Back-Panel Features Serial connector | Dell 745N guide

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Figure 2-2. Back-Panel Features

serial connector

security lock slot USB connectors (2)

mouse connector keyboard connector

power supply connector

video connector

NIC1 connector

NIC2 connector

PCI slot (5 V)

PCI-X slot (3.3 V)

system identification button

blue/amber status indicator

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Indicators, Messages, and Codes

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Dell 745N manual Back-Panel Features Serial connector, Blue/amber status indicator Indicators, Messages, and Codes

Contents

Installation and Troubleshooting Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Safety First-For You and Your SystemTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Installing System Components Memory Module Installation Guidelines Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 105 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditIntegrated Network Adapter Connector 115 106 Contents Introduction IntroductionOther Documents You May Need Obtaining Technical Assistance Indicators, Messages, and Codes Indicators, Messages, and CodesFront-Panel Indicators and Features Front-Panel Features Hard-drive 0 status indicator Hard-drive 2 status indicator Back-Panel Indicators and Features Front-Panel Indicator Codes LED Indicator Description Back-Panel Features Serial connector Blue/amber status indicator Indicators, Messages, and CodesPage System Back-Panel LED Codes LED Indicator LED States DescriptionSystem Messages System Messages Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Your System Figure A-2 for jumper location See Getting Help Guide Your System. If the problem persists, see Integrated Drive Controller is enabled Check the Integrated Devices Faulty hard drive Replace the hard drive. See System Beep Codes Server Module Beep Codes Cause Corrective Action Server Module Beep Codes Cause Corrective Action Server Module Beep Codes Cause Corrective Action Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages Finding Software Solutions Finding Software SolutionsTroubleshooting Errors and Conflicts Before You Begin Application Conflicts Input ErrorsIRQ Assignment Defaults IRQ Line IRQ Assignment Conflicts IRQ11 Finding Software Solutions System Diagnostics Features Running the System DiagnosticsUsing Server Administrator Diagnostics Running the System Diagnostics When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System Diagnostics Selecting Devices for Testing System Diagnostics Testing OptionsUsing the Custom Test Options Selecting Diagnostics Options Viewing Information and Results Checking Basic Power Problems Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First-For You and Your System External Connections Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a Network Adapter Troubleshooting a USB Device Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message Inside the System Removing and Replacing the Bezel Installing and Removing the Bezel Release latch Opening the System Closing the System Troubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting the Power SupplyTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting Hard Drives Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting the Processor Troubleshooting the System Board Troubleshooting Your System System Board Components Installing System ComponentsInstalling System Components Removing the Cooling Shroud Drac connector System batteryCooling Shroud Processor and heat sink Replacing the System Battery System BatteryInstalling the Cooling Shroud Cooling shroud Release latch Fan Assembly Replacing the Battery Release tab Battery socket Removing the Fan Assembly Removing the Power Distribution Board Power Distribution BoardInstalling the Fan Assembly Installing the Power Distribution Board Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Connector Installing the Power SupplyP1 connector P2 connector Power supply Captive screw Installing an Expansion Card Expansion Cards PCI slot Expansion card Installing and Removing a Remote Access Controller Removing the Riser Board Riser BoardRemoving an Expansion Card Removing a Daughter Card Installing the Riser BoardDaughter Card Installing a Daughter Card Daughter card connector LED cable Hard-drive cables System Memory Memory Module Installation GuidelinesSample Memory Module Configurations Total Memory Installing Memory Modules Removing the Control Panel Control PanelRemoving Memory Modules Socket Alignment key Installing System Components Installing the Control Panel 13. Control Panel Removal Removing the Sata Cable Kits Sata Cable KitsProcessor Replacing the Processor Installing System Components 14. Installing and Removing the Securing Clip Latch Securing clips Heat sink Heat-sink posts Processor 15. Installing and Removing the Processor in the Socket Socket-release lever Pin-1 corner of socket ZIF socket Removing the System Board Assembly System Board Installing System Components Installing the System Board Assembly 16. Removing the System Board and System Board Tray Installing System Components Installing System Components Installing Drives Installing DrivesConfiguring the Boot Drive Removing a Hard Drive Removing the Hard-Drive Carrier Release lever Installing a Hard Drive Hardware RAID Internal Drives Connecting Hard Drives for RAIDSoftware RAID Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Getting Help AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service Toll-free Before You CallContacting Dell 11 4515 0660 300-65-55-330820 240 530 02 481 92 604 633 0800 9051 481 866 440 02 2186 27 818980-9-15-3978 01-899-753-0777 70233287 09 253 313 0825 004 0825 3870825 823 04 99 75 40 2108129800 08004414951808844140083 2108129812 01 204 1850 5430870 908 0870 906 Toll-free0120-198-433 81-44-556-416281-44-520-1435 81-44-556-3894 3420808075 512Or 512 Toll-free 0800 020 674 47 001-800-882-1519020 674 45 020 674 42 001-800-507-0962 67123162298 0800-50-669 011 706 Toll-free 800 6011011 709 902 100 20 140 14 08 590 0508 587 70 0844 811 01344 373 01344 860 Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet 8001-3605 Getting Help Jumpers-A General Explanation Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsJumpers, Switches, and Connectors Jumpers System Board Jumpers Passwd Connector Description System Board ConnectorsTable A-2. System Board Connectors CN3 Fan Riser Board Connectors Table A-2. System Board Connectors Description Disabling a Forgotten Password Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors Table B-1. I/O Connector Icons Icon Connector ConnectorsConnectors Connectors Serial Connector Serial Connector Autoconfiguration PS/2-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Video Connector USB Connector Integrated Network Adapter Connector Network Cable Requirements Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and Acronyms 117 LVD 118 Abbreviations and Acronyms NIS ROM Abbreviations and Acronyms 119 120 Abbreviations and Acronyms Index Index 121 See diagnostics 122 Index Index 123 124 Index Installing and Removing the Riser Board Network Adapter Indicators Front-Panel USB ConnectorInstalling and Removing the Bezel Installing and Removing the Securing Clip Figure A-1 Table B-2 Serial Connector Pin Assignments 112 Table B-3 Table B-1