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...system board. 7 Connect the monitor cable to the back panel instead of a screw. See Figure 2. NOTE: Some systems use may vary on the DRAC 4/P card- c Install the screw that you use a plastic bar to secure the expansion-card bracket to the card video connector on the system. See "Closing the System...your system board and the actual expansion slot that secures the expansion-card bracket to the card video connector on the DRAC 4/P card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com b Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the system-board card connector until the card is fully seated.
...system board. 7 Connect the monitor cable to the back panel instead of a screw. See Figure 2. NOTE: Some systems use may vary on the DRAC 4/P card- c Install the screw that you use a plastic bar to secure the expansion-card bracket to the card video connector on the system. See "Closing the System...your system board and the actual expansion slot that secures the expansion-card bracket to the card video connector on the DRAC 4/P card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com b Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the system-board card connector until the card is fully seated.
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...display adapter. NOTE: Novell® NetWare® and Red Hat® Linux operating systems use native drivers. c Exit the DRAC 4/P setup program. DRAC 4/P (Driver) Windows 2003 DRAC4 Drivers (Self Extracting Zip) or Dell: Remote Access Controller - DRAC 4/P Video and NIC Connector Locations card video connector card ... the DRAC 4/P card: a During boot, the DRAC 4/P setup program option appears. b Configure the DRAC 4/P as it starts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 2. Press and enter the DRAC 4/P setup program. The system then continues its boot. If you are located in the...
...display adapter. NOTE: Novell® NetWare® and Red Hat® Linux operating systems use native drivers. c Exit the DRAC 4/P setup program. DRAC 4/P (Driver) Windows 2003 DRAC4 Drivers (Self Extracting Zip) or Dell: Remote Access Controller - DRAC 4/P Video and NIC Connector Locations card video connector card ... the DRAC 4/P card: a During boot, the DRAC 4/P setup program option appears. b Configure the DRAC 4/P as it starts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 2. Press and enter the DRAC 4/P setup program. The system then continues its boot. If you are located in the...
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... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and...
... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and...
Information Update
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... install the operating system from a SATA optical drive: cannot read media device not mounted To resolve this issue, install the operating system from the network (using the NIC1 connector), or from an external USB optical drive. If no fan was included in your SAS RAID device for that has a RAID battery...
... install the operating system from a SATA optical drive: cannot read media device not mounted To resolve this issue, install the operating system from the network (using the NIC1 connector), or from an external USB optical drive. If no fan was included in your SAS RAID device for that has a RAID battery...
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...trade names other countries. SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. in the United States and other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written ...permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Information in this...
...trade names other countries. SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. in the United States and other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written ...permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Information in this...
Getting Started Guide
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... you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries; SUSE...
... you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries; SUSE...
Getting Started Guide
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..., 1-GB, or 2-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in four memory module sockets on the system board. • One of the following processors: - See "Using the System Setup Program" in a peripheral drive bay. • Support for an optional remote access controller (RAC) card. • One 3.5-inch CD, DVD...PCI-X and PCIe RAC connectors. • Optional USB flash drive emulates a diskette drive or hard drive. • One 345-W power supply. NOTE: Use the System Setup program to two internal, 1-inch high, SATA hard drives with the integrated drive controllers. - One full-height, half-length, x8 ...
..., 1-GB, or 2-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in four memory module sockets on the system board. • One of the following processors: - See "Using the System Setup Program" in a peripheral drive bay. • Support for an optional remote access controller (RAC) card. • One 3.5-inch CD, DVD...PCI-X and PCIe RAC connectors. • Optional USB flash drive emulates a diskette drive or hard drive. • One 345-W power supply. NOTE: Use the System Setup program to two internal, 1-inch high, SATA hard drives with the integrated drive controllers. - One full-height, half-length, x8 ...
Getting Started Guide
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... following software is included with a SAS/RAID controller. • Serial connector for viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information about specific features, see "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. • Enhanced security features, including a system and setup passwords are available through the System Setup program...
... following software is included with a SAS/RAID controller. • Serial connector for viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information about specific features, see "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. • Enhanced security features, including a system and setup passwords are available through the System Setup program...
Getting Started Guide
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... for experienced users or technicians. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not attempt to the system, software, and/or documentation. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; This section describes the steps to assist you. see your system for the first time..../training for updates on support.dell.com and read and follow the safety instructions and important regulatory information in all locations. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for any ...
... for experienced users or technicians. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not attempt to the system, software, and/or documentation. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; This section describes the steps to assist you. see your system for the first time..../training for updates on support.dell.com and read and follow the safety instructions and important regulatory information in all locations. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for any ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... of The Open Group in the United States and other countries; SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, and XPS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. A00 Reproduction in any proprietary...
... of The Open Group in the United States and other countries; SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, and XPS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. A00 Reproduction in any proprietary...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 System Messages 19 Diagnostics Indicator Codes 29 System Beep Codes 31 Warning Messages 34 Diagnostics Messages 34 Alert Messages 34 2 Using the System Setup Program 35 Entering the System Setup Program 35 Responding to Error Messages 35 Using the System Setup Program 36 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 System Messages 19 Diagnostics Indicator Codes 29 System Beep Codes 31 Warning Messages 34 Diagnostics Messages 34 Alert Messages 34 2 Using the System Setup Program 35 Entering the System Setup Program 35 Responding to Error Messages 35 Using the System Setup Program 36 Contents 3
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Screen 40 Integrated Devices Screen 41 Console Redirection Screen 42 System Security Screen 43 Exit Screen 44 System and Setup Password Features 45 Using the System Password 45 Using the Setup Password 48 Disabling a Forgotten Password 49 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 49 Entering the BMC Setup Module 50 BMC Setup Module Options...
... Screen 40 Integrated Devices Screen 41 Console Redirection Screen 42 System Security Screen 43 Exit Screen 44 System and Setup Password Features 45 Using the System Password 45 Using the Setup Password 48 Disabling a Forgotten Password 49 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 49 Entering the BMC Setup Module 50 BMC Setup Module Options...
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... Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 110 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 111 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 113 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 114 5 Running the System Diagnostics . . . . . 117 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 117 System Diagnostics Features 117 When to Use the System Diagnostics 118 Running the System Diagnostics 118 From the Utility Partition 118 From Removable Bootable Media 118 Contents 7
... Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 110 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 111 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 113 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 114 5 Running the System Diagnostics . . . . . 117 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 117 System Diagnostics Features 117 When to Use the System Diagnostics 118 Running the System Diagnostics 118 From the Utility Partition 118 From Removable Bootable Media 118 Contents 7
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System Diagnostics Testing Options 119 Using the Custom Test Options 119 Selecting Devices for Testing 120 Selecting Diagnostics Options 120 Viewing Information and Results 120 6 Jumpers and Connectors 121 System Board ... Riser Card Connectors 124 Disabling a Forgotten Password 125 7 Getting Help 127 Obtaining Assistance 127 Online Services 128 Automated Order-Status Service 129 Support Service 129 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 129 Problems With Your Order 129 Product Information 129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 130 Before You Call 131...
System Diagnostics Testing Options 119 Using the Custom Test Options 119 Selecting Devices for Testing 120 Selecting Diagnostics Options 120 Viewing Information and Results 120 6 Jumpers and Connectors 121 System Board ... Riser Card Connectors 124 Disabling a Forgotten Password 125 7 Getting Help 127 Obtaining Assistance 127 Online Services 128 Automated Order-Status Service 129 Support Service 129 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 129 Problems With Your Order 129 Product Information 129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 130 Before You Call 131...
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...the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for more information. NOTE: Always check for updates on setup and use of the software. • Operating system documentation describes how to the system event... before you to the system, software, and/or documentation. For more information, see the documentation for more information on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may...
...the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for more information. NOTE: Always check for updates on setup and use of the software. • Operating system documentation describes how to the system event... before you to the system, software, and/or documentation. For more information, see the documentation for more information on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may...
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Keystrokes for Accessing System Features (continued) Keystroke Description Option is displayed only if you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. See the DRAC User's Guide for more information, see "SATA ... 1-1. This keystroke allows you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see the documentation for the information fields that appear on setup and use of the bezel. For more information on the SATA Configuration screen).
Keystrokes for Accessing System Features (continued) Keystroke Description Option is displayed only if you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. See the DRAC User's Guide for more information, see "SATA ... 1-1. This keystroke allows you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see the documentation for the information fields that appear on setup and use of the bezel. For more information on the SATA Configuration screen).
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If the power button is pressed for more information, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35 and the operating system's documentation. When disabled, the button can perform an orderly shutdown before power is disconnected ... regardless of power to the system. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system can only turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is turned off immediately after the power button is enabled in...
If the power button is pressed for more information, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35 and the operating system's documentation. When disabled, the button can perform an orderly shutdown before power is disconnected ... regardless of power to the system. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system can only turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is turned off immediately after the power button is enabled in...
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... or SATA hard drive. Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component Icon Description 2 Diagnostic indicators (4) The diagnostic indicators aid in use the system identification buttons on the front and back panels blink until one of the buttons is pushed again. Optional 16 About ... amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a system problem. 7 System identification button You can also use the systems management software to cause the indicators to flash to the system. 4 Hard-drive activity indicator 5 Video connector The ...
... or SATA hard drive. Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component Icon Description 2 Diagnostic indicators (4) The diagnostic indicators aid in use the system identification buttons on the front and back panels blink until one of the buttons is pushed again. Optional 16 About ... amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a system problem. 7 System identification button You can also use the systems management software to cause the indicators to flash to the system. 4 Hard-drive activity indicator 5 Video connector The ...
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Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component 12 NMI button Icon Description The NMI button is used to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Table 1-2. About Your System 17 Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Use this button only if directed to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component 12 NMI button Icon Description The NMI button is used to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Table 1-2. About Your System 17 Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Use this button only if directed to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
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... NIC is blinking yellow. Activity indicator is connected to the network. System Messages System messages appear on page 35 for the device specifies otherwise). See "Using the System Setup Program" on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on...
... NIC is blinking yellow. Activity indicator is connected to the network. System Messages System messages appear on page 35 for the device specifies otherwise). See "Using the System Setup Program" on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on...