Dell 2500 Activating the Integrated RAID Controller, Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module

NOTE: After you remove and replace the front bezel, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

ALERT! Bezel was previously removed.

24.Enter the System Setup program, and confirm that the top line in the system data area correctly identifies the installed processor(s). See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.

25.While in the System Setup program, reset the chassis intrusion detector.

NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.

26.Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See "Running the Dell™ Diagnostics," for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

To activate the integrated PERC 3/Di, perform the following steps.

WARNING: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see "Safety First— For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

NOTICE: To avoid possible data loss, back up all data on the hard-disk drives before changing the mode of operation of the integrated SCSI controller from SCSI to RAID.

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.

1.Open the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

2.Remove the system cover.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

4.Open the ejectors on the RAID controller memory module socket down and outward, as shown in Figure 6-18, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

See Figure 6-1 for the location of the socket on the system board.

Figure 6-18. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module

5.Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket (see Figure 6- 18).

The memory module socket has two alignment keys that allow the memory module to be installed in the socket in only one way.

NOTE: The RAID controller memory module must be an unbuffered memory module, rated to run at 100 MHz or faster. Do not substitute registered memory modules such as those used for system memory.

6.Press on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the socket.

7.Install the RAID hardware key in its socket on the system board (see Figure 6-1).