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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 1998 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are registered trademarks, Dell OpenManage is a trademark, and
DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and MMX and
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Corporation; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; ASPI is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.; VESA is a
registered trademark and VL-Bus is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their
products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten-
tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety.
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As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines:
Be sure your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to operate
with the AC power available in your location.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and peripheral power cables
into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable,
use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
To help protect your computer system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-
interruptible power supply (UPS).
Be sure nothing rests on your computer systems cables and that the cables are
not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
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Do not spill food or liquids on your computer.
Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause
fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block
cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not
place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a rug.
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For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting
up and using your computer system:
Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you
as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help
you correctly position your keyboard.
Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters
[20 to 24 inches] from your eyes).
Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting
in front of the monitor.
Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting
around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on
nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen.
Use a chair that provides good lower back support.
Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position
while using the keyboard or mouse.
Always leave space to rest your hands while using the keyboard or mouse.
Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides.
Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level.
When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the
front of your chair seat. Adjust your chairs height or use a footrest, if necessary,
to maintain proper posture.
Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work so that you do not have to
type for extended periods of time. When you stop typing, try to do things that
use both hands.
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When you disconnect a cable from your system, pull on its connector or on its strain-
relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if
you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before discon-
necting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make sure both con-
nectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent
static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computers electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal
surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD):
When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to
install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic
packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.
Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic
floor pads and workbench pads.
The following caution may appear throughout this document to remind you of these
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This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 4350 computer sys-
tem. The guide can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who
want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to
upgrade their systems. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows:
Everyone should read Chapter 1, Introduction, for an overview of the system
features, a description of the controls and indicators on the front panel, and a
general discussion of connecting external devices to the back panel of the
system.
Users who want to use the utilities, the diagnostics, orthe online documentation,
or who want to install drivers for their operating system, should read Chapter 2,
Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD.
Everyone should read the first few sections of Chapter 3, Installing and Config-
uring SCSI Drivers, to find out which small computer system interface (SCSI)
device drivers (if any) are required for a particular system configuration. Users
who need to install and configure particular SCSI device drivers should then read
the appropriate section for their operating system.
Everyone should read the first several sections of Chapter 4, Using the System
Setup Program, to become familiar with this important program. Only users
who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the
password features need to read the rest of Chapter 4.
Everyone should read Chapter 5, Using the Resource Configuration Utility,
whenever a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion card is added,
removed, or repositioned in the computer, or when the settings for one of the
built-in devices is changed.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications, summarizes the technical specifications
of the PowerEdge 4350.
Appendix B, I/O Ports and Connectors, provides specific information about the
ports and connectors on the back panel of the PowerEdge 4350.
Appendix C, Maintaining the System, describes preventive maintenance pro-
cedures that you should perform regularly to keep the system in top operating
condition.
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Appendix D, Regulatory Notices, is for users who are interested in which regu-
latory agencies have tested and approved the Dell PowerEdge 4350 systems.
Appendix E, Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance,
describes the warranty and return policy for Dell PowerEdge 4350 systems. It
also provides information about year 2000 compliance of Dell-branded hardware
products.
The Glossary provides definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in
this guide.
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Dell Computer Corporation (Dell) manufactures its hardware products from parts
and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see
Appendix E, Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance.
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In addition to this Users Guide, the following documentation is included with your
system:
The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides instructions for installing sys-
tem hardware and includes troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for testing
your computer system.
The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition x.x With Dell
OpenManage HIP x.x Users Guide describes the alert messages issued by the
server management software.
You may also have one or more of the following documents:
Operating system documentation is included with the system if you ordered the
operating system software from Dell. This documentation describes how to
install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from the
system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and
install these options in your Dell computer.
Technical information filessometimes called readme filesmay be installed
on the hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to
the system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced
users or technicians.
NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to describe
changes to your system or software. Always read these updates before consulting
any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information.
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The following subsections list notational conventions used in this document.
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Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in
bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they
are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your system.
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icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regula-
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The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conven-
tions used as visual cues for specific elements of text throughout this document:
Interface components are window titles, button and icon names, menu names
and selections, and other options that appear on the monitor screen or display.
They are presented in bold.
Example: Click OK.
Keycaps are labels that appear on the keys on a keyboard. They are enclosed in
angle brackets.
Example: <Enter>
Key combinations are series of keys to be pressed simultaneously (unless other-
wise indicated) to perform a single function.
Example: <Ctrl><Alt><Del>
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 a part of an instruc-
tion and intended to be typed.
Example: Type IRUPDWD to format the diskette in drive A.
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Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold.
Example: autoexec.bat and c:\ windows
Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands
are presented in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you sub-
stitute a value) are presented in lowercase italics; constant parameters are
presented in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional.
Example: del [drive:] [path]filename [/p]
Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com-
mands possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New
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Screen text is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a com-
mand (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier
New font.
Example: The following message appears on your screen:
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Variables are symbols for which you substitute a value. They are presented in
italics.
Example: DIMM x(where x represents the DIMM socket designation)
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