Manuals
/
Dell
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
Dell
manual Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Models:
2100/180
2100/200
1
130
164
164
Download
164 pages
21.68 Kb
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
<
>
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error codes
Configure the System
Connecting External Devices
Using the System Setup Program
Asset Tag Command-Line Options
Scsi Select Default Settings
System Backup Reminder
Page 130
Image 130
B-130
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Page 129
Page 131
Page 130
Image 130
Page 129
Page 131
Contents
USER’S Guide
Page
When Using Your Computer System
Safety Instructions
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Page
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Page
Preface
About This Guide
Other Documents You May Need
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Notational Conventions
Typographical Conventions
Example autoexec.bat and c\windows
Page
System Features
Introduction
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Front Panel
Connecting External Devices
Supported Operating Systems
Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer
Getting Help
Booting the CD
Using the Dell Server Assistant CD
CD Main Menu
Run System Utilities
Configure the System
Choose Language
Use Online Manuals
Create NetWare 4.x Diskettes
Create Operating System Support Diskettes
Create Windows NT Server 3.51 Diskettes
Create NetWare 3.12 Diskettes
Asset Tag Utility
Installing Video Drivers for Windows NT
Video Drivers
Restart Windows NT
Asset Tag Command-Line Options
Using the Asset Tag Utility
Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Scsi Select Default Settings
Installing and Configuring Scsi Drivers
SCSISelect Utility
Boot Device Settings
Basic Host Adapter Settings
Default Scsi Controller Settings
Scsi Device Settings
Advanced Host Adapter Settings
Starting the SCSISelect Utility
Using the Scsi Disk Utilities
Installation for Microsoft Win- dows NT
Using SCSISelect Menus
Installation Overview
Performing a Windows NT 4.0 Installation
Installing Windows NT 3.51 and the Driver
Performing a Windows NT 3.51 Installation
Using Windows NT to Install or Update the Driver
Installing or Updating the Driver With Win- dows NT
Swapping a Host Adapter
When you see the following message, click OK to exit
Removing a Host Adapter
Restart your computer
Installation for Novell NetWare
Troubleshooting for Windows NT
Installing EZ-SCSI
Calculating the Slot Number
Installing NetWare and the Driver
Performing a NetWare 4.x Installation
Performing a NetWare 3.12 Installation
Load pathname aic7870.dsk options slot=x
Using the load Command Line Options
Using NetWare to Install or Update the Driver
Load Command Line Options
Tagdisable
Devenable=
Lunenable=
Iocombine
Bit Mask Options
Sample load Command
Using Scsi Devices
Load pathname aic7870 options slot=x
Files Necessary to Set Up Booting From a Scsi Device
Booting From a Scsi Device
Using Removable Media
Formatting Media
Drive Status Items
Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved Drives
Read After Write Verify Options
Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With Net- Ware 3.12 or
Using the NetWare Tape Backup Utility
Optimizing Performance
Host-Adapter Specific
Troubleshooting for NetWare
Non-Host-Adapter Specific
Off
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Configuration Options and System Data
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Screens
Title Box
Help
System Setup Keys
Key Functions
Entering the System Setup Program
Main Menu of the System Setup Program
Main Menu Categories
Boot Options Submenu Categories
Boot Options Submenu
Speaker
Service Tag
Num Lock
Microprocessor
Advanced Menu of the System Setup Program
Advanced Menu Categories
Parallel Port
Parallel Mode
Serial Port
Diskette Controller
Security Menu of the System Setup Program
Security Menu Categories
Set Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password Is
User Password Is
Set User Password
Exit Menu Categories
Virus Check Reminder
Using the Password Features
Deleting or Changing an Existing Super- visor Password
Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your System
Operating With a Supervisor Password Enabled
Using the User Password Feature
Assigning a User Password
Using Your User Password to Secure Your System
Deleting or Changing an Existing User Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Password Options
Password Options
Responding to Error Messages
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Cards
Using the Eisa Configuration Utility
System Board Options
How to Run the Eisa Configura- tion Utility
When to Run the Eisa Configu- ration Utility
Making Selections in the Eisa Configu- ration Utility
Starting the Eisa Configuration Utility
Using Online Instructions
Important Eisa Configuration Information
Learn About Configuring Your Computer
Configure Computer
Main Menu
Add or Remove Boards
Adding an Expansion Card
View or Edit Details
Repositioning an Expansion Card
Display the list of system board options as follows
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Eisa System Board Options Screen Example
Set Date and Set Time
Maintain System Configuration Diskette
Advanced Menu
Exit From This Utility
View Additional System Information Menu
Set Verification Mode Menu
Resolving Resource Conflicts
Maintain SCI Files Menu
Modeling Mode
System Board Options Screen
Using the Password Features
How Password Security Works
Select the Supervisor Password category
Assigning or Changing a Supervisor Password
Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password
Type your new supervisor password
Select the User Password category
Assigning or Changing a User Password
Deleting an Existing User Password
Type your new user password
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Working Inside Your Computer
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
Before You Begin
Removing the Computer Cover
System Orientation
Replacing the Computer Cover
Removing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Front Bezel
Unpacking Your Hardware Option
Inside Your Computer
Working Inside Your Computer
Inside the Chassis-Front/Right Side View
Inside the Chassis-Back/Left Side View
Partially remove the system board assembly from the chassis
Removing and Replacing the System Board Assembly
Removing the System Board Assembly
Disconnect the following cables from the system board
Install the system board assembly in the chassis
Replacing the System Board Assembly
Reconnect the cables to the system board
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Installing System Board Options
System Board Features
Expansion Cards
Expansion Card Examples
Installing an Expansion Card
Expansion Slots
Installing an Expansion Card
Removing an Expansion Card
Adding Memory
DIMMs and Dimm Sockets
Memory Upgrade Kits
Dimm Installation Guidelines
Installing System Board Options
Performing a Memory Upgrade
Sample Dimm Configurations
Installing a Dimm
Installing a Microprocessor Upgrade
Removing a Dimm
Remove the microprocessor chip from the socket
Remove the heat sink
Unpack the new microprocessor
Install the microprocessor chip in the socket Fig- ure
10. Pin-1 Identification
12. Installing the Heat Sink
Replace the microprocessor securing clip
Replacing the System Battery
Remove the old battery
Install the new battery with the side labeled + fac- ing up
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Configuring a Drive
Installing Drives in the External Bays
Jumpers
External Drive Bay Hardware
Removing and Replacing Plastic Inserts
Removing and Replacing Front- Panel Inserts
Removing Metal Inserts
Connecting the Drive
Removing a Metal Insert
Installing Drives in the External Bays
DC Power Cables
Prepare the drive for installation
Diskette Drive Interface Cable
Installing Scsi Drives in the External Bays
Verify correct operation of your system
Configure the controller card if necessary
10 -Pin to 50-Pin Adapter
11. Connecting an Optional Scsi Controller Card
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Scsi Configuration Guidelines
Installing Drives in the Internal Bays
Scsi ID Numbers
Device Termination
Scsi Termination Jumper Locations
Configuring the Boot Device
Scsi Cable
Scsi Cable for a PowerEdge 2100 System
Installing Scsi Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Bays
Unpack each Scsi drive, and prepare it for installation
Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi drive
Install the Scsi drives in the hard-disk drive cage
Reinstall the hard-disk drive cage in the chassis Figure
Test the Scsi drives
Technical Specifications
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
Drives
Power
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Hardware Configuration Features
Jumpers-A General Explanation
Figure B-1. System Board Jumpers
Cardbios VGA Eisa
Table B-1. System Board Jumpers
Connectors and Sockets
Table B-2. Connectors and Sockets on the System Board
Ports and Connectors
Serial and Parallel Ports
Serial Port Connectors
Figure B-3. Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
Parallel Port Connector
Table B-3. Pin Assignments for the Serial Port Connectors
Keyboard Connector
Mouse Connector
RED
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Recovering Data
Scheduling Backups
Backup Devices
Maintaining the System
Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors
Cleaning System Components
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaning Drives
Humidity
Temperature
Environmental Factors
Altitude
Corrosion
Dust and Particles
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
Magnetism
Power Source Interruptions
Shock and Vibration
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Line Conditioners
Class a
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Class B
EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only
IC Notice Canada Only
CE Notice
Class 1 Notice
Vcci Notices Japan Only
Class 2 Notice
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i Certyfikacji
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Korean Regulatory Notice
Pozosta³e instrukcje bez pieczeñstwa
Regulatory Notices D-141
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Warranties and Return Policy
Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. Only
Coverage During Year One
Coverage During Years Two and Three
Limited Three-Year Warranty Canada Only
General
Warranties and Return Policy E-145
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only
Technical Specifications
Table F-1. Technical Specifications
Drives
Technical Specifications F-149
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems User’s Guide
Glossary
BTU
Bios
BBS
BZT
CGA
Ccft
CD-ROM
Cmos
DIP
Dimm
DIN
DMA
ECP
DTE
ECC
EDO
GUI
FAT
FCC
HMA
ISA
IPX
IRQ
ITE
MDA
LUN
MBR
MGA
Ntfs
NLM
NMI
Nvram
PRN
Post
Pqfp
PVC
Scsi
ROM
RTC
Sdms
UMB
TFT
TSR
UPS
Vesa
VDS
VGA
XMM
Vlsi
Vram
XMS