Installing System Board Options | Dell 4100/200, 4100/180 specification

Chapter 8

Installing System Board Options

This chapter describes how to install the following options:

•Extended Industry-Standard Architecture (EISA), Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA), and Periph- eral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion cards

•Memory upgrades

•Microprocessor upgrades

This chapter also includes instructions for replacing the system battery, if necessary.

Use Figure 8-1 to locate the system board features men- tioned in this chapter and elsewhere.

diskette/tape drive interface connector (FLOPPY)

EISA connectors (EISA1 [top], EISA2, and EISA3)

PCI connectors (PCI4 [top] through PCI8)

battery connector (BATTERY)

video connector

server-management serial port connector (REMOTE)

parallel port connector

serial port 2 connector

serial port 1 connector

mouse connector

keyboard connector

Ultra/Narrow SCSI host adapter

Ultra/Wide SCSI host adapter

connector (SCSI CD-ROM)

connector (SCSI)

front of system board

DIMM sockets (DIMM A–DIMM H)

fan connectors (3)

speed and configuration jumpers

primary microprocessor socket (PROCESSOR1)

secondary microprocessor	server-management bus
socket (PROCESSOR2)	connector (SMB BACKPLANE)

Figure 8-1. System Board Features

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Dell 4100/200, 4100/180 manual Installing System Board Options, System Board Features

Contents

167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 Page Safety Instructions When Working Inside the ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using the Computer System Preface About This Guide Other Documentation You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Example del drive pathfilename /pPage Introduction Page Checking the Basics Backing Up FilesBasic Checks Is the computer wet or damaged? Checking Connections and Switches Run the system diagnostics as described in Chap- ter Back Panel Features Reconnect the system to AC power Turn on the systemIs the monitor operating properly? Yes. Go to step Is the keyboard operating properly? Yes. Go to step Boot Routine Indications Look and ListenIs the mouse or printer operating properly? System Setup Program Eisa Configuration Utility Messages and Codes System Messages System Messages Guide Speed detected is not System Beep Codes System Beep Codes Diagnostics Messages Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP Program Dell HIP Alert Log Messages An ECC error has occurred in sys Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Finding Software Solutions Installing and Configuring SoftwareUsing Software Error Messages Input Errors Default IRQ Line AssignmentsProgram Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Running the System Diagnostics Features of the System DiagnosticsWhen to Use the System Diagnostics Starting the System Diagnostics From the Main Menu, select the RUN SystemTies category How to Use the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics Screen How to Use the Menu Main Menu CategoriesRun Select Subtest Run Under Subtest Options Option Parameters Pause for User Response Test Limits AboutKey-Help Tests in the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics TestsQuit System Diagnostics Tests Error Messages Why Run a RAM Test?RAM Test Group Subtests Why Run a System Set Test? System Set Test Group Video Test Group Why Run a Video Test? Why Run a Keyboard Test?Keyboard Test Group Why Run the Mouse Test? Why Run a Diskette Drives Test?Mouse Test Diskette Drives Test Group Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test? Hard-Disk Drives Non-SCSI Test GroupSerial/Infrared Ports Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test? Parallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Scsi Devices Test? Scsi Devices Test Group Troubleshooting the Monitor Run the system diagnostics softwareChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions Enter the System Setup program, and checkChange the setting for the Serial Port 1, Serial Check the contents of the start-up files Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceAttempt another print operation on the parallel printer Safety First-For You and the Computer Checking Inside the ComputerRemoving and Replacing the Computer Covers Removing the Computer Covers Keylocks on the Computer’s Back Panel Replacing the Computer Covers Removing the Computer Covers Removing the Front Bezel Inside the ChassisRemove the computer covers Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer Troubleshooting the BatteryLet the computer dry for at least 24 hours Check all the board and card connections in the computer Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems Replacing a Power SupplyReseat the battery in its socket. Is the problem resolved? Replace the battery Troubleshooting a Cooling Fan Troubleshooting Power Cable ConnectionsSlide the power supply out of the chassis see Fig- ure Check the cable connections listed in Table Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Replacing a Cooling Fan Reseat the expansion cards in their connectors Correct the system board’s configuration jumper settings Troubleshooting System Memory Run the RAM Test Group in the system diagnosticsEnter the System Setup program to check Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Reseat the DIMMs in their sockets Troubleshooting the System Board Check the system-board configuration jumpersRemove the video expansion card, and repeat steps 11 Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Subsystem Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem Diskette-Drive Subsystem Troubleshooting Check the diskette drive cablingRepeat steps 1 and 2, and remove all expansion cards Troubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Drive Indicator Error Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting Page Installing System Board Options System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardConnect any cables that should be attached to the card Memory Upgrade Kits Dimm Installation GuidelinesAdding Memory Performing a Memory Upgrade Sample Dimm Configurations Installing DIMMs Remove the heat sink Remove the microprocessor chip from the socket Install the microprocessor chip in the socket see Figure Unpack the new microprocessor Installing the Microprocessor Chip Replace the microprocessor securing clip Replacing the Battery Press F2 to enter the System Setup program,Egories match the new system configuration Remove the battery 11. Battery RemovalPage Installing Drives in the External Bays External Drive Bay Hardware Connecting the Drive Before You BeginRemoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Installing Scsi Devices in the External Bays Scsi Configuration Information Installing a Scsi Device Prepare the drive for installation Attaching Drive Rails Remove the computer covers and front bezel Configure 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 10-1 Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Configuration Removing and Installing a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Removing a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Remove the hard-disk drive Remove the computer cover Remove the Ultra/Wide Scsi cable from the computer Backplane Configuring the Boot Device Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesPage Run the diagnostics for the Dell system Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Help Tools System Documentation World Wide Web on the InternetHelp Tools Commercial Online Services Dell Diagnostics ProgramAutoTech Service TechFax Service Problems With an Order Technical Support ServiceProduct Information Automated Order-Status System Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Dell Contact Numbers International Dialing Codes Dell Contact Numbers AustraliaAustria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark FinlandFrance Germany Ireland ItalyJapan Korea Luxembourg MalaysiaMexico Netherlands New Zealand NorwayPoland Singapore Sweden Switzerland Austin, Texas Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests Text Mode Character TestVideo Memory Test Video Hardware Test Character Attributes Subtest 80 x Character Set Subtest 80 xCharacter Attributes Subtest 40 x Character Set Subtest 40 x Text Mode Color Test Color Attributes Subtest 80 xTable B-1. Color Attributes Text Mode Pages Test Graphics Mode Test 320 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen 640 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 Jumpers and Switches SwitchesJumpers Jumpered Unjumpered Reserved do not change Table C-2. System Board Connectors and Sockets System Board Labels Disabling a Forgotten Password Table C-3. Scsi Backplane Board ConnectorsRemove the jumper plug from the Pswd jumper Page Abbreviations and Acronyms Der Telekommunikation DS/DD MBR Verband Deutscher Elektro