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
  • Diagnostics Indicator Codes
  • System Messages
  • 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
    • CPU Information Screens
    • Integrated Devices Screen
    • System Security Screen
    • Exit Screen
  • System Event Log
  • System and Setup Password Features
    • Using the System Password
    • Using the Setup Password
  • Disabling a Forgotten Password
• Installing System Components
  • Recommended Tools
  • Inside the System
  • Opening the System
  • Closing the System
  • Rotatable Hard-Drive Carrier
    • Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Out of the System
    • Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Into the System
  • Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel
    • Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel Insert
  • Hard Drives
    • Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
    • Removing a Hard Drive from the Rotatable Carrier
    • Installing a Hard Drive in the Rotatable Carrier
    • Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive
    • Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive
    • Removing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive
    • Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive
  • Diskette Drive
    • Removing the Diskette Drive
    • Installing a Diskette Drive
  • Optical and Tape Drives
    • Removing an Optical or Tape Drive
    • Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
  • Expansion Cards
    • Installing an Expansion Card
    • Removing an Expansion Card
  • Installing a SAS Controller Expansion Card
  • Microprocessor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Replacing the Processor
  • Memory
    • General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    • Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
    • Installing Memory Modules
    • Removing Memory Modules
  • System Battery
    • Replacing the System Battery
  • Power Supply
    • Removing the Power Supply
    • Installing the Power Supply
  • Replacing the Cooling Fans
    • Replacing the Card and Front Fans
    • Replacing the Memory Fan
    • Replacing the Fourth Hard-Drive Fan
  • Chassis Intrusion Switch
    • Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
    • Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
  • Removing and Replacing the Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure)
    • Removing the Bezel
    • Replacing the Bezel
  • Front I/O Panel (Service Only Parts Procedure)
    • Removing the Front I/O Panel
    • Replacing the Front I/O Panel
  • Thermal Diode Cable (Service Only Parts Procedure)
  • System Board (Service Only Parts Procedure)
    • Removing the System Board
    • Installing the System Board
• 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 Serial I/O Problems
    • Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    • Troubleshooting a USB Device
  • Troubleshooting a NIC
  • Troubleshooting a Wet System
  • Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  • Troubleshooting the System Battery
  • Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
    • Troubleshooting a Fan
  • Troubleshooting System Memory
  • Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
  • Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  • Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  • Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller
  • Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  • Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
• Running the System Diagnostics
  • Using Dell PowerEdge 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
• Jumpers and Connectors
  • System Board Jumpers
    • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • System Board Connectors
  • Disabling a Forgotten Password
• Getting Help
  • Obtaining Assistance
    • Online Services
    • AutoTech Service
    • 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