Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Glossary Model SVP 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 property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 Systems User's Guide Processor Processor type One Intel Pentium® 4 processor, minimum clock speed of 2.8 GHz or One Intel® Celeron® processor, minimum clock speed of 2.
PS/2-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN Serial 9 pin USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant Video 15-pin VGA Front Video 15-pin VGA USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.
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Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 Systems User's Guide Front-Panel Features Back-Panel Features System Features Supported Operating Systems Power Protection Devices Other Information You May Need Obtaining Technical Assistance This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system, including front- and back-panel indicators, and provides information about connecting external devices to the system and using power protection devices.
NOTE: This indicator does not flash when SCSI hard drives are in use. NMI button The NMI button is used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip. Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. USB connectors Connect USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. Video connector Connects a monitor to the system.
System Features l 1U/1P rack-mountable chassis with support for static rails and sliding rails. NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information. See "Using the System Setup Program." l One of the following processors: ¡ Intel® Celeron® processor with an internal operating speed of at least 2.53 GHz, internal cache of 256 KB, and a front-side bus speed of at least 533 MHz. ¡ Intel Pentium® 4 processor with an internal operating speed of at least 2.
l Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the System Setup program. l System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices. For information about using the system diagnostics, see "Running the System Diagnostics" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. l Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes.
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Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 Systems User's Guide Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Options System and Setup Password Features Disabling a Forgotten Password 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.
Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options Option Description System Time Resets the time on the system's internal clock. System Date Resets the date on the system's internal calendar.
Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Enable this option for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
Option Description Console Redirection (On default) Sets the console redirection feature to On or Off. Failsafe Baud Rate (11520 default) Displays if the failsafe baud rate is used for console redirection. Remote Terminal Type Select either VT 100/VT 220 or ANSI. (VT 100/VT 220 default) Redirection After Boot (Enabled default) Enables or disables console redirection after your system restarts.
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.
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.
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. If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password." Disabling a Forgotten Password See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 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.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ 850 Systems User's Guide 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 property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
