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Model EMT
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System Features
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your
system. It also provides information about other documents you may need
when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
•One of the following processors:
–Intel
–Intel Celeron Dual-Core processor
–Intel Pentium
–Intel Core™2 Duo processor
–Dual-Core Intel Xeon
–Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor
•A minimum of 512 MB of 667- or 800-MHz DDR II SDRAM memory,
upgradable to a maximum of 8 GB DDR II SDRAM memory by installing
512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in the four
memory module sockets on the system board; single or dual rank.
•Support for the following internal hard-drive (non-hot-pluggable)
configurations:
–Up to two internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drives with an integrated SATA
®
Celeron® processor
®
Dual-Core processor
®
processor
NOTE: Processor availability may differ by region.
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.
See the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
controller
or
–Up to two internal 3.5-inch Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives
with a SAS controller card
•One 3.5-inch peripheral drive bay for the optional diskette drive, and
two 5.25-inch bays for the following supported drives: DVD-ROM,
combination CD-RW/DVD, DVD+/-RW, or backup device.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
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•Support for the following RAID volumes with an optional SAS RAID
controller card: simple, spanned, striped (RAID 0), and mirrored (RAID 1).
•A chassis intrusion alert.
The system board includes the following integrated features:
•SATA controller that supports up to two optical devices including
DVD-ROM, CDRW/DVD combination drive, and DVD+/- RW.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
•SATA controller that supports up to two cabled SATA hard drives.
•One 32-bit, 33-MHz expansion card slot, one PCI Express x1 expansion
slot, and two PCI Express x8 expansion slots; one with x4 bandwidth.
•An integrated ATI ES1000 graphics controller with 32 MB of graphics
memory. Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 with 65,536 colors; true-color
graphics are supported in the following resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600,
1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024.
•An integrated Gigabit NIC, capable of supporting 1000-Mbps, 100-Mbps,
or 10-Mbps data rates, with support for PXE and Wake-on-LAN.
•Front-panel connectors include two USB connectors.
•Back-panel connectors include serial, video, five USB connectors, and one
NIC connector.
•Eight USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front, one internal for a
bootable memory key and Unmanaged Internal Persistent Storage (UIPS),
and five on the back) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM
drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
•Four front-panel system diagnostic LEDs for failure messaging and
notification during startup.
For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications"
on page 8.
Supported Operating Systems
Your system supports the following operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard Edition (x64)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003, R2 and SP2 Standard Edition(32-bit x86)
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•Microsoft Windows Server 2003, R2 and SP2 Standard Edition (x64)
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, R2 and SP2 Standard
Edition (32-bit x86)
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, R2 and SP2 Premium
Edition (32-bit x86)
•Red Hat
®
Enterprise Linux® ES (version 5) (x86_32)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 5) (x86_64)
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and
regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this
document or as a separate document.
•The
•CDs or DVDs included with your system provide documentation and tools
•Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes
Hardware Owner’s Manual
provides information about system
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or
replace system components. This document can be found on
support.dell.com
.
for configuring and managing your system.
to the system, software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates
first because they often supersede information in other documents.
•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.
•Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),
configure, and use the operating system software.
•Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides
information to configure and install these options.
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does
not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see dell.com/training
for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions that came with the system.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpack the System
Upack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials in case
you need them later.
Connect the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which
cable to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any)
on the monitor's cable connector.
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Connect the System to Power
Connect the system’s power cable to the system. Next, plug the other end of
the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such
as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Turn on the System and Monitor
Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators
should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is
satisfactory.
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Complete the 0perating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system
documentation that ships with your system. To install an operating system
for the first time, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating
system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased
with the system.