
The system board contains the system's control circuitry and other electronic components. Several hardware options, such as the microprocessors and memory, are installed directly on the system board.
The system accommodates up to six expansion cards (two
The system supports a
During an installation or troubleshooting procedure, you may be required to change a jumper setting. For more information, see "Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors."
Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message
The optional systems management applications monitor critical system voltages and temperatures, the cooling fans, and the status of hard drives in the system. Alert messages appear in the alert log window. For information about the alert log window and options, see your systems management software documentation.
NOTICE: Dell strongly urges you to install the systems management applications to receive alerts if a hardware problem occurs. For example, if a redundant power supply fails, you receive no notification that the system is operating in a nonredundant power mode unless you have installed the systems management applications.
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Problem
•Liquid spills
•Splashes
•Excessive humidity