Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View | Dell 6100, 200 instruction

external drive bays (4)

memory module

control panel

internal drive bays (6)

hard-disk drives keylock

microprocessor modules

expansion slots

system board

Figure 7-4. Inside the Chassis—Front/Left Side View

Checking Inside the Computer

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Dell 6100, 200 manual Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View

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167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 Page When Working Inside the Computer Safety InstructionsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 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 Backing Up Files Checking the BasicsBasic Checks Is the computer wet or damaged? 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 Look and Listen Boot Routine IndicationsIs the keyboard operating properly? Yes. Continue to step Is the mouse or printer operating properly? System Configuration Utility System Setup Program System Messages Messages and CodesSystem Messages CodeMessage System Messages System Beep Codes System Beep Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes Diagnostics MessagesScsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP ProgramPage Installing and Configuring Software Finding Software SolutionsUsing Software Error Messages Default IRQ Line Assignments Input ErrorsProgram Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Features of the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsWhen to Use the System Diagnostics Sample Diagnostics Menu Starting the System Diagnostics Sample System Diagnostics Main Screen How to Use the System Diagnostics Main Menu Categories How to Use the MenuRun Select Run Under Subtest Subtest Option Parameters Options About Test LimitsKey-Help System Diagnostics Tests Tests in the System DiagnosticsQuit System Diagnostics Tests Why Run a RAM Test? Error MessagesRAM Test Group System Set Test Group Why Run a System Set Test? Video Test Group Why Run a Video Test? Keyboard Test Group Why Run a Keyboard Test?Mouse Test Why Run a Diskette Drives Test? Why Run the Mouse Test?Diskette Drives Test Group Serial/Infrared Ports 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 Run the system diagnostics software Troubleshooting the MonitorChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the Keyboard Check the contents of the start-up files Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsChange the necessary statements in the start-up files Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterRun the parallel printer’s self-test Attempt another print operation on the parallel printer 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 Inside the Chassis Removing the Front BezelRemove the computer covers Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours Troubleshooting a Damaged ComputerCheck all the board and card connections in the computer Verify all internal cable and component connections Troubleshooting the RTC Chip Replacing a Power Supply Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting Power Cable Connections Troubleshooting a Cooling FanPower Cable Connectors on Power-Supply Paralleling Board Check the cable connections listed in Table Replacing a Cooling Fan Reinstall the fan carrier in the computerReplace the left computer cover Reseat the expansion cards in their connectors Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Correct the system board’s configuration jumper settings Troubleshooting System MemoryRun the RAM Test Group in the system diagnostics Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Determine whether a video expansion card is installed Troubleshooting the System BoardRemove the video expansion card, and repeat step Disconnect the keyboard and reboot the system Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Sub- systemCheck the diskette drive cabling Repeat steps 1 and 2, and remove all expansion cards 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 Simm Installation Guidelines Memory Upgrade KitsAdding Memory 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 heat sink Remove the appropriate modulesRemove the microprocessor from the socket 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 DC Power Cables Installing Scsi Devices in the External BaysScsi Configuration Information Prepare the drive for installation Installing a Scsi DeviceRemove the computer covers and front bezel 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 Getting Help Run the diagnostics for your Dell systemTechnical Assistance Help Tools World Wide Web on the Internet System DocumentationHelp Tools Dell Diagnostics Program Commercial Online ServicesAutoTech Service TechFax Service Technical Support Service Problems With Your OrderProduct Information TechConnect BBS Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDell Contact Numbers International Dialing Codes 1344 Getting Help 11-7 Australia Dell Contact NumbersAustria Belgium China CanadaCzech Republic Finland DenmarkFrance Germany Italy IrelandJapan Korea Macau LuxembourgMalaysia Mexico Norway New ZealandPoland Singapore Switzerland SwedenTaiwan Austin, Texas AutoTech Automated technical support Page Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist Text Mode Character Test Diagnostic Video TestsVideo Memory Test Video Hardware Test Character Set Subtest 80 x Character Attributes Subtest 80 xCharacter Attributes Subtest 40 x Character Set Subtest 40 x Color Attributes Subtest 80 x Text Mode Color TestTable B-1. Color Attributes Graphics Mode Test Text Mode Pages Test 640 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 320 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen640 x 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen Color Palettes Test Solid Colors Test Page Jumpers and Switches General Explanation Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsSwitches Jumpers 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