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Preface
A
bout This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Power-
Edge 4100/180 or 4100/200 computer system. The guide
can be used by both first-time and experienced computer
users who want to learn about the features and operation
of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers.
The chapters and appendices are summarized as follows:
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Everyone should read Chapter 1, "Introduction," for
an overview of the system features, a description of
the controls and indicators on the front panel, and a
general discussion of connecting external devices to
the back panel of the computer.
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Users who want to install video drivers for their
operating system should read Chapter 2, "Using the
Dell Server Assistant CD."
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Everyone should read the first few sections of Chap-
ter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers," to
find out which small computer system interface
(SCSI) device drivers (if any) are required for a par-
ticular system configuration. Users who need to
install and configure particular SCSI device drivers
should then read the appropriate section for their
operating system.
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Everyone should read the first several sections of
Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," to
familiarize themselves with this important program.
Only users who want to make configuration changes
to their system or who want to use the password fea-
tures need to read the rest of Chapter 4.
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Everyone should read Chapter 5, "Using the EISA
Configuration Utility." If you change settings for one
of the built-in devices, have an Extended Industry-
Standard Architecture (EISA) or Industry-Standard
Architecture (ISA) expansion card added or
removed, or have additional memory installed, you
must run this utility.
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Chapter 6, "Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives,"
describes how to install SCSI hard-disk drives in the
computer's six internal drive bays.
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Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," and Appen-
dix B, "I/O Ports and Connectors," are intended
primarily as reference material for users interested in
learning more about the details of the system.
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Appendix C, "Maintaining the System," describes
preventive maintenance procedures that you should
perform regularly to keep your computer system in
top operating condition.
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Appendix D, "Regulatory Notices," is for users who
are interested in which regulatory agencies have
tested and approved the Dell PowerEdge 4100/180
and 4100/200 systems.
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Appendix E, "Warranties and Return Policy,"
describes the warranties for the Dell PowerEdge
4100/180 and 4100/200 systems and the "Total Sat-
isfaction" Return Policy.
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The Glossary provides definitions of terms, acro-
nyms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
W
arranty and Return Policy
Information
Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its
hardware products from parts and components that are
new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices. For information about the Dell
warranty for your system, see Appendix E, "Warranties
and Return Policy."
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