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The procedure for swapping one type of host adapter for another is similar to the procedure for adding a host adapter, except that you make all software configuration changes while Windows NT is running-before you make the hardware changes. It is not essential to remove the device driver for the host adapter you are replacing. Windows NT dynamically detects the absence or presence of host adapter hardware, and no problems should arise if you leave the existing device driver installed. You can remove the device driver later, after you have successfully rebooted Windows NT. However, if you leave the driver in, the system alerts you with an error message about the extra device driver every time you boot. See the previous subsection, "Removing a Host Adapter." Some drive letter assignments may have changed from the previous configuration. The boot manager for Windows NT contains recovery logic to allow you to return to the last known good configuration. If you have changed your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no longer boots, follow these steps to recover: Press spacebar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good menu If you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on contacting Dell for technical assistance. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide

Section	Page
Title Page	1
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer System	3
Ergonomic Computing Habits	4
When Working Inside Your Computer	5
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	6
Preface	7
About This Guide	7
Warranty and Return Policy Information	8
Other Documents You May Need	8
Notational Conventions	9
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	9
Typographical Conventions	9
Contents	11
Introduction	19
System Features	19
Supported Operating Systems	21
Front Panel	22
Connecting External Devices	24
Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the Computer...	24
Getting Help	24
Using the Dell Server Assistant CD	25
Booting From the CD	25
Navigating the CD Menus	25
CD Main Menu	26
Choose Language	27
Configure the System	27
Run the Resource Configuration Utility	27
Configure the RAID Subsystem	27
Run System Utilities	27
Create Utility Partition	28
View Online Documents	29
View the System User’s Guide	29
View the System Installation and Troubleshooting G...	29
View the PowerEdge SDS 100 User’s Guide	29
View the PowerEdge SDS 100 Installation and Troubl...	29
Create Diskettes	29
Create Blank Formatted Diskette	29
Create Utility Diskettes	29
Create Operating System Support Diskettes	30
Utility Partition	31
Running System Diagnostics	31
Video Drivers	33
Installing Video Drivers for WindowsNT4.0	33
Asset Tag Utility	34
Using the Asset Tag Utility	34
Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number	34
Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers	37
Installing SCSI Drivers for a Dell PowerEdge Expan...	38
The readme.txt File	38
The SCSISelect Utility	38
SCSISelect Default Settings	39
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions	40
Boot Device Options	41
SCSI Device/Configuration Settings	41
Advanced Host Adapter Settings	42
Starting the SCSISelect Utility	44
Using SCSISelect Menus	44
Using the SCSI Disk Utilities	44
Exiting SCSISelect	45
Installation for Windows NT 4.0	45
Installation Overview	45
Installing Windows NT and the Driver for the First...	46
Using Windows NT to Install or Update the Driver	46
Installing or Updating the SCSI Driver With Windo...	46
Removing a Host Adapter	47
Swapping a Host Adapter	48
Troubleshooting for Windows NT	48
Installation for Novell NetWare 4.11	49
Installation Overview	49
Installing EZ-SCSI	50
Installing NetWare 4.11	51
Applying intraNetWare Support Pack 4	53
Using SCSI Devices	54
Formatting Media	54
Using Removable Media	54
Using Drives Tested and Approved for NetWare	56
Using the NetWare Tape Backup Utility	56
Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With NetWare4.11	57
Optimizing Performance	57
Troubleshooting for NetWare	58
Non–Host-Adapter Specific Error Codes	58
Host-Adapter Specific	58
Using the System Setup Program	61
Entering the System Setup Program	62
System Setup Screens	62
Using the System Setup Program	63
System Setup Categories	65
Time	65
Date	65
Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive B	65
Reserved Memory	65
CPU Speed	66
Num Lock	66
Reset Button	66
Processor 1 and Processor 2	66
Fan Speed	66
System Alert	67
Keyboard Errors	67
Boot Sequence	67
Diskette First	67
Hard Disk Only	67
Scan Sequence	68
System Password	68
Password Status	68
Setup Password	69
Mouse	69
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2	69
Parallel Port	69
Parallel Mode	70
Diskette	70
Speaker	70
Primary SCSI and Secondary SCSI	70
System Data Categories	70
Using the System Password Feature	71
Assigning a System Password	71
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System	73
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password	74
Using the Setup Password Feature	74
Assigning a Setup Password	75
Operating With a Setup Password Enabled	75
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password	75
Disabling a Forgotten Password	76
Responding to Error Messages	77
Using the Resource Configuration Utility	79
Configuring ISA and PCI Expansion Cards	79
How to Run the Resource Configuration Utility	80
When to Run the Resource Configuration Utility	80
Making Selections in the RCU	81
Using Online Instructions	81
Starting the Resource Configuration Utility	81
Main Menu	82
Learn About Configuring Your Computer	82
Configure Computer	83
Step 1: Important Resource Configuration Informati...	83
Step 2: Add or Remove Boards	83
Step 3: View or Edit Details	85
Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report	88
Step 5: Save and Exit	88
Maintain System Configuration Diskette	89
Exit From This Utility	89
Advanced Menu	89
Lock/Unlock Boards	89
View Additional System Information Menu	90
Set Verification Mode Menu	90
Maintain SCI Files Menu	90
Resolving Resource Conflicts	90
Removing a Card That Conflicts With the Card You J...	91
Working Inside Your Computer	93
Before Your Begin	93
Safety First—For You and the Computer	93
Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers	94
Computer Orientation	94
Removing the Computer Covers	94
Replacing the Computer Covers	96
Inside the Chassis	97
Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	101
Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal D...	102
SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Configuration	103
Partitioning and Formatting SCSI HardDisk Drives	104
Formatting High-Capacity SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	104
Installing and Removing SCSI HardDisk Drives	104
Hot-Pluggable SCSI Hard-Disk Drives	104
Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive	106
Removing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive	107
Configuring a 2 x 2 or 2 x 3 SCSI Non–Hot- Pluggab...	107
Configuring a Non–Hot-Pluggable Backplane Board a...	108
Configuring a Non–Hot-Pluggable Backplane Board a...	108
Configuring the Boot Device	108
Technical Specifications	109
I/O Ports and Connectors	113
I/O Ports and Connectors	113
Serial and Parallel Ports	113
Adding an Expansion Card Containing Serial or Para...	114
Serial Port Connectors	115
Parallel Port Connector	116
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors	118
Keyboard Connector	118
Mouse Connector	119
Video Connector	119
Server-Management Bus Connector	121
Maintaining the System	123
Data Preservation	123
Scheduling Backups	123
Backup Devices	123
Recovering Data	124
Cleaning System Components	124
Recommended Tools and Accessories	125
Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exter...	125
Cleaning Drives	126
Environmental Factors	126
Temperature	126
Humidity	127
Altitude	127
Dust and Particles	127
Corrosion	128
ESD	128
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference	128
Magnetism	129
Shock and Vibration	129
Power Source Interruptions	130
Power Protection Devices	130
Surge Protectors	131
Line Conditioners	131
Uninterruptible Power Supply	131
Regulatory Notices	133
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	133
Class A	133
Class B	134
IC Notice (Canada Only)	134
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)	135
CE Notice	136
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)	136
Class A ITE	137
Class B ITE	137
Korean Regulatory Notice	137
Class A Device	137
Class B Device	137
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice...	138
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji	138
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa	138
NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only)	139
Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)...	140
BCIQ Notice for Taiwan Only	140
Warranties and Return Policy	141
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)	141
Coverage During Year One	141
Coverage During Years Two and Three	142
General	142
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)	143
Coverage During Year One	143
Coverage During Years Two and Three	144
General	144
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canad...	145
Glossary	147

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