Dell PowerEdge 650 Manuale Utente

Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Introduction Indicators, Messages, and Codes Finding Software Solutions Running th

NIC Connector The system's NIC provides fast communication between servers and workstations. FigureB-6 illustrates the pin numbers for the NIC

Back to Contents Page Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide A ampere(s) AC alternatin

DIMM dual in-line memory module DMA direct memory access DMI desktop management interface dpi dots per inch DRAM dynamic random-access memory

EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory ESD electrostatic discharge ESDI enhanced small-device interface ESM embedded server management 

identification IDE integrated drive electronics IPX Internet packet exchange IRQ interrupt request ISA Industry-Standard Architecture KB ki

m meter(s) mA milliampere(s) mAh milliampere-hour(s) MB megabyte(s) MHz megahertz mm millimeter(s) ms millisecond(s) MS-DOS® Microsoft®

ns nanosecond(s) NTFS NT File System NVRAM nonvolatile random-access memory PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PDU power distribution un

SCA Single Controller Architecture sec second(s) SDRAM synchronous dynamic random-access memory SIMM single in-line memory module SMBus syst

volt(s) direct current VGA video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory W watt(s) WH watt-hour(s) ZIF zero insertion force Back to

Back to Contents Page Introduction Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Other Documents You May Need Your system

Back to Contents Page Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Jumpers—A General Exp

Back to Contents Page Indicators, Messages, and Codes Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Front-Panel Indicators

 Table 2-1. Front-PanelIndicatorCodes l The power button controls the power input to the system's power supply. l The two system identifi

System Messages System messages appear on the console during POST to notify you of a possible problem with the system. If you are performing console

BIOS Update Attempt Failed! Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." Caut

Invalid memory configuration detected. Potential corruption exists! Keyboard controller failure Faulty keyboard controller (faulty system board).

Non-system disk or disk error subsystem; no operating system on diskette or hard drive. problem persists, replace the faulty hard drive. See "Ha

System Beep Codes When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the system may emit a series of beeps that iden

Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and asks you to take corrective action before the system continues a task. For e

Back to Contents Page Finding Software Solutions Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Before You Begin Troublesh

Application Conflicts Some applications can leave unnecessary files or data behind after they are deleted from your system. Device drivers can also

 Table A-1.SystemBoardJumperSettings System Board Connectors See FigureA-3 and TableA-2 for the location and description of the system bo

Back to Contents Page Running the System Diagnostics Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Using Server Administrat

 From the Utility Partition 1. As the system boots, press <F10> during POST. 2. From the utility partition main menu under Run System Uti

l The right side of the screen under Devices for Highlighted Group lists the specific devices within a particular test group. l The menu area consi

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Your System Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide  If your system is not work

Start-up Routine It is important to look and listen to your system when trying to determine the source of a problem. Look and listen during the syste

Closing the System 1. Ensure that you did not leave tools or parts inside the system. 2. Place the cover over the sides of the chassis, and sli

If a video expansion card is not installed, go to step3. If a video expansion card is installed, remove the video card. See "Removing an Expans

If the problem is resolved, you must replace the faulty mouse. See "Getting Help." 3. Enter the System Setup program, and ensure that the

Problem l System error message indicates a problem. l Device connected to the port is not working. Action 1. Enter the System Setup program and

expansion cards and the lower slot supports PCI-X 64-bit, 133-MHz expansion cards. The hard-drive bays provide space for up to two IDE or SCSI drives

Backplane Board Connectors See FigureA-4 and TableA-3 for the location and description of the backplane board connectors. Figure A-4. Backplane B

Problem l Error message shows problem with the battery. l System Setup utility loses the system configuration information. l System date and tim

2. Lift the fan from the chassis. See "Removing a Fan Assembly" in "Installing System Components." 3. Reseat the fan. Ensu

If the tests are successful, the expansion cards may not have been properly installed. Troubleshooting the Microprocessor Problem l Error message

If no error messages occur during POST, continue to the next step. If there are error messages, the system board might be faulty. See "Getting

1. Enter the System Setup program and verify that the diskette drive is configured correctly. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the U

5. Open the system. See "Opening the System." 6. Ensure that the CD/diskette-drive interface cable is securely connected to the interpos

For information about testing the controller, see the SCSI controller's documentation. If the tests fail, continue to step2. 2. Reboot the sy

Back to Contents Page Installing System Components Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide System Board Components 

Your system contains three fan assemblies. The three assemblies provide cooling for the processor, memory modules, and expansion cards. Removing a F

Installing a Fan Assembly 1. Align the replacement fan assembly's connector with the connector on the system board and the pegs on the chass

 Table A-4.RiserCardConnectors Disabling a Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a s

 Removing an Expansion Card  1. Open the system. See "Opening the System" in Troubleshooting Your System." 2. Disconnect any

Installing Memory Modules 1. Open the system. See "Opening the System" in Troubleshooting Your System." 2. Locate the memory modu

It is possible to upgrade your processor to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each processor and its associated level 2 (L2

9. Unpack the new processor. If any of the pins on the processor appear bent, see "Getting Help." 10. Align the pin-1 corner of the pro

See "Running the System Diagnostics" for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems. System Battery 

6. Close the system. See "Closing the System" in "Troubleshooting Your System." 7. Enter the System Setup program to confirm

Installing the Power Supply 1. Lower the power supply into the chassis and slide it forward until the securing tabs on the power supply are engag

Back to Contents Page Installing Drives Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide SCSI Configuration Information Conf

l To boot from an IDE or SCSI RAID array, the drive must be connected to the RAID controller card. See the documentation that accompanied the control

Installing a Hard Drive 1. Align the hard-drive mounting holes with the holes in the drive carrier. 2. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, instal

To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide. Back to Contents P

1. Open the system. See "Opening the System" in "Troubleshooting Your System." 2. Disconnect the interface cable from the CD/d

Installing the CD and Diskette Drives 1. Align the diskette drive's mounting holes with the retaining pins on the drive tray. See Figure7-4

Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Technical Assistance Dell Enterprise Tra

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Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l 

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Back to Contents Page I/O Connectors Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide I/O Connectors Serial Connector PS/2

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Back to Contents Page Dell™PowerEdge™650SystemsInstallationandTroubleshootingGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms

The default designation of the integrated serial connector is COM1. When you add an expansion card containing a serial connector that has the same des

Video Connector You can attach a VGA-compatible monitor to the system's integrated video controller using a 15-pin high-density D-subminiature