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  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, Dell OpenManage, PowerEdge, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, MS-DOS, BackOffice, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...
  • Page 3    Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your server, storage system, or appliance from potential damage.         Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type.
  • Page 4    Observe the following general precautions for using and working with your system: Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any Dell product except as explained in your Dell system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock.
  • Page 5 — 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan — 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East Also be sure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to oper- ate with the power available in your location.
  • Page 6 Dell’s rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. The final installation of Dell systems and rack kits in any other brand of rack cabinet has not been approved by any safety agencies. It is the customer’s responsibility to have the final combination of Dell systems and rack kits for use in other brands of rack cabinets evaluated for suit- ability by a certified safety agency.
  • Page 7 Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secure to the rack, extend to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
  • Page 8        Before you remove the computer covers, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.  .*         )      ! *    "' '        *                     " / )                   Turn off your computer and any devices. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
  • Page 9 Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
  • Page 10 Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level. When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front of your chair seat. Adjust your chair’s height or use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture.

  • Page 11: System Features

        This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 1400 computer sys- tem. The guide can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their systems.
  • Page 12 Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry- standard practices. For information about the Dell limited warranty for your system, see Appendix D, “Limited Warranty and Return Policy,”...
  • Page 13 The brackets indicate items that are optional. Example: del [drive:] [path] filename [/p] Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com- mand’s possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New font. Example: del c:\myfile.doc support.dell.com...
  • Page 14 Screen text is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a com- mand (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font. Example: The following message appears on your screen: No boot device available Example: “Type md c:\programs and press <Enter>.”...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

        Starting the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD ......2-1 Setup Mode ........... 2-1 Service Mode .
  • Page 16 Dell-Installed Operating Systems ........
  • Page 17 Integrated Devices Screen ........4-5 System Security Screen .
  • Page 18 Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice ......C-7     ..... . . C-8      .
  • Page 19 %. Table 2-1. Utility Partition Main Menu Options......2-3 Table 2-2. Asset Tag Command-Line Options ......2-5 Table 3-1.
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  • Page 21 Small Business Server (SBS) 4.5 (and later versions). NOTES: If you decide to upgrade your system by installing a second microproces- sor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell. Not all versions of the Pentium III microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors.
  • Page 22 Diagnostics for evaluating your system's components and devices. For information on using the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, “Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD,” in this guide or “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

         Dell supports the following network operating systems for use on PowerEdge 1400 systems: Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server NetWare 5.1 (and later versions) Red Hat Linux 6.2 release SBE2 (and later versions) Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server (SBS) 4.5 (and later versions)

  • Page 24: Back Panel

    reset button power button power indicator hard-disk drive access indicator chassis cover release button         The computer's back panel contains various ports and connectors for attaching exter- nal devices and includes a security cable slot. Figure 1-2 shows the back-panel connections on the computer.

  • Page 25: Connecting External Devices

    Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I/O port or connec- tor to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually support.dell.com Introduction...

  • Page 26: Surge Protectors

    These software drivers help the computer recognize the external device and direct its operation. Dell recommends that you attach external devices only while the computer is turned off unless you are instructed otherwise in the documentation for the par- ticular device. Then turn the computer on before turning on any external devices unless the documentation for the device specifies other wise.

  • Page 27: Getting Help

    If at any time you don't understand a procedure described in this guide or if the sys- tem does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see “Getting Help” in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Page 28 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Setup Mode

    Some of the functions available on the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD are also avail- able on a bootable utility partition that is installed on your hard-disk drive. This chapter describes how to use the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD.

  • Page 30: Navigating The Cd

        If you purchase a system that does not have an operating system preinstalled by Dell, or if you reinstall an operating system at a later date, you should use the Server Setup option to configure your system or install your operating system.
  • Page 31 Table 2-1 provides a sample list and explanation of the options that appear on the util- ity partition menu even when the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD is not in the CD-ROM drive. The options displayed on your system may vary depending on the configuration.
  • Page 32 The system hardware diagnostics are described in "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.    The Asset Tag utility allows you to enter an asset tag number for your system. NOTE: The Asset Tag utility works only on systems running MS-DOS.
  • Page 33 Table 2-2 lists the command-line options you can use with the Asset Tag utility. To use one of these options, type asset and a space followed by the option.           Deletes the asset tag number Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen support.dell.com Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD...
  • Page 34 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Windows 2000 Server, or Red Hat Linux 6.2 release SBE2 (or later versions) operating system was installed by Dell, all of the SCSI drivers required by your system are prein- stalled. You do not need to use the procedures in this chapter unless you need to reinstall the drivers at a later date.
  • Page 36 This section provides information about installing the Dell drivers for the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system. NOTE: Use these procedures only if you did not use Server Setup from the Dell Open- Manage Server Assistant CD to install your operating system.

  • Page 37: Installing Windows Nt And The Driver For The First Time

    After the system reboots, the new driver is active. Some drive letter assignments may have changed from the previous configuration. If you need additional assistance, see the section “Troubleshooting for Windows NT” found later in this chapter. support.dell.com Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers...
  • Page 38 This section provides information on installing the SCSI drivers for the Novell NetWare 5.1 operating system. Instructions assume that NetWare 5.1 is installed and operational. NOTE: Use these procedures only if you did not use Server Setup from the Dell Open- Manage Server Assistant CD to install your operating system.      !"#     $  If you have not already done so, use the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD to create a NetWare 5.1 SCSI driver diskette.
  • Page 39 14. At the Driver xxx Parameter Actions screen, highlight Save parameter and load driver and press <Enter>. 15. At the NetWare Configuration screen, confirm that the new driver has been added to the list that is displayed. support.dell.com Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers...

  • Page 40: The Scsiselect Utility

    16. Repeat steps 3 through 15 for any additional drivers you want to install. 17 . Press <Esc> three times. At the Exit nwconfig? dialog box, highlight Y es and press <Enter>. If you need additional assistance, see the section “Troubleshooting for NetWare” found later in this chapter.

  • Page 41: Scsi Bus Interface Definitions

    BIOS Support For Bootable CD-ROM Enabled BIOS Support For Int 13 Extensions Enabled Support For Ultra SCSI Speed Enabled NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the “Glossary.” support.dell.com Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers...

  • Page 42: Scsi Device/Configuration Settings

    Host Adapter SCSI ID — Sets the host adapter's SCSI ID. The default setting is SCSI ID 7 , which allows the host adapter to support narrow SCSI devices in addi- tion to wide SCSI devices. Dell recommends that you leave the host adapter set to SCSI ID 7 .
  • Page 43 The default is Y es. *%   '    The advanced host adapter settings should not be changed unless absolutely neces- sary. These values are set by Dell, and changing them may cause conflicts with the SCSI devices. support.dell.com...
  • Page 44 Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization — Enables the SCSI bus to be reset when the controller is initialized. The default is Enabled. Display <Ctrl><a> Message During BIOS Initialization — Determines whether the Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! message appears on your screen during system start-up.
  • Page 45 If the utility finds bad blocks on the media, it prompts you to reassign them; if you select Y es, those blocks are no longer used. You can press <Esc> at any time to exit the utility. support.dell.com Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-11...

  • Page 46: Formatting Media

    +,    % To exit SCSISelect, press <Esc> until a message prompts you to exit. (If you changed any 78xx series host adapter settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit.) At the prompt, select Y es to exit, and then press any key to reboot the com- puter.

  • Page 47: Mount Status

    SCSI Write command (0Ah or 2Ah), fol- lowed by the SCSI Verify command (2Fh). Software Level Not supported. ' ' Mounting causes a drive to come online as a NetWare storage device. Dismounted drives are inactive and cannot be accessed. support.dell.com Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-13...
  • Page 48 Approved") from a vendor, connect it to your computer system or host adapter, partition it, and create a volume without any compatibility concerns. NOTE: Dell recommends using only Dell-tested drives. Adaptec's adpu160.ham driver module is flexible enough to allow you to connect SCSI drives that are tested and approved for NetWare as well as standard SCSI drives to a single host adapter.
  • Page 49 If you cannot determine the source of the error, see, "Getting Help" in the Installa- tion and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on contacting Dell for technical assistance. $%     Any error that occurs while the driver is initializing prevents it from loading.
  • Page 50 001 Unable to reserve hardware, possible conflict The driver failed in its attempt to reserve the host adapter's hardware settings (that is, direct memory access [DMA] and interrupt request [IRQ] settings). Another card in your system may be causing a conflict with the host adapter. 002 NetWare rejected card Failed AddDiskSystem call The driver failed in its attempt to register the host adapter with NetWare.
  • Page 51 If you are unsure of any of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your sys- tem. You can access the Manufacturing Test Report in the Dell Accessories folder.      Enter the System Setup program as follows: Turn on your system.

  • Page 52: Entering The System Setup Program

    If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation; then shut down the system and try again. NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system.
  • Page 53 (as noted in the help area), the changes take effect immediately.    The following subsections outline the options on the System Setup screens.    When the System Setup program runs, the main program screen appears (see Figure 4-1).      support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program...
  • Page 54 The following options or information fields appear on the main System Setup screen: System Time — resets the time on the computer's internal clock. System Date — resets the date on the computer's internal calendar. Diskette Drive A: — identifies the type of diskette drive installed in your computer.
  • Page 55 Speaker — determines whether the integrated speaker is On (the default) or Off. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required). support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program...
  • Page 56      You can set the following security features through the System Security screen: Password Status — when Setup Password is set to Enabled, allows you to prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at system start-up. To lock the system password, you must first assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked.
  • Page 57                                      !   Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system only with system pass- word protection. You can assign a system password whenever you use the System Setup program.
  • Page 58 As you press each character key (or the spacebar key for a blank space), a place- holder appears in the field. The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the key- board without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters. For example, if you have an M in your password, the system recognizes either M or m as correct.
  • Page 59 To assign a new password, follow the procedure in the section “Assigning a Sys- tem Password” found earlier in this chapter.      Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system with setup password protection.

  • Page 60: System Setup Options

    To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password (see the section “Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password” found later in this chapter). If you assign and later forget a setup password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician opens the computer chassis, changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords.

  • Page 61: System Security Screen

    System Setup program until a trained service technician opens the computer chassis, changes the password jumper setting to disable the pass- words, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in Appendix B of the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program 4-11...
  • Page 62 4-12 User’s Guide...
  • Page 63               Table A-1 provides the technical specifications for the Dell PowerEdge 1400 systems.         Microprocessor type ....
  • Page 64         Externally accessible bays ..three 5.25-inch bays accommodate one 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive (stan- dard), one IDE CD-ROM drive (optional) and one other optional 5.25-inch peripheral Internally accessible bays ... removable drive cage accommodates up to four 1-inch SCSI hard-disk drives    ...
  • Page 65 –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft). NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the “Glossary” in this guide. support.dell.com Technical Specifications...
  • Page 66 User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 Most software uses the term LPT (for line printer) plus a number to designate a paral- lel port (for example, LPT1). The default for the system's built-in parallel port is LPT1. support.dell.com I/O Ports and Connectors...
  • Page 68 serial port 2 connector parallel port connector serial port 1 connector mouse keyboard connector connector USB connectors video connector NIC connector    Port designations are used, for example, in software installation procedures that include a step in which you identify the port to which a printer is attached, thus telling the software where to send its output.

  • Page 69: Serial And Parallel Ports

    I/O address 278h). If the secondary port address is already being used, the built-in parallel port is turned off. For general information on how your operating system handles serial and parallel ports, and for more detailed command procedures, see your operating system documentation. support.dell.com I/O Ports and Connectors...

  • Page 70: Serial Port Connectors

         If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the serial port connectors. Figure B-2 illustrates the pin numbers for the serial port connectors, and Table B-1 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the serial port connectors.
  • Page 71 Printer data bit 2 Printer data bit 3 Printer data bit 4 Printer data bit 5 Printer data bit 6 Printer data bit 7 ACK# Acknowledge BUSY Busy Paper end SLCT Select AFD# Automatic feed ERR# Error support.dell.com I/O Ports and Connectors...

  • Page 72: Keyboard Connector

      !      INIT# Initialize printer SLIN# Select in 18-25 — Signal ground         The system uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard and supports a PS/2- compatible mouse. Cables from both devices attach to 6-pin, miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connectors on the back panel of your system. A PS/2-compatible mouse works identically to an industry-standard serial mouse or bus mouse except that it has its own dedicated connector, which frees up both serial ports and does not require an expansion card.

  • Page 73: Mouse Connector

    Table B-4, lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the mouse connector. shell  & '  # !'     MFDATA Mouse data — No connection — Signal ground FVcc — Fused supply voltage MFCLK Mouse clock — No connection Shell — — Chassis ground support.dell.com I/O Ports and Connectors...

  • Page 74: Video Connector

         The system uses a 15-pin high-density D-subminiature connector on the back panel for attaching a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your system. The video circuitry on the system board synchronizes the signals that drive the red, green, and blue electron guns in the monitor. NOTE: Installing a video card automatically disables the system's built-in video subsystem.

  • Page 75: Usb Connectors

    If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the USB connectors. Figure B-7 illustrates the pin numbers for the USB connectors, and Table B-6 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the USB connectors. support.dell.com I/O Ports and Connectors...
  • Page 76  * +  ( !+   Supply voltage DATA Data in +DATA Data out Signal ground B-10 User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Guarantee

    Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of Dell or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interfer- ence Handbook, 1986, to be helpful.
  • Page 78 "  #     $ #    % %%  && & & &'  Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.
  • Page 79 Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400    Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 80 Your computer system uses a lithium ion battery. The lithium ion battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, refer to the section about replacing the battery in your Dell sys- tem documentation for instructions.

  • Page 81: Class A Device

       + #  # " %  & Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Inter- ference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.
  • Page 82 '  # $()  To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
  • Page 83 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible. support.dell.com Regulatory Notices...
  • Page 84 A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec- tion usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN 55022: 1996.      ,#$-$ .+ /$  $0 $ $ #$ 1- $ +. &#  %0 $$1("2 31 # )- $+-#$-$ %  # # # # ( . + /$  $ 0 04#31 " 5  )  # $  $ $  . $ .# /. #$.$6 $.  #$#..- &#7 #$$. #  .  +$  $ . # 8 $ .) .7$)9:;%  #3.(" 2  1. 0. 1- $ #$-$ $ $    9 . )-/. $7 + $  )- 0$0 $  3# .$ ). /7. +9#$-$ + /...
  • Page 85 Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F . Ship to: Dell Computer de México,...

  • Page 86: Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)

    Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F . Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F .
  • Page 87 This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ™...
  • Page 88 The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited war- ranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...

  • Page 89: Exclusions

    This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory;...
  • Page 90 You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
  • Page 91 If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any...
  • Page 92 Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or con- tracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.
  • Page 93 If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com- pany, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought...
  • Page 94 User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file con- nyms used in Dell user documents. taining only characters from the ASCII character set (usually created with a text editor, such as MS-DOS Editor or Notepad Abbreviation for ampere(s).
  • Page 96 TechConnect BBS contains the latest ver-   sion of software such as video drivers and the Dell Directory. If your system has a You can start your computer from a dis- modem, you can access the BBS and kette in drive A. To make a bootable...
  • Page 97 See also EMM, expanded mem- ory, extended memory, HMA, memory Abbreviation for comprehensive input/ manager, upper memory area, and XMM. output.   A coprocessor relieves the computer's Abbreviation for centimeter(s). microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 98 + handles numeric processing. A graphics coprocessor handles video rendering. The Acronym for Dynamic Host Configuration Intel Pentium microprocessor includes an Protocol. integrated math coprocessor.   See diskette-based diagnostics. Abbreviation for characters per inch. (( Acronym for dual in-line memory module. Abbreviation for central processing unit.
  • Page 99 Your computer can recognize a number of A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests specific hard-disk drives. Each is assigned for your Dell computer. To use the dis- a drive-type number that is stored in kette-based diagnostics, you must boot NVRAM. The hard-disk drive(s) specified...
  • Page 100 ,,' ( Acronym for electrically erasable pro- Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge. grammable read-only memory. See "Safety Instructions" for a complete discussion of ESD. , Abbreviation for enhanced graphics adapter. Acronym for enhanced small-device interface. ,    Acronym for Extended Industry-Standard Architecture, a 32-bit expansion-bus de- A technique for accessing RAM above sign.
  • Page 101 Data is protected from the loss of a single pansion bus to your system, you must drive. Guarding is sometimes preferred install the appropriate host adapter. over mirroring because it is more cost- effective in systems with a very high support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 102 +& Abbreviation for the High Performance Abbreviation for interrupt request. A sig- File System option in the Windows NT op- nal that data is about to be sent to or erating system. received by a peripheral travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor.
  • Page 103 See also conventional memory, 6" EMM, expanded memory, extended The MS-DOS device names for the first memory, HMA, upper memory area, and through third parallel printer ports on your XMM. computer are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 104 ("& Abbreviation for monochrome graphics Abbreviation for mean time between adapter. failures. 7   Abbreviation for megahertz. A monitor that supports several video standards. A multifrequency monitor can    adjust to the frequency range of the signal from a variety of video adapters. Because it is the primary computational chip inside the computer, it is customary to refer to the microprocessor as "the...
  • Page 105 Interconnect. A standard for local-bus im- plementation developed by Intel    Corporation. An operating mode supported by 80286 (  or higher microprocessors, protected mode allows operating systems to Abbreviation for Personal Computer implement: Memory Card International Association. See also PC Card. support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 106 A memory address space of 16 MB no redundancy is provided. RAID 0 config- urations provide very high performance (80286 microprocessor) to 4 GB but relatively low reliability. RAID 0 is the (Intel386 or higher microprocessor) best choice when controller cards are du- Multitasking plexed.
  • Page 107 512 bytes. See also block and block size. '& Abbreviation for radio frequency   interference. An I/O port used most often to connect a modem or a mouse to your computer. You support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 108 can usually identify a serial port on your composite drive. See also block, block size, and RAID. computer by its 9-pin connector.  ( '( Acronym for single instruction, multiple Abbreviation for static random-access data. memory. Because SRAM chips do not re- quire continual refreshing, they are < substantially faster than DRAM chips.
  • Page 109 See also though some can read and write text files. conventional memory, HMA, and memo- ry manager.   See video mode. Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply. A battery-powered unit that auto- matically supplies power to your support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 110 Abbreviation for volt(s). ronments in a variety of video modes. On most current Dell computers, a video Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating adapter is integrated into the system current. board. Also available are many video...
  • Page 111 Windows. The win.ini file hard-disk drive or to replicate themselves also usually includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application support.dell.com Glossary...
  • Page 112 programs that are installed on the hard- disk drive. Abbreviation for extended memory man- ager, a utility that allows application Revising the Control Panel settings or programs and operating environments to running the Windows Setup program may use extended memory in accordance with change options in the win.ini file.

  • Page 113: Server Setup Mode

    1-3 cautions, v, xiv customer assistance, 1-7 getting help, 1-7 definitions SCSI bus interface, 3-8 hard-disk drives, 1-2 Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD navigating, 2-2 help tools, 1-7 Server Setup mode, 2-2 service mode, 2-1 setup mode, 2-1 starting, 2-1...
  • Page 114 SCSI devices using, 3-12 microprocessor, 1-1 SCSI drivers multiprocessing, 1-1 configuring, 3-1 installing, 3-1 SCSISelect utility default settings, 3-6 starting, 3-6 NetWare securing your system, 4-8 troubleshooting, 3-15 settings NetWare 5.0 advanced host adapter, 3-9 installing driver, 3-4 SCSI device/configuration, 3-8 notational conventions, v, xiv setup password notes, v, xiv...
  • Page 115 D-1 Windows NT driver installation, 3-1 installing driver, 3-3 troubleshooting, 3-15 updating driver, 3-3 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation, 3-2 support.dell.com Index...
  • Page 116 User’s Guide...

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