Dell PowerEdge 1750 User manual

Dell™PowerEdge™1750SystemsUser'sGuide
System Overview
Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Using Console Redirection
Glossary
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the "Glossary."
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model IMU
Initial release: 6 Dec 2002
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Technical Specifications
Dell™PowerEdge™1750SystemsUser'sGuide
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Microprocessor
Microprocessor type
up to two Intel®Xeon™microprocessorswitha
minimum internal operating frequency of at least 2.0
GHz
Front-side bus speed
133 MHz
Address bus speed
266 MHz (doubled address transfer rate)
Data bus speed
533 MHz (quadrupled data transfer rate)
Internal cache
512 KB level 2 cache
Math coprocessor
internal to microprocessor
Expansion Bus
Bus type
PCI, PCI-X
Expansion slots
two 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X slots
or
one 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X slot and one 5-V
64-bit, 33-MHz PCI slot
Memory
Architecture
72-bit ECC PC-266 registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs,
with 2-way interleaving
Memory module sockets
four 72-bit wide 184-pin DIMM sockets
Memory module capacities
128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB registered
DDR SDRAM DIMMs, rated for 266-MHz operation
Minimum RAM
256 MB
Maximum RAM
8 GB
Drives
Hard drives
up to three 1-inch, internal U320 SCSI
Diskette drive
3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive
CD or DVD drive
IDE CD or DVD drive
Connectors
Externally accessible:
Back:
SCSI
68-pin U320 SCSI connector
Serial
9-pin connector
USB
4-pin connectors
NIC
two RJ45 connectors for integrated 10/100/1000
NICs
RAC
one RJ45 connector for optional RAC (100 Mbit
Ethernet controller)
Video
15-pin connector
PS/2-style keyboard
6-pin mini-DIN connector
PS/2-compatible mouse
6-pin mini-DIN connector
Front:
Video
15-pin connector
USB
4-pin connector

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Video
Video type
ATI Rage XL PCI video controller; VGA connector
Video memory
8 MB
Power
Power supply:
Wattage
320 W (AC)
Voltage
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.9–2.0 A
Heat dissipation
1026 BTU/hr maximum per power supply
Maximum inrush current
Under typical line conditions and over the entire
system ambient operating range, the inrush current
mayreach25Aperpowersupplyfor10msorless.
System battery
3.0-V lithium ion coin cell
Physical
Height
4.2 cm (1.67 inches)
Width
44.7 cm (17.6 inches)
Depth
68.3 cm (26.9 inches)
Weight (maximum)
15.9 kg (35 lb)
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating
10°to35°C(50°to95°F)
Storage
–40°to65°C(–40°to149°F)
Relative humidity:
Operating
8% to 85% (noncondensing) with a humidity
gradation of 10 % per hour
Storage
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating
0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 15 minutes in the positive z
axis
Storage
0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 15 minutes in the positive
and negative x, y, and z axes
Maximum shock:
Operating
one shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 41 G for up to 2 ms
Storage (non-operational)
six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms
Altitude:
Operating
–16 to 3,048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage
–16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

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Using Console Redirection
Dell™PowerEdge™1750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. You can use console redirection for tasks such as configuring BIOS or RAID settings.
You can also connect the client system to a port concentrator that can access numerous host systems using a shared modem. After logging into the port
concentrator, you can select a host system to manage using console redirection.
This section describes the most basic connection possible: connecting systems using a null-modem serial cable, which directly connects the serial ports on two
systems.
Hardware Requirements
lAn available serial (COM) port on the host system
lAn available serial (COM) port on a client system
This port must not conflict with any other ports on the client system.
lA null-modem serial cable to connect the host system to the client system
Software Requirements
lVT 100/220 or ANSI terminal emulation with a window size of 80 x 25 characters
l9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps using serial (COM) ports
lAbility to create keyboard command macros (recommended)
All versions of the Microsoft®Windows®operating system include Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal terminal emulation software. However, the included version
doesnotprovidemanyfunctionsrequiredduringconsoleredirection.EitherupgradetoHyperTerminalPrivateEdition6.1orlater,orselectnewterminal
emulation software.
Configuring the Host System
Configure console redirection on the host (local) system through the System Setup program. See "Console Redirection Screen" in "Using the System Setup
Program". The Console Redirection screen allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature, select the remote terminal type, and enable or
disable console redirection after booting.
Configuring the Client System
After configuring the host system, configure the ports and terminal settings for the client (remote) system.
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Configuring the Serial Port
1. Click the Start button, point to Programs®Accessories®Communications, and then click HyperTerminal.
2. Enter a name for the new connection, select an icon, and then click OK.
3. From the Connect to dropdown menu, select an available COM port, and then click OK.
After you select an available COM port, the COM port properties window appears.
4. Configure the port with the following settings:
lSet Bits per second.
NOTE: The examples in this section assume that you have upgraded to Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later. If you are using other
terminal emulation software, see the documentation for that software.

Console redirection supports only 9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps.
lSet Data bits to 8.
lSet Parity to None.
lSet Stop bits to 1.
lSet Flow control to Hardware.
5. 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. Ensure that the Backspace key sends field is set to Ctrl+H.
4. Change the Emulation setting from Auto detect to ANSI or VT 100/220.
Ensure that this setting is the same as the setting you selected for the Console Redirection option on the host system.
5. Click Terminal Setup.
A setting for the number of rows and columns appears.
6. Change the number of rows from 24 to 25 and leave the number of columns at 80.
If you do not have these settings, you must upgrade your terminal emulation software.
7. Click OK twice.
Managing the Host System Remotely
After you configure the host and client systems, you can use console redirection to restart a host system or to change a host system's configuration settings.
See "Configuring the Host System" and "Configuring the Client System."
1. Reboot the host system using the client system.
See "Configuring Special Key Functions" for instructions.
2. When the host system begins to boot, use console redirection to:
lEnter the System Setup program
lEnter the SCSI setup menus
lUpdate firmware and BIOS (flash the system)
lRun utilities on the utility partition
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Configuring Special Key Functions
Console redirection uses ANSI or VT 100/220 terminal emulation, which is limited to basic ASCII characters. Function keys, arrow keys, and control keys are
not available in the ASCII character set, and most utilities require function keys and control keys for ordinary operations. However, you can emulate a function
key or control key using a special key sequence, called an escape sequence.
An escape sequence starts with an escape character. You can enter this character in different ways, depending on the requirements of your terminal
emulation software. For example, 0x1b and <Esc> each represent the escape character. In HyperTerminal, you can create macros by selecting Key Macros
from the View menu. You can assign a macro to almost any key for almost any key combination. Create a macro to represent each function key.
TableB-1 lists the escape sequences that represent a special key or function.
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Table B-1.SupportedEscapeSequences
NOTE: Torunutilitiesonthehostsystem'sutilitypartition,youmusthavecreatedtheutilitypartitionusingDellOpenManage™ServerAssistant
version 6.3.1 or later. or later.
NOTE: When creating macros in HyperTerminal, press <Insert> before <Esc> 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 <A> you must press
<Shift><a>.
Key(s)
Supported Sequence
Terminal Emulation
<Up arrow>
<Esc><[><A>
VT 100/220, ANSI

After creating macros for the keys listed in TableB-1, press <F1> on the client system's keyboard during terminal emulation to send the escape sequence
<Esc><O><P> to the host system. The host system then interprets the sequence as <F1>.
Additional escape sequences may be required by certain utilities or functions on the host system. Create macros for the additional sequences listed in
TableB-2.
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Table B-2.AdditionalEscapeSequences
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<Down arrow>
<Esc><[><B>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<Right arrow>
<Esc><[><C>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<Left arrow>
<Esc><[><D>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<F1>
<Esc><O><P>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<F2>
<Esc><O><Q>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<F3>
<Esc><O><R>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<F4>
<Esc><O><S>
VT 100/220, ANSI
<F5>
<Esc><O><T>
VT 100, ANSI
<F6>
<Esc><O><U>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><1><7><~>
VT 100/220
<F7>
<Esc><O><V>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><1><8><~>
VT 100/220
<F8>
<Esc><O><W>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><1><9><~>
VT 100/220
<F9>
<Esc><O><X>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><2><0><~>
VT 100/220
<F10>
<Esc><O><Y>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><2><1><~>
VT 100/220
<F11>
<Esc><O><Z>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><2><3><~>
VT 100/220
<F12>
<Esc><O><A>
VT 100, ANSI
<Esc><[><2><4><~>
VT 100/220
<Home>
<Esc><[><1><~>
<Esc><h>
VT 220
ANSI
<End>
<Esc><[><4><~>
VT 220
<Esc><k>
ANSI
<Insert>
<Esc><[><2><~>
VT 220
<Esc><Shift><+>
ANSI
<Delete>
<Esc><[><3><~>
VT 220
<Esc><–>
ANSI
<Page Up>
<Esc><[><5><~>
VT 220
<Esc><Shift><?>
ANSI
<Page Down>
<Esc><[><6><~>
VT 220
<Esc></>
ANSI
<Shift><Tab>
<Esc><[><Z>
VT 100
<Esc><[><0><Z>
VT 220
<Esc><[><Shift><z>
ANSI
NOTE: Escape-sequence key combinations listed in TableB-2 are case-sensitive. For example, to generate the character <A> you must press
<Shift><a>.
Key(s)
Supported Sequence
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>
(Reboot host system)
<Esc><R><Esc><r><Esc><R>
<Alt><x>
<Esc><X><X>
<Ctrl><H>
<Esc><Ctrl><H>
<Ctrl><I>
<Esc><Ctrl><I>
<Ctrl><J>
<Esc><Ctrl><J>
<Ctrl><M>
<Esc><Ctrl><M>
<Ctrl><2>
<Esc><Ctrl><2>

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System Overview
Dell™PowerEdge™1750SystemsUser'sGuide
Indicators on the Optional Bezel
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
Your system is a rack-dense, full-featured, highly available, rack-mount system equipped with one or two Intel®Xeon™microprocessors.
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. It also provides information about other documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
Indicators on the Optional Bezel
The optional system bezel incorporates a system status indicator divided into blue and amber system status indicators. See Figure1-1. The blue indicator
lights up when the system is operating correctly. The amber indicator lights up when the system needs attention due to a problem with power supplies, fans,
system temperature, or hard drives.
Table1-1 lists the system's indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed as events occur in the system.
Figure 1-1. System Status Indicators
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Table 1-1. System Status Indicator Patterns
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional bezel on the system's front panel.
Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
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Blue
indicator
Amber
indicator
Description
Off
Off
Power is not available to the system, or power is available to the system, but the system is not powered on. See your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Off
Blinking
The system has detected an error. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
On
Off
Power is on, and the system is operational.
Blinking
Off
The indicator has been activated to identify the system in a rack.
NOTE: While the system is being identified, the blue indicator blinks even though an error has been detected. After the system is identified, the blue
indicator stops blinking and the amber indicator resumes blinking.

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Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons,
andConnectors
SCSI Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Indicator, Button,
or Connector
Icon
Description
blue system status
indicator
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The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system operation. Both the systems management software and
the identification buttons located on the front and back of the system can cause the blue system status indicator to flash
to identify a particular system.
amber system status
indicator
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The amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a problem with power supplies, fans,
system temperature, or hard drives.
NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the amber system status indicator flashes
regardless of whether the system has been powered on.
NIC1 and NIC2 link
and activity indicators
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The link and activity indicators for the two integrated NICs light intermittently when the NICs are in use.
hard-drive indicator
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The green hard-driveactivityindicatorflasheswhentheharddrivesareinuse.SeeFigure1-3 for more information on
hard-drive indicators.
power-on indicator,
power button
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The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on.
The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system.
NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system,
the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant
operating system, the power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed.
identification button
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The identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one
of these buttons is pushed, the blue system status indicator on the front and back blinks until one of the buttons is
pushed again.
USB connector
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Connects a USB 1.1-compliant device to the system.
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video connector
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Connects a monitor to the system.
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If the optional RAID on motherboard (ROMB) card is activated, two indicators on each of the hard-drive carriers provide information on the status of the SCSI
hard drives. See Figure1-3 and Table1-3.TheSCSIbackplanefirmwarecontrolsthedrivepower-on/fault indicator.
Figure 1-3. SCSI Hard-Drive Indicators
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Table1-3 lists the drive indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. For example, if a hard-drive fails, the "drive
failed" pattern appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for removal" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for
insertion or removal" pattern. After the replacement drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive online"
pattern.
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Table 1-3. Hard-DriveIndicatorPatterns
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure1-4 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
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Figure 1-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
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NOTE: If the optional ROMB card is not installed, only the "drive online" indicator pattern appears. The drive-activity indicator also blinks when the drive
is being accessed.
Condition
Indicator Pattern
Identify drive
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks four times per second.
Drive being prepared for removal
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks two times per second.
Drive ready for insertion or removal
Both drive indicators are off.
Drive being prepared for operation
The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
Drive predicted failure
The power-on/fault indicator slowly blinks green, amber, and off.
Drive failed
The amber power-on/fault indicator blinks four times per second.
Drive rebuilding
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks slowly.
Drive online
The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
NOTE: Connect the power cable to connector PS1 if your system only has one power supply. See Figure 1-4.

Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
lMost devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are
normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific
installation and configuration instructions.
lAlways attach external devices while your system is turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the
documentation for the device specifies otherwise).
For information about individual connectors, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O
ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program."
System Features
lOneortwoIntelXeonmicroprocessorswithaninternaloperatingspeedofatleast2.0GHz,alevel2cacheof512KB,andafront-side bus operating
at533MHz.
lSupport for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), which is available on systems with two Intel Xeon microprocessors. SMP greatly improves overall system
performance by dividing microprocessor operations between independent microprocessors. To take advantage of this feature, you must use an
operating system that supports multiprocessing.
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lA minimum of 256 MB of PC-266 registered DDR SDRAM memory modules, upgradable to a maximum of 8 GB by installing combinations of 128-MB, 256-
MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB 2-way interleaving memory modules in the four memory module sockets on the system board.
lSupport for up to three 1-inch, internal U320 SCSI hard drives (with hot-plug capability when using the optional ROMB card).
lA single, 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive.
lAn IDE CD or DVD drive.
lUp to two hot-pluggable, 320-W power supplies in a 1 + 1 redundant configuration.
lSeven hot-pluggable system cooling fans.
The system board includes the following features:
lOne of the following PCI expansion card slot options. Expansion card slots accommodate full-height, half-length expansion cards.
¡Two connected riser cards that each have a 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X expansion slot.
or
¡Two connected riser cards, one with a 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X expansion slot and one with a 5-V, 64-bit, 33-MHz PCI expansion slot.
lAn integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI RAGE XL video controller. This video subsystem contains 8 MB of SDRAM video memory
(nonupgradable). Maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 with 256 colors; 16.7 million colors are available for true-color graphics in the following resolutions:
640x480,800x600,and1024x768.
lAn integrated, dual-channel U320 SCSI host adapter. The internal channel supports up to three SCSI hard drives on the SCSI backplane. The SCSI
backplane automatically configures SCSI ID numbers and SCSI termination, greatly simplifying drive installation. The second SCSI channel (an external
SCSI channel) is available at the back of the system.
lOptional ROMB through a separate RAID controller that incorporates 128 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery.
lTwo integrated Gigabit Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates.
lOptional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management.
NOTE: If you decide to upgrade your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. Not
all versions of the Intel Xeon microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct
version of the microprocessor as well as the instructions for performing the upgrade. Both microprocessors must have the same internal operating
frequency and cache size.

lSystems management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The systems
management circuitry works in conjunction with the systems management software.
lBack-panel connectors include mouse, keyboard, serial, video, USB, external SCSI, RAC Ethernet, and two NIC connectors.
lFront-panel connectors include a video and a USB connector.
For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications."
The following software is included with your system:
lA System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information on this program, see "Using the
System Setup Program."
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.
lSCSI device drivers that allow the operating system to communicate with devices attached to the integrated SCSI subsystem. For more information
about these drivers, see "Installing and Configuring Hard Drives" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
lSystems management software and documentation CDs.
Supported Operating Systems
lMicrosoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server
lMicrosoft Windows.NET Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Web Edition (when available)
lRed Hat Linux 8.0 and Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1
lNovell®NetWare®6.0
Power Protection Devices
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.
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.
lLine conditioner —Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not
protect against a complete power loss.
lUPS —Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that
after AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from5minutestoapproximatelyanhour.AUPSthat
provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to shutdown the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal power supplies, and
ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.
Other Documents You May Need

lThe Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
lThe Setting Up Your System document provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
lThe Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components.
lThe Dell Remote Access Controller Installation and Setup Guide provides complete information about installing, configuring, and using a RAC to remotely
access a system.
lSystems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
lOperating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
lDocumentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
lUpdates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
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lRelease notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material
intended for experienced users or technicians.
The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
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Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD
Dell™PowerEdge™1750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. A bootable utility partition on the system's hard drive contains some of
the same functionality as the Server Assistant CD.
Starting the Server Assistant CD
To configure your system and install your operating system, insert the Server Assistant CD, and turn on or reboot the system. The Dell OpenManage Server
Assistant main screen appears.
The Server Assistant CD uses a standard Web browser interface. You can navigate the CD by using the mouse to click various icons and text links.
Click the Exit icon to exit Server Assistant. If you exit Server Assistant while in the Server Setup program, the system reboots to the standard operating
system boot partition.
If the CD does not boot, verify that the CD drive is specified first in the Boot Sequence option in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup
Program".
Using the Server Setup Program
If the operating system is not preinstalled or if you install an operating system at a later date, use the Server Setup program on the Server Assistant CD to
configure your system and install your operating system.
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The Server Setup program guides you through tasks such as the following:
lSetting the system date and time
lConfiguring your RAID controller (if applicable)
lSelecting and installing your operating system; specifying operating system-specific information
lConfiguring hard drives
lViewing the installation summary

To start the Server Setup program, click Server Setup on the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Updating Drivers and Utilities
You can update drivers and utilities on any system that has Microsoft®Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later installed. When you
insert the CD into the CD drive on a system that uses a Microsoft Windows®-based operating system, the system automatically starts the browser and
displays the Dell OpenManage Server Assistantmain screen.
To update drivers and utilities, perform the following steps:
1. From the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen, select the option for updating drivers and utilities.
2. Select the system model number from the drop-down box.
3. Select the type of drivers or utilities that you want to update.
4. Click Continue.
5. Select each driver or utility that you want to update.
You are prompted to either run the program or provide a location to save the files.
6. Run the program or specify the location to save the files.
NOTE: Use the Server Assistant CD only if your operating system is not preinstalled on your system. Locate the operating system's Installation
Instructions document and follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
NOTE: You must have your operating system media available to install your operating system.

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. During POST, press <F10> after the following message appears:
<F10> = Utility Mode

The utility partition provides a text-based interface from which you can run the partition's utilities. To select a menu option, use either the arrow keys to
highlight the option and press <Enter> or type the number of the menu option. To exit the utility partition, press <Esc> from the Utility Partition main menu.
Table2-1 provides a sample list and explanation of the options that appear on the utility partition menu. These options are available even when the Server
Assistant CD is not in the CD drive.
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Table 2-1. Utility Partition Main Menu Options
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NOTE: The utility partition provides only limited MS-DOS®functionality and cannot be used as a general-purpose MS-DOS partition.
Option
Description
Run system diagnostics
Runs the system hardware diagnostics
Run RAID configuration utility
Runs the RAID configuration utility if a ROMB or RAID controller card is installed
NOTE: The options displayed may vary depending on your system configuration and may not include those listed here.

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Using the System Setup Program
Dell™PowerEdge™1750SystemsUser'sGuide
Entering the System Setup Program
System Setup Options
System and Setup Password Features
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Asset Tag Utility
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Print the System
Setup screens by pressing <Print Screen> or record the information for future reference.
You can use the System Setup program to:
lChange the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware
lSet or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
lEnable or disable integrated devices
lCorrect discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings
Entering the System Setup Program
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

<F2> = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Responding to Error Messages
You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of
the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Beep Codes" and "System Messages" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for
an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.
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Using the System Setup Program
Table3-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.
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Table 3-1.SystemSetupProgramNavigationKeys
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System Setup Options
Main Screen
When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears. See Figure3-1.
NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system.
Keys
Action
Up arrow or <Shift><Tab>
Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow or <Tab>
Moves to the next field.
Spacebar, <+>, <–>, left and right arrows
Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.
<Esc>
Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes were made.
<F1>
Displays the System Setup program's help file.
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

Figure 3-1. Main System Setup Program Screen
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Table3-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen.
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Table 3-2.SystemSetupProgramOptions
NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable.
Option
Description
System Time
Resets the time on the system's internal clock.
System Date
Resets the date on the system's internal calendar.
Diskette Drive A:
Displays a screen that allows you to select the type of diskette drive for your system.
System Memory
Displays the amount of system memory. This option has does not have user-selectable settings.
Video Memory
Displays the amount of video memory. This option does not have user-selectable settings.
Redundant Memory
Enables or disables the redundant memory feature. When enabled, all memory banks except for the last one are reported back to the
operating system. The last bank is reserved for failover conditions. When disabled, all of the available system memory is reported to the
operating system.
NOTE: This feature can be enabled only if all memory banks are populated with memory modules of the same type.
OS Install Mode
(Off default)
Determines the maximum amount of memory available to the operating system. On sets the maximum memory to 256 MB. Off makes all
of the system memory available to the operating system. Some operating systems cannot install with more than 2 GB of system
memory. Enable this option (On) during operating system installation and disable (Off) after installation.
CPU Information
(Logical Processor
Enabled default)
Displays information related to microprocessors (speed, cache size, and so on). Enable or disable Hyper-Threading technology by
changing the setting of the Logical Processor option.
Virtual Media
(Disabled default)
Enables or disables the virtual media feature (when available). Options are Enabled and Disabled. The default is Disabled until the
option becomes available.
Boot Sequence
Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup. Available options can include the diskette
drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network.
Hard-Disk Drive
Sequence
Determines the order in which the system searches the hard drives during system startup. The selections depend on the hard drives
installed in your system.
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.
PCI Slot
Information
Displays a menu of selectable fields. Selecting any of the fields displays the following information for the PCI bus you selected:
lOccupied or unoccupied
lFor occupied slots, the operating frequency and mode of the slots (PCI or PCI-X)
lFor unoccupied slots, the maximum operating frequency and the capable operating mode of the slots
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.
Keyboard NumLock
Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101-or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key
keyboards).
Report Keyboard
Errors
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

Integrated Devices Screen
Table3-3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Integrated Devices screen.
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Table 3-3.IntegratedDevicesScreenOptions
Console Redirection Screen
Table3-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Console Redirection screen. For more information about using
console redirection, see "Using Console Redirection."
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Table 3-4.ConsoleRedirectionScreenOptions
System Security Screen
Table3-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen.
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Table 3-5.SystemSecurityScreenOptions
affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
Asset Tag
Displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number has been assigned. To enter an asset
tagnumberofupto10charactersintoNVRAM,see"Asset Tag Utility."
Option
Description
Embedded RAID
Controller
Selects between RAID, SCSI, or Off. The configurable options vary, depending on whether the optional ROMB is installed.
lWith the ROMB installed —Select either RAID Enabled, SCSI Enabled, or Off.
lWithout the ROMB installed —Select either SCSI or Off.
IDE Controller
Enables the integrated IDE CD controller. When set to Auto, each channel of the integrated IDE controller is enabled if IDE devices are
attached to the channel and an external IDE controller is not detected. Otherwise, the channel is disabled.
Diskette Controller
(Auto default)
Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. When Auto is selected, the system turns off the controller when necessary to
accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot. You can also configure the drive as read-only. When using the read-only
setting, the drive cannot be used to write to a disk.
USB Controller
(On with BIOS
support default)
Enables or disables the system's USB ports. Options are On with BIOS support, On without BIOS support, or Off. Disabling the USB
ports makes system resources available for other devices.
Embedded Gb NIC
1 and NIC 2
Enables or disables the system's integrated NICs. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
NIC 1 PXE
Enables or disables the NIC 1 PXE support. Options are Enabled and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot from the
network. Changes take effect after the system reboots.
NIC 2 PXE
Enables or disables the NIC 2 PXE support. Options are Enabled and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot from the
network. Changes take effect after the system reboots.
MAC Address
Displays the MAC address for the integrated Gb NIC. This field does not have user-selectable settings.
Serial Port
(Auto default)
Serial port options are COM1, COM3, Auto, and Off.
When the serial port is set to Auto, the integrated port automatically maps to the next available port. The serial port attempts to use
COM1 first, and then COM3. If both addresses are in use for a specific port, the port is disabled.
If you set the serial port to Auto and add an expansion card with a port configured to the same designation, the system automatically
remaps the integrated port to the next available port designation that shares the same IRQ setting.
If you set the serial port to Off, the system automatically remaps the integrated port to the ERA/O controller card.
Speaker
(On default)
Sets the integrated speaker On or Off. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required).
Option
Description
Console Redirection
(Off default)
Sets the console redirection feature to On or Off.
Remote Terminal Type
(VT 100/VT 220 default)
Select either VT 100/VT 220 or ANSI.
Redirection After Boot
(Enabled default)
Enables or disables console redirection after your system restarts.
Option
Description
System
Password
Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and allows you to assign and verify a new system password.
NOTE: See "Using the System Password" for instructions on assigning a system password and using or changing an existing system
password.
Setup
Password
Restricts access to the System Setup program in the same way that you restrict access to your system using the system password feature.

Exit Screen
After you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options:
lSave Changes and Exit
lDiscard Changes and Exit
lReturn to Setup
System and Setup Password Features


Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, operate your system only with system password
protection.
To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password. See "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password." If you forget your
password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumper
setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Using the System Password
After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system. When the System Password option is set to Enabled,
the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.
Assigning a System Password
Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.
When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is
Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system
password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the
System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:
1. Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.
2. Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>.
3. Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system
beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: See "Using the Setup Password" for instructions on assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setup password.
Password
Status
Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from being changed or disabled at system start-up.
To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to
Locked. In this state, you cannot change the system password using the System Password option and cannot be disabled at system start
up by pressing <Ctrl><Enter>.
To unlock the system password, enter the setup password in the Setup Password field and then change the Password Status option to
Unlocked. In this state, you can disable the system password at system start up by pressing <Ctrl><Enter> and then change the password
using the System Password option.
Extended
Security
When a system password is entered, setting the Extended Security option to Enabled locks all keys on the keyboard during BIOS POST,
except for the <F2> key. Pressing the <F2> key during BIOS POST displays a password prompt that allows 20 seconds for a valid entry before
continuing to boot the operating system.
Power
Button
Turns system's power off and on.
lIf you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system can
perform an orderly shutdown before power is turned off.
lIf the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed.
The button is enabled in the System Setup program. When disabled, the button can only turn on system power.
NMI Button
NOTICE: Use the NMI button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Pressing
this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen.
Sets the NMI feature On or Off.
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.

4. Press <Enter>.
5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
The setting shown for the System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.
6. Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working.
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Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2. Press <Enter>.
3. Type your password and press <Enter>.
To disable the password security:
1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2. Press <Ctrl><Enter>.
When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, type your
password and press <Enter> at the prompt.
After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system operates as usual.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter
the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message showing the number of unsuccessful attempts and that the
system has halted and will shut down. This message can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system.
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
1. When prompted, press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password.
If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator.
2. Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2> during POST.
3. Select the System Security screen field to verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.
4. When prompted, type the system password.
5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option.
If Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option, the system password has been deleted. If Enabled is displayed for the System Password
option, press the <Alt><b> key combination to restart the system, and then repeat steps 2 through 5.
Using the Setup Password
Assigning a Setup Password
You can assign (or change) a setup password only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup
Password option and press the <+> or <–>key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the
system beeps.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps.
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> at any time prior to
completing step 5.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.
NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password"), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to further protect your system
from unauthorized changes.
NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an
alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.

To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts you
for the setup password.
A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not required).
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify most of the System Setup options. When you start
the System Setup program, the program prompts you to enter a password.
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens—with the following
exception: If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password (however,
you cannot disable or change an existing system password).

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
1. Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security option.
2. Highlight the Setup Password option, press <Enter> to access the setup password window, and press <Enter> 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.
Asset Tag Utility
You can use the Asset Tag utility to assign a unique tracking number to your system. This number is displayed on the System Setup program main screen.

Creating the Asset Tag Utility Diskette
1. Insert the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CDintotheCDdriveofaDell™PowerEdge™systemrunningaMicrosoft®Windows®operating system,
and reboot the system.
2. Insert a blank diskette into the system's diskette drive.
3. Click System Tools on the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen.
4. Select Create CD Boot Diskette.
Assigning or Deleting an Asset Tag Number
1. Insert the Asset Tag utility diskette that you created into the diskette drive, and reboot the system.
2. You can either assign or delete an asset tag number.
lTo assign an asset tag number, type asset and a space followed by the new string.
An asset tag number can have up to 10 characters. Any combination of characters is valid. For example, at the a:\> prompt, type the following
command and press <Enter>:
asset 12345abcde
lTo delete an asset tag number without assigning a new one, type asset /d and press <Enter>.
3. When prompted to verify the change to the asset tag number, type yand press <Enter>.
To view the Asset Tag utility help screen, type asset /? and press <Enter>.
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NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized
changes.
NOTE: The Asset Tag utility works only with operating systems that support MS-DOS®-based applications.