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Contents
Main
Page
Safety Instructions
hen Working Inside the
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
hen Using the Computer System
Preface
bout This Guide
O
ther Documentation You May Need
N
otational Conventions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Typographical Conventions
Page
Contents
Chapter 5 Running the System Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 7 Checking Inside the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8 Installing System Board Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Chapter 9 Installing Drives in the External Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Chapter 10 Installing Drives in the Internal Bays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
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Appendix C Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Abbreviations and Acronyms Index Figures
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Tables
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Chapter 2
Checking the Basics
acking Up Files
asic Checks
hecking Connections and Switches
Figure 2-1. Back Panel Features
Checking the Basics 2-3
Figure 2-2. Front Panel Switches and Controls
L
ook and Listen
Table 2-1. Boot Routine Indications
he System Setup Program
he System Configuration Utility
Table 2-1. Boot Routine Indications (continued)
Chapter 3
Messages and Codes
ystem Messages
Table 3-1. System Messages
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ystem Beep Codes
arning Messages
Table 3-2. System Beep Codes
iagnostics Messages
lert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Program
CSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes
Table 3-3. SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns
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Chapter 4
Finding Software Solutions
nstalling and Configuring Software
sing Software
Error Messages
Input Errors
Program Conflicts
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
Table 4-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
Chapter 5
Running the System Diagnostics
F
eatures of the System
hen to Use the System
tarting the System Diagnostics
Figure 5-1. Sample Diagnostics Menu
X.XX
ow to Use the System
Figure 5-2. Sample System Diagnostics Main Screen
X.XX
onfirming the System Configuration Information
ow to Use the Menu
M
ain Menu Categories
Run
Select
Subtest
Run (Under Subtest)
Select (Under Subtest)
Options (Under Subtest)
Test Limits (Under Subtest)
Options
Number of Times to Repeat Test(s)
Maximum Errors Allowed
Pause for User Response
Table 5-1. Option Parameters
Output Device for Status Messages
Output Device for Error Messages
Test Limits
About
Key-Help
ests in the System Diagnostics
Table 5-2. System Diagnostics Tests
Table 5-2. System Diagnostics Tests (continued)
E
rror Messages
AM Test Group
Why Run a RAM Test?
ystem Set Test Group
Why Run a System Set Test?
ideo Test Group
Why Run a Video Test?
K
eyboard Test Group
Why Run a Keyboard Test?
M
ouse Test
iskette Drives Test Group
Why Run a Diskette Drives Test?
erial/Infrared Ports Test Group
Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test?
arallel Ports Test Group
Why Run a Parallel Ports Test?
CSI Devices Test Group
Why Run a SCSI Devices Test?
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Chapter 6
Checking the Equipment
roubleshooting the Monitor
roubleshooting the Keyboard
roubleshooting I/O Ports
Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
Chapter 7
Checking Inside the Computer
afety First
For You and the
emoving and Replacing the Computer Covers
Removing the Computer Covers
Figure 7-1. Keylocks on the Computers Back Panel
Figure 7-2. Removing the Computer Covers
Replacing the Computer Covers
emoving the Front Bezel
Figure 7-3. Removing the Front Bezel
nside the Chassis
Figure 7-4. Inside the ChassisFront/Left Side View
Checking Inside the Computer 7-5
Figure 7-5. Inside the ChassisBack/Right Side View
esponding to a Dell HIP Alert Message
roubleshooting a Wet Computer
roubleshooting a Damaged
roubleshooting the RTC Chip
roubleshooting and Replacing the Battery on the Control Panel
Figure 7-6. Battery Replacement
roubleshooting Power Supply Problems
Figure 7-7. Power Supply Features
Replacing a Power Supply
Figure 7-8. Removing the Power Supply
Troubleshooting Power Cable Connections
roubleshooting a Cooling Fan
Table 7-1. Power Cable Connectors on the Power-Supply Paralleling Board
Replacing a Cooling Fan
Figure 7-9. Replacing a Cooling Fan
roubleshooting Expansion Cards
roubleshooting System Memory
roubleshooting the Video Subsystem
roubleshooting the System Board
roubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem
Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem
Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Sub- system
Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
roubleshooting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
Drive Indicator Error Codes
Troubleshooting the SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
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Chapter 8
Installing System Board Options
8-2 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Figure 8-1. System Board Features
E
xpansion Cards
Figure 8-2. Expansion Cards
Figure 8-3. Expansion-Card Connectors on the System Board
Installing an Expansion Card
Relocating or Removing an Expansion Card
dding Memory
Memory Upgrade Kits
Figure 8-4. Memory Module and SIMM Sockets
SIMM Installation Guidelines
Performing a Memory Upgrade
Table 8-1. Sample SIMM Configurations (continued)
Installing SIMMs
Figure 8-5. Installing a SIMM
Removing SIMMs
Figure 8-7. Microprocessor Module
Figure 8-6. Removing a SIMM
pgrading the Microprocessor or Installing Additional Microprocessors
Table 8-2. Valid Microprocessor Configurations
Table 8-2. Valid Microprocessor Configurations (continued)
Figure 8-8. Microprocessor Securing Clip
Figure 8-9. Removing the Microprocessor
Figure 8-10. Pin-1 Identification
Figure 8-11. Installing the Microprocessor
eplacing the RTC Chip
Figure 8-12. Installing the Heat Sink
Figure 8-13. RTC Chip
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Chapter 9
Installing Drives in the External Bays
Figure 9-1. External Drive Bay Hardware
efore You Begin
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
Figure 9-2. Removing a Front-Panel Insert
Figure 9-4. Header Connector
onnecting the Drive
Figure 9-3. Power Connectors
DC Power Cables
Figure 9-5. DC Power Cable Connectors
nstalling SCSI Devices in the External Bays
SCSI Configuration Information
SCSI ID Numbers
Device Termination
SCSI Cable
Installing a SCSI Device
Figure 9-6. Attaching Drive Rails
Figure 9-7. Cable Connections for a SCSI Device in the External Drive Bays
Installing an Internal Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card
I
nstalling an External Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card
Chapter 10
Installing Drives in the Internal Bays
Figure 10-1. Internal Drive Hardware
nstalling SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Configuration
Removing and Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
Removing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
Figure 10-2. Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Carrier
Removing and Inserting a SCSI Hard- Disk Drive With the System Running
nstalling a PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card
Figure 10-3. Cable Configuration for a PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card
Figure 10-4. Daisy-Chaining External SCSI Devices
onfiguring the Boot Device
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
Chapter 11
Getting Help
echnical Assistance
elp Tools
System Documentation
World Wide Web on the Internet
Table 11-1. Help Tools
Commercial Online Services
Dell Diagnostics Program
AutoTech Service
TechFax Service
TechConnect BBS
roblems With Your Order
roduct Information
eturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
efore You Call
ell Contact Numbers
Table 11-2. International Dialing Codes
Table 11-2. International Dialing Codes (continued)
Table 11-3. Dell Contact Numbers
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Appendix A
Diagnostics Checklist
efore You Call...
Diagnostics Checklist
A-2 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix B
Diagnostic Video Tests
ideo Memory Test
ideo Hardware Test
ext Mode Character Test
Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25)
Character Set Subtest (80 x 25)
Figure B-1. 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen
Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25)
Character Set Subtest (40 x 25)
ext Mode Color Test
Color Attributes Subtest (80 x 25)
Table B-1. Color Attributes
Color Attributes Subtest (40 x 25)
Color Bars Subtest
G
raphics Mode Test
320 x 200 Graphics Mode Screens
640 x 200 Black/White Graphics Mode Screen
640 x 480 Monochrome Graphics Mode Screen
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olor Palettes Test
olid Colors Test
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Appendix C
Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors
J
umpers and Switches A General Explanation
Jumpers
Switches
Page
Table C-1. System-Board Jumper and Switch Settings
Table C-1. System-Board Jumper and Switch Settings (continued)
ystem Board Labels
Table C-2. System Board Connectors and Sockets
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Table C-3. Microprocessor Module Jumper Settings
CSI Backplane Board
Figure C-3. SCSI Backplane Board
Table C-4. SCSI Backplane Board Connectors
Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors C-9
ower-Supply Paralleling Board
Figure C-4. Power-Supply Paralleling Board
isabling a Forgotten Password
Table C-5. Power-Supply Paralleling Board Connectors
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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