book.book Page 1 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC440 Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Contents 1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Information You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing System Features During Startup . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Back-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 Installing System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recommended Tools . Inside the System Opening the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Closing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Cooling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Removing the System Battery Installing the System Battery .
book.book Page 6 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting a NIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting a Wet System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Troubleshooting the System Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting a Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 . .
book.book Page 7 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 6 Jumpers and Connectors . System Board Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 System Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabling a Forgotten Password. 7 Getting Help 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 9 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM About Your System This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features that provide and ensure the essential functioning of your system. The physical connectors on your system’s front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The system firmware, applications, and operating system monitor the system and component status and alert you when a problem arises.
book.book Page 10 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. Accessing System Features During Startup Table 1-1 describes keystrokes that may be entered during startup to access system features.
book.book Page 11 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's front panel. Table 1-2 provides component descriptions. Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 Table 1-2. Front-Panel Components Item Component 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds an optical drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay Holds an optional optical or tape backup unit drive.
book.book Page 12 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-2. Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component 5 USB connectors (2) Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. 6 power button The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off.
book.book Page 13 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-2.
book.book Page 14 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • Always attach an external device while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise). See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 27 for information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors.
book.book Page 15 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Power Supply Indicators The voltage selection switch on the back panel of the system allows you to select one of two primary voltage inputs. Ensure that the switch is set to the proper voltage according to Table 1-4. Table 1-4. Voltage Selection Switch If your power source is: The voltage selection switch should be set to: 110 V 115 220 V 230 For information on system power requirements, see "Technical Specifications" in your Getting Started Guide.
book.book Page 16 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-5. Diagnostic Indicator Codes (continued) Code Causes Corrective Action Possible video failure. See "Getting Help" on page 107. Diskette drive or hard drive failure. Ensure that the diskette drive and hard drive are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 51 or "Diskette Drive" on page 44 for information on the drives installed in your system. Possible USB failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 82.
book.book Page 17 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. Table 1-6. System Messages Message Causes Do not use these characters in filenames.
book.book Page 18 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! CPU fan failure. The processor cooling fan is faulty or the fan assembly is not installed correctly. Ensure that the processor cooling shroud is properly installed. See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 86 and "Microprocessor" on page 62. Alert! Error initializing PCI Express slot n (or bridge).
book.book Page 19 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! Previous Shutdown Due to Thermal Event The processor or hard drive overheated the last time the system was used. Ensure that nothing is blocking the airflow vents and that all fans are working correctly. Also, ensure that the processor heat sink is properly installed. See "Microprocessor" on page 62. Alert! Uncorrectable Memory Error Previously Detected...
book.book Page 20 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Data error The diskette drive or hard drive cannot read the data. For the operating system, run the appropriate utility to check the file structure of the diskette drive or hard drive. See your operating system documentation for information on running these utilities.
book.book Page 21 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions General failure The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by specific information. Take the appropriate action to resolve the problem. Hard-disk configuration error The hard drive failed initialization. Run the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 97. Also, see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 91.
book.book Page 22 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value A memory module might be faulty or Reinstall the memory modules and, if improperly seated. necessary, replace them. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 87.
book.book Page 23 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions No boot sector on hard-disk drive The system configuration information Enter the System Setup program and in the System Setup program might verify the system configuration be incorrect. information for the hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 27.
book.book Page 24 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 91. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 107. Operating system not found Please connect USB keyboard/mouse to USB ports on the back of the computer The keyboard and/or mouse is not properly connected. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 82.
book.book Page 25 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 1-6. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Time-of-day clock stopped The battery might be faulty. See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 85. Time-of-day not set The time or date stored in the System Enter the System Setup program and Setup program does not match the correct the Date and Time options. See system clock. "Using the System Setup Program" on page 27.
book.book Page 26 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Diagnostics Messages When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 107, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance. Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system.
book.book Page 27 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Using the System Setup Program After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.
book.book Page 28 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-1.
book.book Page 29 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 2-2 through Table 2-9 lists the options and descriptions for each group of information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 2-2.
book.book Page 30 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-2. System Options (continued) Option Description Memory Info Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of the Memory Technology. This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, and organization for each DIMM socket. PCI Info Displays the types of cards that are installed in the PCI slots, if applicable.
book.book Page 31 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-4. Onboard Devices Options Option Description Integrated NIC Enables or disables the integrated Network Interface Controller (NIC). Off disables the controller. On enables the controller. On w/PXE enables the controller with PXE. On w/RPL enables the controller with RPL. NOTE: PXE or RPL is required only if you are booting to an operating system on another system, not if you are booting to an operating system on a hard drive in this system.
book.book Page 32 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-5. Performance Options (continued) Option Description Limit CPUID Limits the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will support. Some operating systems will not complete installation when the maximum CPUID is greater than 3. Speed Step If the processor supports Enhanced Speed Step Technology, specifies whether the option is Off or On.
book.book Page 33 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-6. Security Options (continued) Option Description Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables the chassis-intrusion detection feature. When set to On-Silent, chassis intrusion is detected but no warning message is reported during start-up. When set to On, this field displays DETECTED when the chassis cover has been opened. Pressing any edit key acknowledges the intrusion and arms the system to look for further security breaches.
book.book Page 34 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 2-8. Maintenance Options Option Description Service Tag Displays the system service tag. If the service tag is corrupted, the system will prompt to enter the correct service tag upon entering the system setup program. SERR Message Controls the SERR message mechanism. By default, this feature is On. NOTE: Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.
book.book Page 35 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.
book.book Page 36 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press or the left-arrow key. NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press at any time prior to completing step 5. 4 Press . 5 To confirm your password, type it a second time and press .
book.book Page 37 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 4 Press twice to enter a new blank password and to confirm the new blank password. 5 Press again to continue. The setting changes to Not Set. Changing an Existing System Password 1 Enter the System Setup program. 2 Highlight the System Password option, and press to access the system password window. 3 Enter the old password, and press . 4 Enter a new password, and press .
book.book Page 38 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM A change to the Admin Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not required). By entering the System Password, you can scroll through and view all the screens, but you cannot make changes to the settings for which a lock graphic is displayed in the upper right corner of the option window.
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book.book Page 40 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Inside the System In Figure 3-1, the system cover is opened to provide an interior view of the system. Figure 3-1. Inside the System 3 2 1 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 5.25-inch drive bays (2) 2 drive cage 3 power supply 4 system board 5 hard drives (2) 6 card cage fan 7 heatsink and shroud assembly 8 processor cooling fan 9 3.5-inch drive bay The system board can accommodate one processor, five expansion cards, and four memory modules.
book.book Page 41 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Opening the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
book.book Page 42 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-2. Opening and Closing the System 1 1 release tab Front Drive Bezel The front drive bezel is the cover for the optional diskette and 5.25-inch drives. To remove or install a drive, you must first remove the front drive bezel. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 43 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 Slide the lever on the sliding plate in the direction of the arrow until it releases the front drive bezel from its side hinges. See Figure 3-3. 4 Carefully tilt the front drive bezel away from the chassis and lift it out as shown in Figure 3-3. 5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. Replacing the Front Drive Bezel 1 Slide the lever on the sliding plate in the direction of the arrow and fit the bezel into the chassis.
book.book Page 44 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Replacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel If you remove a drive in the 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bays, replace the corresponding insert on the front drive bezel. From the back of the bezel, fit the tab on the end of the insert into the notch on the bezel and snap the other end of the insert into place. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel Insert 1 2 4 3 1 front drive bezel 4 screws for an optional 5.
book.book Page 45 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-5. Removing or Installing a Diskette Drive 4 3 5 2 1 6 1 arrow on the sliding plate 2 sliding plate 3 drive-stop tab 4 power cable to diskette drive (P7) 5 data cable to diskette drive 6 data cable to system board connector (FLOPPY) 7 If you are permanently removing the drive, replace the 3.5-inch insert on front drive bezel. See "Replacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel" on page 44.
book.book Page 46 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 Unpack the replacement diskette drive, and prepare it for installation. 4 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your system. 5 Remove the front drive bezel. See "Removing the Front Drive Bezel" on page 42. 6 Remove the 3.5-inch insert on the front drive bezel. See "Removing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel" on page 43. 7 Remove the four shoulder screws from the back of the insert. See Figure 3-4; the 3.
book.book Page 47 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 17 (Optional) Test the drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 97. Optical and Tape Drives In the upper 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install only an optical drive. In the lower 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install either an optical or a tape backup unit.
book.book Page 48 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing an Optical or Tape Drive 2 3 1 4 1 sliding plate 4 IDE connector on system board 2 IDE data cable to drive 3 power cable to drive 7 If you are installing another drive in the bay, see "Installing an Optical or Tape Drive" on page 49. 8 If the drive is being permanently removed, install an insert on front drive bezel. See "Replacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel" on page 44. 9 Replace the front drive bezel.
book.book Page 49 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Installing an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
book.book Page 50 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-8. Installing Optical or Tape Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 screws (3) 8 Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. 9 Attach the power cable to the drive. See Figure 3-7. 10 Attach the data cable: • If you are installing an IDE drive, another drive may be attached to the same data cable by another connector. Connect the data cable to the IDE connector on the system board. See Figure 3-7.
book.book Page 51 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Hard Drives NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Your system contains up to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Both drives must be either SAS or SATA; mixed configurations are not supported. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to the system’s integrated SATA controller or to an optional SAS controller expansion card.
book.book Page 52 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Carrier 1 2 1 blue tabs (2) 3 2 hard drive in primary hard drive bay 3 secondary hard drive bay NOTE: If you do not intend to replace the drive, it is highly recommended that you remove the drive from the guide bracket (see Figure 3-10) and insert the empty guide bracket back into the drive bay.
book.book Page 53 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM If a replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old drive. 6 Snap the new drive into the guide bracket. See Figure 3-10. 7 Insert the guide bracket assembly into the drive bay until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-10. Installing a Hard Drive in a Drive Bracket 1 2 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket NOTICE: SAS drives and SATA drives cannot be mixed in the system.
book.book Page 54 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-11.
book.book Page 55 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-12. Cabling a SAS or SATA Hard Drive to a SAS Controller Expansion Card 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 SAS controller card 2 data cable to SAS controller card 3 AUX_LED connector 4 power cable to hard drive 5 SAS or SATA hard drives (2) 6 data cable to hard drive 7 hard drive activity indicator cable to SAS controller card 10 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 11 Close the system.
book.book Page 56 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 15 Partition and logically format the drive. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 16 (Optional) Test the hard drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 97. 17 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
book.book Page 57 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card 1 2 3 4 5 1 release tabs (2) 2 card retention door 4 alignment guide 5 filler bracket 3 alignment bar 7 Close the card retention door to secure the remaining card(s) in the system. See Figure 3-13. 8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. 9 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
book.book Page 58 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 To open the card retention door, press the two release tabs inward. See Figure 3-13. 4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket. NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
book.book Page 59 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Memory Module Upgrade Kits The system is upgradable to 4 GB by installing combinations of 512-MB and 1-GB 533-MHz or 667-MHz unbuffered ECC DDR II single or dual-rank memory modules. You can purchase memory upgrade kits from Dell. Memory Module Installation Guidelines • If only one memory module is installed, it must be installed in connector DIMM_1. • If only one memory module is installed in connector DIMM_1, its capacity must be 512 MB.
book.book Page 60 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM The following components require address space: • System ROM • Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controllers (APIC) • Integrated PCI devices (such as NICs) and SCSI controllers • PCI expansion cards At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that require address space. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of reserved address space required. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of usable space.
book.book Page 61 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 5 Applying even pressure to both ends of the module, insert the module into the connector and carefully press the module into place. Figure 3-14. Installing and Removing a Memory Module 1 4 3 2 1 memory module 4 memory module socket ejectors (2) 2 alignment key 3 socket 6 Pull up on the securing clips to lock the module into place. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
book.book Page 62 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 11 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41. 12 Ensure that the installed memory modules are seated properly in their connectors, and repeat step 7 through step 9. 13 When the Memory Info value is correct, press to exit the System Setup program. 14 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 98.
book.book Page 63 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-15.
book.book Page 64 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 5 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the release lever latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the processor. See Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing a Processor 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1 processor 2 retention latch 3 socket 4 release lever latch 5 tab 6 notched processor edge 7 release lever NOTICE: The retention latch is pressure-loaded.
book.book Page 65 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Replacing the Processor 1 Unpack the new processor. 2 Ensure that the contacts on the bottom of the replacement processor are free from dirt or other foreign material. 3 Align the notched edge of the replacement processor with the tab on the processor frame. See Figure 3-16. NOTICE: Use caution when removing and installing the processor. Damaging the processor socket connectors can damage the system board. 4 Carefully set the processor in the processor frame.
book.book Page 66 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 Disconnect the fan’s power cable from the system board. See Figure 3-17. 4 If you are removing the smaller card cage fan (see Figure 3-17): a Pull up on the single release tab that attaches the fan to the chassis. b Slide the fan toward the back panel and lift the fan out. 5 If you are removing the larger processor cooling fan (see Figure 3-17): a Remove the heat sink and shroud assembly. See "Removing the Processor" on page 62.
book.book Page 67 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Replacing the Cooling Fans 1 Align the securing tabs on the replacement fan with the mounting holes in the system chassis. 2 Slide the fan toward the front panel until it snaps into place. 3 If you replaced the larger processor cooling fan, replace the heat sink and shroud assembly (see "Removing the Processor" on page 62). 4 Reconnect the fan power cable to the system board. 5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.
book.book Page 68 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 5 Press the tab on the battery socket to release the battery, then lift the battery out of the socket. See Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18. Removing and Installing the System Battery 2 3 1 1 battery socket 2 system battery 3 tab Installing the System Battery 1 Install the new battery with the "+" facing up, and press down until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-18. 2 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.
book.book Page 69 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Power Supply Removing the Power Supply CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
book.book Page 70 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-19. Removing the Power Supply 2 1 3 4 1 power supply release tab 4 cable clamp 2 power supply 3 screws (4) Installing the Power Supply 1 Attach the cable clamp to the new power supply. 2 Align the power supply mounting holes with the mounting holes on the back panel. 3 Slide the power supply toward the back panel until it snaps into place over the power-supply release tab.
book.book Page 71 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • P7 to the diskette drive • P8, P9, and P10 to the optical and tape drives 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 72 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-20. Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 2 3 1 chassis intrusion switch 2 securing bracket notch 3 INTRUDER connector Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Align the chassis intrusion switch with the securing bracket notch. See Figure 3-20. 2 Slide the switch into the securing bracket notch. 3 Connect the switch cable to the INTRUDER connector on the system board. 4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.
book.book Page 73 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure) Removing the Bezel CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
book.book Page 74 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 3-21. Removing the Bezel 1 2 1 bezel release screws (3) 2 bezel Replacing the Bezel 1 Align the bezel with the chassis frame and slide it into position. 2 Attach the three bezel release screws to secure the bezel to the system chassis. See Figure 3-21. 3 Replace the processor fan. See "Replacing the Cooling Fans" on page 67. 4 Reinstall the heat sink and shroud assembly. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 65. 5 Close the system.
book.book Page 75 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Removing the I/O Panel Assembly 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41. 3 Remove the heat sink and shroud assembly. See "Removing the Processor" on page 62. Do not remove the processor, however. 4 Remove the processor cooling fan. See "Removing the Cooling Fans" on page 65. 5 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Bezel" on page 73.
book.book Page 76 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Replacing the I/O Panel Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Fit the I/O panel assembly into the holding tab on the front of the chassis. See Figure 3-22.
book.book Page 77 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • SATA hard-drive data cable(s) from the SATA connector(s) • Intrusion switch cable from the INTRUDER connector 4 Remove all expansion cards and any attached cables. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 56. 5 Remove all memory modules. See "Memory" on page 58. NOTE: Record the memory-module socket locations to ensure proper reinstallation of the memory modules. CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot.
book.book Page 78 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 9 Carefully route any loose cables away from the edges of the system board. 10 Gently slide the system board toward the front of the system, then lift the system board up and out of the chassis. Installing the System Board 1 After removing the old system board, lower the new system board into the chassis, aligning the I/O ports on the system board with the I/O connector openings on the back panel of the chassis.
book.book Page 79 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your System To perform certain procedures in this document, you must remove the system cover and work inside the system. While working inside the system, do not attempt to service the system except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in your system documentation. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 80 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Most PCI devices can share an IRQ with another device, but they cannot use an IRQ simultaneously. To avoid this type of conflict, see the documentation for each PCI device for specific IRQ requirements. Table 4-2 lists the IRQ assignments. Table 4-2.
book.book Page 81 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Problem • Monitor is not working properly. Action 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 97. If the tests run successfully, the problem is not related to video hardware. If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 107.
book.book Page 82 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 2 Examine the mouse and its cable for signs of damage. If the mouse is not damaged, go to step 4. If the mouse is damaged, continue to the next step. 3 Swap the faulty mouse with a working mouse. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty mouse. See "Getting Help" on page 107. 4 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB port is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 27.
book.book Page 83 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 4 Turn on the system and the reconnected device. If the problem is resolved, the USB connector might be defective. See "Getting Help" on page 107. 5 If possible, swap the interface cable with a working cable. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable. See "Getting Help" on page 107. 6 Turn off the system and the USB device, and swap the device with a comparable device. 7 Turn on the system and the USB device.
book.book Page 84 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting a Wet System Problem • Liquid spilled on the system. • Excessive humidity. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
book.book Page 85 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Optional installed drivers • Memory modules 3 Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. 5 Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 97. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 107. Troubleshooting the System Battery Problem • System message indicates a problem with the battery.
book.book Page 86 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem • Power-supply fault indicator is blinking amber. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
book.book Page 87 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM • Cables inside the system obstruct airflow. • An individual cooling fan is removed or has failed. See "Troubleshooting a Fan" on page 87. Troubleshooting a Fan Problem • System-status indicator is amber. • System message indicates a fan-related error message. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 88 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 97.
book.book Page 89 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 17 If the memory problem is still indicated, repeat step 11 through step 16 for each memory module installed. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 107. Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Problem • Error message indicates a diskette drive problem. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 90 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 16 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 17 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41. 18 Reinstall one of the expansion cards you removed in step 12. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 57. 19 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. 20 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
book.book Page 91 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting an IDE Tape Drive Problem • System cannot read data from a tape in an IDE tape drive. • Diagnostic indicators or system messages indicate a tape drive-related failure. • Tape drive indicator (if applicable) does not blink during boot. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 92 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM NOTICE: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard drive. Before you proceed, back up all files on the hard drive. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 97. Depending on the results of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed through the following steps. 2 If you are experiencing problems with multiple hard drives, skip to step 5.
book.book Page 93 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 97.
book.book Page 94 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test for the expansion card which is exhibiting issues.
book.book Page 95 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Troubleshooting the Microprocessor Problem • Error message indicates a processor problem. • Diagnostic indicator code indicates a problem with the processor or system board. • A heat sink is not installed for the processor. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
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book.book Page 97 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Running the System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your system's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem.
book.book Page 98 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM When to Use the System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated. As long as the microprocessor and the system's input/output devices (monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive) are functioning, you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem. Running the System Diagnostics The system diagnostics is run from the utility partition on your hard drive.
book.book Page 99 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Selecting Devices for Testing The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Devices are grouped by device type or by module, depending on the option you select. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components. Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a device, rather than its components, selects all of the components of the device for testing.
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book.book Page 101 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. System Board Jumpers CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
book.book Page 102 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Figure 6-1. System Board Jumpers Table 6-1. Jumper PSWD System Board Jumper Settings Setting Description (default) The password feature is enabled. The password feature is disabled. RTCRST (default) The configuration settings in NVRAM are retained at system boot. The configuration settings in NVRAM are cleared at next system boot.
book.book Page 103 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM System Board Connectors CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. See Figure 6-2 and Table 6-2 for the location and description of the system board connectors. Figure 6-2.
book.book Page 104 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Table 6-2.
book.book Page 105 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM 3 Move the PSWD jumper to the disabled position. See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board. 4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41. 5 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system. The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
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book.book Page 107 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 1 Complete the procedures in xx"Troubleshooting Your System." 2 Run the system diagnostics and record any information provided. 3 Make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 111), and fill it out. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support at support.dell.com for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
book.book Page 108 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • Electronic Support Service support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.
book.book Page 109 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Dell Enterprise Training and Certification Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations. Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip available when you call. See the contact information for your region.
book.book Page 110 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 111). If possible, turn on your system before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer.
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book.book Page 112 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.
book.book Page 113 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Aruba Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: www.dell.com.aw E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Australia (Sydney) toll-free: 800-1578 Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail: support.ap.dell.
book.book Page 114 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Belgium (Brussels) Website: support.euro.dell.
book.book Page 115 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Service (med.
book.book Page 116 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address China (Xiamen) Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Country Code: 86 Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com City Code: 592 Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.
book.book Page 117 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: www.dell.com/cr E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 0800-012-0231 Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
book.book Page 118 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code El Salvador Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: www.dell.com/ec E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 800-6132 Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fi_support@dell.
book.book Page 119 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Germany (Frankfurt) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
book.book Page 120 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: HK_support@Dell.
book.book Page 121 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
book.book Page 122 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support (dial from within Jamaica only) Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.
book.book Page 123 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Korea (Seoul) E-mail: krsupport@dell.
book.book Page 124 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Malaysia (Penang) Website: support.ap.dell.
book.book Page 125 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Netherlands (Amsterdam) Website: support.euro.dell.
book.book Page 126 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: pl_support_tech@dell.
book.book Page 127 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Singapore (Singapore) NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be International Access Code: 005 called from within Singapore or Malaysia only. Country Code: 65 Website: support.ap.dell.
book.book Page 128 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.
book.book Page 129 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: ap_support@dell.
book.book Page 130 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 44 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/form/home.
book.book Page 131 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers U.S.A.
book.book Page 132 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code U.S. Virgin Islands Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Venezuela Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-877-702-4288 Website: www.dell.com/ve E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.
book.book Page 133 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located. ANSI — American National Standards Institute.
book.book Page 134 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM cm — Centimeter(s). DIN — Deutsche Industrie Norm. cmos — Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor. directory — Directories help keep related files organized on a disk in a hierarchical, “inverted tree” structure. Each disk has a “root” directory. Additional directories that branch off the root directory are called subdirectories. Subdirectories may contain additional directories branching off them.
book.book Page 135 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM expansion-card connector — A connector on the system board or riser board for plugging in an expansion card. F — Fahrenheit. FAT — File allocation table. The file system structure used by MS-DOS to organize and keep track of file storage. The Microsoft® Windows® operating systems can optionally use a FAT file system structure.
book.book Page 136 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM KBps — Kilobyte(s) per second. key combination — A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time (for example, ). MB — Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is often rounded to mean 1,000,000 bytes. Mbps — Megabits per second. kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. MBps — Megabytes per second. kHz — Kilohertz. MBR — Master boot record. KMM — Keyboard/monitor/mouse.
book.book Page 137 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM NVRAM — Nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your system. NVRAM is used for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. parity — Redundant information that is associated with a block of data. partition — You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with the fdisk command. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives.
book.book Page 138 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM ROMB — RAID on motherboard. rpm — Revolutions per minute. RTC — Real-time clock. SAS — Serial-attached SCSI. SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. SCSI — Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports. SDRAM — Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. sec — Second(s).
book.book Page 139 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:20 PM TOE — TCP/IP offload engine. A technology to improve data-transfer performance over IP networks by allowing the operating system to offload all TCP/IP traffic to specialized hardware on the network adapter, while leaving TCP/IP control decisions to the host server. UNIX — Universal Internet Exchange. UNIX, the precursor to Linux, is an operating system written in the C programming language.
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