Document Outline

• Contents
• About Your System
  • Other Information You May Need
  • Accessing System Features During Startup
  • Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  • Back-Panel Features and Indicators
    • Connecting External Devices
  • NIC Indicator Codes
  • System Messages
  • Diagnostics Indicator Codes
  • System Beep Codes
  • Warning Messages
  • Diagnostics Messages
  • Alert Messages
• Using the System Setup Program
  • Entering the System Setup Program
    • Responding to Error Messages
    • Using the System Setup Program
  • System Setup Options
    • Main Screen
    • Memory Information Screen
    • CPU Information Screen
    • SATA Configuration Screen
    • Integrated Devices Screen
    • Console Redirection Screen
    • System Security Screen
    • Exit Screen
  • System and Setup Password Features
    • Using the System Password
    • Using the Setup Password
  • Disabling a Forgotten Password
  • Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
    • Entering the BMC Setup Module
    • BMC Setup Module Options
• Installing System Components
  • Recommended Tools
  • Inside the System
  • Opening and Closing the System
    • Removing the Bezel
    • Installing the Bezel
    • Opening the System
    • Closing the System
  • Cooling Shroud
    • Removing the Cooling Shroud
    • Installing the Cooling Shroud
  • System Battery
    • Replacing the System Battery
  • Optical Drive
    • Removing the Optical Drive
    • Installing the Optical Drive
  • Configuring the Boot Drive
  • Hard Drives
    • Removing a Hard Drive
    • Installing a Hard Drive
  • Installing a SAS Controller Card
  • Fan Assembly
    • Removing the Fan Assembly
    • Installing the Fan Assembly
  • Optional PCI Fan Assembly
    • Removing the PCI Fan Assembly
    • Installing the PCI Fan Assembly
  • Power Supply
    • Removing the Power Supply
    • Installing the Power Supply
  • Expansion Cards
    • Installing an Expansion Card
    • Removing an Expansion Card
  • Riser Card
    • Removing the Riser Card
    • Installing the Riser Card
  • System Memory
    • Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    • Installing Memory Modules
    • Removing Memory Modules
  • Processor
    • Replacing the Processor
  • Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the Control Panel Assembly
    • Installing the Control Panel Assembly
  • System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the System Board Assembly
    • Installing the System Board Assembly
• Troubleshooting Your System
  • Safety First-For You and Your System
  • Start-Up Routine
  • Checking the Equipment
    • Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts
    • Troubleshooting External Connections
    • 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 NIC
  • Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message
  • Troubleshooting a Wet System
  • Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  • Troubleshooting the System Battery
  • Troubleshooting the Power Supply
  • Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
    • Troubleshooting a Fan
  • Troubleshooting System Memory
  • Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  • Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  • Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  • Troubleshooting the Microprocessor
• Running the System Diagnostics
  • Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics
  • System Diagnostics Features
  • When to Use the System Diagnostics
  • Running the System Diagnostics
    • From the Utility Partition
    • From Removable Bootable Media
  • System Diagnostics Testing Options
  • Using the Custom Test Options
    • Selecting Devices for Testing
    • Selecting Diagnostics Options
    • Viewing Information and Results
• Jumpers and Connectors
  • System Board Jumpers
  • System Board Connectors
  • Riser Card Connectors
  • Disabling a Forgotten Password
• Getting Help
  • Obtaining Assistance
    • Online Services
    • Automated Order-Status Service
    • 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
• Glossary
• Index