Dell SC1435 System Setup Program Options Description Boot Sequence, Network, Hard-Disk Drive

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Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued)

Option

Description

 

 

Boot Sequence

Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system

 

startup. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and

 

network.

 

NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or

 

SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting

 

from external devices.

 

 

Hard-Disk Drive

Determines the order in which the system searches the hard drives during system

Sequence

startup. The selections depend on the hard drives installed in your system.

 

 

USB Flash Drive

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USB

Emulation Type

flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a

(Auto default)

removal diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type.

 

 

Boot Sequence Retry

If this field is enabled and the system has failed to boot, the system will reattempt

 

to boot after 30 seconds.

 

 

Integrated Devices

See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 28.

 

 

PCI IRQ Assignment

Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on

 

the PCI bus, and any installed expansion card that requires an IRQ.

 

 

Serial Communication

Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off.

(Off default)

 

 

 

System Security

Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features.

 

See "System Security Screen" on page 29, "Using the System Password" on page 30,

 

and "Using the Setup Password" on page 32 for more information.

 

 

Keyboard NumLock

Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on

(On default)

101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key keyboards).

 

 

Report Keyboard Errors

Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for

(Report default)

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.

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Contents Dell PowerEdge SC1435 Systems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAugust HJ362 Contents Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationMemory Module Installation Guidelines Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller Card129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit121 Dell Enterprise Training and CertificationContents Other Information You May Need About Your SystemAccessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators Problem Panel display error codes during system startupSystem can cause the indicator to flash blue to USB connectorsConnecting External Devices Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsPower Indicator Codes Power Button Indicators NIC Indicator CodesDiagnostics Indicator Codes Indicator FunctionTroubleshooting a Hard Drive on Other failureSystem Messages Invalid memory configuration System Setup program Correct the settings. See UsingCable. See Troubleshooting a USB Retry Remote ConfigurationFaulty keyboard controller faulty See Getting Help on Carry out the command Specific information. NoteAction to resolve the problem Manufacturing modeFaulty system board See Getting Help on System Setup program, or noOn page 23. If necessary, install No operating system on diskette Use a bootable disketteFaulty diskette or hard drive Appropriate drives installed in yourOr faulty Operating system cannot read23. If the problem persists Incorrect Time or Date settingsFaulty system battery On the boot hard driveDiagnostics Messages Alert MessagesUsing the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramResponding to Error Messages Main Screen System Setup OptionsUsing the System Setup Program CPU Information Screen on To boot after 30 seconds System Setup Program Options Description Boot SequenceBoot Sequence Retry Using the Setup Password on page 32 for more informationMemory Information Screen CPU Information ScreenIntegrated Devices Screen System Security Screen Last default System and Setup Password FeaturesUsing the System Password RestoredUsing the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password See Disabling a Forgotten Password on Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBaseboard Management Controller Configuration Entering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module OptionsInstalling System Components Recommended ToolsInside the System Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Removing the Bezel Key lockOpening and Closing the System Opening the SystemRemoving the Cooling Shroud Cooling ShroudClosing the System Removing a Cooling Fan Module Cooling Fan ModulesReplacing the Cooling Shroud Replacing a Cooling Fan Module Cooling fan modulesPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply Removing and Installing a Power SupplyInstalling an Expansion Card Expansion CardsRemoving an Expansion Card Expansion card Expansion-card latchSystem Memory Memory Module Installation GuidelinesSample Memory Configurations 512 MB 12 GB 16 GB Installing System Components Dual-Processor Memory Configurations TotalSingle-Processor Memory Configurations Total MemoryEjectors Installing System Components Non-Optimal Memory ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules Processors Removing a ProcessorInstalling and Removing the Heat Sink Heat sink CoverInstalling a Processor Adding second processor Processor ZIF socket Socket keyInstalling System Components Removing the Optical Drive from the System Installing the Optical Drive in the SystemOptical Drive Interposer board Hard DrivesRemoving the Optical Drive from the Drive Tray TabsBefore You Begin Installing a Hard DriveOptional SAS RAID Controller Configuring the Boot Device Hard drive bayRemoving an Expansion-Card Riser Riser board alignment pins Installing System ComponentsExpansion-Card Riser Replacing the System Battery System BatteryInstalling an Expansion-CardRiser System battery is a 3.0-volt V, coin-cell batteryConnector Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Removing the Control PanelInstalling the Control Panel System Board Service-Only Procedure Removing the System BoardInstalling a System Board System-board trayInstalling System Components Installing System Components Start-Up Routine Safety First-For You and Your SystemCD drive activity indicator Lights on the system front panelChecking the Equipment Checking Basic Power ProblemsTroubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faulty Troubleshooting External ConnectionsTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Math coprocessorTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a USB DeviceNIC cannot communicate with network Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Wet System Liquid spilled on the system Excessive humidityTroubleshooting a Damaged System System was dropped or damagedPower button indicator is off Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting the Power Supply Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting a FanTroubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting Your System Action Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting an Optical DriveTroubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller Card Troubleshooting an Expansion Card Action Troubleshooting the Microprocessors Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting Your System Running the System Diagnostics Using Dell PowerEdge DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features System Diagnostics Testing Options When to Use the System DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics Selecting Diagnostics Options Using the Custom Test OptionsSelecting Devices for Testing Viewing Information and ResultsRunning the System Diagnostics System Board Jumpers Jumpers and Connectors System Board JumpersSystem Board Jumper Settings Jumper SettingDescription NvrmclrJumpers and Connectors System Board Connectors System Board Connectors Jumpers and ConnectorsMemory module connector, slot System Board Connectors DescriptionRiser board connector Microprocessor 2 connectorRiser Boards PCIe Riser BoardGetting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Technical Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Electronic Quote ServiceGetting Help Before You Call Page Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Toll-free Contacting Dell100 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General SupportTechnical Support Technical 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See processor DC Direct currentFBD Fully buffered Dimm 123Fahrenheit Kilo Kb Kilobits 1024 bits Glossary124 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes125 126 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol127 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current128 Index IndexPower supply, 42 system battery, 59 system board 130131 132
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