Chapter 1: About this document
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Chapter 2: PowerEdge XE2420 system overview
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Front view of the System
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Rear view of the system
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Inside the system
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Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
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System information label
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Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix
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Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration
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Setting up the system
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iDRAC configuration
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Options to log in to iDRAC
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Resources to install operating system
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Options to download firmware
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Options to download and install OS drivers
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Downloading drivers and firmware
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Channel Firmware Commodities
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Chapter 4: Pre-operating system management applications
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System Setup
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System BIOS
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iDRAC Settings utility
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Device Settings
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Dell Lifecycle Controller
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Embedded system management
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Boot Manager
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PXE boot
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Chapter 5: Installing and removing system components
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Safety instructions
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Before working inside your system
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After working inside your system
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Recommended tools
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Optional front bezel
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Removing the front bezel cover
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Installing the front bezel cover
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Removing the bezel filter from bezel cover
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Installing the filter inside the front bezel cover
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Removing the bezel tray
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Installing the front bezel tray
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System cover
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Removing the system cover
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Contents
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