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... Modules 5 System Setup Program Updates 5 Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board 6 Operating System Installation Updates 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 6 Installing Novell SLES9 6 Installing PERC6i Drivers 6 RHEL Operating System Updates 7 RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) - Support Restrictions For AMD Opteron Quad-Core Processors (Family 10h 7 RHEL Versions 4 and 5 (x86_64) - System Hangs While Booting...
... Modules 5 System Setup Program Updates 5 Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board 6 Operating System Installation Updates 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 6 Installing Novell SLES9 6 Installing PERC6i Drivers 6 RHEL Operating System Updates 7 RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) - Support Restrictions For AMD Opteron Quad-Core Processors (Family 10h 7 RHEL Versions 4 and 5 (x86_64) - System Hangs While Booting...
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... less than 6 GB prior to be changed from the "System Utilities" section on support.dell.com.) 6 Information Update Use an external USB diskette drive or a USB flash drive to install the driver. (You can download a USB flash drive format utility for the PERC6i storage controller. Operating...operating systems, use an external USB optical drive to Figure 3-37 if you may experience issues with the controller, or download the driver from support.dell.com. Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board In the section in a system with more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/...
... less than 6 GB prior to be changed from the "System Utilities" section on support.dell.com.) 6 Information Update Use an external USB diskette drive or a USB flash drive to install the driver. (You can download a USB flash drive format utility for the PERC6i storage controller. Operating...operating systems, use an external USB optical drive to Figure 3-37 if you may experience issues with the controller, or download the driver from support.dell.com. Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board In the section in a system with more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/...
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Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, ...
Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, ...
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...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 (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external ...or with your system is turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for the device specifies otherwise). 18 About Your...
...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 (unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. • Always attach external ...or with your system is turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for the device specifies otherwise). 18 About Your...
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...: Enabled) Enables or disables the system's integrated NICs. Changes take effect after the system reboots. NOTE: Some features may require the installation of an additional driver. 50 Using the System Setup Program NOTE: This port is dedicated to boot from the network. PXE support allows the system to a hypervisor, if installed...
...: Enabled) Enables or disables the system's integrated NICs. Changes take effect after the system reboots. NOTE: Some features may require the installation of an additional driver. 50 Using the System Setup Program NOTE: This port is dedicated to boot from the network. PXE support allows the system to a hypervisor, if installed...
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... You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Key to the system keylock • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T10 Torx driver • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Wrist grounding strap Inside the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are removed to provide an interior view of...
... You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Key to the system keylock • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T10 Torx driver • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Wrist grounding strap Inside the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are removed to provide an interior view of...
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...Program" on page 43. 5 Ensure that all network cables are all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. Troubleshooting Your System 151 See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 167. 2 Check the appropriate indicator on .... Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See the NIC documentation. 4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. Troubleshooting a NIC Problem • NIC cannot communicate with network.
...Program" on page 43. 5 Ensure that all network cables are all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. Troubleshooting Your System 151 See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 167. 2 Check the appropriate indicator on .... Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See the NIC documentation. 4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. Troubleshooting a NIC Problem • NIC cannot communicate with network.
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... Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 64 6 Open the system. Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Problem • Device driver error. • One or more hard drives not recognized by the system. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on the... controller is enabled. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 43. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 179. Troubleshooting Your System 159 Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access...
... Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 64 6 Open the system. Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Problem • Device driver error. • One or more hard drives not recognized by the system. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on the... controller is enabled. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 43. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 179. Troubleshooting Your System 159 Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access...
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Depending on page 167. If the hard drive functions properly in the original bay. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on the results of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed through the following steps. 2 Remove the bezel. b Ensure that is resolved, reinstall the...card, remove the hard drive and swap its drive bay location with a single hard drive, continue to the operating system. 6 Ensure that the required device drivers for your system has a SAS RAID controller card, perform the following step if you have a SAS RAID controller card. 7 If you have intermittent problems....
Depending on page 167. If the hard drive functions properly in the original bay. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on the results of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed through the following steps. 2 Remove the bezel. b Ensure that is resolved, reinstall the...card, remove the hard drive and swap its drive bay location with a single hard drive, continue to the operating system. 6 Ensure that the required device drivers for your system has a SAS RAID controller card, perform the following step if you have a SAS RAID controller card. 7 If you have intermittent problems....
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...; Defective tape drive • Defective tape cartridge • Missing or corrupted tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SAS controller Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it...drivers for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Card Battery" on page 167. 4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system board. See "Using Dell PowerEdge...
...; Defective tape drive • Defective tape cartridge • Missing or corrupted tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SAS controller Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it...drivers for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Installing the SAS RAID Controller Card Battery" on page 167. 4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system board. See "Using Dell PowerEdge...
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... system or some other program to a client system. A DMA channel allows certain types of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as the operating system, memory, peripherals, expansion cards, and asset tag. DVD - Embedded server management... network server using a remote access controller. Digital versatile disc. ESD - Direct memory access. Electromagnetic interference. device driver - Embedded remote access. EMI - Glossary 183 DDR - A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of tests for which they were designed.
... system or some other program to a client system. A DMA channel allows certain types of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as the operating system, memory, peripherals, expansion cards, and asset tag. DVD - Embedded server management... network server using a remote access controller. Digital versatile disc. ESD - Direct memory access. Electromagnetic interference. device driver - Embedded remote access. EMI - Glossary 183 DDR - A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of tests for which they were designed.
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... devices, such as the last device at each end of wiring used to other things, the system.ini file records which video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are connected in effect until you to your system's hardware and customize the system's operation by changing settings in the cable. A type of a SCSI cable...
... devices, such as the last device at each end of wiring used to other things, the system.ini file records which video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are connected in effect until you to your system's hardware and customize the system's operation by changing settings in the cable. A type of a SCSI cable...
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...be integrated into an expansion slot. ZIF - Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities). WH - video resolution - Windows 2000 - A set of pixels up file for network clients. Watt-hour(s)....down. W - Zero insertion force. win.ini file - Windows Server 2003 - XML Web services are installed on the hard drive. Video drivers may be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources. Video resolution (800 x 600, for the Windows operating environment. A start Windows, it consults ...
...be integrated into an expansion slot. ZIF - Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities). WH - video resolution - Windows 2000 - A set of pixels up file for network clients. Watt-hour(s)....down. W - Zero insertion force. win.ini file - Windows Server 2003 - XML Web services are installed on the hard drive. Video drivers may be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources. Video resolution (800 x 600, for the Windows operating environment. A start Windows, it consults ...