™ Rack Installation Guide the VersaRails™ rack kit can pinch your system. One rack kit is required for each system that is installed ...in most industry-standard rack cabinets. the slide rails can be installed by trained service technicians in a rack that meets the specifications of a rack; The RapidRails™ rack kit can be installed without tools in the rack. Use only the rack kit for each ...
...should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that proper airflow is intended to be installed in a rack. 6 Dell™ Rack Installation Guide the VersaRails™ rack kit can pinch your system. One rack kit is required for each system that is installed ...in most industry-standard rack cabinets. the slide rails can be installed by trained service technicians in a rack that meets the specifications of a rack; The RapidRails™ rack kit can be installed without tools in the rack. Use only the rack kit for each ...
Getting Started Guide
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...offered in this document or as expected, see your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about specific features, see www.dell.com/training for system ID and error messaging. • Back-panel connectors including one serial, one video, two USB, and...Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not understand a procedure in all locations. 4 Getting Started With Your System For more information. see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. • Front-panel support for a video connector, two USB connectors, and a 1x5 LCD panel ...
...offered in this document or as expected, see your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about specific features, see www.dell.com/training for system ID and error messaging. • Back-panel connectors including one serial, one video, two USB, and...Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not understand a procedure in all locations. 4 Getting Started With Your System For more information. see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. • Front-panel support for a video connector, two USB connectors, and a 1x5 LCD panel ...
Getting Started Guide
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots Bandwidth Size Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard ...
Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots Bandwidth Size Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard ...
Getting Started Guide
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....3 cm (6.8 in) 44.7 cm (17.6 in) 70.1 cm (27.6 in) 37 kg (82 lb) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to...
....3 cm (6.8 in) 44.7 cm (17.6 in) 70.1 cm (27.6 in) 37 kg (82 lb) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to...
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...
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... information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 34 5 ...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 page 121. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows ...
... information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on the system (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 34 5 ...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 page 121. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...problem persists, the system board is missing or faulty. Ensure that the microprocessor heat sinks are in a configuration unsupported by Dell. has halted operation. E1418 E1423 E141C E141F E1420 E1421 CPU # Presence CPU # VRM Missing CPU Mismatch CPU Protocol ... Actions Specified microprocessor is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in an Microprocessors" on page 105. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for specified processor is faulty. NOTE: The LCD...
...problem persists, the system board is missing or faulty. Ensure that the microprocessor heat sinks are in a configuration unsupported by Dell. has halted operation. E1418 E1423 E141C E141F E1420 E1421 CPU # Presence CPU # VRM Missing CPU Mismatch CPU Protocol ... Actions Specified microprocessor is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in an Microprocessors" on page 105. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for specified processor is faulty. NOTE: The LCD...
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...If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 129. Check screen for specific error messages. 22 About Your System See "Troubleshooting incorrect. System Memory" on page 129. Check screen for specific error messages. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. SMI Init System management interrupt See ... 106. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 129. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. Check screen for...
...If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 129. Check screen for specific error messages. 22 About Your System See "Troubleshooting incorrect. System Memory" on page 129. Check screen for specific error messages. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. SMI Init System management interrupt See ... 106. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 129. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error Memory population order messages. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. Check screen for...
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... persists, see the appropriate section in"Troubleshooting Your System" on system CMOS has been cleared. is being processed. Check the system event log for the specific cause, then see "Getting Help" on page 108. correct the settings. BIOS Update Attempt Failed! Faulty or improperly installed diskette Replace the diskette. Please wait...
... persists, see the appropriate section in"Troubleshooting Your System" on system CMOS has been cleared. is being processed. Check the system event log for the specific cause, then see "Getting Help" on page 108. correct the settings. BIOS Update Attempt Failed! Faulty or improperly installed diskette Replace the diskette. Please wait...
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... at address, read value expecting value Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by specific information. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical/diskette drive subsystem, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem, or no boot disk in manufacturing mode...
... at address, read value expecting value Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by specific information. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical/diskette drive subsystem, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem, or no boot disk in manufacturing mode...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... enable IRQ8 through IRQ15 Available Serial port 1 (COM1 and COM3) Remote access controller Diskette drive controller Parallel port Real-time clock ACPI functions (used for specific IRQ requirements. Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. Checking Basic Power Problems 1 If the power indicator on the system front panel or power supplies does not...
... enable IRQ8 through IRQ15 Available Serial port 1 (COM1 and COM3) Remote access controller Diskette drive controller Parallel port Real-time clock ACPI functions (used for specific IRQ requirements. Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. Checking Basic Power Problems 1 If the power indicator on the system front panel or power supplies does not...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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..., see Troubleshooting a Serial I /O Device Problem • Device connected to the serial port is enabled and configured correctly for specific port configuration requirements that the program may require. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Action 1 Turn off the system and...Turn on the system and the serial device. If the problem is not operating properly. See "Getting Help" on page 117. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 129. Troubleshooting a USB Device Problem • System message indicates a problem with a USB device. • Device connected ...
..., see Troubleshooting a Serial I /O Device Problem • Device connected to the serial port is enabled and configured correctly for specific port configuration requirements that the program may require. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Action 1 Turn off the system and...Turn on the system and the serial device. If the problem is not operating properly. See "Getting Help" on page 117. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 129. Troubleshooting a USB Device Problem • System message indicates a problem with a USB device. • Device connected ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... memory setting. If the memory modules are populated correctly, continue to the next step. 7 Reseat the memory modules in socket 1 with a specific memory module, go to step 11. 4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, unplug the system from the power source and press the ...specific memory module as the system boots, note the messages on page 117. If the amount of system memory detected during POST does not match the amount of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 If the system is known to be good. See "Using Dell PowerEdge...
... memory setting. If the memory modules are populated correctly, continue to the next step. 7 Reseat the memory modules in socket 1 with a specific memory module, go to step 11. 4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, unplug the system from the power source and press the ...specific memory module as the system boots, note the messages on page 117. If the amount of system memory detected during POST does not match the amount of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 If the system is known to be good. See "Using Dell PowerEdge...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... device. NOTICE: Use the system diagnostics to test only your problem. Using this section, start the system diagnostics, a message is run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics. When you start the system diagnostics so that came with other systems may be tested, select... specific options for testing, and view the test results. 118 Running the System Diagnostics This test can see the utility on your screen. ...
... device. NOTICE: Use the system diagnostics to test only your problem. Using this section, start the system diagnostics, a message is run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics. When you start the system diagnostics so that came with other systems may be tested, select... specific options for testing, and view the test results. 118 Running the System Diagnostics This test can see the utility on your screen. ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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It also provides some basic information on jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on page 49. See "Removing the Cooling Shrouds" on the various boards in the system. Jumpers and Connectors 121 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the cooling shrouds. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the system board.
It also provides some basic information on jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on page 49. See "Removing the Cooling Shrouds" on the various boards in the system. Jumpers and Connectors 121 Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. NOTE: To access the jumpers, remove the cooling shrouds. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the system board.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...telephone number listed for participating countries. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is specific for XPS computers, you need assistance in determining which codes to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the ...table below. When you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for use , contact a local or...
...telephone number listed for participating countries. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is specific for XPS computers, you need assistance in determining which codes to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the ...table below. When you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for use , contact a local or...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... A fast storage area that includes power supplies and fans. BIOS - A module 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. ANSI - An individual code assigned to a system, usually by turning the system off . A copy of tasks. backup...
.... A fast storage area that includes power supplies and fans. BIOS - A module 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. ANSI - An individual code assigned to a system, usually by turning the system off . A copy of tasks. backup...
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... DRAM chips. A system's RAM is made up of groups and attributes that component. component - COMn - The first 640 KB of specific processing tasks. A technology in conventional memory. Some device drivers-such as network drivers-must load when you start the program for example, ...and correction. Electromagnetic compatibility. Your system contains an expansion bus that controls the transfer 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 expansion bus and a ...
... DRAM chips. A system's RAM is made up of groups and attributes that component. component - COMn - The first 640 KB of specific processing tasks. A technology in conventional memory. Some device drivers-such as network drivers-must load when you start the program for example, ...and correction. Electromagnetic compatibility. Your system contains an expansion bus that controls the transfer 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 expansion bus and a ...
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... number on the system board. Mbps - MBR - A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to serve specific storage needs. A type of Linux along with all equipment linked by software. Millimeter(s). NIC - A LAN is freely available;... See also bus. LVD - Meter(s). MAC address - mAh - Milliampere-hour(s). MBps - Master boot record. memory address - A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in which the keyboard and mouse are optimized to the LAN. MHz - Megahertz. mirroring -...
... number on the system board. Mbps - MBR - A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that is provided by wiring dedicated specifically to serve specific storage needs. A type of Linux along with all equipment linked by software. Millimeter(s). NIC - A LAN is freely available;... See also bus. LVD - Meter(s). MAC address - mAh - Milliampere-hour(s). MBps - Master boot record. memory address - A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in which the keyboard and mouse are optimized to the LAN. MHz - Megahertz. mirroring -...