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Dell 4100/180, 4100/200 manual

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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 About This Guide PrefaceOther Documentation You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical Conventions Example del drive pathfilename /p Examples autoexec.bat and c\windowsPage Introduction Page 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 SwitchesBack Panel Features Turn on the system Reconnect the system to AC powerIs the monitor operating properly? Yes. Go to step Is the keyboard operating properly? Yes. Go to stepBoot Routine Indications Look and ListenIs the mouse or printer operating properly? Eisa Configuration Utility System Setup ProgramSystem Messages Messages and CodesSystem Messages Guide Speed detected is not System Beep Codes System Beep CodesDiagnostics Messages Dell HIP Alert Log Messages Alert Log Messages From the Dell HIP ProgramAn ECC error has occurred in sys Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Codes Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns Installing and Configuring Software Finding Software SolutionsUsing Software Error MessagesDefault IRQ Line Assignments Input ErrorsProgram Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment ConflictsRunning 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 System Diagnostics Screen How to Use the System DiagnosticsMain Menu Categories How to Use the MenuRun SelectRun Under Subtest SubtestOption Parameters OptionsPause for User Response Test Limits AboutKey-Help Tests in the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics TestsQuit System Diagnostics Tests Why Run a RAM Test? Error MessagesRAM Test Group SubtestsSystem Set Test Group Why Run a System Set Test?Video Test Group Why Run a Video Test? Why Run a Keyboard Test?Keyboard Test Group Why Run a Diskette Drives Test? Why Run the Mouse Test?Mouse Test Diskette Drives Test GroupWhy Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test? Hard-Disk Drives Non-SCSI Test GroupSerial/Infrared Ports Test Group Parallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test?Scsi Devices Test Group Why Run a Scsi Devices Test?Troubleshooting the Monitor Run the system diagnostics softwareChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting I/O Ports Troubleshooting the KeyboardEnter the System Setup program, and check Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsChange the setting for the Serial Port 1, Serial Check the contents of the start-up filesTroubleshooting 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 Keylocks on the Computer’s Back Panel Removing the Computer CoversRemoving the Computer Covers Replacing the Computer CoversRemoving the Front Bezel Inside the ChassisRemove the computer covers Inside the Chassis-Front/Left Side View Responding to a Dell HIP Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet ComputerTroubleshooting the Battery Troubleshooting a Damaged ComputerLet the computer dry for at least 24 hours Check all the board and card connections in the computerReplacing a Power Supply Troubleshooting Power Supply ProblemsReseat the battery in its socket. Is the problem resolved? Replace the batteryTroubleshooting Power Cable Connections Troubleshooting a Cooling FanSlide the power supply out of the chassis see Fig- ure Check the cable connections listed in TableReplacing a Cooling Fan Troubleshooting Expansion CardsCorrect the system board’s configuration jumper settings Reseat the expansion cards in their connectorsRun the RAM Test Group in the system diagnostics Troubleshooting System MemoryEnter the System Setup program to check Turn on the system, including any attached peripheralsReseat the DIMMs in their sockets Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the System Board Check the system-board configuration jumpersRemove the video expansion card, and repeat steps 11 Checking the Diskette Drive Subsystem Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive SubsystemDiskette-Drive Subsystem Troubleshooting Check the diskette drive cablingRepeat steps 1 and 2, and remove all expansion cards Troubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Drive Indicator Error Codes Troubleshooting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesScsi Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting Page System Board Features Installing System Board OptionsExpansion Cards Expansion CardsInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardConnect any cables that should be attached to the card Memory Upgrade Kits Dimm Installation GuidelinesAdding Memory Sample Dimm Configurations Performing a Memory UpgradeInstalling DIMMs Remove the microprocessor chip from the socket Remove the heat sinkUnpack the new microprocessor Install the microprocessor chip in the socket see FigureReplace the microprocessor securing clip Installing the Microprocessor ChipReplacing the Battery Press F2 to enter the System Setup program,Egories match the new system configuration 11. Battery Removal Remove the batteryPage External Drive Bay Hardware Installing Drives in the External BaysConnecting the Drive Before You BeginRemoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Scsi Configuration Information Installing Scsi Devices in the External BaysPrepare the drive for installation Installing a Scsi DeviceRemove the computer covers and front bezel Attaching Drive RailsConfigure the controller card if necessary Prepare the tape drive and controller card for installation Page Installing Drives in the Internal Bays 10-1 Installing Drives in the Internal BaysRemoving and Installing a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Scsi Hard-Disk Drive ConfigurationRemoving a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Remove the hard-disk drive Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator PatternsRemove the Ultra/Wide Scsi cable from the computer Remove the computer coverBackplane Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Configuring the Boot DevicePage Getting Help Run the diagnostics for the Dell systemTechnical Assistance Help ToolsSystem Documentation World Wide Web on the InternetHelp Tools Dell Diagnostics Program Commercial Online ServicesAutoTech Service TechFax ServiceTechnical Support Service Problems With an OrderProduct Information Automated Order-Status SystemDell Contact Numbers Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditInternational Dialing Codes Australia Dell Contact NumbersAustria BelgiumCzech Republic CanadaFinland DenmarkFrance GermanyItaly IrelandJapan KoreaMalaysia LuxembourgMexico NetherlandsNorway New ZealandPoland SingaporeSwitzerland SwedenAustin, Texas Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics ChecklistDiagnostics Checklist Text Mode Character Test Appendix B Diagnostic Video TestsVideo Memory Test Video Hardware TestCharacter Set Subtest 80 x Character Attributes Subtest 80 xCharacter Attributes Subtest 40 x Character Set Subtest 40 xText Mode Color Test Color Attributes Subtest 80 xTable B-1. Color Attributes Graphics Mode Test Text Mode Pages Test640 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 ScreenColor Palettes Test Jumpers and Switches SwitchesJumpers Jumpered Unjumpered Reserved do not change System Board Labels Table C-2. System Board Connectors and SocketsDisabling a Forgotten Password Table C-3. Scsi Backplane Board ConnectorsRemove the jumper plug from the Pswd jumper Page Der Telekommunikation Abbreviations and AcronymsDS/DD MBR Verband Deutscher Elektro