Those 64 bit slots are awsome. But arn't they backwards compatable with regular 32bit pci? You just don't use that extra set of connectors. We got 3 of these for my works very nice. I should have gotten one or two.
<< Those 64 bit slots are awsome. But arn't they backwards compatable with regular 32bit pci? >>
What's awesome about them? They sure don't look backwards compatible to me.
<< I was trying to install ati all in wonder 128 pci with win2K. No luck.
Went to ati and downloaded latest drivers. Still no luck. It would launch the install program and then hang. When I tried to use the drivers provided on the CD it would say I need admin rights on NT (which I do).
Anybody getting the same problem?
:disgust: >>
login as administrator ...then install.
try doing a windows update.
Guess what? The rebate might be crap. I just noticed that the rebate is for 'orders placed' before March 11th. While I submitted my order online on 3/8, "Cathy" at Dell did not place it until the 15th (says that on her email receipt to me). Possible Dell screwjob? Could be...
Yea dell did that to our company too. We ordered the 7th but the date on the email says the 10th. We are still good, but by that time Dell had stopped posting the $250 rebate on the system on their site. I dunno whats up. If I were you I would include the printout of the invoice when your order (I always do that). And there shoul be a date/time to when you printed it.
Has anyone bought RAM for this system? Crucial has 128MB for $129 and 256MB for $205. Newegg lists 256MB Kingston PC133, ECC, Registered RAM for $85, but it's not in stock. Has anyone found this RAM for a better price than Crucial?
In regards to the ram, crucial says it's CL=2. what's that?
Could we just buy cheap regualr ram from best buy or something, and replace what's in there, so it all matches?
Could we just buy cheap regualr ram from best buy or something, and replace what's in there, so it all matches?
Lots of good PC133 memory available over on the FS/FT forum. ECC and otherwise. Save yourselves some money over there.
<< In regards to the ram, crucial says it's CL=2. what's that?
Could we just buy cheap regualr ram from best buy or something, and replace what's in there, so it all matches? >>
I think it has to be ECC, registered RAM. It's not just a matter of matching. The motherboard requires it.
Yeah, the case fan is f**king loud with a delta fan. I am going to sell it anyways so it should be ok but I hope they can change it for me.
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Anyone put Win2K or 98 on these systems.
Two were obtained, but Dell is being a pain about video drivers.
They claim that they do not certify the system for non-server OSes and therefore will not provide drivers.
Getting ready to put W2K on the second system and try the video drivers that Dell put on one of their CDs.
Feedback appreciated.
Two were obtained, but Dell is being a pain about video drivers.
They claim that they do not certify the system for non-server OSes and therefore will not provide drivers.
Getting ready to put W2K on the second system and try the video drivers that Dell put on one of their CDs.
Feedback appreciated.
<< Anyone put Win2K or 98 on these systems.
Two were obtained, but Dell is being a pain about video drivers.
They claim that they do not certify the system for non-server OSes and therefore will not provide drivers.
Getting ready to put W2K on the second system and try the video drivers that Dell put on one of their CDs.
Feedback appreciated. >>
Get the drivers from the ATI site. It's a Rage XL.
I put win2k server on there. for workstation, I guess it would probably use the same drivers.
win98 probably has different drivers
win98 probably has different drivers
I loaded Win98 at first and then upgraded to Win XP Pro.
Use Rage 128 for video drivers available from ATI's website.
HTH
Use Rage 128 for video drivers available from ATI's website.
HTH
Did anyone else have a problem where Dell 'placed' the order a week after you submitted it online? It happened to me, and now I'm going to have to return the server since I don't qualify for the $250 rebate. Look at your invoice for the order date. I placed mine on the 8th, while Dell changed that to the 15th. Customer service was not sympathetic, and simply said they would take the server back.
If you ask me, it's got fraud written all over it.
If you ask me, it's got fraud written all over it.
I would have to agree with you about Dell. I placed my order on the 7th or 8th. Couple days later I checked my status online and it said cancelled. Then, I used the phone system and it send pending. So spoke to CSR and they said it was cancelled. I asked why and they couldn't say, becuase there was no notes on my account. So after finally getting in contact with her, which took a while cause her voicemail was full and she took a day or two to answer my email, she tells me that they were unable to process my credit card. Seems they got an incorrect number for one of them (i split payment to 2 cards). So after going through back and forth emails (she didn't even tell me which credit card was wrong at first) I finally was able to give her the right number. Keep in mind that in each time I tried to give her the right number I said over and over, please reinstate the orginal order date. Anyway, after not hearing from here for 2-3 days I called up dell. Spoke to a CSR and he said he could reinstate the order but not with the original order date, because it would be a new order (I guess he does not understate what reinstate means). I told him that would not work because I wanted the rebate. He said that it was not possible. I then asked to speak with a supervisor, who said the same and told me there is a $100 rebate now. If I wanted a $100 rebate I would have waited to buy it now rather than 2-3 weeks ago. Anway, to put it simply, I will never order from dell again. What happened to me shouldn't have happened. When you place an order, doesn't the system verify your credit card # before the order is successfully placed? Seems in my case it didn't. When they found out the error with the card, why didn't they call me or at least email me about the problem before the cancelled my order with no notification? This was a simple problem that could have been solved rather simply. I could see this happening with regular home customers, but this is their small business division. I can't believe this is how they would treat potential clients. In the business world you get one chance to make a good first impression and dell made a horrible one with me. I am now advising my company (I work in the IT dept) and all my clients not to purchase from dell. I also plan to file a send a letter of complaint to them as I know some who works for them. Not only am I upset becuase I didn't get the server or the rebate. I already purchased a keyboard and mouse (Dell specific) and the vrm card for the second processor (which has a 10 day retun policy since dell only has used ones). The keyobard and mouse I may be able to return but not the vrm. So screw you dell.
Not much of a deal now that dell is trying to get out of paying the rebates and until someone gets their rebate don't call it anything else but a MAYBE.
But goodluck to all those that are waiting. If they try to not pay make sure you tell your CC not to pay. (i.e. dispuite the charge)
But goodluck to all those that are waiting. If they try to not pay make sure you tell your CC not to pay. (i.e. dispuite the charge)
Gang,
In relevance to the loud fan on the 500SC. I know it's a server and all but I felt as if I was in server room with 10 PCs. I ended encasing the entire system in a desk drawer and leaving the back open for the fan. It's been running quietly ever since.
Overall the system is pretty nice and if the rebate goes through it's truly a deal.
In relevance to the loud fan on the 500SC. I know it's a server and all but I felt as if I was in server room with 10 PCs. I ended encasing the entire system in a desk drawer and leaving the back open for the fan. It's been running quietly ever since.
Overall the system is pretty nice and if the rebate goes through it's truly a deal.
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