Dell PowerEdge 6400 User Manual

Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Model SML Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©1999 Dell Computer Corpo

you can print out the information or copy it to a file. Step 5: Save and Exit The Step 5: Save and exit option allows you to save or cancel the config

you want the .sci file saved. Resolving Resource Conflicts The RCU automatically resolves resource conflicts between two PCI expansion cards. It is e

Back to Contents Page Glossary:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide A•B•C•D•E•F•G•H•I•J•K•L•M•N•O•P•Q•R

base memory Synonym for conventional memory. See also conventional memory. BASIC Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code, a programming

microprocessor to communicate with controllers for all the various peripheral devices connected to the computer. Your computer also contains an addres

coprocessor A coprocessor relieves the computer's microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric p

diskette-based diagnostics A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests for your Dell computer. To use the diskette-based diagnostics, you must boot your

EDO Extended-data output. A type of RAM chip that holds data on the chip's output data lines for a longer period of time than fast-page mode RAM

F F Fahrenheit FAT Acronym for file allocation table. The file system structure used by MS-DOS to organize and keep track of file storage. The Microso

h Hexadecimal. A base-16 numbering system, often used in programming to identify addresses in the computer's RAM and I/O memory addresses for dev

Back to Contents Page Using the Dell OpenManage Server AssistantCD:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser's Guide Overview The Dell OpenManage Serv

J JEIDA Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association K K kilo-, indicating 1,000. KB kilobyte(s), 1,024 bytes. KB/sec kilobyte(s) per second K

LN load number local bus On a computer with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such as the video adapter circuitry) can be de

megahertz microprocessor Because it is the primary computational chip inside the computer, it is customary to refer to the microprocessor as "the

ns Nanosecond(s), one billionth of a second. NTFS NT File System option in the Windows NT operating system. NVRAM Nonvolatile random-access memory. Me

Arranged in rows and columns, a pixel is a single point on a video display. Video resolution—640 x 480, for example—is expressed as the number of pixe

RAID 0 RAID 0 is commonly called striping. This was not originally defined as a RAID level but has since come into popular use. In this array configur

RTC Real-time clock. Battery-powered clock circuitry inside the computer that keeps the date and time after you turn off the computer. S SCSI Small co

system board As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your computer's integral components, such as the following: l

U UL Underwriters Laboratories UMB Upper memory blocks. See also conventional memory, HMA, memory manager, and upper memory area. upper memory area Th

video adapter The logical circuitry that provides—in combination with the monitor or display—your computer's video capabilities. A video adapter

2. Click Express Setup. After you start Express Setup,followthedirectionsonthescreentocompletetheinstallationandconfigurationprocess.Th

W W watt(s) win.ini file When you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating environment.

Back to Contents Page Introduction:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview The Dell PowerEdge 6400 system, which supports up to four

colorsnoninterlaced.In800x600and640x480resolutions,16.7millioncolorsareavailablefortrue-color graphics. l A National Semiconductor P

The following indicators are on the system's front panel (see Figure 1): l The green fan/temperature status indicator blinks amber when a fan fa

For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I/O port or connector to operate properly. Also, external devices such as a mouse or print

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Back to Contents Page I/OPortsandConnectors:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview The input/output (I/O) ports and connectors

These COM ports have the following I/O address settings: COM1: 3F8h COM2: 2F8h COM3: 3E8h COM4: 2E8h For example, if you add an internal modem card wi

Table 2. Pin Assignments for the Parallel Port Connector Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The system uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2)-style keyboard and s

Mouse Connector If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the mouse connector. Figure 5 illustrates the pi

Running the System Diagnostics You can run the system diagnostics from the utility partition or from a diskette, but not from the Dell OpenManage Serv

USB Connectors Your system contains two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors for attaching USB-compliant devices. USB devices are typically periphera

Back to Contents Page MaintainingtheSystem:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview Proper use of preventive maintenance procedures

An exhaust fan in the power supply cools the power supply and system by drawing air in through various openings in the system and blowing it out the b

10°Celsius(C)(50°Fahrenheit[F])orhotterthan35°C(95°F). l Ensure that the system has adequate ventilation. Do not place it within a closed-i

l If at all possible, stand on a concrete floor while working inside the system. l Use an antistatic floor mat when working inside the system. l If

Power Source Interruptions Systems are especially sensitive to variations in voltage supplied by the AC power source. Overvoltage, undervoltage, and t

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Back to Contents Page Preface:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Po

Typographical Conventions The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as visual cues for specific el

Back to Contents Page RegulatoryNotices:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or

5. Select the Settings tab. 6. Click Display Type and then click Change in the Adapter box. A list of available video drivers appears. 7. Click Hav

FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device. Once you

l Class A is for typical commercial areas. l Class B is for typical domestic areas. RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domesti

Class B ITE This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equi

value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, whi

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Back to Contents Page SafetyInstructions:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview Use the following safety guidelines to help protec

l Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level. l When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on

Back to Contents Page Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers: Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview This section describes how to

 Table 2. AIC-7899 SCSI Controller Settings Host Adapter SCSI ID7SCSI Parity CheckingEnabledHost Adapter SCSI TerminationEnabled Additional OptionsB

 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions The basic host adapter settings are the SCSISelect settings most likely to require modification: l Host Adapter SCSI

To delete the asset tag number without assigning a new one, type asset /d and press <Enter>. Table 2 lists the command-line options you can use

Boot Device Options The boot device options allow you to specify the device from which to boot your computer: l Boot Channel — Specifies the boot cha

l BIOS Multiple LUN Support — Provides support for peripherals that contain multiple SCSI devices, such as autoloading tape drives and CD-ROM changer

You can start the SCSISelect utility by pressing <Ctrl><a> when the following prompt appears briefly during start-up: Press <CTRL>&

1. Boot from the Microsoft Windows NT Server CD, and press <F6> when Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration appears on

Server Assistant CD" provides instructions for creating these diskettes. The Dell SCSI drivers for NetWare are fully tested and approved for Net

numberforyourhostadapter.SeetheNetWareUser's Guide for information about editing the startup.ncf file. Driver Installation for Novell Ne

12. At the Driver Parameters screen, enter the slot number for the selected SCSI host adapter. 13. Press <F10> to save the parameters and exit.

1ValidforbothremovableandnonremovableSCSIdrives. 2 Valid for removable media only. Verify Status The Read After Write Verify option is set

The ASPI®layer (nwaspi.cdm) is automatically loaded. 2. Refer to the Novell NetWare documentation for additional instructions on loading the serve

000 Failed ParseDriverParameters call A call to NetWare's ParseDriverParameters routine has failed for some unknown reason. The command line con

Back to Contents Page UsingtheResourceConfigurationUtility:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview The Resource Configuration Ut

Back to Contents Page UsingtheSystemSetupProgram:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Overview Each time you turn on or reboot your co

l Title box — The box at the top of both screens lists the system name, page number (Page 1 or Page 2), and the revision number of the basic input/out

 System Setup Options The following subsections explain in detail each of the options on the System Setup screens: Time Time resets the time on the c

Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B identify the type of diskette drive installed in your computer. With the standard cabling configuration, diskett

l Hard Disk Only Selecting Hard Disk Only causes the system to attempt to boot first from the hard-disk drive and then from the Plug and Play network

Parallel Port configures the system's integrated parallel port. Parallel Port can be set to 378h (the default), to alternate addresses 278h or 3B

your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. Your

If Password Status is set to Locked, the following prompt appears: Type the password and press <Enter>. After you type the correct system passw

A setup password can be assigned (or changed) only when Setup Password is set to Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight Setup Password and

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The RCU has online instructions for each of its procedures. If you need help at any time, press <F1> to see a help screen that offers more detai

Back to Contents Page TechnicalSpecifications:Dell™PowerEdge™6400SystemsUser'sGuide Microprocessor Expansion Bus Memory Drives Ports Micr

Video Power Physical Environmental PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DINUSB twoRJ45 connection to internal embedded NIC (Intel 82559 10/100 Ethernet c

Back to Contents Page     Maximum shock:Operating six shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes at 50 G for 2 msStorage six sho

Back to Contents Page Warranty,ReturnPolicy,andYear2000StatementofCompliance:Dell™PowerEdge™6400 Systems User's Guide Limited Three-Ye

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Software Dell specifically excludes all non-Dell-developed software from this compliance statement. All software run on Dell-branded hardware products

Step 2: Add or Remove Boards This step is not used on PCI-only systems. Step 3: View or Edit Details The RCU lets you set a variety of system options