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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 830 Systems User's Guide
System Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Glossary
Model MVT01
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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Initial release: 25 Mar 2005
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Page 1: Abbreviations And Acronyms
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Page 2: Technical Specifications
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 830 Systems User's Guide Processor Processor type ® ® One Intel Celeron processor, minimum clock speed of 2.53 GHz ® One Intel Pentium 4 processor, minimum clock speed of 2.8 GHz Front-side bus speed ... - Page 3 19.8 cm (7.8 in.) Depth 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) Weight 19.1 kg (42 lb) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage...
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Page 5: System Overview
Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 830 Systems User's Guide Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features and Indicators 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 and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back panels. -
Page 6: Back-Panel Features And Indicators
Hard-drive Flashes when data is being read from or written to the internal SATA hard drives that are connected to the integrated controller. activity indicator USB connectors Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls and connectors located on the system's back panel. -
Page 7: System Features
System Features 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 2.8 GHz, internal cache of at least 1 MB, and a front-side bus speed of at ¡... -
Page 8: Power Protection Devices
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. -
Page 9: Using The System Setup Program
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 830 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. - Page 10 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 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.
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Page 11: Cpu Information Screen
Integrated "Integrated Devices Screen." Devices PCI IRQ Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that Assignment require an IRQ. Console "Console Redirection Screen." Redirection System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. -
Page 12: System And Setup Password Features
System Security Screen Table 2-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen. Table 2-5. System Security Screen Options Option Description System Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and allows you to assign and verify a new system password. Password ... -
Page 13: Using The System Password
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. -
Page 14: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password
2. Type your password and 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. -
Page 15: Disabling A Forgotten Password
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."... - Page 16 Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 830 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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 —...
- Page 19 — An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector. service tag — A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support.
- Page 20 ZIF — Zero insertion force. Back to Contents Page ...
- Page 21 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, a n d Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;...