Dell POWEREDGE 1855 - Manual (Page 2)

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DIP Switch Settings and Connectors
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
DIP Switch Settings—A General Explanation
Server Module Board DIP Switch
Server Module Board Connectors
Disabling a Forgotten Password
This section provides detailed information about the sever-module board DIP switch settings. It also provides some basic information on switches and
describes the connectors on the various boards in the system.
DIP Switch Settings—A General Explanation
DIP switches provide a convenient and reversible way of reconfiguring the circuitry on a printed circuit board. When reconfiguring the system, you may need to
change DIP switch settings on circuit boards or drives.
DIP Switches
DIP switches are small blocks on a circuit board with one or more slide switches emerging from them. Each slide switch on the DIP switch is designated by a
number. To change a DIP switch setting, move the appropriate slide switch to either the "on" or "off" position.
Figure A -1 shows an example of a DIP switch.
Figure A-1. Example DIP Switch
Figure A -2 shows the location and default settings of the sever-module board DIP switch. See Table A -1 for information about the DIP switch designations,
default settings, and functions.
Server Module Board DIP Switch
Figure A -2 shows the location of the configuration DIP switch on the server module board. Table A -1 lists the settings for the DIP switch.
Figure A-2. Server Module Board DIP Switch
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: Figure A -2 is oriented as viewed from the front of the server module.