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... the beep codes and system messages produced by your software and hardware. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in...resolving any problems indicated by the message. When a problem occurs, a message may sound. Several different types of message you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to the chapter titled "Messages and Codes" in the appropriate table, check the documentation for the application program...
... the beep codes and system messages produced by your software and hardware. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. See "Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem" in...resolving any problems indicated by the message. When a problem occurs, a message may sound. Several different types of message you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to the chapter titled "Messages and Codes" in the appropriate table, check the documentation for the application program...
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... technical assistance, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Let the system cool down the system. Warning Temperature is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to shut down before attempting to resolve the problem by a second beep, and then a burst of ...the Diagnostics Checklist found in this message, the BIOS halts the processes and turns off the system. System Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be aware that halts...
... technical assistance, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Let the system cool down the system. Warning Temperature is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to shut down before attempting to resolve the problem by a second beep, and then a burst of ...the Diagnostics Checklist found in this message, the BIOS halts the processes and turns off the system. System Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be aware that halts...
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... Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-3 Video Memory Test failure Run the Video Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System ..., see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure Otherwise, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 3-2-4...
... Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-3 Video Memory Test failure Run the Video Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System ..., see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. 2-10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure Otherwise, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 3-2-4...
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.... 2-12 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-2 I/O controller failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set Test...
.... 2-12 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-2-1 BIOS shadowing failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-2 I/O controller failure Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell Diagnostics. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 6-1-3 Keyboard controller failure Run the System Set Test...
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... tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of all the components or...on the main screen. Instead, the printer is listed as LPT1, which is attached to your computer system. Figure 4-2. Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) ...
... tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in the System Configuration area on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of all the components or...on the main screen. Instead, the printer is listed as LPT1, which is attached to your computer system. Figure 4-2. Dell Computer Corporation Dell System Diagnostics Version X.XX Available Test Groups RAM System Set Video Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drives Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) ...
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... configuration settings, see your system documentation for an interrupt request (IRQ) line, a direct memory access (DMA) channel, and a base-memory or basic input/ output system (BIOS) address. To keep expansion cards from the computer. 2. For instructions on the expansion cards. The memory configuration of the card was loose. No. Yes. Go...
... configuration settings, see your system documentation for an interrupt request (IRQ) line, a direct memory access (DMA) channel, and a base-memory or basic input/ output system (BIOS) address. To keep expansion cards from the computer. 2. For instructions on the expansion cards. The memory configuration of the card was loose. No. Yes. Go...
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... in this table, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call" found later in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions cards, Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want to perform, and the tool(s) you...
... in this table, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call" found later in the Dell Accessories folder or program group. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions cards, Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want to perform, and the tool(s) you...
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... Order-Status System is sent within minutes to a Dell technician • Request a follow-up call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For... the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in all kinds of fax technology to access Dell's TechConnect Bulletin Board Service (BBS) 24 hours a day,...
... Order-Status System is sent within minutes to a Dell technician • Request a follow-up call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For... the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in all kinds of fax technology to access Dell's TechConnect Bulletin Board Service (BBS) 24 hours a day,...
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... Abbreviations and Acronyms 1 Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation or Acronym A AC ADC ADI AI ANSI ASCII ASIC BASIC BBS BIOS bpi bps BTU BZT C CCFT CD Description ampere(s) alternating current analog-to -analog converter Dell Advanced SCSI Host digital audio tape decibel(s) adjusted decibel(s) direct current Deutsche Industrie Norm dual in-line package...
... Abbreviations and Acronyms 1 Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation or Acronym A AC ADC ADI AI ANSI ASCII ASIC BASIC BBS BIOS bpi bps BTU BZT C CCFT CD Description ampere(s) alternating current analog-to -analog converter Dell Advanced SCSI Host digital audio tape decibel(s) adjusted decibel(s) direct current Deutsche Industrie Norm dual in-line package...
User's Guide (.pdf)
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...(Mbps) 3Com® PCI 3C905TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). umentation from the video card manufacturer is included with Dell workstation systems are both horizontal and vertical use. directional parallel port for multiple USB-compliant devices. For more information on ...included in flash memory, it can also be updated to support future enhancements to provide faster data throughput. Also, because the system BIOS is configured using the workstation in a vertical position, see Chapter 2, "Using the Software Support Utilities." • A standard set...
...(Mbps) 3Com® PCI 3C905TX Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). umentation from the video card manufacturer is included with Dell workstation systems are both horizontal and vertical use. directional parallel port for multiple USB-compliant devices. For more information on ...included in flash memory, it can also be updated to support future enhancements to provide faster data throughput. Also, because the system BIOS is configured using the workstation in a vertical position, see Chapter 2, "Using the Software Support Utilities." • A standard set...
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... the system's entire hard-disk drive, so that Dell installed on using the diagnostics, see Chapter 4, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." • Dell Diagnostics for diskette drives, and automatic display of these cards, the system BIOS can use to PCI and Plug and Play expansion ...cards for your hard-disk drive. Dell recommends performing a periodic tape backup of downtime. After ...
... the system's entire hard-disk drive, so that Dell installed on using the diagnostics, see Chapter 4, "Using the ISA Configuration Utility." • Dell Diagnostics for diskette drives, and automatic display of these cards, the system BIOS can use to PCI and Plug and Play expansion ...cards for your hard-disk drive. Dell recommends performing a periodic tape backup of downtime. After ...
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... hard-disk drive access indicator Figure 1-2. Then turn on . For systems running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT with - The system BIOS detects the presence of the drives.) • The reset button reboots (restarts) your having to the switch. Always attach external devices ...back panel contains various ports and connectors for diskette drives and tape drives are described in the following indicators and controls (see "Dell AutoShutdown Service" in use. (Drive access indicators for attaching external devices and includes a security cable slot and padlock ring. Connecting ...
... hard-disk drive access indicator Figure 1-2. Then turn on . For systems running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT with - The system BIOS detects the presence of the drives.) • The reset button reboots (restarts) your having to the switch. Always attach external devices ...back panel contains various ports and connectors for diskette drives and tape drives are described in the following indicators and controls (see "Dell AutoShutdown Service" in use. (Drive access indicators for attaching external devices and includes a security cable slot and padlock ring. Connecting ...
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... reinstall the bus-mastering EIDE driver for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems) provide a performance improvement by Dell and is unable to shut down the system within approximately 3 minutes, the system BIOS will be reinstalled automatically if you are already running Windows NT, close any open documents or application programs. 4. Start...
... reinstall the bus-mastering EIDE driver for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems) provide a performance improvement by Dell and is unable to shut down the system within approximately 3 minutes, the system BIOS will be reinstalled automatically if you are already running Windows NT, close any open documents or application programs. 4. Start...
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... The box at the top of both screens lists the page number (Page 1 or Page 2) and the revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the left half of the categories, any changes you made . CAUTION: Any unsaved data in open application programs will... Setup screens and to the previous field. Switches between Pages 1 and 2. Using the System Setup Program Table 3-1 lists the keys you use this key combination. 3-2 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide
... The box at the top of both screens lists the page number (Page 1 or Page 2) and the revision number of the basic input/output system (BIOS). • Configuration options The box on the left half of the categories, any changes you made . CAUTION: Any unsaved data in open application programs will... Setup screens and to the previous field. Switches between Pages 1 and 2. Using the System Setup Program Table 3-1 lists the keys you use this key combination. 3-2 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide
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... Speaker: On Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System WS 266M Setup BIOS Version:XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 6, 1997 Diskette Drive A: Diskette Drive B: 3.5 inch, ...Using the System Setup Program 3-3 configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 key functions system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System WS 266M Setup BIOS Version:XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence: Diskette First Setup...
... Speaker: On Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System WS 266M Setup BIOS Version:XXX Time: 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 6, 1997 Diskette Drive A: Diskette Drive B: 3.5 inch, ...Using the System Setup Program 3-3 configuration options title box help Page 1 of 2 key functions system data Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) System WS 266M Setup BIOS Version:XXX Keyboard Errors: Report System Password: Not Enabled Password Status: Unlocked Boot Sequence: Diskette First Setup...
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... to decrease the number. System Setup Categories The following subsections explain in detail each of the categories on a table recorded in the system's BIOS. Time is normally the only diskette drive in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds). To change the date, press the right-arrow ...key to increase the number in the three fields that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. 3-4 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide To change the time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in...
... to decrease the number. System Setup Categories The following subsections explain in detail each of the categories on a table recorded in the system's BIOS. Time is normally the only diskette drive in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds). To change the date, press the right-arrow ...key to increase the number in the three fields that bypass the system BIOS may not obtain optimum hard-disk drive performance. 3-4 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide To change the time, press the right-arrow key to increase the number in...
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...diskette. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 4-1 If you how to configure nonPlug and Play Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards manually by the BIOS. Verify that you need to run the ICU. they are handled by the Device Manager, which can tell you are using this time, ...the card's resources through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in the basic input/output system (BIOS). If your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use the ICU to add the Plug...
...diskette. Using the ISA Configuration Utility 4-1 If you how to configure nonPlug and Play Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards manually by the BIOS. Verify that you need to run the ICU. they are handled by the Device Manager, which can tell you are using this time, ...the card's resources through the manufacturer's utility, and then use Plug and Play cards, Dell recommends that the Boot Sequence category in the basic input/output system (BIOS). If your system is running a Dell-installed Windows NT operating system and you want to use the ICU to add the Plug...
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... compatibility speed can be set Intel 82440FX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 1 Mb NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel...
... compatibility speed can be set Intel 82440FX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits DMA channels seven Interrupt levels 15 System BIOS chip 1 Mb NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel...
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... Architecture 64-bit, noninterleaved EDO ECC DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB Standard RAM 64 MB Maximum RAM 512 MB BIOS address F000:0000h-F000:FFFFh NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary...
... Architecture 64-bit, noninterleaved EDO ECC DIMM sockets four DIMM capacities 16, 32, 64, and 128 MB Standard RAM 64 MB Maximum RAM 512 MB BIOS address F000:0000h-F000:FFFFh NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary...
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... jumper plug). * One set of their functions. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. PSWD BIOS (default) Password features enabled. Hardware Configuration Features B-3 Reserved (do not install jumper plug). otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. Jumper TOWER Setting...
... jumper plug). * One set of their functions. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. PSWD BIOS (default) Password features enabled. Hardware Configuration Features B-3 Reserved (do not install jumper plug). otherwise, the system will operate at an undetermined speed. Jumper TOWER Setting...