Dell 120 - Manual
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Preface
This guide is intended for anyone who wants to upgrade or troubleshoot a Dell
PowerEdge 1550 or Dell PowerApp 120 system. Before calling Dell for technical assis-
tance, follow the recommended procedure(s) in this guide to solve most hardware
and software problems yourself.
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Chapter 1, “Introduction” — Overview of the system's service features.
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Chapter 2, “Checking the Basics”— Initial checks and procedures used to solve
basic system problems and information on more detailed troubleshooting proce-
dures to solve more complex problems.
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Chapter 3, “Messages and Codes” — System messages, system beep codes,
warning messages, diagnostics messages, alert log messages, and small com-
puter system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes.
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Chapter 4, “Finding Software Solutions” — Software-related problems or prob-
lems after testing the system's hardware.
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Chapter 5, “Running the Dell Diagnostics” — Hardware-related problems.
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Chapter 6, “Checking the Equipment,” and Chapter 7, “Checking Inside the Com-
puter” — Troubleshooting procedures for equipment connected to the input/
output (I/O) panel of the system and components inside the system, respectively.
“Checking Inside the Computer” also provides information on removing the com-
puter cover.
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Chapter 8, “Installing System Board Options”—Installation or removal of system
components, such as memory modules, microprocessors, expansion cards, and
SCSI devices.
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Chapter 9, “Installing Hard-Disk Drives” — Installation or removal of hard-disk
drives, CD-ROM drive, and diskette drive.
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Chapter 10, “Getting Help” — Help tools Dell provides to assist with system
problems and explanations on how and when to call Dell for technical assistance.
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Appendix A, “Jumpers and Connectors” — Jumper settings to change when
troubleshooting the system or adding internal options. Figures and tables
describing the system board and SCSI backplane board connectors.
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“Abbreviations and Acronyms”— Abbreviations and acronyms used throughout
this guide and in other Dell documentation for the system.
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Summary
vi Other Documentation You May Need In addition to this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide , you might need the follow- ing documentation: • Dell PowerEdge 1550 User's Guide • Dell PowerApp 120 User’s Guide (on-line only) Each of these books describes system features and technical specifications...
vii • Commands presented in lowercase bold are for reference purposes only and are not intended to be typed when referenced. Example: “Use the format command to . . . .” In contrast, commands presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruc-tion and intended to be typed. Example: “Type forma...
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