Dell 2100/200, 2100/180 manual Eisa System Board Options Screen Example

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System - Dell PowerEdge 4100/180

Figure 5-1. EISA System Board Options Screen (Example)

Using the EISA Configuration Utility

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Contents USER’S Guide Page When Using Your Computer System Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerPage About This Guide PrefaceOther Documents You May Need Warranty and Return Policy InformationNotational Conventions Example autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsPage Introduction System FeaturesDell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Front Panel Connecting External DevicesSupported Operating Systems Getting Help Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the ComputerBooting the CD Using the Dell Server Assistant CDCD Main Menu Use Online Manuals Configure the SystemChoose Language Run System UtilitiesCreate NetWare 3.12 Diskettes Create Operating System Support DiskettesCreate Windows NT Server 3.51 Diskettes Create NetWare 4.x DiskettesRestart Windows NT Installing Video Drivers for Windows NTVideo Drivers Asset Tag UtilityAsset Tag Command-Line Options Using the Asset Tag UtilityAssigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Scsi Select Default Settings Installing and Configuring Scsi DriversSCSISelect Utility Boot Device Settings Basic Host Adapter SettingsDefault Scsi Controller Settings Advanced Host Adapter Settings Scsi Device SettingsStarting the SCSISelect Utility Installation Overview Installation for Microsoft Win- dows NTUsing SCSISelect Menus Using the Scsi Disk UtilitiesUsing Windows NT to Install or Update the Driver Installing Windows NT 3.51 and the DriverPerforming a Windows NT 3.51 Installation Performing a Windows NT 4.0 InstallationInstalling or Updating the Driver With Win- dows NT Restart your computer When you see the following message, click OK to exitRemoving a Host Adapter Swapping a Host AdapterTroubleshooting for Windows NT Installation for Novell NetWareCalculating the Slot Number Installing EZ-SCSIPerforming a NetWare 4.x Installation Installing NetWare and the DriverLoad pathname aic7870.dsk options slot=x Performing a NetWare 3.12 InstallationUsing the load Command Line Options Using NetWare to Install or Update the DriverLoad Command Line Options Iocombine Devenable=Lunenable= TagdisableLoad pathname aic7870 options slot=x Sample load CommandUsing Scsi Devices Bit Mask OptionsFormatting Media Booting From a Scsi DeviceUsing Removable Media Files Necessary to Set Up Booting From a Scsi DeviceDrive Status Items Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved DrivesRead After Write Verify Options Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With Net- Ware 3.12 or Using the NetWare Tape Backup UtilityOptimizing Performance Off Troubleshooting for NetWareNon-Host-Adapter Specific Host-Adapter SpecificDell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Title Box Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens Configuration Options and System DataHelp System Setup KeysKey Functions Main Menu of the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramMain Menu Categories Boot Options Submenu Boot Options Submenu CategoriesMicroprocessor Service TagNum Lock SpeakerAdvanced Menu Categories Advanced Menu of the System Setup ProgramDiskette Controller Parallel ModeSerial Port Parallel PortSecurity Menu Categories Security Menu of the System Setup ProgramSet User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordVirus Check Reminder Exit Menu CategoriesUsing the Password Features Using the User Password Feature Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your SystemOperating With a Supervisor Password Enabled Deleting or Changing an Existing Super- visor PasswordUsing Your User Password to Secure Your System Assigning a User PasswordDisabling a Forgotten Password Deleting or Changing an Existing User PasswordPassword Options Password OptionsResponding to Error Messages Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Cards Using the Eisa Configuration UtilitySystem Board Options When to Run the Eisa Configu- ration Utility How to Run the Eisa Configura- tion UtilityMaking Selections in the Eisa Configu- ration Utility Starting the Eisa Configuration UtilityUsing Online Instructions Main Menu Learn About Configuring Your ComputerConfigure Computer Important Eisa Configuration InformationAdding an Expansion Card Add or Remove BoardsRepositioning an Expansion Card View or Edit DetailsDisplay the list of system board options as follows Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Eisa System Board Options Screen Example Exit From This Utility Maintain System Configuration DisketteAdvanced Menu Set Date and Set TimeMaintain SCI Files Menu Set Verification Mode MenuResolving Resource Conflicts View Additional System Information MenuSystem Board Options Screen Modeling ModeHow Password Security Works Type your new supervisor password Assigning or Changing a Supervisor PasswordDeleting an Existing Supervisor Password Select the Supervisor Password categoryType your new user password Assigning or Changing a User PasswordDeleting an Existing User Password Select the User Password categoryDisabling a Forgotten Password Working Inside Your Computer Safety First-For You and Your ComputerBefore You Begin Removing the Computer Cover System OrientationReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelInside Your Computer Unpacking Your Hardware OptionWorking Inside Your Computer Inside the Chassis-Front/Right Side View Inside the Chassis-Back/Left Side View Disconnect the following cables from the system board Removing and Replacing the System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Partially remove the system board assembly from the chassisInstall the system board assembly in the chassis Replacing the System Board AssemblyReconnect the cables to the system board Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide System Board Features Installing System Board OptionsExpansion Card Examples Expansion CardsExpansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Installing an Expansion CardDIMMs and Dimm Sockets Adding MemoryDimm Installation Guidelines Memory Upgrade KitsInstalling System Board Options Sample Dimm Configurations Performing a Memory UpgradeInstalling a Dimm Removing a Dimm Installing a Microprocessor UpgradeRemove the microprocessor chip from the socket Remove the heat sinkUnpack the new microprocessor 10. Pin-1 Identification Install the microprocessor chip in the socket Fig- ureReplace the microprocessor securing clip 12. Installing the Heat SinkRemove the old battery Replacing the System BatteryInstall the new battery with the side labeled + fac- ing up Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Configuring a Drive Installing Drives in the External BaysJumpers External Drive Bay Hardware Removing and Replacing Plastic Inserts Removing and Replacing Front- Panel InsertsRemoving Metal Inserts Removing a Metal Insert Connecting the DriveDC Power Cables Installing Drives in the External BaysDiskette Drive Interface Cable Prepare the drive for installationVerify correct operation of your system Installing Scsi Drives in the External Bays10 -Pin to 50-Pin Adapter Configure the controller card if necessary11. Connecting an Optional Scsi Controller Card Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Scsi Configuration Guidelines Installing Drives in the Internal BaysScsi ID Numbers Scsi Termination Jumper Locations Device TerminationScsi Cable Configuring the Boot DeviceScsi Cable for a PowerEdge 2100 System Unpack each Scsi drive, and prepare it for installation Installing Scsi Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal BaysTest the Scsi drives Install the Scsi drives in the hard-disk drive cageReinstall the hard-disk drive cage in the chassis Figure Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi driveTable A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsDrives Power Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Jumpers-A General Explanation Hardware Configuration FeaturesFigure B-1. System Board Jumpers Table B-1. System Board Jumpers Cardbios VGA EisaTable B-2. Connectors and Sockets on the System Board Connectors and SocketsSerial and Parallel Ports Ports and ConnectorsFigure B-3. Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors Serial Port ConnectorsKeyboard and Mouse Connectors Parallel Port ConnectorTable B-3. Pin Assignments for the Serial Port Connectors Mouse Connector Keyboard ConnectorRED Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Maintaining the System Scheduling BackupsBackup Devices Recovering DataCleaning Drives Cleaning System ComponentsRecommended Tools and Accessories Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard ExteriorsAltitude TemperatureEnvironmental Factors HumidityCorrosion Dust and ParticlesElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Magnetism Power Source InterruptionsShock and Vibration Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supply Surge ProtectorsClass B Regulatory NoticesFCC Notices U.S. Only Class aEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only IC Notice Canada OnlyCE Notice Class 1 Notice Vcci Notices Japan OnlyClass 2 Notice Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeñstwa Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeKorean Regulatory Notice Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i CertyfikacjiRegulatory Notices D-141 Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Warranties and Return Policy Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. OnlyCoverage During Year One Coverage During Years Two and Three Limited Three-Year Warranty Canada OnlyGeneral Warranties and Return Policy E-145 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Table F-1. Technical Specifications Drives Technical Specifications F-149 Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide Glossary BZT BiosBBS BTUCmos CcftCD-ROM CGADMA DimmDIN DIPEDO DTEECC ECPHMA FATFCC GUIITE IPXIRQ ISAMGA LUNMBR MDANvram NLMNMI NtfsPVC PostPqfp PRNSdms ROMRTC ScsiUPS TFTTSR UMBVesa VDSVGA XMS VlsiVram XMM
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