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Preface: Dell™ PowerEdge™ 350 Systems Service Manual

A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell systems is a basic knowledge of IBM^®-compatible personal computer systems and prior training in IBM-compatible personal computer system troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual and in the User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using Dell Diagnostics to test the system.

The sections are summarized as follows:

• "Safety Instructions" — Lists safety guidelines and precautions you should take to ensure your own safety and help protect your system from potential damage.
  
  
• "System Overview" — Provides an overview of the system's service features and technical specifications.
  
  
• "Basic Troubleshooting" — Lists initial checks and procedures used to solve basic system problems and information on more detailed service and troubleshooting procedures to solve more complex problems.
  
  
• "Messages and Codes" — Describes system error messages, warning messages, alert log messages, diagnostics messages, power-on self-test (POST) beep codes, and system codes.
  
  
• "Removing and Replacing Parts" — Describes the removal and replacement of all field-replaceable parts, including dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), microprocessors, expansion cards, and integrated drive electronics (IDE) devices.
  
  
• "Jumpers" — Provides the jumper settings to change when servicing the system.
  
  
• "Using the System Setup Program" — Describes how to use the program to change the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) on the system board.

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