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Contents: Dell Precision WorkStation 730 User's Guide

Dell Precision™ WorkStation 730 User's Guide

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0F791 August 2001 A01

Introduction		Error and Informational Messages
	Chassis Description		Beep Codes
	Chassis Features Summary		BIOS Messages
	Chassis Front Controls and Indicators		Configuration Manager Messages
	Chassis Rear Controls and Features		PXE Client Status and Error Messages
	Peripheral Bay	Regulatory Specifications
	CD-ROM Drive		Regulatory Compliance
	Hard-Drive Bay		Safety Compliance
	Power Supply		EMC Compliance
	System Cooling		Regulatory Compliance Markings
			Product Specifications
Board Set Description			Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)
	Peripherals		Lithium Battery Replacement
	Product I/O
	Serial Port	Appendix A: Configuration Manager Settings

BIOS Overview
	Entering and Exiting the Configuration Manager
	Configuration Manager Tabs
	Using the Keyboard and Mouse in Configuration Manager
	Help Tab
	System Memory Tab
	System Event Log Tab
	Integrated IDE Tab
	System BIOS Tab
	Power Events Tab
	Time/Date Tab
	General Tab
	Security Tab
	Save/Exit Tab
	Using the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Shell and Boot Manager
	EFI Shell Commands
	Dell Diagnostics
	Boot Option Maintenance Menu
	Boot From a File
	Add a Boot Option
	Delete Boot Option(s)
	Changing the Boot Order
	Manage BootNext Setting
	Set Auto Boot Timeout
	Select Active Console Output/Input Device
	Select the Standard Error Device
	Booting From a Network
	BIOS Flash Memory Organization
	BIOS Upgrades
	Preparing for the Upgrade
	Obtaining the BIOS Upgrade File
	Recording the Current BIOS Settings
	Upgrading the System BIOS
	Language Support
	Boot Options

Figures

	Figure 1. Workstation System Chassis		Figure 16. Save/Exit Tab Example
	Figure 2. Front Controls and Indicators		Figure 17. EFI Boot Manager Prompt
	Figure 3. Chassis Rear View		Figure 18. EFI Shell Command Mode
	Figure 4. Full Screen Logo With Buttons to Enter Setup or Boot OS		Figure 19. EFI Boot Maintenance Manager Main Menu
	Figure 5. Configuration Manager Controls		Figure 20. Boot From File Browser
	Figure 6. Help Tab		Figure 21. Add Boot Option
	Figure 7. System Memory Tab Example		Figure 22. Add Boot Option Details
	Figure 8. System Event Tab Example		Figure 23. Delete Boot Option
	Figure 9. Sample View of System Event Log		Figure 24. Change Boot Option Menu Order
	Figure 10. Integrated IDE Tab Example		Figure 25. BootNext Selection
	Figure 11. System BIOS Tab Example		Figure 26. Auto Boot Time Delay
	Figure 12. Power Events Tab Example		Figure 27. Select Active Console Output Device
	Figure 13. Time/Date Tab Example		Figure 28. Select Active Console Input Devices
	Figure 14. General Tab Example		Figure 29. Select Active Standard Error Devices
	Figure 15. Security Tab Example		Figure 30. Location of Product Nameplate Label

Tables

	Table 1. Front Panel Components		Table 10. Description of the Power Events Tab
	Table 2. Chassis Rear Components		Table 11. Description of the Time/Date Tab
	Table 3. BIOS Features		Table 12. Description of the General Tab
	Table 4. Summary of Configuration Manager Screens		Table 13. Description of the Security Tab
	Table 5. Keyboard Usage in Configuration Manager		Table 14. Description of the Save/Exit Tab
	Table 6. Description of the System Memory Tab		Table 15. Device ID Descriptions
	Table 7. Description of the System Event Log Tab		Table 16. Boot Option Maintenance Menu Summary
	Table 8. Description of the Integrated IDE Tab		Table 17. BIOS Beep Codes
	Table 9. Description of the System BIOS Tab

Acronyms

Acronym	Meaning
ACPI	Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AGP	Accelerated Graphics Port
ATAPI	Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface
BIOS	Basic Input / Output System
DHCP	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DIMM	Dual Inline Memory Module
DMA	Direct Memory Access
ECC	Error Checking and Correcting
EFI	Extensible Firmware Interface
EMC	Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EMI	Electromagnetic Interference
FCC	Federal Communications Commission
FDD	Floppy-Disk Drive
FWH	Firmware Hub
GB	Gigabyte
GXB	Graphic eXpansion Bridge
HBA	Host Bus Adapter
HDD	Hard Disk Drive
I/O	Input / Output
ICMP	Internet Control Message Protocol
IDE	Integrated Drive Electronics
IFB	I/O and Firmware Bridge
KB	Kilobyte
LAN	Local Area Network
LBA	Logical Block Addressing
LED	Light Emitting Diode
MAC	Memory Address Component
MB	Megabyte
MEC	Memory Expansion Card
MHz	Megahertz
mm	Millimeter
NIC	Network Interface Card
OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer
OS	Operating System
PAL	Processor Abstraction Layer
PCI	Peripheral Component Interconnect
PME	Power Management Event
RTC	Real Time Clock
SAL	System Abstraction Layer
SCI	Special Circumstance Instructions
SCSI	Small Computer System Interface
SDRAM	Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
SMBIOS	System Basic Input / Output System
TFTP	Trivial File Transfer Protocol
UL	Underwriters Laboratories
USB	Universal Serial Bus
VDC	Voltage Direct Current
W	Watt