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Microprocessor Installation Information (.pdf) - Page 1
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC 430 Systems Information Update
Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Table 1 updates Table 5-1 in the Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Table 1. Memory Configuration Guidelines
Total Memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 1.5 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB 4 GB
DIMM_1 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB...
Microprocessor Installation Information (.pdf) - Page 2
... is a BIOS-controlled switch that enables the automatic generation of electrical system error messages (SERRs) over the Direct Media Interface (DMI). Some PCI devices may require that these SERR messages be disabled. To disable SERR messaging in the BIOS, start the System Setup program as described in "System Setup Options" in the Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems User's Guide. From the...
Installation Guide - Page 1
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction Indicators, Messages, and Codes Running the System Diagnostics Troubleshooting Your System Installing System Options Installing Drives Service Only Parts Replacement Procedures Getting Help Jumpers and Connectors I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information ...
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... Connectors
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Jumpers-A General Explanation System Board Jumpers System Board Connectors Disabling a Forgotten Password
This section...a printed circuit board. When reconfiguring the system, you may need to change jumper settings on circuit boards or drives.
Jumpers
Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or...
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..., SATA0, SATA2 SATA connectors
Disabling a Forgotten Password
The system's software security features include a system password and an admin password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are...
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I/O Connectors
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
I/O Connectors Video Connector USB Connector Integrated NIC Connector Network Cable Requirements
I/O Connectors
I/O connectors are the gateways that the system uses to communicate with external devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor. This section describes the ...
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for...
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Introduction
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Other Information You May Need
The following upgrade options are available for your system: l Processor l Memory l PCI or PCIe expansion cards l SATA hard drives l SCSI hard drives l SCSI controller l Optical drive l Tape backup drive l Diskette drive
Your system also includes ...
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... value expecting value
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value Memory size in CMOS invalid
No boot device available
The amount of memory recorded in the system configuration information does not match the memory installed in the system.
The system cannot find the diskette or hard drive.
Restart the system. If the error message appears again, see...
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... up your data and replace your hard drive. See "Installing SATA or SCSI Hard Drives" in "Installing Drives."
If no replacement hard drive is immediately available and the drive is not the only bootable drive, enter the System Setup program and change the appropriate drive setting to Off. See your User's Guide for details. Then remove the hard drive from the system.
Write fault
The...
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... in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help," and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.
Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more...
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Running the System Diagnostics
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics Features When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test ...
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... operating properly.
Action 1. Enter the System Setup program, and ensure that the USB ports are enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide. 2. Turn off the system and any USB devices. 3. Disconnect the USB devices, and connect the malfunctioning device to the other USB connector. 4. Turn on the system and the reconnected device. If the problem is resolved, the...
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... system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the System Setup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery.
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Problem l Power-supply fault indicator is blinking amber.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of...
Installation Guide - Page 31
... copy files to your CD-R/RW drive, if applicable. NOTE: If you are using a CD-R/RW drive with the Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 operating system, you must enable the operating system's native CD-R/RW recording capabilities. See "Enabling the CD-R/RW Recording Feature in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating System."
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service...
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... tape-backup software or tape drive device driver. l Defective SCSI controller.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against...
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... the drive and the system board or controller card. See the documentation
supplied with the controller card. 8. If the hard drive is the boot drive, ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly. See "Configuring the Boot Device" in "Installing Drives." 9. Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive. 10. Ensure that the hard drive is configured with a unique SCSI ID...
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Installing System Options
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Memory Microprocessor Expansion Cards Power Supply Cooling Fans System Battery
Memory
The four memory module connectors on the system board can accommodate from 256 MB to 4 GB of 533-MHz unbuffered ECC DDR II single or dual-rank memory modules. See Figure A-3 for the ...
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To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can upgrade the processor. The processor and its associated cache memory are contained in a Land Grid Array (LGA) package that is installed in a socket on the system board.
Removing the Processor
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of...
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... card for information about the card's cable connections.
9. Close the system. See "Closing the System" in "Troubleshooting Your System." 10. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 11. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Only trained service...