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Dell 6100 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual (157 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 6100 Servers: Install Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 3.9 MB

Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
3
Safety Instructions
3
Typographical Conventions
7
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2

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Chapter 2 Checking the Basics

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- Backing up Files
  21
- Basic Checks
  21
- Checking Connections and Switches
  22
- Figure 2-1. Back Panel Features
  23
- Figure 2-2. Front Panel Switches and Controls
  24
- Look and Listen
  25
- Table 2-1. Boot Routine Indications
  25
- The System Setup Program
  26
- The System Configuration Utility
  26
Chapter 3 Messages and Codes

27
Chapter 4 Finding Software Solutions

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- Installing and Configuring Software
  33
- Using Software
  33
  - Error Messages
    33
  - Input Errors
    34
  - Program Conflicts
    34
  - Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
    34
  - Table 4-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
    34
Chapter 5 Running the System Diagnostics

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- Features of the System Diagnostics
  35
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  35
- Starting the System Diagnostics
  36
- Figure 5-1. Sample Diagnostics Menu
  36
- How to Use the System Diagnostics
  37
- Figure 5-2. Sample System Diagnostics Main Screen
  37
- Confirming the System Configuration Information
  38
- How to Use the Menu
  38
- Main Menu Categories
  38
  - Run
    38
  - Select
    38
  - Subtest
    39
    
    Run (under Subtest)
    39
    
    Select (under Subtest)
    39
    
    Options (under Subtest)
    39
    
    Test Limits (under Subtest)
    39
    
    About (under Subtest)
    39
    
    Key-Help (under Subtest)
    39
    
    Quit Menu (under Subtest)
    39
  - Options
    40
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    40
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    40
    
    Pause for User Response
    40
    
    Table 5-1. Option Parameters
    40
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    41
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    41
  - Test Limits
    41
  - About
    41
  - Key-Help
    41
  - Quit
    42
- Tests in the System Diagnostics
  42
- Table 5-2. System Diagnostics Tests
  42
- Error Messages
  44
- RAM Test Group
  44
  - Subtests
    44
  - Why Run a RAM Test
    44
- System Set Test Group
  44
  - Subtests
    45
  - Why Run a System Set Test
    45
- Video Test Group
  46
  - Subtests
    46
  - Why Run a Video Test
    46
- Keyboard Test Group
  47
  - Subtests
    47
  - Why Run a Keyboard Test
    47
- Mouse Test
  47
  - Why Run the Mouse Test
    48
- Diskette Drives Test Group
  48
  - Subtests
    48
  - Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    48
- Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
  48
  - Subtests
    49
  - Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    49
- Parallel Ports Test Group
  49
  - Subtests
    50
  - Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    50
- SCSI Devices Test Group
  50
  - Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
    51
Chapter 6 Checking the Equipment

53
Chapter 7 Checking Inside the Computer

57
Chapter 8 Installing System Board Options

79
Chapter 9 Installing Drives in the External Bays

95
Chapter 10 Installing Drives in the Internal Bays

103
Chapter 11 Getting Help

109
- Technical Assistance
  109
- Help Tools
  109
  - System Documentation
    110
  - World Wide Web on the Internet
    110
  - Table 11-1. Help Tools
    110
  - Commercial Online Services
    111
  - Dell Diagnostics Program
    111
  - Autotech Service
    111
  - Techfax Service
    111
  - Techconnect BBS
    112
  - Automated Order-Status System
    112
  - Technical Support Service
    112
- Problems with Your Order
  112
- Product Information
  112
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  113
- Before You Call
  113
- Dell Contact Numbers
  113
- Table 11-2. International Dialing Codes
  114
- Table 11-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  116
Appendix A Diagnostics Checklist

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- Before You Call
  125
Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests

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- Video Memory Test
  127
- Video Hardware Test
  127
- Text Mode Character Test
  127
- Text Mode Color Test
  129
  - Color Attributes Subtest (80
    129
- Table B-1. Color Attributes
  129
  - Color Attributes Subtest (40
    130
  - Color Bars Subtest
    130
- Text Mode Pages Test
  130
- Graphics Mode Test
  130
- Color Palettes Test
  132
- Solid Colors Test
  133
Appendix C Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors

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- Jumpers and Switches-A General Explanation
  135
  - Jumpers
    135
  - Switches
    135
- System Board
  136
- Figure C-1. System Board Jumpers and Switches
  136
- Table C-1. System-Board Jumper and Switch Settings
  137
- System Board Labels
  139
- Table C-2. System Board Connectors and Sockets
  139
- Microprocessor Module
  140
- Figure C-2. Microprocessor Module Jumpers
  140
- Table C-3. Microprocessor Module Jumper Settings
  141
- SCSI Backplane Board
  142
- Figure C-3. SCSI Backplane Board
  142
- Table C-4. SCSI Backplane Board Connectors
  142
- Power-Supply Paralleling Board
  143
- Figure C-4. Power-Supply Paralleling Board
  143
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  144
- Table C-5. Power-Supply Paralleling Board Connectors
  144
Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Index

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Dell 6100 User Manual (130 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 6100 Servers: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 1.24 MB

Dell 6100 Service Manual (97 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 6100 Servers: Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 4.35 MB

Dell 6100 Rack Installation (34 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4200 Servers: Installation Guide

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Dell 6100 Rack Installation (37 pages)

Dell PowerEdge 4200 Servers: Install Guide

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Dell 6100 Hardware Manual (15 pages)

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Dell 6100 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual (157 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Checking the Basics

Chapter 3 Messages and Codes

Chapter 4 Finding Software Solutions

Chapter 5 Running the System Diagnostics

Chapter 6 Checking the Equipment

Chapter 7 Checking Inside the Computer

Chapter 8 Installing System Board Options

Chapter 9 Installing Drives in the External Bays

Chapter 10 Installing Drives in the Internal Bays

Chapter 11 Getting Help

Appendix A Diagnostics Checklist

Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests

Appendix C Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Index

Dell 6100 User Manual (130 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Using the Dell Server Assistant CD

Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers

Using the Load Command Line Options

Table 3-2. Load Command Line Options

Using Startup.ncf and Autoexec.ncf

Chapter 4 Using the System Setup Program

Chapter 5 Using the System 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

Dell 6100 Service Manual (97 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

Appendix A System Setup Program

Index

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