Back Panel Features | Dell 6100, 200 specs

upper SCSI output slot

mouse connector

keyboard connector

serial port 2 connector

serial port 1 connector

parallel port connector

video connector

AC power receptacle	SMB connector	security cable slot
	SMB connector	lower SCSI output slot
		lower SCSI output slot

Figure 2-1. Back Panel Features

Checking the Basics

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Dell 6100, 200 manual Back Panel Features

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167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside the Computer When Using the Computer System About This Guide Preface Notational Conventions Other Documentation You May Need Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsPage Contents Chapter Running the System Diagnostics Chapter Checking the Equipment Chapter Installing System Board Options Chapter Installing Drives in the External Bays Before You Call Figures Figure B-1 Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen Tables Page Dell Confidential Preliminary 12/17/96 Xxiv Is the computer wet or damaged? Checking the BasicsBacking Up Files Basic Checks Run the system diagnostics as described in Chap- ter Checking Connections and Switches Back Panel Features Is the monitor operating properly? Yes. Continue to step Turn on the system Is the mouse or printer operating properly? Boot Routine IndicationsLook and Listen Is the keyboard operating properly? Yes. Continue to step System Configuration Utility System Setup Program System Messages Messages and CodesSystem Messages CodeMessage System Messages System Beep Codes System Beep Codes Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Program Diagnostics MessagesScsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator PatternsPage Error Messages Finding Software SolutionsInstalling and Configuring Software Using Software Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Input ErrorsDefault IRQ Line Assignments Program Conflicts When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsFeatures of the System Diagnostics Sample Diagnostics Menu Starting the System Diagnostics Sample System Diagnostics Main Screen How to Use the System Diagnostics Select How to Use the MenuMain Menu Categories Run Run Under Subtest Subtest Option Parameters Options Key-Help Test LimitsAbout Quit Tests in the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Tests System Diagnostics Tests System Set Test Group Error MessagesWhy Run a RAM Test? RAM Test Group Why Run a System Set Test? Video Test Group Why Run a Video Test? Mouse Test Why Run a Keyboard Test?Keyboard Test Group Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group Why Run the Mouse Test?Why Run a Diskette Drives Test? Diskette Drives Test Group Parallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test? Scsi Devices Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test? Why Run a Scsi Devices Test? Page Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting the MonitorRun the system diagnostics software Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the Keyboard Change the necessary statements in the start-up files Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsCheck the contents of the start-up files Attempt another print operation on the parallel printer Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Run the parallel printer’s self-test Checking Inside the Computer Safety First- For You and the Computer Removing the Computer Covers Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers Removing the Computer Covers Replacing the Computer Covers Remove the computer covers Removing the Front BezelInside the Chassis Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Verify all internal cable and component connections Troubleshooting a Damaged ComputerLet the computer dry for at least 24 hours Check all the board and card connections in the computer Troubleshooting the RTC Chip Replacing a Power Supply Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems Check the cable connections listed in Table Troubleshooting a Cooling FanTroubleshooting Power Cable Connections Power Cable Connectors on Power-Supply Paralleling Board Replace the left computer cover Reinstall the fan carrier in the computerReplacing a Cooling Fan Reseat the expansion cards in their connectors Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals Troubleshooting System MemoryCorrect the system board’s configuration jumper settings Run the RAM Test Group in the system diagnostics Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Remove the video expansion card, and repeat step Troubleshooting the System BoardDetermine whether a video expansion card is installed Disconnect the keyboard and reboot the system Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem Repeat steps 1 and 2, and remove all expansion cards Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Sub- systemChecking the Diskette Drive Subsystem Check the diskette drive cabling Troubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Drive Indicator Error Codes Troubleshooting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Remove the drive carrier and install it in another drive bay Troubleshooting the Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Checking Inside the Computer Page Installing System Board Options Installing System Board Options Expansion Cards System Board Features Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card Connect any cables that should be attached to the card Relocating or Removing an Expansion Card Adding Memory Memory Upgrade KitsSimm Installation Guidelines Sample Simm Configurations Shows the location of the Simm sockets on the memory module Performing a Memory Upgrade Installing SIMMs Removing SIMMs Valid Microprocessor Configurations Remove the left computer cover Remove the microprocessor from the socket Remove the appropriate modulesRemove the heat sink Unpack the new microprocessor Install the microprocessor in the socket see Fig- ure Replace the microprocessor securing clip Replacing the RTC Chip 13. RTC Chip Install the new RTC chipPage Installing Drives in the External Bays Installing Drives in the External Bays External Drive Bay Hardware Before You Begin Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Connecting the Drive Scsi Configuration Information Installing Scsi Devices in the External BaysDC Power Cables Remove the computer covers and front bezel Installing a Scsi DevicePrepare the drive for installation Page Configure the controller card if necessary Remove both computer covers and the front bezel Prepare the tape drive and controller card for installation Installing Drives in the Internal Bays 10-1 Installing Drives in the Internal Bays Internal Drive Hardware Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Configuration Install any required Scsi device drivers Removing and Installing a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Remove the hard-disk drive Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Installing Drives in the Internal Bays 10-5 Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Configuring the Boot Device Help Tools Run the diagnostics for your Dell systemGetting Help Technical Assistance Help Tools System DocumentationWorld Wide Web on the Internet TechFax Service Commercial Online ServicesDell Diagnostics Program AutoTech Service TechConnect BBS Problems With Your OrderTechnical Support Service Product Information Dell Contact Numbers Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call International Dialing Codes 1344 Getting Help 11-7 Belgium Dell Contact NumbersAustralia Austria Czech Republic CanadaChina Germany DenmarkFinland France Korea IrelandItaly Japan Mexico LuxembourgMacau Malaysia Singapore New ZealandNorway Poland Taiwan SwedenSwitzerland Austin, Texas AutoTech Automated technical support Page Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist Video Hardware Test Diagnostic Video TestsText Mode Character Test Video Memory Test Character Set Subtest 40 x Character Attributes Subtest 80 xCharacter Set Subtest 80 x Character Attributes Subtest 40 x Table B-1. Color Attributes Text Mode Color TestColor Attributes Subtest 80 x Graphics Mode Test Text Mode Pages Test 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen 320 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen640 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 640 x 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen Color Palettes Test Solid Colors Test Page Jumpers Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsJumpers and Switches General Explanation Switches System Board Figure C-1. System Board Jumpers and Switches Clear Cmos Clear Password Reserved Bios Recovery Table C-1. System-Board Jumper and Switch Settings Video Sleep System Board Labels Table C-2. System Board Connectors and Sockets Figure C-2. Microprocessor Module Jumpers Microprocessor Module Table C-3. Microprocessor Module Jumper Settings Scsi Backplane Board Table C-4. Scsi Backplane Board Connectors Figure C-4. Power-Supply Paralleling Board Power-Supply Paralleling Board Table C-5. Power-Supply Paralleling Board Connectors Disabling a Forgotten Password Der Telekommunikation Abbreviations and Acronyms Dram LIF Verband Deutscher Elektro Index Page Index Page Index Page Switches settings table, C-3 Page Index