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Dell NM176 owner manual Contents

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1	About Your System	11
	Other Information You May Need	11
	Accessing System Features During Startup	12
	Front-Panel Features and Indicators	13
	Back-Panel Features and Indicators	17
	Connecting External Devices	18
	NIC Indicator Codes	19
	System Messages	19
	Diagnostics Indicator Codes	29
	System Beep Codes	31
	Warning Messages	34
	Diagnostics Messages	34
	Alert Messages	34
2	Using the System Setup Program	35
	Entering the System Setup Program	35
	Responding to Error Messages	35
	Using the System Setup Program	36

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August NM176 Contents Entering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module Options Memory Information ScreenOpening and Closing the System Installing a SAS Controller Card Removing the Cooling Shroud Installing the Cooling ShroudReplacing the System Battery Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Optical DriveSafety First-For You and Your System Troubleshooting Your System117 121 Glossary Contents About Your System Other Information You May NeedAccessing System Features During Startup Documentation for your integrated NIC Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsKeystrokes for Accessing System Features Description Ctrl+S Sata Configuration screen. This keystroke allows you toAbout Your System Power on. For more information, see Power button Using the power buttonPower is turned off. If the power Power button is enabledSystem Indicator During normal system operationSystem problem Connect USB 2.0-compliant devices toBack-Panel Features and Indicators Indicator Button Connecting External DevicesOn the network System MessagesSystem Messages Causes Corrective Actions Remote Bios update Retry the Bios update. IfInstalled Using the System SetupFaulty diskette drive or Ensure that the diskette One or more memory Reinstall the memorySee Troubleshooting Faulty or improperly Replace the disketteFaulty keyboard controller See Getting Help on Faulty or improperly Ensure that the RAC isInstalled RAC Properly installed. See TroubleshootingTroubleshooting System ConfiguredFaulty or improperly Ensure that all memory Or faulty system board Installed. SeeReinstallation information System configuration Enter the System SetupSetup program, Reinstall the operatingWidth Error Slot n installed PCIe card Faulty or improperlyInstalled PCIe card Expansion Cards on 75. If the problemTroubleshooting a Hard Implement Remote ConfigurationConfiguration request Faulty drive. Parameters Ensure that the hard driveFaulty memory module See Troubleshooting Run the System SetupSettings. See Using Faulty diskette or hard See Troubleshooting aFaulty system board See Getting Help on Settings faulty system Settings. See UsingBattery 35. If the problemDiagnostics Indicator Codes Ensure that the diskette drive See Installing a Hard Drive onDrives installed in your system See Troubleshooting IRQNormal operating System Beep CodesOther failure Ensure that the optical drive System is in aFirst 64 KB of main memory Odd/even logic failure Faulty system board Bios error Reflash the BiosFailure faulty system board DMA initialization failure Cmos write/read failureProtected mode Improperly installed or faulty Master DMA-register failureShutdown test failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt Alert Messages Diagnostics MessagesResponding to Error Messages Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem if any changes were made System Setup OptionsUsing the System Setup Program Main ScreenNetwork Hard drives installed in your systemDevices during system startup. Available options can Include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives,Report Keyboard Errors Auto defaultBoot Sequence Retry Integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installedCPU Information Screen Memory Information ScreenManagement, this field is read-only Sata Configuration ScreenPrefetch To the operating systemIntegrated Devices Screen Console Redirection Screen System Security Screen Exit Screen Sets the NMI feature On or OffUsing the System Password System and Setup Password FeaturesPage Using the System Setup Program Using the Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten Password Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleInstalling System Components Recommended ToolsInside the System Hard drive Optional Sink Power supplyRemoving the Bezel Opening and Closing the SystemOpening the System Installing the BezelCover Thumbscrew Not leave tools or parts inside the systemRemoving the Cooling Shroud Cooling ShroudInstalling and Removing the Cooling Shroud Tab Release latch Installing the Cooling ShroudReplacing the System Battery System BatteryPage Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Power cable Retaining pinsInterface cable Hard Drives Configuring the Boot DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Carrier Plunger Notches Tabs Installing System Components Carrier Interface cable Notches Tabs Removing the HDD1 Hard-Drive Carrier HDD1 hard-drive PlungerPage Page Fan Assembly Installing a SAS Controller CardRemoving the Fan Assembly Cable tray Installing the Fan AssemblyRemoving the PCI Fan Assembly Optional PCI Fan AssemblyChassis intrusion switch Installing the PCI Fan AssemblyPower Supply Removing the Power SupplySystem supports a single nonredundant power supply P3 connector Installing System Components Installing the Power Supply Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Cards Installing System Components Slot Retainer Removing an Expansion CardRemoving the Riser Card Riser Card16. Installing and Removing the Riser Card Screws Installing the Riser CardSystem Memory Memory Module Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory Modules Sample Memory Module Configurations Total Memory DIMM1A512 MB None Close the system. See Closing the System on Page Replacing the Processor ProcessorWait If the heat sink has Rotate Heat sink in a InstallingPage Page Removing the Control Panel Assembly Control Panel Assembly Service-Only ProcedureAssembly Mounting holes Installing the Control Panel AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly System Board Service-Only ProcedureInstalling System Components 21. Installing and Removing the System Board Plunger Installing the System Board Assembly Installing System Components Installing System Components Start-Up Routine Safety First-For You and Your SystemChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment ConflictsTroubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemMonitor is not working properly Video memory is faulty Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions101 Troubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a NIC NIC cannot communicate with network103 Troubleshooting a Wet System Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert MessageLiquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Damaged System System was dropped or damaged105 Troubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting the Power SupplySystem-status indicators are amber 106 107 Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Memory109 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 111 Troubleshooting a Hard DriveTry using a different CD or DVD in the optical drive Action Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting Your System 113 Troubleshooting Expansion CardsTroubleshooting the Microprocessor 115 116 System Diagnostics Features Using Dell PowerEdge DiagnosticsFrom the Utility Partition When to Use the System DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics From Removable Bootable MediaSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test Options119 Selecting Devices for Testing Selecting Diagnostics OptionsViewing Information and Results System Board Jumpers System Board Jumpers Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board Jumper Settings Description System Board Connectors123 124 Riser Card ConnectorsMHz 3.3 125Jumpers and Connectors Obtaining Assistance 127Getting Help Online Services 129 Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 131 Before You Call132 Contacting Dell 133Online Support Mail Address Online Support 13429 693 China135 136 Technical Support Customer Service Sales137 Online Support International Access138 139 Sales and Customer 140141 Czechdell@dell.com Peripherals and Warranty Sales Ink and Toner Sales142 Online Support Support.euro.dell.comCustomer Service, Sales Or 512 Technical Support Customer Service Sales Getting Help143 144 145 146 Technical Support Customer Service, SalesCustomer Service, Sales 9848 Or Eeuu 512 147Division Getting Help Server Support Mail 148Or your city STD code + Or toll-free149 Dial within U.K. only Sales dial within 0870 907 Only 15001 204 0870 907Jamaica only Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron Getting Help151 Online Support Dial from within152 153 City Code Customer ServiceDimension, PDA Electronics, Accessories Sales Fax 2194-6202 Switchboard 2194-6000 Getting HelpPrecision, OptiPlex, Latitude Technical Support Dimension, Inspiron, Electronics and Accessories154 Computers only Technical Support DellOnline Support Support.dell.com.ag Customer Service, Sales Getting Help155 Main 50-81-8800156 020 674 55Relational Sales 020 674 50 Technical Support for XPS Computers only Customer Service 157Sales Getting Help Movistar Customer Service, Sales Operator Dial158 Clarocom159 160 Online Support Support.euro.dell.com Johannesburg Status Service Sales Transaction SalesCustomer Service, Sales Penang, Malaysia Getting Help 161162 Customer Service, Sales Or 512163 164 Amperes AC Alternating current 165Celsius 166167 168 169 170 171 Pixels across by the number of pixels up and down 172173 System diskette See bootable diskette GlossaryTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol 174175 176 Index 177Partition, 118 using Dell PowerEdge 179 PostIndex 181 182