This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 300 computer sys- tem. The guide can be used by both
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 system.
Users who want to use the utilities, the diagnostics, or the online documentation, or who want to install drivers for their operating system, should read Chapter 2, “Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD.”
Everyone should read the first several sections of Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” to become familiar with this important program. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the password features need to read the rest of “Using the System Setup Program.”
Everyone should read Chapter 4, “Using the Resource Configuration Utility,” whenever an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion card is added, removed, or repositioned in the computer, or when the settings for one of the
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” summarizes the technical specifications of the PowerEdge 300 system.
Appendix B, “I/O Ports and Connectors,” provides specific information about the ports and connectors on the back panel of the PowerEdge 300 system.
Appendix C, “Maintaining the System,” contains preventive maintenance proce- dures for the computer system.
Appendix D, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users who are interested in which regu- latory agencies have tested and approved Dell PowerEdge 300 systems.
Appendix E, “Limited Warranty and Return Policy,” describes the warranty and return policy for Dell PowerEdge 300 systems.
The “Glossary,” provides definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
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