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Dell 4100/200, 4100/180 manual Back Panel Features

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AC power receptacle

Figure 2-1. Back Panel Features

video connector

server-management serial port

parallel port connector

serial port 2 connector

serial port 1 connector mouse connector keyboard connector

security cable slot

Checking the Basics

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Dell 4100/200, 4100/180 manual Back Panel Features

Contents

167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside the Computer When Using the Computer System Preface About This GuideTypographical Conventions Other Documentation You May NeedNotational Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Example del drive pathfilename /pPage Introduction Page Basic Checks Checking the BasicsBacking Up Files Is the computer wet or damaged?Checking Connections and Switches Run the system diagnostics as described in Chap- terBack Panel Features Is the monitor operating properly? Yes. Go to step Reconnect the system to AC powerTurn on the system Is the keyboard operating properly? Yes. Go to stepIs the mouse or printer operating properly? Boot Routine IndicationsLook and Listen System Setup Program Eisa Configuration UtilityMessages and Codes System MessagesSystem Messages Guide Speed detected is not System Beep Codes System Beep CodesDiagnostics Messages Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Program Dell HIP Alert Log MessagesAn ECC error has occurred in sys Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Using Software Finding Software SolutionsInstalling and Configuring Software Error MessagesProgram Conflicts Input ErrorsDefault IRQ Line Assignments Avoiding Interrupt Assignment ConflictsWhen to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsFeatures of the System Diagnostics Ties category Starting the System DiagnosticsFrom the Main Menu, select the RUN System How to Use the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics ScreenRun How to Use the MenuMain Menu Categories SelectSubtest Run Under SubtestOptions Option ParametersPause for User Response Key-Help Test LimitsAbout Quit Tests in the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Tests System Diagnostics Tests RAM Test Group Error MessagesWhy Run a RAM Test? SubtestsWhy Run a System Set Test? System Set Test GroupVideo Test Group Keyboard Test Group Why Run a Video Test?Why Run a Keyboard Test? Mouse Test Why Run the Mouse Test?Why Run a Diskette Drives Test? Diskette Drives Test GroupSerial/Infrared Ports Test Group Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test?Hard-Disk Drives Non-SCSI Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test? Parallel Ports Test GroupWhy Run a Scsi Devices Test? Scsi Devices Test GroupChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting the MonitorRun the system diagnostics software Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting I/O PortsChange the setting for the Serial Port 1, Serial Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsEnter the System Setup program, and check Check the contents of the start-up filesAttempt another print operation on the parallel printer Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers Safety First-For You and the ComputerChecking Inside the Computer Removing the Computer Covers Keylocks on the Computer’s Back PanelReplacing the Computer Covers Removing the Computer CoversRemove the computer covers Removing the Front BezelInside the Chassis Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Responding to a Dell HIP Alert MessageLet the computer dry for at least 24 hours Troubleshooting a Damaged ComputerTroubleshooting the Battery Check all the board and card connections in the computerReseat the battery in its socket. Is the problem resolved? Troubleshooting Power Supply ProblemsReplacing a Power Supply Replace the batterySlide the power supply out of the chassis see Fig- ure Troubleshooting a Cooling FanTroubleshooting Power Cable Connections Check the cable connections listed in TableTroubleshooting Expansion Cards Replacing a Cooling FanReseat the expansion cards in their connectors Correct the system board’s configuration jumper settingsEnter the System Setup program to check Troubleshooting System MemoryRun the RAM Test Group in the system diagnostics Turn on the system, including any attached peripheralsTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Reseat the DIMMs in their socketsRemove the video expansion card, and repeat steps 11 Troubleshooting the System BoardCheck the system-board configuration jumpers Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem Checking the Diskette Drive SubsystemRepeat steps 1 and 2, and remove all expansion cards Diskette-Drive Subsystem TroubleshootingCheck the diskette drive cabling Troubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Drive Indicator Error CodesScsi Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting Page Installing System Board Options System Board FeaturesExpansion Cards Expansion CardsConnect any cables that should be attached to the card Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Adding Memory Memory Upgrade KitsDimm Installation Guidelines Performing a Memory Upgrade Sample Dimm ConfigurationsInstalling DIMMs Remove the heat sink Remove the microprocessor chip from the socketInstall the microprocessor chip in the socket see Figure Unpack the new microprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Chip Replace the microprocessor securing clipEgories match the new system configuration Replacing the BatteryPress F2 to enter the System Setup program, Remove the battery 11. Battery RemovalPage Installing Drives in the External Bays External Drive Bay HardwareRemoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Connecting the DriveBefore You Begin Installing Scsi Devices in the External Bays Scsi Configuration InformationInstalling a Scsi Device Prepare the drive for installationAttaching Drive Rails Remove the computer covers and front bezelConfigure the controller card if necessary Prepare the tape drive and controller card for installation Page Installing Drives in the Internal Bays Installing Drives in the Internal Bays 10-1Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Configuration Removing and Installing a Scsi Hard-Disk DriveRemoving a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Remove the hard-disk driveRemove the computer cover Remove the Ultra/Wide Scsi cable from the computerBackplane Configuring the Boot Device Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesPage Technical Assistance Run the diagnostics for the Dell systemGetting Help Help ToolsHelp Tools System DocumentationWorld Wide Web on the Internet AutoTech Service Commercial Online ServicesDell Diagnostics Program TechFax ServiceProduct Information Problems With an OrderTechnical Support Service Automated Order-Status SystemReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Dell Contact NumbersInternational Dialing Codes Austria Dell Contact NumbersAustralia BelgiumCanada Czech RepublicFrance DenmarkFinland GermanyJapan IrelandItaly KoreaMexico LuxembourgMalaysia NetherlandsPoland New ZealandNorway SingaporeSweden SwitzerlandAustin, Texas Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Video Memory Test Appendix B Diagnostic Video TestsText Mode Character Test Video Hardware TestCharacter Attributes Subtest 40 x Character Attributes Subtest 80 xCharacter Set Subtest 80 x Character Set Subtest 40 xTable B-1. Color Attributes Text Mode Color TestColor Attributes Subtest 80 x Text Mode Pages Test Graphics Mode Test640 x 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 320 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen640 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode ScreenColor Palettes Test Jumpers Jumpers and SwitchesSwitches Jumpered Unjumpered Reserved do not change Table C-2. System Board Connectors and Sockets System Board LabelsRemove the jumper plug from the Pswd jumper Disabling a Forgotten PasswordTable C-3. Scsi Backplane Board Connectors Page Abbreviations and Acronyms Der TelekommunikationDS/DD MBR Verband Deutscher Elektro