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book.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Contents 1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing System Features During Startup . . . . . . . 13 Front-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 14 Back-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 16 Guidelines for Connecting External Devices . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Diagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 System Setup Options Main Screen Memory Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SATA Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Boot Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Integrated Devices Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 3 Installing System Components . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Recommended Tools . Inside the System Front Bezel (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Installing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Opening and Closing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Cooling Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Cooling Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Installing the Cooling Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 System Memory General Memory Module Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Mode-Specific Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Installing Memory Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Replacing the System Battery Control Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 . . . . . . 102 . . . . . . . 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Removing the Control Panel Assembly . Installing the Control Panel Assembly System Board 4 Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Installing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key Troubleshooting an Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit Troubleshooting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Troubleshooting an Expansion Card . Troubleshooting the Processor 5 Running the System Diagnostics . Using Online Diagnostics . . . . . 125 . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Dell Glossary Index 133 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM About Your System Accessing System Features During Startup The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup. Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 37. Enters System Services, which opens the Unified Server Configurator (USC). The USC allows you to access utilities such as embedded system diagnostics.
book.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1. 1 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 2 3 4 5 Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 Power-on indicator/ power button 6 7 Icon 8 9 10 Description The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. When the system bezel is installed, the power button is not accessible.
book.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 3 Video connector Connects a monitor to the system. 4 Hard drive activity indicator Lights up when the hard drive is in use. 5 Diagnostic indicator lights (4) The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during system startup. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 19. 6 System status indicator Lights blue during normal system operation.
book.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-2. 1 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
book.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 9 System status indicator Icon Description Lights blue during normal system operation. Lights amber when the system needs attention due to a problem. 10 System identification button The system identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
book.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM NIC Indicator Codes Figure 1-3. NIC Indicator Codes 1 1 2 link indicator 2 activity indicator Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network link at 1000 Mbps. Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network link at 10/100 Mbps. Activity indicator is green Network data is being sent or received.
book.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Diagnostic Lights The four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1-1 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with these codes. A highlighted circle indicates the light is on; a non-highlighted circle indicates the light is off. Table 1-1.
book.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Code 20 Causes Corrective Action Hard drive failure. Ensure that the diskette drive and hard drive are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 67 for information on the drives installed in your system. Possible USB failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 110. No memory modules detected. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 116. System board failure. See "Getting Help" on page 133. Memory configuration error.
book.book Page 21 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM System Messages System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a system message not listed in the table, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action. Message Causes Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Rebooting.
book.book Page 22 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! System fatal error during previous boot. An error caused the system to reboot. Check other system messages for additional information for possible causes. BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected. MANUFACTURING MODE will be cleared before the next boot. System reboot required for normal operation. System is in manufacturing mode. Reboot to take the system out of manufacturing mode.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Current boot mode is set to UEFI. Please ensure compatible bootable media is available. Use the system setup program to change the boot mode as needed. The system failed to boot because UEFI boot mode is enabled in BIOS and the boot operating system is nonUEFI. Ensure that the boot mode is set correctly and that the proper bootable media is available.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes General failure. The operating system is unable to carry out the command. Corrective Actions This message is usually followed by specific information. Note the information, and take the appropriate action to resolve the problem. Invalid configuration information please run SETUP program. An invalid system configuration caused a system halt. Run the System Setup program and review the current settings.
book.book Page 25 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Maximum rank count exceeded. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with the specified memory module disabled. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 79. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value. Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.
book.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory set to minimum frequency. The memory frequency may If not an intentional setting, be intentionally set lower for check any other system power conservation. messages for possible causes. The current memory configuration may support only the minimum frequency. Ensure that your memory configuration supports the higher frequency. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 79.
book.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes No boot sector on Incorrect configuration hard drive. settings in System Setup program, or no operating system on hard drive. Corrective Actions Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 37. If necessary, install the operating system on your hard drive. See your operating system documentation. No timer tick interrupt. Faulty system board.
book.book Page 28 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Quad rank DIMM Invalid memory detected after configuration. single rank or dual rank DIMM in socket. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 79. The operating system cannot Requested sector read from the USB medium or device, hard drive, or not found.
book.book Page 29 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Sector not found. Faulty hard drive or USB medium or device. Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure that the USB is properly connected. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 110 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. Shutdown failure. General system error. See "Getting Help" on page 133. The amount of system memory has changed.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions The following DIMMs should match in Invalid memory configuration. The specified memory modules do not match in size, number of ranks, or number of data lanes. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 79. geometry: x,x,... The following DIMMs should match in rank count: x,x,... The following DIMMs should match in size: x,x,...
book.book Page 31 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Timer chip counter 2 failed. Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 133. TPM configuration operation honored. System will now reset. A Trusted Platform Module Information only. (TPM) configuration command has been entered. The system will reboot and execute the command. TPM configuration operation is pending. Press (I) to Ignore OR (M) to Modify to allow this change and reset the system.
book.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Unexpected interrupt in protected mode. Improperly seated memory modules or faulty keyboard/mouse controller chip. Reseat the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 116. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 133. Unsupported CPU combination. Processor is not supported by Install a supported processor. the system. See "Processor" on page 92. Unsupported CPU stepping detected.
book.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: Control The control panel is not Install the control panel, or Panel is not installed or has a faulty cable check the cable connections installed. connection. between the display module, the control panel board, and the system board. See "Control Panel Assembly" on page 101. Warning! No Micro code update failed. micro code update loaded for processor n. Update the BIOS firmware.
book.book Page 34 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Write fault Faulty USB device or medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem. Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure that the USB or SATA cables are properly connected. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 110, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 119, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 120. Write fault on selected drive.
book.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The rack documentation included with your rack solution 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.
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book.book Page 37 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.
book.book Page 38 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press immediately after you see the following message: = System Setup If your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. Responding to Error Messages If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message.
book.book Page 39 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM System Setup Options Main Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Option Description System Time Sets the time on the system's internal clock. System Date Sets the date on the system's internal calendar.
book.book Page 40 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Option Description Processor Settings Displays information related to the processor (speed, cache size, and so on). See "Processor Settings Screen" on page 41. SATA Settings Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. See "SATA Settings Screen" on page 42. Boot Settings Displays a screen to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). For BIOS boot mode, you can also specify the boot devices.
book.book Page 41 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Option Description Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
book.book Page 42 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Option Description Logical Processor (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor core supports up to two logical processors. If this field is set to Enabled, the BIOS reports both logical processors. If set to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by the BIOS.
book.book Page 43 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Option Description Port C (Off default) Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device. eSATA port (Off default) Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to the eSATA port. Off disables BIOS support for the device.
book.book Page 44 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Integrated Devices Screen Option Description User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On default) Enables or disables the user-accessible USB ports. Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off. Internal USB Port (On default) Enables or disables the internal USB port. Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 (Enabled default) Enables or disables the operating system interface of the NIC1 and NIC2 controllers.
book.book Page 45 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM PCI IRQ Assignments Screen Option Description Use the <+> and <-> keys to manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to select an IRQ value at system startup. Serial Communication Screen Option Description Serial Communication (On without Console Redirection default) Selects whether the serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) are enabled in BIOS.
book.book Page 46 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Power Management Screen Option Description Power Management Options are OS Control, Active Power Controller, (Active Power Controller Custom, or Maximum Performance. For all but the default) Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: • OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance.
book.book Page 47 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM System Security Screen Option Description System Password Displays the current status of the password security feature and allows a new system password assignment and verification. NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 51 for more information. Setup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a setup password. NOTE: See "Using the Setup Password" on page 54 for more information.
book.book Page 48 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Option Description CAUTION: Clearing the TPM will lose all encryption keys in the TPM. This option prevents booting to the operating system and results in data loss if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option. TPM Clear (No default) When set to Yes, all TPM contents are cleared. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.
book.book Page 49 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Exit Screen Press to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays: • Save Changes and Exit • Discard Changes and Exit • Return to Setup Entering the UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.
book.book Page 50 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Keys Action Refreshes the UEFI Boot Manager screen, or returns to the UEFI Boot Manager screen from the other program screens. Displays the UEFI Boot Manager help file. UEFI Boot Manager Screen Option Description Continue The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order.
book.book Page 51 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM System Utilities Screen Option Description System Setup Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting. System Services Restarts the system and accesses the Unified Server Configurator (USC), which allows you to run utilities such as system diagnostics. BIOS Boot Manager Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without rebooting.
book.book Page 52 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. If Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If Locked, you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on the system board sets System Password to Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.
book.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Using Your System Password to Secure Your System NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 54), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security. To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
book.book Page 54 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password You can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup Password option and press the <+> or <–> key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system password.
book.book Page 55 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup password window. Press twice to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled. 3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 54.
book.book Page 56 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely.
book.book Page 57 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM • Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles. In addition the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to: • Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC1.
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book.book Page 60 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Inside the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Figure 3-1.
book.book Page 61 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Front Bezel (Optional) Removing the Front Bezel 1 Using the system key, unlock the front bezel (if locked). 2 Lift up the release latch next to the keylock. 3 Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4 Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. Figure 3-2.
book.book Page 62 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Opening and Closing the System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
book.book Page 63 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-3. Opening and Closing the System Cover 1 2 1 latch release lock 2 indent Closing the System 1 Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly toward the back of the system, so that the two hooks on the back edge of the cover fit over the corresponding slots on the back edge of the chassis. See Figure 3-3. 2 Slide the cover toward the front of the chassis till it snaps in position.
book.book Page 64 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Optical Drive (Optional) An optional slimline DVD or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and connects to the SATA controller on the system board. NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Removing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
book.book Page 65 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-4.
book.book Page 66 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 67 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Hard Drives Your system supports up to two 3.5-inch (SAS or SATA) or 2.5-inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hard drives. The hard drives are installed internally in the system (see Figure 3-1) and connected to the system board. Removing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
book.book Page 68 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-5. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 drive bracket 2 release pin 3 hard drive 4 data cable 5 power cable 6 chassis tabs (4) NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the drive bracket (see "Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket" on page 70) and replace the empty bracket back into the drive bay. 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63.
book.book Page 69 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 70 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 9 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the hard drive’s controller is enabled. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 38. 10 Exit the System Setup program and reboot the system. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket NOTE: A 2.5-inch hard drive is encased in a 2.
book.book Page 71 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-6. Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket 1 2 3 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4)* 2 hard drive *Screws are supplied along with the hard drives ordered from Dell. Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Bracket NOTE: A 2.5-inch hard drive is encased in a 2.5-inch hard-drive bracket which is further encased in a 3.5-inch hard-drive bracket. 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. See Figure 3-6.
book.book Page 72 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 2 Align the holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the hard-drive bracket. 3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. Expansion Card Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Your system supports one PCIe Generation 2 expansion card installed on an expansion-card riser. • The expansion-card slot supports full-height and half-length cards. • The expansion-card slot is not hot-swappable.
book.book Page 73 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-7. Installing or Removing an Expansion Card 1 2 3 1 expansion-card latch 3 expansion-card riser 2 expansion card 8 Connect any cables to the expansion card. 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
book.book Page 74 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 3 Disconnect all cables from the card. 4 Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-7. 5 Grasp the expansion card by its edges and carefully remove it from the connector on the expansion-card riser. 6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch.
book.book Page 75 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-8. Installing or Removing an Expansion-Card Riser 2 1 3 4 5 1 release tab 2 expansion-card riser 3 expansion-card slot 4 riser guide posts (2) 5 expansion-card riser connector Installing an Expansion-Card Riser 1 Align the expansion-card riser with the riser guide posts on the system board. See Figure 3-8. 2 Lower the expansion-card riser into place until the expansion-card riser connector is fully seated.
book.book Page 76 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Internal USB Memory Key The USB memory key can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To use the internal USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must be enabled in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup program. To boot from the USB memory key, you must configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the System Setup program.
book.book Page 77 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-9. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key connector 2 USB memory key Cooling Shroud The system board shroud covers the processor, heat sink, and memory modules, and provides air flow to these components. Airflow is facilitated by the cooling fan modules, which are positioned directly behind the cooling shroud.
book.book Page 78 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 62. 3 Hold the touch points and gently lift the shroud straight up and away from the system board. See Figure 3-10.
book.book Page 79 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing the Cooling Shroud 1 Position the cooling shroud by aligning the guide slots with the guide screws on the system board. See Figure 3-10. 2 Push the cooling shroud down until all edges are secured to the system board. 3 Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 62. System Memory Your system supports single and dual-rank DDR3 unbuffered ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs). DIMMs can be 1066 or 1333 MHz.
book.book Page 80 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Mode-Specific Guidelines Your system supports both single channel and dual channel modes. A minimal single-channel configuration of one 1 GB memory module per processor is also supported in this mode. Table 3-1 shows sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in this section. The samples show identical memory-module configurations and their the physical and available memory totals.
book.book Page 81 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
book.book Page 82 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-11. Installing and Removing a Memory Module 1 2 3 1 memory module 3 alignment key 2 memory module socket ejectors (2) 7 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
book.book Page 83 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory. 13 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 2 through step 12 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 14 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the Embedded System Diagnostics" on page 126.
book.book Page 84 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Cooling Fans Your system contains three single-motor fans and provides cooling for the processor, expansion card, and memory modules. NOTE: Hot-swap removal or installation of the fans is not supported. NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s management software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the fan assembly.
book.book Page 85 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-12. Removing and Installing a Fan 1 2 1 fan 2 power cable Installing a Cooling Fan 1 Ensure that the fan is oriented correctly. Orient the fan module so that the side with the power cable faces toward the back of the system. 2 Lower the fan into the fan assembly until the fan is fully seated. See Figure 3-12. 3 Connect the fan’s power cable to the power connector on the system board. 4 If applicable, replace the cooling shroud.
book.book Page 86 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional) Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 87 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-13. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card 1 2 3 4 1 iDRAC6 Express card 2 plastic standoff tab 3 notch 4 clip 7 If applicable, reinstall the expansion card. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 72. 8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
book.book Page 88 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 89 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional) Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 90 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-14. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 3 2 1 4 6 5 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise card 2 VFlash media slot 3 VFlash SD card 4 retention standoff posts (2) 5 retention standoff tabs (2) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector 7 If applicable, reinstall the expansion card. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 72. 8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63.
book.book Page 91 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 92 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM VFlash Media (Optional) The VFlash media card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card at the back corner of the system. Installing a VFlash Media Card 1 Locate the VFlash media slot at the back corner of the system. 2 With the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
book.book Page 93 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 5 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-15.
book.book Page 94 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-15. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink 2 1 1 heat-sink retention screws (4) 2 heat sink 11 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-16. 12 Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board.
book.book Page 95 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-16.
book.book Page 96 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing a Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 97 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 11 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 79. 12 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 13 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 14 Press to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 38.
book.book Page 98 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-17.
book.book Page 99 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing the Power Supply 1 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 62. 2 Place the power supply on the chassis and align the hole on the power supply with the hole on the chassis. See Figure 3-17. 3 Tighten the screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. 4 Connect all the power cables to the system board, hard drive(s), and optical drive. 5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63.
book.book Page 100 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-18. Replacing the System Battery 1 1 system battery 3 Locate the battery socket. See Figure 6-1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 4 To remove the battery, push the metal tab away from the battery until the battery pops out. See Figure 3-18.
book.book Page 101 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 10 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program's Time and Date fields. 11 Exit the System Setup program. Control Panel Assembly Removing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
book.book Page 102 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-19.
book.book Page 103 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Installing the Control Panel Assembly 1 Align the screw holes on the control panel board with the holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws on the control panel assembly. See Figure 3-19. 3 Connect the control panel cable to the control panel board. 4 Connect the USB connector cable. 5 Replace the hard drive. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 69. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 7 If applicable, replace the front bezel.
book.book Page 104 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 5 Remove the processor heat sink. See "Removing a Processor" on page 92. 6 If installed, remove the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. See "Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card" on page 91. 7 If installed, remove the iDRAC6 Express card. See "Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card" on page 88. 8 Disconnect all cables from the system board. 9 Remove all the memory modules and memory blanks. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 83.
book.book Page 105 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Figure 3-20. Removing and Installing the System Board 1 2 1 screws (10) 2 system board assembly Installing the System Board 1 Unpack the new system board. 2 Remove the labels from the processor shield and affix them to the system identification panel on the front of the system. See Figure 1-1. 3 Holding the system board by its edges, lower it into the chassis.
book.book Page 106 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 6 Tighten the ten screws that secure the system board to the chassis. See Figure 3-20. 7 Transfer the processor and the heat sink to the new system board. See "Removing a Processor" on page 92 and "Installing a Processor" on page 96. 8 Replace all the memory modules and memory blanks. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 81.
book.book Page 109 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 110 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Check the video interface cabling from the system to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 125. If the tests run successfully, the problem is not related to video hardware. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 133.
book.book Page 111 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 9 Reconnect and power on each USB device one at a time. 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device. If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 133. Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 1 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial port.
book.book Page 112 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM • Use another connector on the switch or hub. If you are using a NIC card instead of an integrated NIC, see the documentation for the NIC card. 4 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NIC ports are enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 44.
book.book Page 113 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM • iDRAC6 Express card • Power supply • Fans • Processor and heat sink • Memory modules 4 Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5 Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. If the system does not start properly, see "Getting Help" on page 133. 7 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall the expansion card that you removed.
book.book Page 114 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM • Cooling shroud 3 Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 5 Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 125. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 133. Troubleshooting the System Battery NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information.
book.book Page 115 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting Power Supply 1 Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Removing the Power Supply" on page 97 and "Installing the Power Supply" on page 99. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly. The power indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly.
book.book Page 116 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting a Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 117 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM If diagnostics indicates a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic program. 2 If the system is not operational, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and unplug the system from the power source. Wait at least 10 seconds and then reconnect the system to power. 3 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and note the messages on the screen.
book.book Page 118 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 15 To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty memory module, replace the memory module in the first DIMM socket with a module of the same type and capacity. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 81. 16 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 17 As the system boots, observe any error message that appears and the diagnostic indicators on the front of the system.
book.book Page 119 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Troubleshooting an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
book.book Page 120 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 6 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 62. 7 Reseat the controller card in the expansion card slot. 8 Ensure that the tape drive's interface cable is fully connected to the tape drive and to the connector on the controller card (SAS or SCSI). 9 Ensure that the power cable is properly connected to the drive and system board. 10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63.
book.book Page 121 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM a Restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program by pressing for a PERC controller or for a SAS controller. See the documentation supplied with the host adapter for information about the configuration utility. b Ensure that the hard drive(s) have been configured correctly for the RAID array. c Take the hard drive offline and reseat the drive. See "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 67.
book.book Page 122 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 5 Ensure that the expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 72. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63. 7 If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 8 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 62. 9 Remove the expansion card. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 73. 10 Close the system.
book.book Page 125 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Running the System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your system's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem.
book.book Page 126 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM • View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated.
book.book Page 127 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Using the Custom Test Options When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results. Selecting Devices for Testing The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components. Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available.
book.book Page 128 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM 128 • Configuration — Displays basic configuration information about the currently selected device. • Parameters — Displays parameters that you can set for the test.
book.book Page 129 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic information on jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the system board. System Board Jumpers Figure 6-1 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the system board. Table 6-1 lists the jumper settings. Table 6-1.
book.book Page 130 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM System Board Connectors Figure 6-1.
book.book Page 131 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Table 6-2.
book.book Page 132 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Disabling a Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 37". The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use. CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that came with the system.
book.book Page 133 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
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book.book Page 135 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Glossary A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located. ANSI — American National Standards Institute. The primary organization for developing technology standards in the U.S.
book.book Page 136 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM coprocessor — A chip that relieves the system’s processor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing. CPU — Central processing unit. See processor. DC — Direct current. DDR — Double-data rate. A technology in memory modules that potentially doubles the data rate by transferring data on both the rising and falling pulses of a clock cycle.
book.book Page 137 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM F — Fahrenheit. FAT — File allocation table. The file system structure used by MS-DOS to organize and keep track of file storage. The Microsoft® Windows® operating systems can optionally use a FAT file system structure. Fibre Channel — A high-speed network interface used primarily with networked storage devices. flash memory — A type of electronic chip that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. FSB — Front-side bus.
book.book Page 138 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM IRQ — Interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device travels by an IRQ line to the processor. Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number. Two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. iSCSI — Internet SCSI (see SCSI). A protocol that enables SCSI device communication across a network or the Internet.
book.book Page 139 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM MAC address — Media Access Control address. Your system’s unique hardware number on a network. mAh — Milliampere-hour(s). Mb — Megabit(s); 1,048,576 bits. MB — Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is often rounded to mean 1,000,000 bytes. Mbps — Megabits per second. MBps — Megabytes per second. MBR — Master boot record.
book.book Page 140 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM parity — Redundant information that is associated with a block of data. parity stripe — In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing parity data. partition — You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with the fdisk command. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. You must format each logical drive with the format command. PCI — Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for local-bus implementation.
book.book Page 141 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system’s boot routine and the POST. ROMB — RAID on motherboard. SAN — Storage Area Network. A network architecture that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to be locally attached.
book.book Page 142 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM system board — As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system’s integral components, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for peripherals, and various ROM chips. system configuration information — Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the system should be configured for operation. system memory — See RAM.
book.book Page 143 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM video memory — Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in addition to your system’s RAM. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display (with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities). video resolution — Video resolution (800 x 600, for example) is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.
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book.book Page 145 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:51 PM Index B back-panel features and indicators, 16 battery (system) replacing, 100 installing, 80 removing, 78 cover closing, 63 opening, 62 bezel, 61 BMC configuring, 56 D C Dell contacting, 133 cabling optical drive, 64 CD drive troubleshooting, 120 CD/DVD drive See optical drive. damaged systems troubleshooting, 113 diagnostics advanced testing options, 127 when to use, 126 DIMMs See memory modules (DIMMs).
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