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Preface: Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2550 Systems Service Manual
A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell systems is a
basic knowledge of IBM®-compatible PCs and prior training in IBM-compatible PC
troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual and in the Dell
PowerEdge 2550 Systems User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Dell
PowerEdge 2550 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting
procedures and instructions on using Dell Diagnostics to test the system.
The sections are summarized as follows:
- "System Overview" — Overview
of the system's service features and technical specifications.
- "Basic Troubleshooting" —
Initial checks and procedures used to solve basic system problems and information on more
detailed service and troubleshooting procedures to solve more complex problems.
- "Codes and Error Messages" —
POST beep codes, system messages, system codes, warning messages, diagnostics messages,
alert log messages, and SCSI hard-disk drive indicator codes.
- "Removing and Replacing Parts"
— Removal and replacement of all field-replaceable parts, including memory modules,
microprocessors, expansion cards, and SCSI devices.
- "Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors"
— Jumper and switch settings to change when troubleshooting and servicing the system
and the location of connectors and cables.
- "Using the System Setup Program"
— The System Setup program is used to change the system configuration information
stored in NVRAM on the system board.
Throughout this manual, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic
type. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings and they are used as
follows:
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you
make better use of the system. |
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to
hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious bodily injury.
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