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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 dual-core or quad-core AMD™ Opteron™ 1000 processor or AMD
Sempron™ with ECC processor (when available).
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.
See the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
•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-plug)
configurations:
–Up to two internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drives with an integrated SATA
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 tape backup device.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
•Support for the following RAID volumes with an optional SAS RAID
controller card: simple, spanned, striped (RAID 0), and mirrored (RAID 1).
•Support for USB 2.0.
•A chassis intrusion alert.
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The system board includes the following integrated features:
•Dual-channel SATA controller that supports up to two supported devices
including, DVD-ROM, CDRW/DVD combination drive, DVD-RW, and
a SATA tape backup device.
NOTE: DVD devices are data-only.
•SATA controller that supports up to two cabled SATA hard drives.
•One 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI expansion card slot, one PCI Express x1
expansion slot, and two PCI Express x8 expansion slots.
•An integrated ATI ES1000 2D 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.
•Eight USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front, one internal for
a bootable memory key, and five on the back) capable of supporting a
diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
•Back-panel connectors include serial, video, five USB connectors,
and one NIC connector.
•Front-panel connectors include two USB connectors.
•Four front-panel system diagnostic LEDs for failure messaging and
notification during startup.
For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications"
on page 10.
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 (64-bit x86)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition x86 and EMT64T
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•Microsoft Windows Server 2003, R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions
with SP2 x86 and EM64T
•Microsoft Windows
and Premium Editions x86 and EM64T
•Red Hat
•SUSE
®
Enterprise Linux® (version 5) x86_64
®
LINUX Enterprise Server 10 x86_64
®
Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard
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 included with your system provide documentation and tools
•Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes
•Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute
•Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),
•Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides
Hardware Owner’s Manual
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or
replace system components. This document can be found on the CDs
that came with your system or on
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.
updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference
material intended for experienced users or technicians.
configure, and use the operating system software.
information to configure and install these options.
provides information about system
support.dell.com
.
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.
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Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpack the System
Unpack 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.
Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor typeOne AMD
core 1000 series or AMD
processor, with ECC series.
Expansion Bus
Bus typePCI and PCIe
Expansion slots
PCIe
PCIOne 3.3-V, half-length, 32-bit, 33-MHz
2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x1, 3.3-V, 12-V (slot 4)
2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x8, 3.3-V, 12-V (slot 1)
2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x8, 3.3-V, 12-V (slot 2)
(slot 3)
™
Opteron™ dual- or quad-
™
Sempron™
Memory
Architecture
Memory module socketsfour 240-pin
Memory module capacities
Minimum RAM
Maximum RAM8 GB (four 2-GB modules)
72-bit, ECC, PC-6400, Unbuffered,
DDR II SDRAM, DIMMs, rated
667- or 800-MHz operation
for
512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB
512 MB (one 512-MB module)
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Drives
Hard Drives
Diskette driveone optional 2.5-inch, 1.44-MB
Optical drivesup to two optional internal SATA
Up to two non–hot-plug, 3.5-inch, internal
SATA hard drives with the integrated SATA
controller
or
Up to two non–hot-plug, 3.5-inch,
internal SAS drives with a SAS controller
card