Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Using Console Redirection Glossary Model MVT 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.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide Processor Processor type One Intel® Celeron® processor, minimum clock speed of 2.53 GHz or One Intel Pentium® 4 processor, minimum clock speed of 2.
Serial 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant Video 15-pin VGA Front USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.
Back to Contents Page Using Console Redirection Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide Hardware Requirements Software Requirements Configuring the Host System Configuring the Client System Managing the Host System Remotely Configuring Special Key Functions Console redirection allows you to manage a host (local) system from a client (remote) system by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial port. You cannot redirect graphic output.
4. Configure the port with the following settings: l Set Bits per second. Console redirection supports only 9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps. l l Set Data bits to 8. l Set Parity to None. l Set Stop bits to 1. l Set Flow control to Hardware. Click OK. Configuring the Terminal Settings 1. In HyperTerminal, click File, click Properties, and then click the Settings tab. 2. Ensure that the Function, arrow, and Ctrl keys act as field is set to Terminal Keys. 3.
NOTE: When creating macros in HyperTerminal, press before to signify that you are sending an escape sequence rather than escaping out of the dialog box. If you do not have this function, you must upgrade HyperTerminal. NOTE: Escape-sequence key combinations listed in Table B-1 are case-sensitive. For example, to generate the character you must press . Table B-1.
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Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features and Indicators System Features Supported Operating Systems Power Protection Devices Other Documents You May Need Obtaining Technical Assistance This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back panels.
Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-3 shows the NIC indicators on the back panel. Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-3. NIC Indicators Table 1-2. NIC Indicators Indicator Normal Operation Error Condition Activity Flashing amber indicates that network data is being sent or received. When off at the same time that the link indicator is off, the NIC is not connected to the network.
least 800 MHz. NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information. See "Using the System Setup Program." l A minimum of 256 MB of 400-MHz or 533-MHz DDR 2 SDRAM memory, upgradable to a maximum of 4 GB by installing combinations of 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in the four memory module sockets on the system board.
l PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating. l Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet. They do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
Back to Contents Page Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide Starting the Server Assistant CD Using the Server Setup Program Updating Drivers and Utilities Using the Utility Partition The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD contains utilities, diagnostics, and drivers to help you configure your system. You begin the operating system installation with this CD if your operating system was not preinstalled on your system.
6. Run the program or specify the location to save the files. Using the Utility Partition The utility partition is a bootable partition on the hard drive that contains system configuration and diagnostic utilities. When you start the utility partition, it boots and provides an executable environment for the partition's utilities. To start the utility partition, turn on or reboot the system.
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Options System and Setup Password Features Disabling a Forgotten Password Asset Tag Utility Baseboard Management Controller Configuration After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.
When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 3-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 3-2.
Integrated Devices See "Integrated Devices Screen." PCI IRQ Assignment Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that require an IRQ. Console Redirection See "Console Redirection Screen." System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. See "Using the System Password" and "Using the Setup Password" for more information.
Parallel Port Mode (PS/2 default) Sets the operating mode for the integrated parallel port. The options are PS/2 and AT. Speaker (On default) Enables or disables the system internal speaker. System Security Screen Table 3-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen. Table 3-5.
System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs. NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.
3. Type your password and press . To disable the password security: 1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2. Press . When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing , type your password and press at the prompt. After you type the correct system password and press , your system operates as usual.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes. Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1. 2. Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security option. Highlight the Setup Password option, press to access the setup password window, and press twice to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled. 3.
l Fault logging and SNMP alerting l Access to system event log and sensor status l Control of system functions including power on and off l Support is independent of the system's power or operating state l Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to integrated NIC1. See Figure 1-3.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 800 Systems User's Guide This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located.
DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. DVD — Digital versatile disc. ECC — Error checking and correction. EEPROM — Electronically erasable programmable read-only memory. EMC — Electromagnetic compatibility. EMI — Electromagnetic interference. ERA — Embedded remote access.
LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb — Pound(s). LCD — Liquid crystal display. LED — Light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it. Linux — A version of the UNIX® operating system that runs on a variety of hardware systems.
read-only file — A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. ROMB — RAID on motherboard. rpm — Revolutions per minute. RTC — Real-time clock. SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
ZIF — Zero insertion force.
