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Dell PowerEdge 4100/180 User Manual (139 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 1.05 MB

Safety Instructions
4
Typographical Conventions
9
Table of Contents
12
Chapter 1 Introduction

22
- System Features
  22
  - Supported Operating Systems
    24
- Front Panel
  24
- Connecting External Devices
  25
- Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer
  25
- Figure 1-1. Front Panel
  25
- Figure 1-2. Keylock
  25
- Physically Securing the Computer
  26
- Getting Help
  26
Chapter 2 Using the Dell Server Assistant CD

28
- Booting the CD
  28
- CD Main Menu
  28
  - Choose Language
    29
  - Configure the System
    29
    
    Run EISA Configuration Utility
    29
    
    Configure RAID Subsystem
    29
  - Run System Utilities
    29
    
    Run System Diagnostics
    29
  - Use Online Manuals
    29
    
    Use the System User's Guide
    29
    
    Use the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
    29
  - Create Diskettes
    29
    
    Create Blank Formatted Diskette
    30
    
    Create Utility Diskettes
    30
  - Create Operating System Support Diskettes
    30
    
    Create Windows NT Server 3.51 Diskettes
    30
    
    Create Netware 4.X Diskettes
    30
    
    Create Netware 3.12 Diskettes
    31
- Video Drivers
  31
  - Installing Video Drivers for Windows NT 3.51
    31
- Asset Tag Utility
  32
  - Using the Asset Tag Utility
    32
    
    Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number
    32
    
    Table 2-1. Asset Tag Command-Line Options
    32
Chapter 3

34
Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers

34
The Readme.txt File

34
Chapter 4 Using the System Setup Program

54
- System Setup Screens
  54
- Table 4-1. System Setup Keys
  55
- Entering the System Setup Program
  56
- Figure 4-1. Main Menu of the System Setup Program
  56
- Main Menu Categories
  57
  - Time
    57
  - Date
    57
  - Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
    57
  - Fast Video BIOS
    57
  - Memory Cache
    57
  - Boot Sequence
    57
    
    Boot Options Submenu Categories
    58
    
    Figure 4-2. Boot Options Submenu
    58
  - Num Lock
    59
  - Speaker
    59
  - Processor 1
    59
  - Processor 2
    59
  - Base Memory
    59
  - Extended Memory
    59
  - Level 2 Cache
    59
  - Video Memory
    59
  - Service Tag
    59
  - Asset Tag
    60
- Advanced Menu Categories
  60
  - Figure 4-3. Advanced Menu of the System Setup Program
    60
  - Diskette Controller
    61
  - On-Board SCSI a
    61
  - On-Board SCSI B
    61
  - Parallel Mode
    61
  - Parallel Port
    61
  - PCI Scan Sequence
    61
  - Serial Port 1
    61
  - Serial Port 2
    61
  - Use MP Specification
    61
  - PS/2 Mouse
    62
- Security Menu Categories
  62
  - Supervisor Password Is
    62
  - User Password Is
    62
  - Figure 4-4. Security Menu of the System Setup Program
    62
  - Set Supervisor Password
    63
  - Set User Password
    63
  - Password on Boot
    63
  - Diskette Access
    63
  - System Backup Reminder
    63
  - Virus Check Reminder
    63
- Exit Menu Categories
  63
  - Save Changes & Exit
    64
  - Exit Without Saving Changes
    64
  - Get Default Values
    64
  - Load Previous Values
    64
  - Save Changes
    64
  - Figure 4-5. Exit Menu of the System Setup Program
    64
- Using the Password Features
  65
- Responding to Error Messages
  68
- Table 4-2. Password Options
  68
Chapter 5 Using the EISA Configuration Utility

70
Chapter 6 Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

86
- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays
  87
- Configuring the Boot Device
  89
  - Table 6-1. SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns
    89
  - Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
    90
Appendix A

92
- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  92
Technical Specifications

92
Appendix B I/O Ports and Connectors

96
Appendix C Maintaining the System

102
- Cleaning System Components
  102
- Data Preservation
  102
  - Scheduling Backups
    102
  - Backup Devices
    102
- Environmental Factors
  103
  - Temperature
    103
  - Humidity
    104
  - Altitude
    104
  - Dust and Particles
    104
  - Corrosion
    104
  - Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
    104
  - Magnetism
    105
  - Shock and Vibration
    105
  - Power Source Interruptions
    106
- Power Protection Devices
  106
  - Surge Protectors
    106
  - Line Conditioners
    106
  - Uninterruptible Power Supply
    106
Appendix D Regulatory Notices

108
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  108
  - Class a
    108
  - Class B
    108
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
  109
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  109
- CE Notice
  110
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
  110
  - Class 1 Notice
    110
  - Class 2 Notice
    110
- Korean Regulatory Notice
  111
  - Class a Device
    111
  - Class B Device
    111
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  111
- Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ I Certyfikacji
  111
Appendix E Warranties and Return Policy

114
- Coverage During Year One
  114
- Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only
  114
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
  115
- General
  115
- Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)
  115
  - Coverage During Year One
    116
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    116
  - General
    116
  - Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
    117
Glossary

118
Index

132

Dell PowerEdge 4100/180 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual (134 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Install Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 3.34 MB

Safety Instructions
4
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
4
Notational Conventions
7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
7
Typographical Conventions
7
About this Guide
10
Checking the Basics
12
Backing up Files
12
B Asic Checks
12
C Hecking Connections and Switches
13
L Ook and Listen
16
T He System Setup Program
17
T He EISA Configuration Utility
17
Messages and Codes
18
System Messages
18
S Ystem Beep Codes
22
Warning Messages
23
Diagnostics Messages
23
A Lert Log Messages from the Dell HIP Program
24
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes
26
Finding Software Solutions
28
I Nstalling and Configuring Software
28
Using Software
28
Error Messages
28
Input Errors
29
Program Conflicts
29
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
29
Running the System Diagnostics
30
W Hen to Use the System Diagnostics
30
F Eatures of the System Diagnostics
30
S Tarting the System Diagnostics
31
H Ow to Use the System Diagnostics
32
C Onfirming the System Configuration Information
33
How to Use the Menu
33
M Ain Menu Categories
33
Options under Subtest
34
Run under Subtest
34
Quit Menu under Subtest
34
Select under Subtest
34
Maximum Errors Allowed
35
Pause for User Response
36
Output Device for Error Messages
36
Output Device for Status Messages
36
Test Limits
37
T Ests in the System Diagnostics
38
Error Messages
40
RAM Test Group
40
Why Run a RAM Test
40
S Ystem Set Test Group
41
Why Run a System Set Test
41
Why Run a Video Test
43
K Eyboard Test Group
43
Why Run a Keyboard Test
43
D Iskette Drives Test Group
44
Why Run the Mouse Test
44
Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
44
H Ard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
45
S Erial/Infrared Ports Test Group
45
Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
45
P Arallel Ports Test Group
46
Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
46
SCSI Devices Test Group
47
Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
47
Checking the Equipment
48
T Roubleshooting the Monitor
48
T Roubleshooting the Keyboard
49
T Roubleshooting I/O Ports
49
Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
50
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
51
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
51
Checking Inside the Computer
52
R Emoving and Replacing the Computer Covers
52
Removing the Computer Covers
53
Replacing the Computer Covers
54
Removing the Front Bezel
55
I Nside the Chassis
55
R Esponding to a Dell HIP Alert Message
57
T Roubleshooting a Wet Computer
57
T Roubleshooting a Damaged Computer
58
T Roubleshooting the Battery
58
T Roubleshooting Power Supply
59
Replacing a Power Supply
59
T Roubleshooting a Cooling Fan
60
Troubleshooting Power Cable Connections
60
Replacing a Cooling Fan
61
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
61
Troubleshooting System Memory
63
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
64
T Roubleshooting the System Board
65
T Roubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem
66
Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem
66
Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
68
T Roubleshooting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
69
Drive Indicator Error Codes
69
Installing System Board Options
72
Expansion Cards
73
Installing an Expansion Card
74
Removing an Expansion Card
74
Adding Memory
75
Memory Upgrade Kits
75
DIMM Installation Guidelines
75
Performing a Memory Upgrade
76
Installing Dimms
77
Removing Dimms
77
U Pgrading the Microprocessor or Installing a Secondary Microprocessor
78
Replacing the Battery
81
Installing Drives in the External Bays
84
Efore You Begin
85
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
85
Connecting the Drive
85
I Nstalling SCSI Devices in the External Bays
86
SCSI Configuration Information
86
DC Power Cables
86
Scsi ID Numbers
87
SCSI Cable
87
Installing a SCSI Device
87
Device Termination
87
Installing an Internal Tape Drive that Uses a Controller Card
89
I Nstalling an External Tape Drive that Uses a Controller Card
90
Installing Drives in the Internal Bays
92
I Nstalling SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays
93
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Configuration
93
Removing and Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
93
I Nstalling a Poweredge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card
95
System Running
95
C Onfiguring the Boot Device
98
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
98
Getting Help
100
Technical Assistance
100
H Elp Tools
100
System Documentation
101
World Wide Web on the Internet
101
Commercial Online Services
102
Techfax Service
102
Dell Diagnostics Program
102
Autotech Service
102
Techconnect Bbs
102
P Roblems with an Order
103
Product Information
103
Technical Support Service
103
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
104
D Ell Contact Numbers
104
Diagnostics Checklist
115
Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests
117
T Ext Mode Character Test
117
T Ext Mode Color Test
119
Color Bars Subtest
120
T Ext Mode Pages Test
120
G Raphics Mode Test
120
X 200 Graphics Mode Screens
120
X 480 Monochrome Graphics Mode Screen
120
C Olor Palettes Test
122
J Umpers and Switches-A General Explanation
123
S Ystem Board Labels
126
Disabling a Forgotten Password
127
Abbreviations and Acronyms
129

Dell PowerEdge 4100/180 Service Manual (83 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4100 Servers: Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 2.2 MB

System Overview
3
System Features
3
System Memory
10
Advanced Expansion Subsystem
10
Integrated Server Management
10
Video Controller
11
Integrated Scsi Controllers
11
Scsi Configuration Guidelines
11
Device Termination
12
Scsi ID Numbers
12
System Unit
13
System Power Supply
13
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Nonredun- Dant Systems)
14
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors (Redundant Systems)
18
System Board Layout
22
Main Memory
23
System Board Jumpers
23
Interrupt Assignments
24
Dma Channel Assignments
25
Technical Specifications
26
Basic Troubleshooting
31
E Xternal Visual Inspection
32
O Bserving the Boot Routine
33
I Nternal Visual Inspection
34
E Liminating Resource Conflicts
35
Running the System Diagnostics
35
Getting Help
36
Beep Codes and Error Messages
37
Post Beep Codes
37
System Error Messages
39
Removing and Replacing Parts
43
Recommended Tools
43
Precautionary Measures
44
C Omputer Covers
44
Front Bezel
46
Front-Panel Inserts
48
Externally Accessible Drives
49
Hard Disk Drives
51
SCSI Backplane Board
53
Power Supply
54
P Ower-Supply Paralleling Board
55
P Ower Connector Panel
56
Control Panel
57
Cooling Fans
58
System Board Components
59
Expansion Cards
60
Microprocessor and Heat Sink
62
System Battery
65
System Board
66
System Setup Program
67
System Setup Screens
67
Screen Conventions
67
Key Functions
68
Screen Color Combinations
69
Main Menu
69
Boot Options Submenu
71
Front Bezel
71
Advanced Menu
72
Security Menu
74
Exit Menu
76

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Dell PowerEdge 4100/180 User Manual (139 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Using the Dell Server Assistant CD

Chapter 3

Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers

The Readme.txt File

Using the Load Command Line Options

Using Startup.ncf and Autoexec.ncf

Chapter 4 Using the System Setup Program

Chapter 5 Using the EISA Configuration Utility

Chapter 6 Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B I/O Ports and Connectors

Appendix C Maintaining the System

Appendix D Regulatory Notices

Appendix E Warranties and Return Policy

Glossary

Index

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