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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Indicators, Messages, and Codes
3 Finding Software Solutions
4 Running the System Diagnostics
5 Troubleshooting Your System
6 Installing System Components
7 Installing Drives
8 Getting Help
A Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors
B I/O Connectors
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Introduction
Other Documents You May Need
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Indicators, Messages, and Codes
Front-Panel Indicators and Features
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Back-Panel Indicators and Features
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System Messages
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System Beep Codes
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Warning Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Alert Messages
Finding Software Solutions
Before You Begin
Troubleshooting Errors and Conflicts
Input Errors
Application Conflicts
IRQ Assignment Conflicts
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Running the System Diagnostics
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Features
When to Use the System Diagnostics
Running the System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Using the Custom Test Options
Selecting Devices for Testing
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Viewing Information and Results
Troubleshooting Your System
Safety FirstFor You and Your System
External Connections
Checking Basic Power Problems
Start-Up Routine
Checking the Equipment
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
Troubleshooting the Mouse
Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
Troubleshooting a USB Device
Troubleshooting a Network Adapter
Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message
Inside the System
Removing and Replacing the Bezel
Opening the System
Closing the System
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Troubleshooting the Power Supply
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
Troubleshooting a Fan
Troubleshooting Hard Drives
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
Troubleshooting System Memory
Troubleshooting the Processor
Troubleshooting the System Board
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Installing System Components
System Board Components
Cooling Shroud
Removing the Cooling Shroud
Installing the Cooling Shroud
System Battery
Replacing the System Battery
Fan Assembly
Removing the Fan Assembly
Installing the Fan Assembly
Power Distribution Board
Removing the Power Distribution Board
Installing the Power Distribution Board
Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
Installing the Power Supply
Expansion Cards
Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
Riser Board
Removing the Riser Board
Installing the Riser Board
Daughter Card
Removing a Daughter Card
Installing a Daughter Card
System Memory
Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Installing Memory Modules
Removing Memory Modules
Control Panel
Removing the Control Panel
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Installing the Control Panel
SATA Cable Kits
Removing the SATA Cable Kits
Processor
Replacing the Processor
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System Board
Removing the System Board Assembly
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Installing the System Board Assembly
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Installing Drives
Configuring the Boot Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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Installing a Hard Drive
Connecting Hard Drives for RAID
Software RAID
Hardware RAID (Internal Drives)
Hardware RAID (External Drives) and Software RAID (Internal Drives)
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support Service
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors
JumpersA General Explanation
Jumpers
System Board Jumpers
System Board Connectors
See Figure A-3 and Table A-2 for the location and description of the system board connectors.
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Riser Board Connectors
See Figure A-4 and Table A-3 for the location and description of the backplane board connectors.
Disabling a Forgotten Password
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I/O Connectors
I/O 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
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Index
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