Dell 2100-180 User Manual

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2100/180 and 2100/200 Syst emsDell
2100/180 and 2100/200 Syst ems

SERVICE MANUAL

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Dell® PowerEdge® 2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems

SERVICE MANUAL

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September 1996 P/N 82502

Index

B
battery, removal beep codes bezel, removal boot routine, observing when
troubleshooting
bracket, hard-disk drive, removal
, 4-18
, 3-1
, 4-4
, 2-3
, 4-10
C
cables, DC power CD-ROM drive
access indicator location location removal
, 1-4, 4-7 , 4-8
computer
back/left side internal view cover removal front/right side internal view orientation technical specifications
configuration guidelines, SCSI drives
, 1-12
, 1-3
, 1-5
, 4-3
, 1-4
, 1-3
, 1-19
, 1-7
D
DC power distribution diagram DIMMs
ECC
, 1-6
installation removal
, 4-15
, 4-15
socket population rules
diskette drive
access indicator location location removal
, 1-4, 4-7
, 4-8
diskette-based diagnostics DREQ line assignments, list of drives
boot device
, 1-8
externally-accessible drive bays location of
, 4-7
SCSI configuration guidelines SCSI ID numbers
, 1-8
SCSI termination jumper examples SCSI termination jumpers
, 1-13
, 1-6
, 1-3
, 2-6
, 1-18
, 1-8
E
, 1-3
, 1-7
, 1-9
connectors, locations
, 1-14, 4-14
control panel assembly
location removal
, 1-4 , 4-6
ECC
, 1-6
EISA expansion cards
, 1-6
error messages, system, list of expansion subsystem
, 1-6
, 3-3
Index 1
expansion-card slots expansion-cards, removal external visual inspection
, 1-6
, 4-11 , 2-2
externally-accessible drives, removal
, 4-8
J
jumpers
list of
, 1-16
location on system board
, 1-15
F
front bezel
features insert removal removal
, 1-3
, 4-5
, 4-4
H
hard-disk SCSI drives
bracket removal location
, 4-7
, 4-10
hard-disk drives, SCSI
configurations
, 1-7
hard-disk-drive access indicator help, getting
, 2-6
I
ID numbers, SCSI devices indicators
, 1-3
, 1-8
, 1-3
M
memory, system messages, error microprocessor removal
, 1-6
, 3-3
, 4-16
P
PCI expansion cards Plug and Play ISA expansion cards POST beep codes power button
, 1-3
power indicator power supply
cables connectors
, 1-10
, 1-12
, 1-10
DC voltage ranges illustrated
, 1-12
power distribution diagram removal
, 4-12
precautionary measures
, 1-6
, 3-1
, 1-3
, 1-10
, 1-13
, 4-2
, 1-6
initial procedures initialization, system error messages
, 2-1
, 3-3
R
insert removal, front bezel integrated
SCSI controller
, 1-7
server management video controller
, 1-7
interrupt assignments, list of
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, 4-5
reset button resource conflicts, eliminating
, 1-6
, 1-17
, 1-3
, 2-5
S
T
SCSI controller, integrated SCSI devices, ID numbers
, 1-7
, 1-8
SCSI hard-disk drives. See also drives specifications, technical subsystems, advanced expansion system battery removal
, 1-19
, 1-6
, 4-18
system board
component locations illustrated removal
, 1-14
, 4-19
system cooling fan, removal system error messages, list of system power supply
, 4-14
, 4-13
, 3-3
, 1-10
System Setup program
advanced menu boot options submenu exit menu key functions, list of main menu menus
, A-1
screen color combinations screen conventions security menu starting
, A-1
, A-6
, A-5
, A-10
, A-2
, A-3
, A-3
, A-1
, A-8
technical specifications
, 1-19
termination jumpers
SCSI drives
, 1-8
troubleshooting
boot routine, observing
, 2-3
external visual inspection initial procedures initial user contact
, 2-1
, 2-1
internal visual inspection
U
user contact, initial
, 2-1
V
video controller, integrated visual inspection
external internal
, 2-2
, 2-4
, 2-2
, 2-4
, 1-7
system unit. See computer
Index 3
Figures
Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-2. Front-Bezel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-3. Front/Right Side Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Figure 1-4. Back/Left Side Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-5. SCSI Termination Jumper Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Figure 1-7. DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Figure 1-8. DC Power Connectors P7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-9. DC Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-10. DC Power Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Figure 1-11. System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Figure 1-12. System Board Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Figure 4-1. Computer Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-2. Front Bezel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Figure 4-3. Front-Bezel Insert Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure 4-4. Control-Panel Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-5. Drive Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Figure 4-6. Externally Accessible Drives Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Figure 4-7. Drive-Mounting Rails and Extensions Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-8. Hard-Disk Drive Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Figure 4-9. Expansion Card Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Figure 4-10. Power Supply Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Figure 4-11. System Cooling-Fan Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Figure 4-12. System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Figure 4-13. DIMM Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Figure 4-14. DIMM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Figure 4-15. Microprocessor Securing Clip Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Figure 4-16. Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Figure 4-17. System Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Figure 4-18. System Board Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Figure 4-19. System Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Figure A-1. Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
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Figure A-2. Boot Options Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Figure A-3. Advanced Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Figure A-4. Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Figure A-5. Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
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Tables
Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Table 1-2. Jumper Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Table 3-2. System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Table A-1. Main Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Table A-2. Boot Options Submenu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Table A-3. Advanced Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Table A-4. Security Menu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Table A-5. Exit Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
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Contents

Chapter 1

System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Advanced Expansion Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Integrated Server Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Video Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Integrated SCSI Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
SCSI Hard-Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
SCSI Configuration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
SCSI ID Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Device Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
System Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
System Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
DC Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
System Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
System Board Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Interrupt Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
DMA Channel Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
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Chapter 2

Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Initial User Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
External Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Observing the Boot Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Internal Visual Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Eliminating Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Chapter 3

Beep Codes and Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Chapter 4

Removing and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Front-Bezel Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Control Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Externally Accessible Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Hard-Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
System Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
System Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
System Board Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
System Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
System Board Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
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Appendix A

System Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
System Setup Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Screen Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Key Function Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Screen Color Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Boot Options Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Security Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Index

Figures

Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-2. Front-Bezel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-3. Front/Right Side Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Figure 1-4. Back/Left Side Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-5. SCSI Termination Jumper Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Figure 1-7. DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Figure 1-8. DC Power Connectors P7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-9. DC Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-10. DC Power Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Figure 1-11. System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Figure 1-12. System Board Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Figure 4-1. Computer Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-2. Front Bezel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Figure 4-3. Front-Bezel Insert Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure 4-4. Control-Panel Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-5. Drive Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Figure 4-6. Externally Accessible Drives Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
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Figure 4-7. Drive-Mounting Rails and Extensions Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-8. Hard-Disk Drive Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Figure 4-9. Expansion Card Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Figure 4-10. Power Supply Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Figure 4-11. System Cooling-Fan Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Figure 4-12. System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Figure 4-13. DIMM Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Figure 4-14. DIMM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Figure 4-15. Microprocessor Securing Clip Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Figure 4-16. Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Figure 4-17. System Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Figure 4-18. System Board Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Figure 4-19. System Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Figure A-1. Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Figure A-2. Boot Options Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Figure A-3. Advanced Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Figure A-4. Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Figure A-5. Exit Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Tables

Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Table 1-2. Jumper Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Table 3-2. System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Table A-1. Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table A-2. Main Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Table A-3. Boot Options Submenu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Table A-4. Advanced Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Table A-5. Security Menu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Table A-6. Exit Menu Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
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R
ead This First
A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of IBM®-compatible PCs and prior training in IBM-
compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information pro­vided in this manual and the provides the cedures and instructions on using the Dell diagnostics to test the computer system.
W
arnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this manual, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows:
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the pote ntial for bodi ly har m and pr ovide s instructions for how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either pot entia l damage t o hardware or loss of data and provides instructions for how to avoid the problem.
Diagnostics and T roubleshooting Guide
User’s Guide
that came with the system, Del l
for troubleshooting pro-
NOTE: A NOTE provides helpful information about using the computer system.
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Chapter 1

System Overview

he Dell
T
ual are high-speed, upgradable, server systems, which use the Intel® Pentium® Pro family of microprocessors. PowerEdge 2100 systems incorporate the high­performance peripheral component interconnect (PCI) local bus as well as the extended industry-standard architecture (EISA) expansion bus. These buses are built into the system board, which also integrates a Pentium Pro microprocessor and all other elements of the basic computer sy stem.
The microprocessor module is installed in a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket on the system board. This allows upgrading of the system board to a faster, more powerful microprocessor when one becomes available. Contact Dell for infor­mation about Dell-supported microprocessor upgrades.
The Pentium Pro microprocessor contains a built-in clock multiplier circuit, which increases the internal operating frequency to a multiple of the system clock frequency. The microprocessors for each of these systems and their oper­ating frequencies are as follows:
Dell PowerEdge 2100/180 system — 180 MHz derived from a system clock
frequency of 60 MHz Dell PowerEdge 2100/200 system — 200 MHz derived from a system clock
frequency of 66 MHz
®
PowerEdge® 2100/180 and 2100/200 systems, covered in this man-
System Overview 1-1
S
ystem Features
In addition to the standard features found in a traditional personal computer, Dell PowerEdge 2100 systems include the following new and/or advanced features:
256 KB of cache memory internal to the Pentium Pro module
16 MB of 72-bit wide, buffered, extended-data output (EDO)-type main
memory, upgradable to 256 MB Memory error correction code (ECC) feature is built into the memory con-
troller on the system board Advanced combination EISA and PCI expansion subsystem
Three EISA and three PCI expansion-card slots (none of the expansion-card
slots are shared) Integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem attached to the PCI bus with
1 MB video memory standard BIOS in upgradable flash memory attached to the EISA bus
Integrated super I/O controller attached to the EISA bus, provides a
bidirectional parallel port, two serial ports, and the diskette drive interface Integrated ultra (fast-20) wide small computer system interface (SCSI)
controller Integrated server management circuitry that monitors operation of the sys-
tem cooling fan for running or not, as well as critical system voltages and temperatures
3.5-inch diskette drive and a CD-ROM drive standard in externally accessi-
ble drive bays Recessed power and reset buttons to prevent accidental system interruptions
New quick-test feature in the diskette-based diagnostics (for more informa-
tion about Chapter 2.)
All of these features, except the new quick-test feature, are briefly described in this chapter. For a c om ple te list of system features, see “Technical Specifications” found later in this chapter.
QUICK TEST
, see “Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” in
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When following the text in this manual, assume that the location or direction relative to the computer is as shown in Figure 1-1.
back of computer
left side
front of computer

Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation

3.5-inch diskette drive
diskette-drive access indicator
CD-ROM drive
CD-ROM–drive access indicator (BUSY)
third drive bay
right side
power button
power indicator
hard-disk-drive access indicator
reset button

Figure 1-2. Front-Bezel Features

CAUTION: To avoid possible data or file structure corruptions, the front-bezel reset button should be used only when the system cannot be rebooted by pressing
<CTRL><ALT><DEL>
. Before you use the reset button to initiate a hardware reset, close any open application program and any files if possible.
System Overview 1-3

Figure 1-3. Front/Right Side Internal View

system power supply
diskette controller cable
system board mounting plate
diskette drive
power cables
system cooling fan
control panel cable
SCSI cable
CD-ROM drive
internal hard-disk drive cage
third drive bay
control panel assembly
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voltage selection switch
AC power input connector
I/O panel connectors
externally-accessible drive bays (3)
SCSI hard-disk drive cage
SCSI cable
hard-disk-drive power cables
system board

Figure 1-4. Back/L eft Side Internal View

System Overview 1-5

System Memory

System memory has a minimum of 16 MB of 72-bit wide, buffered, EDO-type memory . The system memory capacity can be expanded up to 256 MB by using combinations of 16-, 32-, and 128-MB buffered, EDO-type dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).
The system board has four, 168-pin DIMM sockets. The DIMMs can be mixed. The socket population rules are as follows:
Populate the DIMM sockets in order from DIMM_A (lower) to DIMM_D
(upper). The DIMMs should be rated at 60 nanoseconds (ns) or faster. All of the sys-
tem memory operates at the speed of the slowest DIMM installed. The largest capacity DIMM should be in socket DIMM_A with the smaller
capacity DIMMs installed in decreasing sizes toward socket DIMM_D.
The 72-bit wide, buffered, EDO DIMMs support the ECC feature that detects memory errors and corrects single-bit memory errors. The ECC feature pro­vides more reliable memory and less downtime. The ECC feature is built into the memory controller on the system board.
See “DIMMs” in Chapter 4 for information on removing and replacing DIMMs.

Advanced Expansion Subsystem

The computer system offers advanced expansion subsystems that can support a mixture of traditional EISA expansion cards, Plug and Play ISA expansion cards, and PCI expansion cards. The EISA Configuration Utility included with the system provides a means of avoiding resource conf licts that might arise from such an arrangement.
After all legacy cards have been configured with the EISA Configuration Utility, the system automatically assigns any required memory space, IRQ lines, and DMA channels to any installed Plug and Play ISA expansion cards and PCI expansion cards the next time the system is rebooted. Chapter 5, “Using the EISA Configuration Utility,” in the User’s Guide describes the EISA Configura- tion Utility and provides instructions for using it to configure the system.
The six expansion-card slots include three EISA expansion-card connectors and three PCI expansion-card connectors. The expansion-card connectors are located on the system board (see Figure 1-11).

Integrated Server Management

The system board contains integrated server management circuitry that moni­tors whether the system cooling fan is running, as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The integrated server management circuitry works in conjunction with the Intel LANDesk® Server Management suite.
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Video Controller

The video subsystem is built into the system board a nd consists of a high-speed, high-resolution VGA-compatible video subsystem. The video controller is con­nected to the PCI local bus. The standard video subsystem contains 1 MB of video memory (the video memory size is not upgradable).
Maximum noninterlaced resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels with 16.7 million col­ors or 800 x 600 pixels with 65,536 colors.
Maximum interlaced resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels with 256 colors.

Integrated SCSI Contro lle r

A single-integrated SCSI controller provides an ultra (fast-20) wide, SCSI inter­face through a 68-pin connector on the system board. The integrated SCSI controller attaches to the PCI bus to provide a high-performance SCSI bus.
The integrated SCSI controller provides control for the three SCSI hard-disk drives in the SCSI hard-disk drive cage, the CD-ROM drive in the middle externally-accessible drive bay and a SCSI drive installed in the lower externally-accessible drive bay.

SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

A SCSI hard-disk drive cage is located under the externally-accessible drive bays at the front of the computer (see Figure 1-4). The SCSI hard-drive cag e can contain up to three, 1.6-inch-high, SCSI hard-disk drives (either fast/wide or ultra [fast-20] wide). These SCSI hard-disk drives mount vertically . The SCSI hard-disk drive bays are populated from left to right (facing the front of the computer), so that the SCSI terminator jumper is accessible on the leftmost drive installed (last drive on the SCSI channel).
NOTE: The externally-accessible drive bays at the front of the computer are normally used for diskette drives, CD-ROM drives, and/or tape drives. Hard­disk drives should be installed in the SCSI hard-disk drive cage. For detailed information about installing externally-accessible drives, see Chapter 8, “Installing Drives in the External Bays,” in the User’s Guide. For detailed information about installing SCSI hard-disk drives, see Chapter 9, “Installing Drives in the Internal Bays,” in the User’s Guide.

SCSI Configuration Guidelines

Although SCSI devices are installed essentially the same way as other devices, their configuration requirements are different. To configure your SCSI sub­system, follow the general guidelines offered in the following subsections.
System Overview 1-7
SCSI ID Numbers
Each device attached to the SCSI host adapter must have a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 15. See Chapter 9, “Installing Drives in the Internal Bays” in the User’s Guide for additional SCSI addressing information.
NOTE: Any narrow SCSI devices installed in the external drive bays will require SCSI ID numbers less than 7.
When SCSI devices are shipped from Dell, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows:
The computer’s built-in SCSI controller is configured through the BIOS as
SCSI ID 7 (the default ID number for a host adapter) if the system includes a CD-ROM or tape drive.
NOTE: If only wide SCSI hard-disk drives ar e connected to the built-in SCSI controller (no CD-ROM or tape drives), it may be configured as SCSI ID
15.
A SCSI CD-ROM drive (installed in an externally-accessible drive bay) is
configured as SCSI ID 5. A SCSI tape drive (if installed) is configured as SCSI ID 6.
The drive you intend to use as your boot device should be configu red as SCSI
ID 0. You can configure any additional hard-disk drives to any of the still­available SCSI ID numbers.
If Dell installs additional SCSI hard-disk drives in the system, they will be
configured as SCSI ID 1 and SCSI ID 2.
NOTE: There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in or der by ID number.
Device Termination
Before installing SCSI devices, you must configure the termination on the device(s) and for the built-in SCSI controller according to the guidelines listed in the following text.
SCSI logic requires that termination be enabled for the two devices at opposite ends of the SCSI chain and disabled for all devices in between. To that end, regardless of whether you are installing internal or external devices, use the fol­lowing guidelines:
The built-in SCSI controller has active termination — no action is required.
When the SCSI hard-disk drives are installed by Dell, termination is set to
enabled on the SCSI hard-disk drive installed in the left bay of the SCSI hard-disk drive cage. Termination should be disabled on any other drives installed in the SCSI hard-disk drive cage. Figure 1-5 shows some examples of SCSI termination jumpers.
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If you install an optional SCSI controller card to control the CD-ROM drive
and any other SCSI device in the externally-accessible drive bays, you must enable termination for the SCSI controller card and the SCSI device at the end of the SCSI interface cable (preferably the CD-ROM drive). See the documentation that came with your SCSI controller card for instructions. Figure 1-5 shows an example of a SCSI termination jumper on a CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: When you install or remove a termination jumper, do not move or remove any other jumpers installed on the drives.
termination jumper
example CD-ROM drive
termination jumper
example hard-disk drive (back view)
example hard-disk drive (bottom view)
termination jumper
jumpered unjumpered
Figure 1-5. SCSI Termination Jumper Examples
System Overview 1-9

System Unit

The following subsections provide service-related information about the computer.

System Power Supply

The 230-W system power supply can operate from an AC power source of 115 VAC at 60 Hz or 230 VAC at 50 Hz. The system power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in Table 1-1.
NOTE: The power supply produces DC voltages only under its loaded condi­tion. Therefore, when you measure these voltages, the DC power connectors must be connected to their corresponding pow er input connectors on the s ystem board or drives.
.
Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges
Voltage Range
Maximum Output Current
1
+3.3 VDC +3.15 to +3.45 VDC 14.0 A +5 VDC +4.75 to +5.25 VDC 29.0 A +12 VDC +11.40 to +12.60 VDC
6.0 A
2
–12 VDC –10.80 to –13.20 VDC 0.3 A –5 VDC –4.50 to –5.50 VDC 0.3 A +5 VFP
1
Maximum continuous DC output power shall not exceed 230 W. Maximum combined load on
2 3
VFP (volts flea power) — sometimes called “standby power.”
3
+5 VDC and +3.3 VDC shall not exc eed 170 W. The total power of all voltages other than +12 VDC must not exceed 158 W.
+4.75 to +5.25 VDC 10 mA
Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors
The power-supply output voltages can be measured at the back (wire side) of the connectors without disconnecting them. Figures 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8 show the wire side of the connectors.
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–5 VDC (white)
common (black)
common (black) common (black)
1
PSON#
(grey)
11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
+5 VDC (red)
+5 VDC (red) +5 VDC (red)
not used (brown)
+5 VDC (red)
P1
234 5678 910
1
+5 VDC (red)
common (black)
+5 VDC (red)
common (black)
PWRGOOD
1
Pin 11 — PSON# should measure between +4 and +5 VDC except when the power button on the front
2
(orange)
panel is pressed, taking PSON# to its active-low state.
2
Pin 5 — PWRGOOD should measure between +4 and +5 VDC when the power supply is on and oper-
ating to indicate that all power-supply output voltages are within ranges specified in Table 1-1.
common (black) common (black)
–12 VDC (blue) +12 VDC (yellow) +5 VFP (purple)
Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1
P2, P3, P5, P6
1234
+5 VDC (red) common (black) common (black) +12 VDC (yellow)
P4
1234
+12 VDC (yellow) common (black) common (black) +5 VDC (red)
Figure 1-7. DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6
System Overview 1-11
Figure 1-8. DC Power Connectors P7
1234
+3.3 VDC (blue/white)
common (black) common (black)
5
P7
6
+3.3 VDC (blue/white) +3.3 VDC (blue/white)
common (black)
P7
P6
P5
P4
P3
P2
P1
DC Power Distribution
Figures 1-9 and 1-10 provide the following information about DC power distribution:
Power-supply connector identification
Power cable connections for diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and hard-disk drives
Power distribution to sockets and connectors on the system board
Figure 1-9. DC Power Cables
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keyboard controller
system board
+3 VDC
system
power supply
optional
drive
CD-ROM
drive
3.5-inch
diskette drive
internal
hard-disk drive
internal
hard-disk drive
P1
POWER
PWRGOOD
PSON#
PSON# +5 VFP +5 VFP +5 VDC –5 VDC +12 VDC –12 VDC
P7
+5 VDC
–5 VDC
+12 VDC
–12 VDC
POWER3V
+3.3 VDC
main memor y
P2
sockets
DIMM_D
P3
P4
DIMM_C
DIMM_B
DIMM_A
P5
MICROPROCESSOR
P6
+3.3 VDC
power
management
logic
RTC/
NVRAM
processor core
core VCC (+2.1 to +3.5 VDC)
battery
regulator
+3.3 VDC
+5 VDC +12 VDC –12 VDC
+5 VDC –5 VDC +12 VDC –12 VDC
battery (+3 VDC)
+3.3 VDC
+5 VFP
PWRGOOD
+12 VDC
+5 VFP
+5 VDC +5 VDC
fuse
+5 VDC
+5 VDC
PCI4 through PCI6
EISA1 through EISA3
SRV_MGT
FAN
PANEL
SPKR
KYBD
MOUSE
internal
Y-cable
hard-disk drive
Figure 1-10. DC Power Distribution
System Overview 1-13

System Board Layout

keyboard (bottom) and mouse (top) connec­tors (KYBD / MOUSE)
video connector (JVGA)
parallel port connector (PARALLEL)
serial port 1 (bottom) and serial port 2 (top) connectors (SERIAL)
diskette/tape drive interface connector (FLOPPY)
control-panel connector (PANEL)
battery socket (BATTERY)
top of the computer
microprocessor socket
EISA connectors (EISA1 [lower], EISA2, and EISA3)
fan connector (FAN)
power connector (POWER)
3-volt power connector (POWER3V)
auxiliary fan connector (AUXFAN)
DIMM connectors (DIMM_A [lower], DIMM_B, DIMM_C, and DIMM_D)
PCI connectors (PCI4 [lower], PCI5, and PCI6)
server management connector (SRV_MGT)
integrated SCSI port connector (SCSI)
The subsections that follow provide service-related information about the sys­tem board components.
Figure 1-11. System Board Components
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System Board Jumper

200 MHZ 180 MHZ
PASSWD EISA VGA CARDBIOS
jumpered
unjumpered
Figure 1-12. System Board Jumpers
System Overview 1-15
Table 1-2. Jumper Descriptions
Jumper Description Settings
200MHZ Microprocessor speed Installed if the micro-
processor’s internal speed is 200 MHz, otherwise, not installed.
180MHZ Microprocessor speed Installed if the micro-
processor’s internal speed is 180 MHz, otherwise, not installed.
PASSWD Password enable/disable Jumper installed to activate
boot password feature.
EISA Clear EISA configuration
settings
Install the jumper and boot the system to clear the con­figuration settings.
Remove the jumper and use the EISA Configuration Util­ity to configure the system.
VGA Integrated VGA controller
enable/disable
Install to enable the inte­grated VGA controller.
CARDBIOS Used for trouble shooting Install the jumper to boot
system from BIOS expan­sion card.
Remove the jumper to allow normal boot operation from BIOS.
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Interrupt Assignments

Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Line Used By/Available
IRQ0 Generated by system timer. IRQ1 Generated by keyboard controller to indicate that keyboard’s out-
put buffer is full.
IRQ2 Generated internally by interrupt controller to enable IRQ8
through IRQ15.
IRQ3 and IRQ4
Generated by super I/O controller to indicate that device con­nected to corresponding serial port requires service (IRQ3 for COM2 or COM4; IRQ4 for COM1 or COM3).
IRQ5 Available for use by expansion card unless this IRQ line is used
by secondary parallel port.
IRQ6 Generated by super I/O controller to indicate that diskette or tape
drive requires service.
IRQ7 Generated by super I/O controller to indicate that device con-
nected to parallel port requires service. IRQ8 Generated by keyboard controller for each tick of RTC. IRQ9 Available for use by expansion card. IRQ10 Available for use by expansion card. IRQ11 Available for use by expansion card. IRQ12 Generated by keyboard controller to indi cate that mouse’s output
buffer is full. IRQ13 Generated by math coprocessor to indicate coprocessor error. IRQ14 Available for use. IRQ15 Available for use.
System Overview 1-17

DMA Channel Assignments

Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments
DREQ Line Used By/Available
DREQ0 Available DREQ1 Available DREQ2 Generated by super I/O controller to initiate DMA cycle for
attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 Generated by bus controller chip to activate second DMA con-
troller DREQ5 Available DREQ6 Available DREQ7 Available
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T
echnical Specifications
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
Microprocessor
Microprocessor type . . . Intel Pentium Pro microprocessor Microprocessor speed . . 200 or 180 MHz
Internal cache . . . . . . . . 256 KB
Math coprocessor . . . . . internal to the microprocessor
System Information
System chip set . . . . . . . Intel 440FX controller chip set
Data bus width . . . . . . . 64 bits
Address bus width. . . . . 32 bits
Expansion Bus
Bus types. . . . . . . . . . . . PCI and EISA
Bus speed . . . . . . . . . . . PCI: 30 MHz with the 180 MHz microprocessor;
33 MHz with the 200 MHz microprocessor EISA: 7.5 MHz with the 180 MHz microprocessor;
8.33 MHz with the 200 MHz microprocessor
PCI expansion-card
connectors. . . . . . . . . . . three (no shared expansion-card slots)
EISA expansion-card
connectors. . . . . . . . . . . three (no shared expansion-card slots)
System Clocks
System clock. . . . . . . . . 60 or 66 MHz (matches external processor speed)
Diskette/communica-
tions ports . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MHz from the system clock
Memory
Architecture . . . . . . . . . 72-bit (64 data bits plus 8 parity bits), noninter-
leaved, buffered, EDO-type memory
DIMM sockets . . . . . . . four 168-pin sockets
DIMM capacities . . . . . 16, 32, a nd 128 MB (D IMM s a re 60 ns o r f as te r, ED O)
Standard RAM . . . . . . . 16 MB
Maximum RAM . . . . . . 256 MB
BIOS address . . . . . . . . F000:0000h–F000:FFFFh
System Overview 1-19
Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
Integrated SCSI Controller
(Continued)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adaptec AIC-7880 ultra wide SCSI controller with
integrated 68-pin SCSI connector on the system board
Drives
Externally accessible
bays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one 5.25-inch bay (upper bay) dedicated to a
3.5-inch diskette drive; one 5.25-inch bay (middle bay) containing a CD-ROM drive; one 5.25-inch bay (lower bay) for a tape drive or CD-ROM drive
Internally accessible
bays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three hard-disk drive bays for SCSI hard-disk
drives up to 1.6-inch-high
Ports
Externally accessible:
Serial (DTE). . . . . . two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatible
Parallel . . . . . . . . . . one 25-hole connector (bidirectional)
Video . . . . . . . . . . . one 15-hole connector (VGA compatible)
PS/2-style key-
board. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-pin mini-DIN
PS/2-compatible
mouse . . . . . . . . . . . 6-pin mini-DIN
Internally accessible:
SCSI controller. . . . one 68-pin ultra (fast-20) wide connector
Diskette drive . . . . . 34-pin connector
Controls and Indicators
Reset control. . . . . . . . . push button
Power control . . . . . . . . push button
Power indicator. . . . . . . green LED
Diskette-drive access
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . green LED
Hard-disk drive access
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . green LED
CD-ROM drive access
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . green LED
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Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
Video
(Continued)
Video type. . . . . . . . . . . ATI mach64 (264VT) PCI video controller with
integrated VGA connector Video memory
(standard) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MB (not upgradable)
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage . . . . . . . . . . 230 W
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz;
180 to 265 V at 50 Hz
Backup battery . . . . . . . 3.0-V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Physical
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.45 cm (17.5 inches)
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.13 cm (9.5 inches)
Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.91 cm (16.5 inches)
Weight (maximum). . . . 17.68 kg (39.0 lb)
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating . . . . . . . . 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity . . 8% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating . . . . . . . . 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 30 min
Storage . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 30 min
Maximum shock:
Operating . . . . . . . . half-sine wave form: 50 G for 2 ms
Storage . . . . . . . . . . half-sine wave form: 110 G for 2 ms;
square wave form: 27 g for 15 ms Altitude:
Operating . . . . . . . . -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft)
z
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Chapter 2

Basic Troubleshooting

his chapter describes basic troubleshooting procedures that can help you
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diagnose a computer system problem. These procedures can often reveal the source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for troubleshooting the system. A brief explanation of how to load and start the diskette-based diagnos­tics is located at the end of the chapter. Dell recommends that you perform the following procedures in the order they are presented in this manual.
I
nitial User Contact
When you first contact a user who has a problem, ask the user to describe the problem and the conditions under which it occurs. A verbal description can often indicate the cause of a problem or indicate the appropriate troubleshooting procedure to use. After the user describes the problem, follow these steps:

1. Ask the user to back up any data on the hard-disk drive if the system’s condition permits.

Appendix C, “Maintaining the System,” in the User’s Guide provides infor- mation about backing up data.
2. Ask the user to try to duplicate the problem by r epeating the operations he or she was performing at the time the problem occurred.
Can the user duplicate the problem?
.
Proceed to step 3.
Yes
.
Proceed to the next section, “External Visual Inspection.”
No
3. Observe the user to determine if he or she is making an error, such as typing an incorrect key combination or entering a command incorrectly.
Is the problem a result of user error?
.
Instruct the user in the proper procedure, or direct him or her to the
Yes
appropriate user documentation for the correct procedure.
.
Proceed to the next section, “External Visual Inspection.”
No
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E
xternal Visual Inspection
The external visual inspection is a quick inspection of the exterior of the system unit, the monitor, the keyboard, any peripherals, and cables. While performing the visual inspection, make any necessary corrections. To perform the external visual inspection, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the system unit, the monitor, and all peripherals.

2. Verify that all power cables are properly connected to the system unit, the monitor and peripherals, and their power sources.
3. Verify that the keyboard and mouse interface cables are firmly attached to the proper connectors on the back of the system unit.
For a PS/2-compatible mouse, the keyboard and mouse interface cable con­nectors are identical except for their labels. If needed, see “System Features” in Chapter 1.
For a serial mouse, the mouse interface cable must be firmly attached to one of the serial port connectors, and its captive screws must be secure enough to ensure a firm connection.

4. If present, verify that any network cables are attached properly.

5. Verify that any devices attached to the serial and parallel port connec­tors are properly connected.
Each of the serial and parallel interface cables must be firmly attached to an appropriate connector on the back of the system unit as well as to the inter­face connector on the device. The captive screws that secure these connectors at each end of the interface cable must be secure enough to ensure a firm connection.
6. Verify that the video interface cable is firmly attached to the connector on the back panel or to a video expansion card and to the connector on the back of the monitor.
For proper connection of the video monitor, see the documentation for the monitor.

7. Inspect all external monitor controls for any obvious damage or improper settings.

For proper settings of the video monitor controls, see the documentation for the monitor.

8. Inspect the keyboard to ensure that no keys are sticking.

If one or more keys are sticking, it may be necessary to replace the keyboard.
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9. Inspect the exterior of the system unit, including all controls and indica­tors, and all user-accessible data storage devices for any signs of physical damage.
Does the inspection reveal any problems?
.
Proceed to the appropriate procedure in Chapter 4, “Removing and
Yes
Replacing Parts.”
.
Proceed to the next section, “Observing the Boot Routine.”
No
O
bserving the Boot Routine
After you have performed an external visual inspection as described in the pre­vious section, you should boot the system and, while the boot routine is running, observe the system for any indications of problems.
NOTE: Most of the steps in this procedure require observation of system func­tions and indications, some of which can occur simultaneously. It may be necessary to reboot the system several times in order to complete all of these steps.
To observe problem indications during the boot routine, follow these steps:
1. Insert the diagnostics diskette into drive A. Turn on all peripherals and the system unit. If the system unit is already on, press the reset button or <
CTRL><ALT><DEL

2. Check the power supply fan.

Does the fan run normally?
Proceed to step 3.
Yes.
Troubleshoot the system power supply.
No.
3. Watch the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the upper-right corner of the keyboard. After all three indicators flash momentarily, the Num Lock indicator should light up and remain on.
Do these indicators flash on and off within approximately ten seconds after the boot routine starts?
Proceed to step 4.
Yes.
Troubleshoot the system power supply. If the troubleshooting procedure
No.
indicates that the system power supply is operational, troubleshoot the memory.
> to reboot the system.
Basic Troubleshooting 2-3

4. During the boot routine, observe the system for any of the following:

Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators: These indicators
light up in response to data being transferred to or from the drives. If either of these indicators fails to light up during the boot routine, trou­bleshoot the diskette drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate.
System error messages: These messages can indicate problems or pro-
vide status information. If a system error message is displayed, see Table 3-2.
Beep codes: A beep code is a series of beeps that indicates an error con-
dition. If the system emits a beep code, see Table 3-1.
NOTE: The system beeps once during the boot ro utine. This single beep is
normal and is not a beep code.

5. Observe the monitor screen for the Diagnostics Menu.

Does the Diagnostics Menu appear?
See “Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” found later in this
Yes.
chapter.
Proceed to step 6.
No.

6. Insert another copy of the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive, and reboot the system.

Does the Diagnostics Menu appear?
See “Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” found later in this
Yes.
chapter.
Proceed to the next section, “Internal Visual Inspection.”
No.
I
nternal Visual Inspection
CAUTION: Before you proceed with the internal visual inspection descri bed i n this sectio n, ensure that the user has s aved all open files and ex ited all open application programs if possible.
A simple visual inspection of a system unit’s interior hardware can often lead to the source of a problem, such as a loose expansion card, cable conn ector, or mou nting screw . When you perform the visual inspection, refer to “Sy stem Features” in Chapter 1 to locate components in the inspection procedure.
To perform the internal visual inspection, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect all the AC power cables from their power sources.

2. Remove the system unit cover.

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3. Verify that the microprocessor, DIMMs, and expansion cards, are fully seated in their sockets or connectors.
WARNING: The microprocessor can get extremely hot. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
While reseating the microprocessor, wear a wrist grounding strap or main­tain contact with a metal surface on the chassis.
To reseat the microprocessor, remove it from its socket and reinstall it as described in “Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly” in Chapter 4.
To reseat a DIMM, remove it from its socket and reinstall it as described in “DIMMs” in Chapter 4.
If you need to reseat an expansion card, use a the screw that secures the card-mounting bracket. Grasp the card by its top corners, and carefully pull it out of its connector. Reinsert the card in its connector, and carefully push it in until it is fully seated. Then reinstall the card-mounting bracket’s retaining screw.

4. Verify that all jumpers are set correctly.

For information about these jumpers, see “System Board Jumpers” in Chap­ter 1.
5. Check all cable connectors inside the system unit to verify that they are firmly attached to their appropriate connectors.

6. Reinstall the system unit cover.

7. Reconnect the system unit and any attached peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

Does the problem appear to be resolved?
No further steps are necessary. Terminate the procedure.
Yes.
Proceed to the next sections, “Eliminating Resource Conflicts,” “Run-
No.
ning the Diskette-Based Diagnostics,” and to “Getting Help.”
-inch nut driver to remove
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E
liminating Resource Conflicts
Devices within the system unit may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all of which must be allocated during installation of the devices. Because a device may be installed at a different time, it is possible that the same resource is assigned to two or more devices.
Resource conflicts can result in disorderly or erratic system operation or system failure. If you suspect that resource conflicts might exist, check the system and reassign the resources as necessary.
For additional information, see Chapter 5, “Using the EISA Configuration Util­ity” in the User’s Guide.
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unning the Diskette-Based Diagnostics
The diskette-based diagnostics (included with the system) contain tests that aid in troubleshooting all major components of the computer system.
CAUTION : To prevent dam age to th e orig inal diag nostics disket te, alway s use a backup copy of the diagnostics diske tte when servicing a user’s system. Dell recom­mends that users make several copies of this diskette to ensure that one is always available.
To start the diagnostics, turn off the system unit, insert a diagnostics diskette into drive A, and then turn on the system unit.
Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to appear on the monitor screen, followed by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for loading the diagnostics. If a main memory error is detected, a mes­sage appears on the screen telling you which DIMM has failed.
If no errors are found in main memory, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnos­tics Menu appears. This menu lets you choose the following options or exit to the Microsoft
®
MS-DOS® prompt:
RUN QUICK TESTS
locate a failure or to indicate where further testing is needed to isolate a failure
RUN ALL TESTS
RUN SPECIFIC TESTS
G
etting Help
If none of the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter or the tests in the dis­kette-based diagnostics reveals the source of the problem or leads to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. For instructions, see the chapter titled “Getting Help” in the Diagnostics a nd T r ou bleshooti ng Guide .
— Runs selected tests from all test groups to quickly
— Runs all tests for a thorough test of the system
— Tests a particular area or subsystem
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Chapter 3

Beep Codes and Error Messages

his chapter describes beep codes and system error messages that can occur
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during POST or, in the case of some failures, during normal system operation. The tables in this chapter list faults that can cause a beep code or system error message to occur and the probable causes of the fault in each case.
If a faulty system does not emit beep codes or display syste m error message s to indicate a failure, you should use the diskette-based diagnostics to run the appropriate tests to help isolate the source of the problem. See “Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” in Chapter 2.
P
OST Beep Codes
If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST, the system may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly . Table 3-1 lists the beep codes that may be gener­ated during the POST. Most beep codes indicate a fatal error that prevents the system from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected.
When the system emits a beep code, record the code and then find it in Table 3-1. If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appro­priate tests in the diskette-based diagnostics to assist in troubleshooting the problem.
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
Beep Code Error Probable Causes
1-2 Invalid Expansion-
card-ROM checksum
1-2-2-3 Invalid BIOS ROM
checksum
1-3-1-1 DRAM refresh failure Defective DIMMs or sys-
Improperly seated expan­sion card or the system needs rebooted.
Corrupted BIOS firmware or defective system board.
tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys­tem board.
Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
Beep Code Error Probable Causes
(Continued)
1-3-1-3 Keyboard controller
error
Defective DIMMs or sys­tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys­tem board.
1-3-3-1 No DIMM memory
installed
Defective DIMMs or sys­tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys­tem board.
1-3-4-1 DRAM failure Defective DIMMs or sys-
tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys­tem board.
1-3-4-3 DRAM failure Defective DIMMs or sys-
tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys­tem board.
1-4-1-1 DRAM failure Defective DIMMs or sys-
tem board. Reseat the DIMMs or replace the sys-
tem board. 1-4-2-1 CMOS failure Defective system board. 1-4-3-1 Memory controller or
DIMM failure
Defective DIMMs or sys-
tem board. Reseat the
DIMMs or replace the sys-
tem board. 2-1-2-3 Invalid ROM copy-
Defective system board.
right notice
2-2-3-1 Unexpected interrupt Improperly seated expan-
sion card or the system
needs rebooted. 3-2-2-1 Gate A20 failure Defective system board. 4-2-4-3 Keyboard controller
error
Defective DIMMs or sys-
tem board. Reseat the
DIMMs or replace the sys-
tem board. 4-2-4-4 Gate A20 failure Defective system board.
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ystem Error Messages
Table 3-2 lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that can appear on the monitor screen. These messages can help you find the source of a problem. Some of these error messages indicate fatal errors. When a fatal error occurs, the system cannot usually be rebooted until an appropriate hardware change has been made.
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message Definition Probable Causes
System bat­tery is dead
- Replace and run Setup
System CMOS checksum bad - Run Setup
Incorrect drive A type
- Run Setup
Incorrect drive B type
- Run Setup
Keyboard error
The system battery is dead.
The configuration data is corrupted.
The diskette drive does not match the diskette drive type stored in the config­uration data.
The diskette drive does not match the diskette drive type stored in the config­uration data.
A cable may be loose, or the key­board may be faulty.
Replace the battery and run the System Setup program.
Run the System Setup program to restore your system configuration.
Run the System Setup program to restore your system configuration.
Run the System Setup program to restore your system configuration.
Defective keyboard, keyboard cable, or system board.
Stuck key
System/ Shadow RAM failed at offset:
A cable may be loose, or the key­board may be faulty.
One or more DIMMs may be improperly seated or faulty.
Defective keyboard or keyboard cable.
Reseat the DIMMs or replace the DIMMs.
Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-3
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message Definition Probable Causes
(Continued)
Operating system not found
System cache error
- Cache dis­abled
System timer error
Real-time clock error
Keyboard controller error
The system did not find a bootable oper­ating system.
The microprocessor chip malfunctioned.
A chip on the sys­tem board malfunc­tioned.
The real-time clock on the system board malfunctioned.
A cable may be loose, the keyboard may be faulty , or the keyboard controller is defective.
Use a diskette with a bootable operating system on it in drive A, or load a bootable operating system from the hard-disk drive.
Defective micro­processor or system board.
Defective micro­processor or system board.
Defective micro­processor or system board.
Defective keyboard, keyboard cable, or system board.
EISA con­figuration NVRAM bad
EISA con­figuration error
Invalid CPU speed detected ­Check jump­ers
Memory size limit exceeded
The EISA jumper may have been acci­dentally installed.
The EISA configu­ration data in NVRAM does not match the installed EISA expansion cards.
The microprocessor speed jumper plug may be absent or installed on the wrong jumper pins.
The size of installed DIMM memory is greater than 256 MB.
Be sure the EISA jumper is removed; then reboot the sys­tem, and restore the EISA configuration.
Be sure the EISA expansion cards are properly seated; then run the EISA configu­ration utility.
Check the micro­processor speed jumpers.
Verify that the total installed DIMM memory does not exceed 256 MB.
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message Definition Probable Causes
(Continued)
Resource conflict
Warning: IRQ not ini­tialized
Expansion ROM not initialized
System con­figuration data write error
The BIOS de tected a resource conflict while configuring a Plug and Play ISA or PCI expansion card.
The BIOS de tected a resource conflict while configuring a Plug and Play ISA or PCI expansion card.
The BIOS de tected a resource conflict while configuring a Plug and Play ISA or PCI expansion card.
The system board may be malfunction­ing.
See “Eliminating Resource Conflicts” in Chapter 2.
See “Eliminating Resource Conflicts” in Chapter 2.
See “Eliminating Resource Conflicts” in Chapter 2.
Defective system board.
System mem­ory size has changed ­Run Config­uration Utility
A DIMM was added or removed. The DIMMs are improp­erly seated.
Reseat the DIMMs or replace the DIMMs.
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Chapter 4

Removing and Replacing Parts

his chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies,
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and subassemblies in the computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
You have performed the steps in “Precautionary Measures” found later in
this chapter. You have removed the computer cover.
You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in
reverse order unless additional information is provided.
R
ecommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the fol­lowing tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Wide flat-blade screwdriver
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
Also, use a wrist grounding strap as explained in the next section, “Precaution­ary Measures.”
-inch nutdriver
1/4
Tweezers or long-nose pliers
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-1
P
recautionary Measures
Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, take a few moments to read the following warning for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the computer from ESD.
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT: Before you start to work on the computer, per­form the following steps in the sequence listed.

1. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.

2. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their
power sources to reduce the potential for personal injury.

3. Disconnect any communications cables.

4. Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to an unpainted metal sur-
face, such as the system power supply’s fan guard, on the computer chassis.
If a wrist grounding strap is not available, touch the fan guard or some other unpainted metal sur face on the back of the computer to discharge any static charge from your body.
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omputer Cover
cover-mounting screws (4)
handle

Figure 4-1. Computer Cover Removal

To remove the computer cover, follow these steps:
1. Remove the four cover-mounting screws at the back of the computer.
2. Slide the cover backward about one inch, then grasp the front of the cover and the handle at the back of the cover and lift the cover straight up off the chassis.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3
F
alignment holes (5)
retaining clips (6)
retaining holes (6)
alignment pins (5)
ront Bezel

Figure 4-2. Front Bezel Removal

To remove the front bezel, follow these steps:
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Pry the front bezel loose with your finger tips and remove it from the chassis.
As you pry the front bezel loose, pry at different points around the bezel to keep the opening between the front bezel and the computer chassis equal on all sides to prevent damage to the bezel alignment pins.
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ront-Bezel Inserts
latch
tab
front-bezel insert

Figure 4-3. Front-Bezel Insert Removal

To remove a front-bezel insert, follow these steps:
1. Remove the front bezel.
2. With the inside of the front bezel facing you; grasp the front bezel with both hands and place your fingers on the outside of the front-bezel insert.
3. Push on the outside of the front-bezel insert (indicated by the two arrows); then twist the sides of the front bezel outward until the front­bezel insert is released.
To replace a front-bezel insert, position one end of the insert in place under its latch; then press the other end into place until the tab snaps under the latch.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-5
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control panel assembly

screw
chassis tabs (2)
right side of computer
top of computer
ontrol Panel Assembly

Figure 4-4. Control-Panel Assembly Removal

To remove the control panel assembly, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the control-panel assembly cable from the PANEL connec­tor on the system board (see Figure 4-12).
The PANEL connector is near the top of the system board on the right side of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the screw holding the control panel assembly to the front of the computer chassis.
3. Lift the control panel assembly out of the two chassis tabs.
4. Remove the control-panel-assembly cable from the hole in the chassis.
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rives
Figure 4-5 shows an example of drive hardware that can be installed in the com­puter. Refer to this figure when you perform any of the procedures in the following subsections.
diskette drive interface cable
diskette drive interface connector (FLOPPY)
SCSI connector (SCSI)
DC power cables
SCSI interface cable
3.5-inch diskette drive
CD-ROM drive
lower externally accessible drive bay (optional drive)
SCSI hard-disk drives

Figure 4-5. Drive Hardware

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-7

Externally Accessible Drives

drive-release tab (2)
3.5-inch diskette drive in top bay
CD-ROM drive in middle bay
lower-bay drive position for optional drive
Figure 4-6. Externally Accessible Drives Removal
All of the externally accessible drives have drive-mounting rails. The 3.5-inch drives also have drive-mounting extensions between the drive and the drive­mounting rails. To remove a drive assembly from one of the externally­accessible drive bays, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the DC power cable and the interface cable from the back of the drive.
Be sure to record the power connector number and interface cable connector identification.
2. Press inward (toward center of drive) on the two drive-release tabs, and slide the drive out of the bay.
3. Remove the drive-mounting rails and drive-mounting extensions (if present) from the drive (see Figure 4-7).
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4. If the drive is a SCSI drive, record the setting of the SCSI address jumpers and SCSI bus termination jumper.
5. If present, remove the 50-pin to 68-pin adapter from the SCSI connec­tor on the back of the drive.
Some drives use a 50-pin to 68-pin adapter between the SCSI cable and the drive connector. Check the back of the drive for an adapter, if present, remove it and retain it for use on the new drive.
drive-mounting rails (2)
drive-release tabs
50- to 68-pin adapter
drive-mounting extensions
Figure 4-7. Drive-Mounting Rails and Extensions Removal
When you reinstall a SCSI drive, set the SCSI address jumpers and the SCSI bus termination jumpers to the settings you recorded.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-9

Hard-Disk Drives

hard-disk drive bracket
left alignment tab
alignment rails
mounting screws (4)
hard-disk drive
hard-disk-drive mounting screws (4)
right alignment tab (on outside of bracket)
Figure 4-8. Hard-Disk Dri ve Removal
The hard-disk drives are mounted inside a hard-disk drive bracket. The hard­disk drive bracket must be removed before a hard-disk drive can be removed. To remove a hard-disk drive, follow these steps:
1. Lay the computer on its right side.
2. Disconnect the DC power cable and the SCSI interface cable from the back of each hard-disk drive installed in the hard-disk drive bracket.
3. Remove the four mounting screws that attach the hard-disk drive bracket to the front of the computer chassis.
4. Slide the hard-disk drive bracket toward the back of the computer until the alignment tabs disengage from the alignment rails; then lift it out of the computer.
5. Remove the four hard-disk drive mounting screws from the hard-disk drive; then slide the drive out of the bracket.
6. Record the setting of the SCSI address jumpers and SCSI bus termina­tion jumper.
When you reinstall a hard-disk drive, set the SCSI address jumpers and the SCSI bus termination jumper to the settings you recorded. Be sure you position the hard-disk drive against the side and back tabs inside the hard-disk drive bracket (the mounting holes in the hard-disk drive bracket align with the screw holes in the hard-disk drive).
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xpansion Cards
expansion-card retaining screw
expansion card

Figure 4-9. Expansion Card Removal

card-guide slots (inside front of computer)
1. Lay the computer on its right side.
2. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card you want to remove.
Be sure to record the location of each cable before you disconnect it.
3. Remove the expansion-card retaining screw.
4. Grasp the expansion card by its corners, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-11
S
AC power connector
power supply
power-supply mounting screws (4)
ystem Power Supply

Figure 4-10. Power Supply Removal

To remove the system power supply, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power connector on the back of the power supply.
2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board (see Figure 4-12), the externally accessible drives, and the hard-disk drives (see Figure 4-5).
Be sure to record the connector number and plug location for each power cable.
3. Remove the four power-supply mounting screws.
4. Slide the power supply forward about an inch to clear the retaining tabs, then lift it out of the computer.
When you reinstall the power supply, be sure the slots on the bottom of the power supply engage the retaining tabs on the computer chassis.
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ystem Cooling Fan
system cooling-fan mounting push­fasteners (4)

system cooling fan

system cooling-fan connector (FAN)
push-fastener removed
plunger barrel
new push-fastener
back wall of chassis
push-fastener installed
plunger
system cooling fan

Figure 4-11. System Cooling-Fan Removal

To remove the system cooling fan, follow these steps:
1. Lay the computer on its right side.
2. Disconnect the system cooling-fan cable from the FAN connector on the system board (see Figure 4-12).
3. To loosen the system cooling fan from the chassis:
a. Push the plunger of each of the four push-fasteners toward the back of
the chassis, using a small flat-blade screwdriver (or another small flat object).
b. From the outside-back of the chassis, pull the plungers completely out
of the push-fasteners.
4. Remove the system cooling fan and the push-fastener barrels from the chassis.
To replace the system cooling fan, use four new push-fasteners. (New push-fas­teners have the plunger inserted part-way into the barrel.) Align the mounting holes in the system cooling fan with the holes in back wall of the chassis. Insert each push-fastener completely; then push in on the plunger to lock the fastener.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-13
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video connector (JVGA)
parallel port connector (PARALLEL)
serial port 1 (bottom) and serial port 2 (top) connectors (SERIAL)
keyboard (bottom) and mouse (top) connectors (KYBD/MOUSE)
diskette/tape drive interface connector (FLOPPY)
control-panel connector (PANEL)
battery connector (BATTERY)
top of the computer
microprocessor socket
EISA connectors (EISA1 [lower],EISA2, and EISA3)
fan connector (FAN)
power connector (POWER)
3-volt power connector (POWER3V)
auxiliary fan connector (AUXFAN)
DIMM connectors (DIMM_A [lower], DIMM_B, DIMM_C, and DIMM_D)
PCI connectors (PCI4 [lower], PCI5, and PCI6)
server management connector (SRV_MGT)
integrated SCSI port connector (SCSI)
ystem Board Components
The subsections that follow contain procedures for removing system board components.

Figure 4-12. System Board Components

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DIMMs

DIMM
2.
1.
securing clip (2)
Figure 4-13. DIMM Removal
To remove a DIMM, push outward on the DIMM sock et’s securing clips until the DIMM is released from its socket. Then lift the DIMM away from the socket.
DIMM
securing clip (2)
2.
1.
Figure 4-14. DIMM Installation
To replace a DIMM, press outward on the securing clips at each end of the socket until they snap open. Orient the DIMM to the socket, and pre ss down on the outer edges of the DIMM with your thumbs while pulling up on the securing clips until they lock around the ends of the DIMM.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-15

Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly

microprocessor securing clip hooks over tabs on socket (front and back)
microprocessor
heat sink
socket release lever
microprocessor socket
Figure 4-15. Microprocessor Securing Clip Removal
To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the system board assembly.
2. Lay the system board assembly on a flat surface.
3. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the micropr ocessor/heat sink assembly.
WARNING: The microprocessor can get extremely hot during sys­tem operations. Be sure it has had sufficient time to cool before touching it.
Press down on the folded part of the clip with a sm all s crewdriver to release the clip.
4. Push outward and then upward on the release lever to rotate the lever to its fully vertical position.
5. Lift the microprocessor/heat sink assembly out of its socket (see Figure 4-16).
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microprocessor socket
microprocessor securing clip
heat sink
thermal interface pad (attached to the heat sink)
microprocessor
pin-1 corner of socket
front tab
Figure 4-16. Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
The heat sink and microprocessor are separate. Look at the bottom side of the heat sink and peel the thermal-pad protective cover off before attaching the heat sink to the microprocessor.
To install the replacement microprocessor/heat sink assembly, ensure that the micro­processor release lever is in its fully vertical position to allow the microprocessor pins to easily slip into the socket. When the microprocessor/heat sink assembly is in p lace, rotate the microprocessor release lever to its horizontal position.
NOTE: Pin 1 on the microprocessor is located on the corner with the largest bevel. The pin-1 hole in the microprocessor socket is located on the corner where the holes are in a diagonal pattern.
Hook the microprocessor securing clip over the socket tab nearest the front of the system board, and then snap it over the tab on the back of the socket.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-17

System Battery

BATTERY socket
battery
Figure 4-17. System Battery Removal
WARNING: There is a danger of the new battery exploding if it is in­correctly installed. Replac e the batte ry only wit h the same or e quivale nt type recommended by the m anufacturer. Discard used batteries accord­ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To remove the system battery, follow these steps:
1. If possible, enter the System Setup program, and make a printed copy of the System Setup screens (see Appendix A).
2. Lay the computer on its right side.
3. Remove any expansion cards installed in the PCI expansion-card slots.
Be sure to record the location of any cables attached to the PCI cards being removed.
4. Remove the battery.
Carefully pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object, such as a plastic screwdriver.
To replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the “+” facing up. Insert the battery into its socket and snap it into place. Compare the system con­figuration information with the copy of the system configuration settings you made in step 1. Restore any system configuration information lost while replacing the battery.
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ystem Board Assembly

system board assembly

system-board-assembly mounting screws (4)
system board cables

Figure 4-18. System Board Assembly Removal

To remove the system board assembly, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect all cables from their connectors at the back of the computer.
Be sure to record where each cable is attached.
2. Remove all of the expansion cards.
3. Lay the computer on its left side.
4. Remove the four system-board-assembly mounting screws.
5. Remove the system board assembly from the chassis as follows:
a. Slide the system board assembly about a half-inch toward the front of
the system (to free the connectors at the back of the system board).
b. Raise the top of the system board assembly up enough to allow access to
the system board cables.
c. Disconnect the power cables, the control panel cable, the diskette drive
interface cable, system cooling-fan cable, and the SCSI interface cable.
6. Lift the system board assembly away from the computer chassis.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-19

System Board

system-board mounting screw
system-board mounting clips (10)
front of com puter
Figure 4-19. System Board Removal
To remove the system board, follow these steps:
1. Remove the system board assembly.
2. Lay the system board assembly on a flat worksurface.
3. Remove the system-board mounting screw.
4. Slide the system board toward the front of the computer to disengage the system-board mounting clips.
5. Lift the system board out of the system-board mounting bracket.
If you are replacing the system board, remove the DIMMs and the micro­processor from the old system board and install them on the replacement board.
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