Dell 2100 - User Manual

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Dell

PowerEdge

2100/180 and 2100/200 Systems

USER’S GUIDE

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Safety Instructions3
When Using Your Computer System3
Ergonomic Computing Habits3
When Working Inside Your Computer5
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge5
About this Guide7
W Arranty and Return Policy Information8
O Ther Documents You May Need8
Notational Conventions8
Typographical Conventions9
System Features11
Supported Operating Systems13
Front Panel13
Connecting External Devices13
Getting Help14
CD Main Menu15
Using the Dell Server Assistant CD15
Choose Language16
Use Online Manuals16
Configure the System16
Run Eisa Configuration Utility16
Create Diskettes16
Create Blank Formatted Diskette16
Run System Utilities16
Create Utility Diskettes16
Run System Diagnostics16
Create Operating System Support Diskettes17
A Sset Tag Utility18
Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number19
Using the Asset Tag Utility19
Installing and Configuring Scsi Drivers21
Scsiselect Default Settings21
Basic Host Adapter Settings22
Boot Device Settings22
SCSI Device Settings23
Advanced Host Adapter Settings23
Starting the Scsiselect Utility24
Using Scsiselect Menus25
Using the Scsi Disk Utilities25
Exiting Scsiselect25
Using Windows Nt to Install or Update the Driver26
Removing a Host Adapter28
Swapping a Host Adapter28
I Nstallation for Novell Netware29
Troubleshooting for Windows Nt29
Calculating the Slot Number30
Installing Netware and the Driver31
Using the Load Command Line Options33
Using Netware to Install or Update the Driver33
Bit Mask Options35
Using SCSI Devices35
Sample Load Command35
Formatting Media36
Using Removable Media36
Booting from a Scsi Device36
Optimizing Performance38
Using the Netware Tape Backup Utility38
Troubleshooting for Netware39
Using the System Setup Program41
System Setup Screens41
Entering the System Setup Program43
M Ain Menu Categories44
Boot Sequence44
Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B44
Fast Video Bios44
Memory Cache44
Boot Options Submenu Categories45
Extended Memory46
Level 2 Cache46
Video Memory46
Num Lock46
Service Tag46
Asset Tag46
Base Memory46
Serial Port 148
Parallel Mode48
Diskette Controller48
Onboard Scsi48
Serial Port 248
Pci Scan Sequence48
Parallel Port48
Supervisor Password Is50
Set User Password50
User Password Is50
Password on Boot50
Set Supervisor Password50
Diskette Access50
System Backup Reminder50
Virus Check Reminder51
U Sing the Password Features52
Exit Without Saving Changes52
Get Default Values52
Load Previous Values52
Save Changes52
Assigning a Supervisor Password52
Using the Supervisor Password Feature52
Operating with a Supervisor Password Enabled53
Using Your Supervisor Password to Secure Your System53
Using the User Password Feature53
Using Your User Password to Secure Your System54
Assigning a User Password54
Disabling a Forgotten Password55
Deleting or Changing an Existing User Password55
Password Options56
Responding to Error Messages57
Using the EISA Configuration Utility59
System Board Options59
Expansion Cards59
Using Online Instructions61
Configure Computer62
Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information62
Learn about Configuring Your Computer62
Step 2: Add or Remove Boards63
Step 3: View or Edit Details64
Advanced Menu68
Maintain System Configuration Diskette68
Exit from this Utility68
Set Date and Set Time68
R Esolving Resource Conflicts69
View Additional System Information Menu69
Set Verification Mode Menu69
Maintain Sci Files Menu69
M Odeling Mode70
Removing a Card that Conflicts with the Card You Just Installed70
Isa Cycle Wait Control70
Software Generated Nmi70
How Password Security Works71
Assigning or Changing a Supervisor Password72
Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password72
Assigning or Changing a User Password73
Deleting an Existing User Password73
Disabling a Forgotten Password74
Working Inside Your Computer75
Safety First - for You and Your Computer75
Before You Begin75
S Ystem Orientation76
Removing the Computer Cover76
Replacing the Computer Cover76
Removing the Front Bezel77
Replacing the Front Bezel77
U Npacking Your Hardware Option78
Inside Your Computer78
Removing and Replacing the System Board Assembly82
Removing the System Board Assembly82
Replacing the System Board Assembly83
Installing System Board Options85
Expansion Cards86
Expansion Slots87
Removing an Expansion Card88
Adding Memory89
Memory Upgrade Kits90
DIMM Installation Guidelines90
Performing a Memory Upgrade92
Installing a DIMM93
I Nstalling a Microprocessor Upgrade94
Removing a DIMM94
Replacing the System Battery98
C Onfiguring a Drive101
Installing Drives in the External Bays101
R Emoving and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts103
Connecting the Drive104
DC Power Cables105
SCSI Configuration Guidelines111
Scsi ID Numbers111
Installing Drives in the Internal Bays111
Device Termination112
Configuring the Boot Device113
SCSI Cable113
Technical Specifications117
Hardware Configuration Features121
C Onnectors and Sockets124
I /O Ports and Connectors125
Serial and Parallel Ports125
Adding an Expansion Card Containing Serial or Parallel Ports126
Serial Port Connectors126
Parallel Port Connector127
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors127
Keyboard Connector128
Mouse Connector128
Maintaining the System131
Backup Devices131
Recovering Data131
Scheduling Backups131
C Leaning System Components132
Recommended Tools and Accessories132
Cleaning Drives132
Environmental Factors133
Dust and Particles134
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference134
Shock and Vibration135
Power Source Interruptions135
Power Protection Devices136
Line Conditioners136
Uninterruptible Power Supply136
Surge Protectors136
Regulatory Notices137
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)137
I C Notice (Canada Only)138
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)139
Class 1 Notice139
Class 2 Notice139
K Orean Regulatory Notice140
P Olish Center for Testing and Certification Notice140
W Ymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ I Certyfikacji140
P Ozosta³E Instrukcje Bez Pieczeñstwa140
Class a Device140
Class B Device140
Warranties and Return Policy143
L Imited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)143
Coverage During Year One143
Coverage During Years Two and Three144
L Imited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)144

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Brand	Dell
Model	2100
Category	Desktop
Language	English

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