Dell 860 guide

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Dell 860 owner manual

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Dell PowerEdge 860 Systems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m June NGJ055 Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Memory Module Installation Guidelines Control Panel Assembly Service-Only ProcedureInstalling the Control Panel Assembly Installing the System Board Assembly Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 105 101103 104 Contents Other Information You May Need About Your System Accessing System Features During Startup About Your System An ACPI-compliant operating system, power is Power button is enabled in the System SetupStatus of power to the system Disconnected from the system. The indicator blinks System needs attention due to a system problem Blue system status indicators on the front and backCause the indicators to flash to identify a particular Device driver errors when using certain operating Device for specific installation Activity indicator System Messages OS Install Mode option System Setup program is set to OnInstallation with more than 2 GB System memory Nvramclr jumper is installed Installed memory modules are See Memory Module Installation Installed. See TroubleshootingReplace the mouse. If the problem Carry out the command Modules, or faulty system board Setup program, the operating systemRun the system diagnostics. See Ensure that all memory modules are Insert a diskette that has a bootable Faulty or improperly installed PCIeCard Cards on page 63. If the problem 63. If the problem persists, see Retry Remote Configuration Configuration requestFaulty or improperly installed Expansion card Faulty memory module Memory configurationInvalid memory configuration See Memory Module Installation System battery Diagnostics Indicator Codes Installed in your system Possible USB failure See Troubleshooting a USB Device onDrive installed in your system Drive failure Faulty system board About Your System System Beep Codes See Troubleshooting System Memory on Diagnostics Messages If the problem persists, see Getting Help on Alert Messages About Your System Entering the System Setup Program Responding to Error MessagesUsing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup Program System Setup Options Main Screen Main System Setup Program Screen Selectable settings System Setup Program Options Description Video Memory OS Install ModeOff default After installation CPU Information Screen Integrated Devices Screen Console Redirection Screen System Security Screen System and Setup Password Features Using the System PasswordSets the NMI feature On or Off Exit Screen Using the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Disabling a Forgotten PasswordSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on Entering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module Options Using the System Setup Program Recommended Tools Installing System ComponentsInside the System Page Page Access any Rack to On static rails Loosen See Figure Sides FromGuide for Electrical outlet Closing the System Cooling ShroudRemoving the Cooling Shroud Page Page Optical Drive Removing the Optical DrivePage Hard Drives Configuring the Boot DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Page Page Page Page Fan Assembly Installing a SAS Controller CardRemoving the Fan Assembly Page Optional PCI Fan Assembly Removing the PCI Fan Assembly PCI FAN connector Connector on the system boardScrew holes on the chassis Cable to the Intrusion Removing the Power Supply Power SupplySystem supports a single nonredundant power supply Page Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsPage System on Cables that Adjacent to Retainer to Card with PrecautionsRelease Riser Card Removing the Riser CardPage Sample Memory Module Configurations Total Memory DIMM1A Memory Module Installation Guidelines512 MB None Installing System Components Installing Memory Modules Page Secure the heat sink to the system Replacing the ProcessorWait 30 seconds Page Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Removing the Control Panel Assembly Mounting install the two See -20 the System on System Board Service-Only Procedure Removing the System Board AssemblyPage Installing System Components Installing System Components Safety First-For You and Your System Start-Up Routine Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Keyboard Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faulty Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting the MouseTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a NIC Troubleshooting a USB DeviceNIC cannot communicate with network Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet SystemLiquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Damaged System System was dropped or damaged Troubleshooting the Power Supply Troubleshooting the System BatterySystem-status indicators are amber Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting the Microprocessor System Diagnostics Features Using Dell PowerEdge DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsFrom Removable Bootable Media From the Utility Partition System Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test OptionsSelecting Devices for Testing Selecting Diagnostics Options Viewing Information and Results Page Page Riser Card Connectors 100 Slot 2, PCIe x8-lane 101 102 Online Services Obtaining Assistance103 Getting Help AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Electronic Quote Service Before You Call 105 Getting Help 107 Contacting Dell 108Mail la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Toll-free Mail la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Toll-free Technical Support Services 109Sales Website support.ap.dell.com Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Toll-free 110General Support Toll-free 111 112 General Support calling from Guayaquil 1133355 114 115 Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 116 117 118 119 Mail krsupport@dell.com 120 121 Technical Support Claracom 122 Fax 21 424 01 123 124 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 125 International Access Code Country Code City Code 126Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Customer Care website Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 127 128 129 Amperes AC Alternating currentBTU British thermal unit Celsius 130 Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 131 FahrenheitFBD Fully buffered Dimm Kilo Kb Kilobits 1024 bits Glossary 132 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 133 134 System diskette See bootable disketteTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol 135 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 136 137 Partition, 94 using Dell PowerEdgeIndex Troubleshooting NMI button 139 Index