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Dell PowerEdge 860 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge 860
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 860 Systems
Hardware Owner’s Manual

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Dell PowerEdge 860 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel 3000
Form Factor1U Rack
Processor SocketLGA 775
Number of Processors Supported1
Memory Slots4
ProcessorIntel Xeon 3000 series
MemoryUp to 8GB
RAID SupportPERC 5/i
NetworkEmbedded Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Memory TypeDDR2
Hard Drive InterfaceSATA
Maximum Internal StorageUp to 2TB
Power Supply305W
Operating System SupportRed Hat Linux

Summary

About Your System

Accessing System Features During Startup

Describes keystrokes to access system features like BIOS and diagnostics during startup.

System Messages

Lists system messages, their probable causes, and corrective actions.

Diagnostics Indicator Codes

Explains diagnostic indicator codes displayed during system startup for error identification.

System Beep Codes

Describes beep codes emitted by the system to identify hardware or configuration problems.

Using the System Setup Program

Entering the System Setup Program

Steps to enter the System Setup program to configure system hardware and settings.

Responding to Error Messages

Guidance on responding to error messages during system boot and entering Setup.

Using the System Setup Program

Explains the keys and navigation within the System Setup program interface.

System Setup Options

Lists and describes various configuration options available in the System Setup program.

CPU Information Screen

Displays detailed information and settings related to the system's processor.

Integrated Devices Screen

Allows configuration of integrated system devices like IDE, SATA, and USB controllers.

System Security Screen

Options for setting system passwords and managing security features like password status.

System and Setup Password Features

Details on system and setup password security features and their management.

Using the System Password

Instructions for assigning and using a system password for securing the system.

Assigning a Setup Password

Steps to assign a setup password to restrict access to the System Setup program.

Installing System Components

Opening and Closing the System

Procedures for opening and closing the system for component access and maintenance.

Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First—For You and Your System

General safety precautions and warnings for working with the computer system.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Procedures for dealing with systems affected by liquid spills or excessive humidity.

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Steps to take if the system has been physically dropped or suffered damage.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems with system memory modules.

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

Steps to diagnose and resolve hard drive recognition or performance issues.

Troubleshooting the Microprocessor

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to the system's processor.

Running the System Diagnostics

Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics

Guide to using Dell's PowerEdge Diagnostics suite for system hardware testing.

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance

Steps to follow when seeking technical assistance for system problems.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support through various electronic channels and websites.

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