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Model EMS01

January 2006

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1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other Information You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessing System Features During Startup

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

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Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Connecting External Devices

Power Indicator Codes

NIC Indicator Codes

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LCD Status Messages

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Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages Removing LCD Status Messages

System Messages

Warning Messages

Diagnostics Messages

Alert Messages

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2 Using the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Responding to Error Messages Using the System Setup Program

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System Setup Options

Main Screen

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CPU Information Screen Integrated Devices Screen Serial Communication Screen System Security Screen Exit Screen

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System and Setup Password Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the System Password Using the Setup Password

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Disabling a Forgotten Password

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

Entering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module Options

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3 Installing System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Inside the System

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel

Opening and Closing the System

Opening the System Closing the System

Hard Drives

Before You Begin Removing a Drive Blank Installing a Drive Blank Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

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Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier

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Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a

SATAu Hard-Drive Carrier

Power Supplies

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Removing a Power Supply Replacing a Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Blank Installing the Power Supply Blank

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System Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing a System Fan Replacing a Cooling Fan

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Cooling Shroud

Removing the Cooling Shroud Installing the Cooling Shroud

Fan Brackets

Removing the Fan Bracket Replacing the Fan Bracket

SAS Controller Daughter Card

Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

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SAS and SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling Guidelines Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

RAID Battery

Configuring the Boot Device

Expansion Cards

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Installing a RAID Battery Removing a RAID Battery

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Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card

Expansion-Card Cage

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Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

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Installing a RAC Card

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Optical Drive

Diskette Drive

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Removing the Diskette Drive From the System Installing the Diskette Drive Into the System Removing the Diskette Drive From the Drive Carrier Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive Carrier

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SCSI Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Removing and Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Drive Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket

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System Memory

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General Memory Module Installation Guidelines Non-Optimal Memory Configurations Memory Sparing Support Memory Mirroring Support Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules

Activating the Integrated NIC TOE

Processors

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Removing a Processor Installing a Processor

System Battery

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Replacing the System Battery

Expansion-Card Riser Boards

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Removing the Left Expansion-Card Riser Board Installing the Left Riser Board Removing the Central Riser Board Installing the Central Riser Board

Sideplane Board

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Removing the Sideplane Board Installing the Sideplane Board

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SAS Backplane Board

Removing the SAS Backplane Board Installing the SAS Backplane Board

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Control Panel Assembly (Service-only Procedure)

Removing the Control Panel Assembly Installing the Control Panel Assembly

System Board (Service-only Procedure)

Removing the System Board Installing the System Board

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4 Troubleshooting Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Safety First—For You and Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Start-Up Routine

Checking the Equipment

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Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Troubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse

Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions

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Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a USB Device

Troubleshooting a NIC

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Troubleshooting a Wet System

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

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Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems

Troubleshooting a Fan

Troubleshooting System Memory

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Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive

Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

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Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Troubleshooting the Microprocessors

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5 Running the System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Using Server Administrator Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

System Diagnostics Features

When to Use the System Diagnostics

Running the System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics Testing Options

Using the Custom Test Options

Selecting Devices for Testing Selecting Diagnostics Options Viewing Information and Results

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6 Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

System Board Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

System Board Connectors

SAS Backplane Board Connectors

Sideplane Board Connectors

Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses

Disabling a Forgotten Password

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7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification

Problems With Your Order

Product Information

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

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Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Contacting Dell

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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About Your System

This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features that provide and ensure the essential functioning of your system. The physical connectors on your system’s front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The system firmware, applications, and operating systems monitor the system and component status and alert you when a problem arises. System conditions can be reported by any of the following:

• Front or back panel indicators

• System messages

• Warning messages

• Diagnostics messages

• Alert messages

This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to resolve any problems indicated by a message. The system indicators and features are illustrated in this section.

Other Information You May Need

CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty

information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The

• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing

• Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation,

• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the

• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure

Rack Installation Guide

describes how to install your system into a rack.

Getting Started Guide

technical specifications.

your system.

and basic operation of the software.

operating system software.

and install these options.

Rack Installation Instructions

provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and

included with your rack solution

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• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often

supersede information in other documents.

• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.

Accessing System Features During Startup

Table 1-1 describes keystrokes that may be entered during startup to access system features. If your operating system begins to load before you enter the keystroke, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Table 1-1. Keystrokes for Accessing System Features

Keystroke Description

<F2> Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 38.

<F10> Opens the utility partition, allowing you to run the system diagnostics. See "Running the

System Diagnostics" on page 131

<Ctrl+E> Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Management Utility, which allows

access to the system event log (SEL). See the BMC User’s Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.

<Ctrl+C> Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your SAS adapter User’s Guide for more

information.

<Ctrl+R> Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows you to configure an optional RAID card.

For more information, see the documentation for your RAID card.

<Ctrl+S> Option is displayed only if you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program

(see "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 42). This keystroke allows you to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more information, see the documentation for your integrated NIC.

<Ctrl+D> If you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access

to selected DRAC configuration settings. See the DRAC User’s Guide for more information on setup and use of DRAC.

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Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel.

Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators

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Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description

1 Power-on indicator, power

button

The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on.

The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system.

NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button

and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed.

2 NMI button Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors

when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation.

3 System identification button The identification buttons on the front and back panels

can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on the back blink until one of the buttons is pushed again.

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Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors (continued)

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description

4 LCD panel Provides system ID, status information, and system error

messages.

The LCD lights during normal system operation. Both the systems management software and the identification buttons located on the front and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to identify a particular system.

The LCD lights amber when the system needs attention, and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by descriptive text.

NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an

error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system has been powered on.

5 USB connectors (2) Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system.

6 Video connector Connects a monitor to the system.

7 Hard drives (8) Eight 2.5-inch hot plug

OR Six 3.5-inch hot plug OR Four 3.5-inch hot-plug

8 Optical drive (optional) One optional slimline IDE or DVD drive.

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Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

The hard-drive carriers have two indicators—the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator. See Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive. In non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator lights; the drive-status indicator is off.

Figure 1-2. Hard-Drive Indicators

1 drive-status indicator (green

and amber)

2 green drive-activity indicator

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Table 1-3 lists the drive indicator patterns for RAID hard drives. Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for removal" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for insertion or removal" pattern. After the replacement drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive online" pattern.

NOTE: For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active. The drive-status indicator is off.

Table 1-3. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAID

Condition Drive-Status Indicator Pattern

Identify drive/preparing for removal

Drive ready for insertion or removal

Drive predicted failure Blinks green, amber, and off.

Drive failed Blinks amber four times per second.

Drive rebuilding Blinks green slowly.

Drive online Steady green.

Rebuild aborted Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off six seconds.

Blinks green two times per second

Off

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Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.

Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators

13 12

1 center PCI riser (slot 1) 2 left PCI riser (slot 2) 3 left PCI riser (slot 3)

4 power supplies (2) 5 system identification button 6 system status indicator

7 system status indicator

connector

10 USB connectors (2) 11 video connector 12 serial connector

13 remote access controller

(optional)

11 10 9 8 7 56

8 NIC2 connector 9 NIC1 connector

41 2

Connecting External Devices

When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:

• Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.

• Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise).

For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 135. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37.

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Power Indicator Codes

The power button on the front panel controls the power input to the system's power supplies. The power indicator lights green when the system is on.

The indicators on the redundant power supplies show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred (see Figure 1-4). Table 1-4 lists the power supply indicator codes.

Table 1-4. Redundant Power Supply Indicators

Indicator Function

Power supply status Green indicates that the power supply is operational.

Power supply fault Amber indicates a problem with the power supply.

AC line status Green indicates that a valid AC source is connected to the power supply.

Figure 1-4. Redundant Power Supply Indicators

1 power supply status 2 power supply fault 3 AC line status

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NIC Indicator Codes

Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link status. See Figure 1-5. Table 1-5 lists the NIC indicator codes.

Figure 1-5. NIC Indicators

1 link indicator 2 activity indicator

Table 1-5. NIC Indicator Codes

Indicator Indicator Code

Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network.

Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network.

Activity indicator is amber blinking Network data is being sent or received.

LCD Status Messages

The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention.

The LCD lights blue to indicate a normal operating condition, and lights amber to indicate an error condition. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Table 1-6 lists the LCD status messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message. The LCD messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least five seconds until an error code appears

on the LCD. Record the code, then see "Getting Help" on page 147.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

N/A

E1000 FAILSAFE, Call

E1114 Temp Ambient Ambient system temperature is

E1116 Temp Memory Memory has exceeded acceptable

E12

E1210 CMOS Batt CMOS battery is missing, or the

E1211 ROMB Batt RAID battery is either missing,

E1229 CPU # VCORE Processor # VCORE voltage

E1310 RPM Fan ## RPM of specified cooling fan is

E1313 Fan Redundancy The system is no longer fan-

SYSTEM NAME

Support

nn xx

A 62-character string that can be defined by the user in the System Setup program.

SYSTEM NAME

The

under the following conditions:

• The system is powered on.

• The power is off and active POST errors are displayed.

out of acceptable range.

temperature and has been disabled to prevent damage to the components.

PwrGd Specified voltage regulator has

failed.

voltage is out of acceptable range.

bad, or unable to recharge due to thermal issues.

regulator has failed.

out of acceptable operating range.

redundant. Another fan failure will put the system at risk of overheating.

displays

This message is for information only.

You can change the system ID and name in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 119.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 118.

Reseat the RAID battery connector. See "RAID Battery" on page 74, and "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 119.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 119.

Check control panel LCD for additional scrolling messages. See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 119.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E1410 CPU # IERR Specified microprocessor is

reporting an internal error.

E1414 CPU # Thermtrip Specified microprocessor is out of

acceptable temperature range and has halted operation.

See your system’s Information Update Tech Sheet located on support.dell.com for the most current system information. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147.

See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 119. If the problem persists, ensure that the microprocessor heat sinks are properly installed. See "Troubleshooting the Microprocessors" on page 128.

NOTE: The LCD continues to

display this message until the system’s power cord is disconnected and reconnected to the AC power source, or the SEL is cleared using either Server Assistant or the BMC Management Utility. See the Dell OpenManage

Baseboard Management Controller User’s Guide for

information about these utilities.

E1418 CPU # Presence Specified processor is missing or

bad, and the system is in an unsupported configuration.

E141C CPU Mismatch Processors are in a configuration

unsupported by Dell.

E141F CPU Protocol The system BIOS has reported a

processor protocol error.

E1420 CPU Bus PERR The system BIOS has reported a

processor bus parity error.

E1421 CPU Init The system BIOS has reported a

processor initialization error.

See "Troubleshooting the Microprocessors" on page 128.

Ensure that your processors match and conform to the type described in the Microprocessor Technical Specifications outlined in your system’s Getting Started Guide.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E1422 CPU Machine Chk The system BIOS has reported a

machine check error.

E1610 PS # Missing No power is available from the

specified power supply; specified power supply is improperly installed or faulty.

E1614 PS # Status No power is available from the

specified power supply; specified power supply is improperly installed or faulty.

E1618 PS # Predictive Power supply voltage is out of

acceptable range; specified power supply is improperly installed or faulty.

E161C PS # Input Lost Power source for specified power

supply is unavailable, or out of acceptable range.

E1620 PS # Input Range Power source for specified power

supply is unavailable, or out of acceptable range.

E1624 PS Redundancy The power supply subsystem is no

longer redundant. If the last supply fails, the system will go down.

E1710 I/O Channel Chk The system BIOS has reported an

I/O channel check.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

See "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 118.

Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. If problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 118.

See "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 118.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E1711 PCI PERR B## D##

F## PCI PERR Slot #

The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##.

The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in the specified PCI slot.

Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 127.

Reinstall the expansion-card cage. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 78.

If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 147.

E1712 PCI SERR B## D##

F## PCI SERR Slot #

The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##.

The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides in the specified slot.

Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 127.

Reinstall the expansion-card cage. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 78.

If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 147.

E1714 Unknown Err The system BIOS has determined

See "Getting Help" on page 147. that there has been an error in the system, but is unable to determine its origin.

E171F PCIE Fatal Err

B## D## F## PCIE Fatal Err

Slot #

The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error on a component that resides in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##.

The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error on a component that resides in the specified slot.

Remove and reseat the PCI

expansion cards. If the problem

persists, see "Troubleshooting

Expansion Cards" on page 127.

Reinstall the expansion-card cage.

See "Expansion-Card Cage" on

page 78.

If the problem persists, the riser

card or system board is faulty. See

"Getting Help" on page 147.

E1810 HDD ## Fault The SAS subsystem has

determined that hard drive ## has experienced a fault.

See "Troubleshooting a Hard

Drive" on page 124.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E1811 HDD ## Rbld Abrt The specified hard drive has

experienced a rebuild abort.

E1812 HDD ## Removed The specified hard drive has been

removed from the system.

E1913 CPU & Firmware

Mismatch

E1A11 PCI Rsr Config PCI risers are not configured

E1A12 PCI Rsr Missing One or all of the PCI risers is

E1A14 SAS Cable A SAS cable A is missing or bad. Reseat the cable. If problem

E1A15 SAS Cable B SAS cable B is missing or bad. Reseat the cable. If problem

E2010 No Memory No memory is installed in the

E2011 Mem Config Err Memory detected, but is not

E2012 Unusable Memory Memory is configured, but not

E2013 Shadow BIOS Fail The system BIOS failed to copy

E2014 CMOS Fail CMOS failure. CMOS RAM not

E2015 DMA Controller DMA controller failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147.

The BMC firmware does not support the CPU.

correctly; some invalid configurations may prevent the system from powering on.

missing, preventing the system from powering on.

system.

configurable. Error detected during memory configuration.

usable. Memory subsystem failure.

its flash image into memory.

functioning properly.

See "Troubleshooting a Hard

Drive" on page 124. If the

problem persists, see your RAID

documentation.

Information only.

Update to the latest BMC

firmware. See the BMC User’s

Guide for more information on

setup and use of BMC.

See "Expansion-Card Riser

Boards" on page 98.

Information only.

persists, replace cable. See "SAS

Controller Daughter Card" on

page 69.

persists, replace cable. See "SAS

Controller Daughter Card" on

page 69.

Install memory. See "Installing

Memory Modules" on page 90.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E2016 Int Controller Interrupt controller failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E2017 Timer Fail Timer refresh failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E2018 Prog Timer Programmable interval timer

error.

E2019 Parity Error Parity error. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E201A SIO Err SIO failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E201B Kybd Controller Keyboard controller failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E201C SMI Init System management interrupt

(SMI) initialization failure.

E201D Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. E201E POST Mem Test BIOS POST memory test failure. See "Troubleshooting System

E201F DRAC Config Dell remote access controller

(DRAC) configuration failure.

E2020 CPU Config CPU configuration failure. Check screen for specific error

E2021 Memory

Population

E2022 POST Fail General failure after video. Check screen for specific error

E2110 MBE Crd # DIMM ##

& ##

Incorrect memory configuration. Memory population order incorrect.

One of the DIMMs in the set implicated by "## & ##" has had a memory multi-bit error (MBE). If no memory card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the message.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

Memory" on page 120. If problem

persists, see "Getting Help" on

page 147.

Check screen for specific error

messages.

Ensure that DRAC cables and

connectors are properly seated. If

problem persists, see your DRAC

documentation.

messages.

Check screen for specific error

messages. See "Troubleshooting

System Memory" on page 120.

messages.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E2111 SBE Log Disable

Crd # DIMM ##

E2112 Mem Spare Crd #

DIMM ##

E2113 Mem Mirror Crd #

DIMM ## & ##

E2118 Fatal NB Mem CRC One of the connections in the

E2119 Fatal SB Mem CRC One of the connections in the

I1910 Intrusion System cover has been removed. Information only. I1911 >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message.

The system BIOS has disabled memory single-bit error (SBE) logging, and will not resume logging further SBEs until the system is rebooted. "##" represents the DIMM implicated by the BIOS. If no memory riser card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the message.

The system BIOS has spared the memory because it has determined that the memory had too many errors. "## & ##" represents the DIMM pair implicated by the BIOS. If no memory card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the message.

The system BIOS has disabled memory mirroring because it has determined that one half of the mirror has had too many errors. "## & ##" represents the DIMM pair implicated by the BIOS. If no memory card is present, the "Crd #" string is left out of the message.

Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory subsystem link on the Northbound side has failed.

FBD memory subsystem link on the Southbound side has failed.

A maximum of three error messages can display sequentially on the LCD. The fourth message displays as the standard overflow message.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

See "Troubleshooting System

Memory" on page 120.

Check the SEL for details on the

events.

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Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

I1912 SEL Full System Event Log is full of

events, and is unable to log any more events.

W1228 ROMB Batt < 24hr Warns predictively that the RAID

battery has less than 24 hours of charge left.

Clear the log by deleting event

entries.

Replace RAID battery. See "RAID

Battery" on page 74.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 169.

Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages

The code and text on the LCD can often specify a very precise fault condition that is easily corrected. For example, if the code

E1418 CPU_1_Presence appears, you know that a microprocessor is not installed

in socket 1.

In contrast, you might be able to determine the problem if multiple related errors occur. For example, if you receive a series of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might determine that the problem is a failing power supply.

Removing LCD Status Messages

For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on, the LCD message is automatically removed when that sensor returns to a normal state. For example, if temperature for a component goes out of range, the LCD displays the fault; when the temperature returns to the acceptable range, the message is removed from the LCD. For other faults, you must take action to remove the message from the display:

• Clear the SEL — You can perform this task remotely, but you will lose the event history for the system.

• Power cycle — Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet; wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system.

Any of these actions will remove fault messages, and return the status indicators and LCD colors to the normal state. Messages will reappear under the following conditions:

• The sensor returns to a normal state but fails again, resulting in a new SEL entry.

• The system is reset and new error events are detected.

• A failure is recorded from another source that maps to the same display entry.

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System Messages

System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-3 lists the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message.

NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-3, check the documentation for the application

that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Table 1-7. System Messages

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Alert! Redundant memory disabled! Memory configuration does not support redundant memory.

Attempting to update Remote Configuration. Please wait...

BIOS Update Attempt Failed!

Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board.

CPUs with different cache sizes detected!

Decreasing available memory

DIMM pairs must be matched in size, speed, and technology. The following DIMM pair is mismatched: DIMM x and DIMM y.

Installed memory modules are not the same type and size; faulty memory module(s).

Remote Configuration request has been detected and is being processed.

Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem

NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed. CMOS has been cleared.

Microprocessors with different cache sizes are installed.

Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

Ensure that all memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Wait until the process is complete.

persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147.

Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location.

Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size and that they are properly installed. See "Processors" on page 93.

See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "System Memory" on page 89. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

DIMMs must be populated in sequential order beginning with slot 1. The following DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM x.

DIMMs should be installed in pairs. Pairs must be matched in size, speed, and technology.

Dual-rank DIMM paired with Single-rank DIMM - The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y

Diskette drive failure

Diskette read failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette

Diskette subsystem reset failed

Drive not ready Diskette missing from or improperly

seek

The specified DIMM is inaccessible to the system due to its location. DIMMs must be populated in sequential order, beginning with slot 1.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). The system will operate in a degraded mode with reduced ECC protection. Only memory installed in channel 0 will be accessible.

Mismatched DIMMs installed; faulty memory module(s). The system has detected a dual-rank DIMM paired with a single-rank DIMM. The second rank of the dual-rank DIMM will be disabled.

Incorrect configuration settings in the System Setup program.

Faulty or improperly installed diskette drive.

Loose tape drive interface cable, or loose power cable.

or tape drive.

Faulty or improperly installed diskette or tape drive.

inserted in diskette drive.

Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with slot 1. See "System Memory" on page 89.

Run the System Setup program to correct the settings. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Reseat tape drive interface cable, or power cable. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Replace the diskette. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Replace the diskette or tape. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Error: Incorrect memory configuration. DIMMs must be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.

Error: Memory failure detected. Memory size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible.

!!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure*** RAC virtual USB devices may not be available...

FBD training error: The following branch has been disabled: Branch x

Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller; faulty

General failure The operating system is unable to

Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated

Keyboard Controller failure

Manufacturing mode detected

MEMBIST failure - The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

Faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

Remote Access Controller initialization failure

The specified branch (channel pair) contains DIMMs that are incompatible with each other.

system board.

carry out the command.

System detected and corrected a resource conflict.

Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board

System is in manufacturing mode. Reboot to take the system out of

Faulty memory module(s). See "Troubleshooting System Memory"

See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly installed. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 80.

Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

This message is usually followed by specific information. Note the information, and take the appropriate action to resolve the problem.

No action is required.

See "Getting Help" on page 147.

manufacturing mode.

on page 120.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Memory address line failure at

value

expecting

Memory double word logic failure at

value

expecting

Memory odd/even logic failure at

value

expecting

Memory write/read failure

address

at expecting

Memory tests terminated by keystroke.

No boot device available Faulty or missing optical/diskette

No boot sector on hard drive

No timer tick interrupt Faulty system board. See “"Getting Help" on page 147." Northbound merge error -

The following DIMM has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x

Not a boot diskette No operating system on diskette. Use a bootable diskette.

address

address,

, read

value

, read

value

, read

value

read

value

Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.

POST memory test terminated by pressing the spacebar.

drive subsystem, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem, or no boot disk in drive A.

Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no operating system on hard drive.

The specified DIMM was unable to establish a successful data link with the memory controller.

See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Information only.

Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 123, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 124. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37 for information on setting the order of boot devices.

Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37. If necessary, install the operating system on your hard drive. See your operating system documentation.

See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Embedded

Bus# Expected Link Width is Actual Link Width is PCIe Degraded Link Width

Error: Slot Expected Link Width is Actual Link Width is

PCIe Training Error: Embedded Bus#

PCIe Training Error: Slot

PCI BIOS failed to install PCI device BIOS (Option ROM)

Plug & Play Configuration Error

Read fault Requested sector not found

Remote configuration update attempt failed

/Dev#nn/Func

/Dev#nn/Funcn

Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot.

checksum failure is detected during shadowing.

Loose cables to expansion card(s); faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s).

Error encountered in initializing PCI device; faulty system board.

The operating system cannot read from the diskette or hard drive, the system could not find a particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.

System unable to process Remote Configuration request

Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. See "Expansion Cards" on page 76. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147.

Reseat the expansion card(s). Ensure that all appropriate cables are securely connected to the expansion card(s). If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 127.

Install the NVRAM_CLR jumper and reboot the system. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 127.

Replace the diskette. Ensure that the diskette and hard drive cables are properly connected. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 124 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system.

Retry Remote Configuration.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or

faulty.

Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed

Shutdown failure Shutdown test failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory"

The amount of system memory has changed

Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the System

The following DIMM pair is not compatible with the memory controller: DIMM x and DIMM y

The following DIMMs are not compatible: DIMM x and DIMM y

Time-of-day not set please run SETUP program

Faulty diskette or hard drive. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive"

Memory has been added or removed or a memory module may be faulty.

The specified DIMM(s) are incompatible with the system.

Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty system battery.

Reseat the expansion card(s). Ensure that all appropriate cables are securely connected to the expansion card(s). If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 127.

on page 121, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 124 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system.

on page 120.

If memory has been added or removed, this message is informative and can be ignored. If memory has not been added or removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Battery" on page 118.

Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility.

Ensure that only ECC FBD1 memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility.

Check the Time and Date settings. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37. If the problem persists, replace the system battery. See "System Battery" on page 96.

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Timer chip counter 2 failed

Unsupported CPU combination

Unsupported CPU stepping detected

Utility partition not available

Warning! No micro code update loaded for processor 0

Warning: Embedded RAID firmware is not present.

Warning: Embedded RAID error.

Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. Dell recommends a population of 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially starting in slot 1.

Write fault Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive Write fault on selected

drive

Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 147.

Microprocessor(s) is not supported by the system.

The <F10> key was pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on the boot hard drive.

Micro code update failed. Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting

Embedded RAID firmware does not respond.

Embedded RAID firmware responds with an error.

System has detected a legal but nonoptimal population of DIMMs (for example, 1 DIMM, 6 DIMMs, 4 DIMMs in slots 1, 2, 5, and 6, etc.). The system will run with all memory accessible but will experience suboptimal performance.

assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem.

Install a supported microprocessor or microprocessor combination. See "Processors" on page 93.

Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. See the CDs that came with your system.

Help" on page 147.

See the RAID controller documentation for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware.

See "Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 126. See the RAID controller documentation for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware.

Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with slot 1. See "System Memory" on page 89.

See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 123, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 124.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 169.

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Warning Messages

A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing (yes) or

n (no).

NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information,

see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application.

Diagnostics Messages

When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 147, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.

Alert Messages

Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.

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Using the System Setup Program

After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.

You can use the System Setup program to:

• Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware

• Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date

• Enable or disable integrated devices

• Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings

Entering the System Setup Program

Turn on or restart your system.

Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

<F2> = System Setup

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operating

system.

Responding to Error Messages

You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Messages" on page 28 for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you

start your system.

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Using the System Setup Program

Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.

Table 2-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys

Keys Action

Up arrow or <Shift><Tab> Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow or <Tab> Moves to the next field.

Spacebar, <+>, < right arrows

<Esc> Exits the System Setup program and restarts the

<F1> Displays the System Setup program

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the

system.

–>, left and

Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.

system if any changes were made.

's help file.

System Setup Options

Main Screen

When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 2-1).

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Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen

Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen.

NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration.

NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable.

Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options

Option Description

System Time Resets the time on the system's internal clock.

System Date Resets the date on the system's internal calendar.

Memory Information Displays information related to installed system, video, and redundant memory,

including size, type, and speed.

CPU Information Displays information related to microprocessors (speed, cache size, and so on).

Enable or disable Hyper-Threading technology by changing the setting of the Logical Processor option. See Table 2-3.

SATA Port X Displays type and capacity of SATA drive attached to Port X.

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Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued)

Option Description

Boot Sequence Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system

startup. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network. If you have installed a RAC, additional options such as virtual floppy and virtual CD-ROM may be present.

NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or

SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from external devices

USB Flash Drive Type

Auto

default)

(

Integrated Devices See Table 2-4.

PCI IRQ Assignment Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on

Serial Communication Displays a screen to configure serial communication, external serial connector, fail-

Embedded Server Management

System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features.

Keyboard NumLock (

default)

Report Keyboard Errors

Report

default)

(

Asset Tag Displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a removal diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type.

the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that require an IRQ.

safe baud rate, remote terminal type, and redirection after boot.

Displays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to set a userdefined LCD string.

See Table 2-6. For further information, see "Using the System Password" on page 45 and "Using the Setup Password" on page 47.

Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key keyboards).

Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.

tag number has been assigned.

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CPU Information Screen

Table 2-3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the screen.

Table 2-3. CPU Information Screen

Option Description

Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors.

Logical Processor (Enabled default)

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default)

Virtualization Technology

(Disabled default)

Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default)

Demand-Based Power Management (Disabled default)

Processor X ID Displays the family and model number of each processor. A

Displays when the processors support HyperThreading. Enabled permits all logical processors to be used by the operating system. Only the first logical processor of each processor installed in the system is used by the operating system if Disabled is selected.

Enables or disables optimal use of sequential memory access. Disable this option for applications that require high use of random memory access.

Displays when the processor(s) support Virtualization Technology. Enabled permits virtualization software to utilize Virtualization Technology functions incorporated in the processor design. This feature can only be used by software that supports Virtualization Technology.

Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher.

Enables or disables demand-based power management. When enabled, the CPU Performance State tables will be reported to the operating system; when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables will not be reported to the operating system. If any of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will become read-only, and automatically set to Disabled.

submenu displays processor core speed, amount of level 2 cache, and number of cores.

CPU Information

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Integrated Devices Screen

Table 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Integrated Devices screen.

Table 2-4. Integrated Devices Screen Options

Option Description

Integrated SAS Controller (Enabled default)

Embedded SATA (Off default)

IDE CD-ROM Controller (Auto default)

User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On default)

Embedded Gb NIC1 (Enabled with PXE default)

MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This field does not

TOE Capability Displays the TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) feature status of the onboard NIC.

Embedded Gb NIC2 (Enabled with PXE default)

MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This field does not

TOE Capability Displays the TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) feature status of the onboard NIC.

Diskette Controller (Auto default)

Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller.

Allows the integrated SATA controller to be set to Off or ATA Mode.

Enables the integrated IDE controller. When set to Auto, each channel of the integrated IDE controller is enabled if IDE devices are attached to the channel and the external IDE controller is not detected.

NOTE: This CD-ROM option will not appear on this menu screen if your system does

not include this optional device.

Enables or disables the system’s user accessible USB ports. Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off.

Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Options are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with PXE, and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot

from the network. Changes take effect after the system reboots.

have user-selectable settings.

Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Options are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with PXE, and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot from the network. Changes take effect after the system reboots.

have user-selectable settings.

Enables or disables the system's diskette drive controller. When Auto is selected, the system turns off the controller when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion slot. You can also configure the drive as Read-Only, or Off. When using the Read-Only setting, the drive cannot be used to write to a disk.

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Serial Communication Screen

Table 2-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Serial Communication screen.

Table 2-5. Serial Communication Screen Options

Option Description

Serial Communication (Off default)

Failsafe Baud Rate (57600 default)

Remote Terminal Type (VT 100/VT 220 default)

Redirection After Boot (Enabled default)

Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off.

Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection when the baud rate cannot be negotiated automatically with the remote terminal. This rate should not be adjusted.

Select either VT 100/VT 220 or ANSI.

Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after your system boots to the operating system.

System Security Screen

Table 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen.

Table 2-6. System Security Screen Options

Option Description

System Password Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and allows

you to assign and verify a new system password.

NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 45 for instructions on assigning a

system password and using or changing an existing system password.

Setup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program in the same way that you restrict

access to your system using the system password feature.

NOTE: See "Using the Setup Password" on page 47 for instructions on assigning a

setup password and using or changing an existing setup password.

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Table 2-6. System Security Screen Options (continued)

Option Description

Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from

being changed or disabled at system start-up.

To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked. In this state, you cannot change the system password using the System Password option and cannot be disabled at system start-up by pressing <Ctrl><Enter>.

To unlock the system password, enter the setup password in the Setup Password field and then change the Password Status option to Unlocked. In this state, you can disable the system password at system start-up by pressing <Ctrl><Enter> and then change the password using the System Password option.

Power Button (

Enabled

default)

Turns system's power off and on.

• If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system can perform an orderly shutdown before power is turned off.

• If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed.

The button is enabled in the System Setup program. When disabled, the button can only turn on system power.

NOTE: You can still turn on the system by using the power button, even if the Power

Button option is set to Disabled.

NMI Button (Disabled default)

AC Power Recovery (Last default)

NOTICE: Use the NMI button only if directed to do so by qualified support

personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen.

Sets the NMI feature On or Off.

Determines how the system reacts when power is restored to the system. If system is set to Last, the system returns to the last power state. On turns on the system after power is restored. When set to Off, the system remains off after power is restored.

Exit Screen

After you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options:

• Save Changes and Exit

• Discard Changes and Exit

• Return to Setup

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System and Setup Password Features

NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires

more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.

NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended

without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.

Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, operate your system only with system password protection.

To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password" on page 47). If you forget your password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 144.

Using the System Password

After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system. When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.

Assigning a System Password

Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.

When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.

When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:

Verify that the

Highlight the

Type your new system password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

Password Status

System Password

option is set to

option and press <Enter>.

Unlocked

As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.

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The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field,

or press <Esc> at any time prior to completing step 5.

Press <Enter>.

To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.

The setting shown for the

System Password

changes to

Enabled

. Exit the System Setup program and

begin using your system.

Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working.

NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 47), the system accepts

your setup password as an alternate system password.

When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security.

To leave the password security enabled:

Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

Type your password and press <Enter>.

To disable the password security:

Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.

When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, type your password and press <Enter> at the prompt.

After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system operates as usual.

If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message showing the number of unsuccessful attempts and that the system has halted and will shut down. This message can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password

options to further protect your system from unauthorized changes.

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Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

When prompted, press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password.

If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator.

Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2> during POST.

Select the

When prompted, type the system password.

Confirm that

Not Enabled

Enabled

System Security

screen field to verify that the

Not Enabled

is displayed for the

System Password

option, press the <Alt><b> key combination to restart

Password Status

System Password

option.

option is set to

option, the system password has been deleted. If

Unlocked

the system, and then repeat steps 2 through 5.

Using the Setup Password

Assigning a Setup Password

You can assign (or change) a setup password only when the Setup Password option is set to Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup Password option and press the <+> or <–> key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the system beeps.

NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup

password can be used as an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.

After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts you for the setup password.

A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not required).

Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify most of the System Setup options. When you start the System Setup program, the program prompts you to enter a password.

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If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens—with the following exception: If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password (however, you cannot disable or change an existing system password).

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the

system password from unauthorized changes.

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

Enter the System Setup program and select the

Highlight the <Enter> twice to clear the existing setup password.

The setting changes to

If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 47.

Setup Password

Not Enabled

option, press <Enter> to access the setup password window, and press

System Security

option.

Disabling a Forgotten Password

See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 144.

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features:

• Uses the system’s integrated NIC

• Fault logging and SNMP alerting

• Access to system event log and sensor status

• Control of system functions including power on and off

• Support is independent of the system’s power or operating state

• Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles

NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to

integrated NIC1.

For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management applications.

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Entering the BMC Setup Module

Turn on or restart your system.

Press <

If your operating system begins to load before you press < booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Ctrl-E

> when prompted after POST.

Crtl-E

>, allow the system to finish

BMC Setup Module Options

For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure the emergency management port (EMP), see the

BMC User’s Guide

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Installing System Components

This section describes how to install the following system components:

• Hard drives

• Power supplies

• System fans

• Cooling shroud

• Fan brackets

• SAS controller daughter card

• RAID battery

• Expansion cards

• Expansion card cage

• RAC card

• Optical, diskette, and tape drives

• System memory

• Processors

• System battery

• Expansion-card riser boards

• Sideplane board

• SAS Backplane board

• Control panel assembly

• System board

Recommended Tools

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

• Key to the system keylock

• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers

• T-10 Torx driver

• Wrist grounding strap

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Inside the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

In Figure 3-1, the bezel and system cover are removed to provide an interior view of the system.

Figure 3-1. Inside the System

1 RAID battery (optional) 2 SAS controller daughter card

or SAS RAID controller daughter card (optional)

4 power supply bay 5 power supplies (2) 6 left riser

7 central riser 8 memory modules (8) 9 heatsinks and

10 hot-pluggable fans (4) 11 SAS backplane 12 slimline optical drive (optional)

13 SAS or SATA hard drives (up to

8, depending on configuration)

14 control panel

3 sideplane

microprocessors (2)

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The system board holds the system's control circuitry and other electronic components. Several hardware options, such as the microprocessors and memory, are installed directly on the system board. The expansioncard cage containing the left riser accommodates up to two full-length PCIe or PCI-X expansion cards, while the central riser accommodates one half-length PCIe expansion card.

The system provides space for an optional optical drive. The optical drive connects to the controllers on the system board through the sideplane board. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 81.

Depending on the hard drive configuration you ordered, an optional 3.5-inch diskette drive, and an optional tape drive may also be available for installation into a media bay. See Table 3-1 for configuration options.

Table 3-1. Hard Drive and Media Bay Configurations

Number of Hard Drives on Backplane Hard-Drive Size Media Bay

63.5-inchNo

4 3.5-inch Yes

8 2.5-inch Yes

The hard-drive bays provide space for up to eight 2.5-inch SAS drives or six 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives. The hard drives connect to a RAID controller card through the SAS backplane board. For more information, see "Hard Drives" on page 55 and "SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 69.

During an installation or troubleshooting procedure, you may be required to change a jumper setting. For more information, see "System Board Jumpers" on page 135.

Front Bezel

A lock on the bezel restricts access to the power button, diskette drive, optical drive, and hard drive(s). A control panel LCD located on the front panel and accessible through the front bezel displays the system’s status.

Removing the Front Bezel

Using the system key, unlock the bezel.

Press the tab at the left end of the bezel.

Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the system to release the right end of the bezel.

Pull the bezel away from the system. See Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2. Removing the Front Bezel

1 bezel lock 2 control panel LCD

Replacing the Front Bezel

To replace the front bezel, perform the above steps in reverse.

Opening and Closing the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Opening the System

To upgrade or troubleshoot the system, remove the system cover to gain access to internal components.

Unless you are installing a hot-plug component such as a cooling fan or power supply, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

To remove the system cover, turn the latch release lock counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. See Figure 3-3.

Lift up on the latch on top of the system. See Figure 3-3.

Grasp the cover on both sides and carefully lift the cover away from the system.

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Closing the System

Lift up the latch on the cover.

Place the cover on top of the system and offset the cover slightly back so that it clears the chassis J hooks and lays flush on the system chassis. See Figure 3-3.

Push down the latch to lever the cover into the closed position.

Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.

Figure 3-3. Removing the Cover

1 latch 2 latch release lock 3 alignment J hooks

Hard Drives

This subsection describes how to install and configure SAS or SATA hard drives in the system's internal hard-drive bays.

connect to the system board through one of three optional SAS backplane boards. See "SAS Backplane Board Connectors" on page 139 for information on these backplane options.

NOTE: Depending on the hard drive configuration you ordered, your hard drive(s) may come with a drive interposer

that allows your SATA drive to attach to the SAS connector on the backplane.

Your system features up to six 3.5-inch hard drives, or eight 2.5-inch hard drives. All drives

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Before You Begin

Hard drives are supplied in special hot-pluggable drive carriers that fit in the hard-drive bays. Depending on your configuration, you received one of the following two drive carrier types:

• SATA drive carrier — Usable only with a SATA hard drive.

• SATAu drive carrier — Usable with either a SAS hard drive or a SATA hard drive with a universal interposer card. The interposer card provides enhanced functionality that makes the SATA hard drive usable in some storage systems.

NOTICE: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the

optional SAS RAID controller daughter card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hotplug drive removal and insertion.

NOTE: It is recommended that you use only drives that have been tested and approved for use with the SAS

backplane board.

You may need to use different programs than those provided with the operating system to partition and format SAS or SATA hard drives.

NOTICE: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive

failure.

When you format a high-capacity hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Long format times for these drives are normal. A 9-GB hard drive, for example, can take up to 2.5 hours to format.

Removing a Drive Blank

NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. If you

remove a hard-drive carrier from the system and do not reinstall it, you must replace the carrier with a drive blank.

The process for removing a drive blank depends on whether your system is configured with 3.5-inch or

2.5-inch hard drives.

For 3.5-inch hard drive configurations:

Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53.

Insert your finger under the shrouded end of the blank and press in on the latch to eject the blank outward from the bay.

Pry the ends of the blank outward until the blank is free.

For 2.5-inch hard drive configurations, remove the blank as you would the 2.5-inch hard drive carrier:

1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See

2 Open the drive blank release handle to release the blank. See

Slide the drive blank out until it is free of the drive bay.

"Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53

Figure 3-4

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Installing a Drive Blank

The process for installing a drive blank depends on whether your system is configured with 3.5-inch or

2.5-inch hard drives.

For 3.5-inch hard drive configurations, the drive blank is keyed to ensure correct insertion into the drive bay. To install a 3.5-inch drive blank, insert and rotate in the keyed side of the blank into the drive bay and press evenly on the other end of the blank until it is fully inserted and latched.

For 2.5-inch hard drive configurations, install the hard drive blank as a 2.5-inch hard drive carrier:

1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See

Open the handle on the drive blank.

Insert the drive blank into the drive bay until the blank is fully seated.

Close the handle to lock the blank in place.

5 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in

"Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53

step 1.

Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See

From the RAID management software, prepare the drive for removal a

indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive can be removed safely.

controller documentation for information about hot-plug drive removal.

If the drive has been online, the green When both drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.

"Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53

nd wait until the hard-drive

activity/

fault indicator will flash as the drive is powered down.

See your SAS RAID

3 Open the drive carrier release handle to release the drive. See

Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.

If you do not replace the hard drive, insert a drive blank in the vacated drive bay. See "Installing a Drive

Figure 3-4

Blank" on page 57.

NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed.

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

NOTICE: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard-drive

carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.

NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your

operating system.

1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See

If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a Drive Blank" on page 56.

Install the hot-plug hard drive.

Open the handle on the hard-drive carrier.

"Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53

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Figure 3-4. Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

1 hard drive 2 drive carrier 3 drive carrier release handle

Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the backplane.

Close the handle to lock the drive in place.

4 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in

step 1.

Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier

Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

If you are removing a SATA hard drive from a SATAu drive carrier, remove the interposer card:

Viewing the hard drive carrier from the rear, locate the release lever on the left end of the interposer card.

Push the lever away from the carrier rail to release the left end of the card.

Rotate the left end away from the hard drive to release the connector.

Pull the right end of the interposer card clear of the slots in the carrier rail.

Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier.

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Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier

NOTE: SAS hard drives must be installed only in SATAu drive carriers. The SATAu drive carrier is labeled "SATAu"

and also has marks indicating the SAS and SATA mounting screws.

1 Insert the SAS hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at the rear.

See

Figure 3-5

2 Viewing the assembly as shown in

with the hole labeled "SAS" on the hard drive carrier.

When aligned correctly, the rear of the hard drive will be flush with the rear of the hard-drive carrier.

Figure 3-5, a

lign the bottom rear screw hole on the hard drive

3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. See

Figure 3-5. Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier

SATAu SAS

Figure 3-5

1 screws (4) 2 SATAu drive carrier 3 SAS hard drive

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier

NOTE: SATA hard drives that connect directly to the SAS backplane must be installed in SATA drive carriers

(labeled "SATA"). Only SATA hard drives with interposer cards can be installed in SATAu drive carriers.

1 Insert the SATA hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at the

rear. See

2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive carrier. See

3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. See

Figure 3-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier

Figure 3-6

1 screws (4) 2 SATA drive carrier 3 SATA hard drive

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu Hard-Drive Carrier

NOTE: When you install a SATA hard drive into a SATAu drive carrier, you must install an interposer card onto the

back of the hard drive. The SATAu drive carrier is labeled "SATAu" and also has marks indicating the SAS and SATA mounting screws.

1 Insert the SATA hard drive into the SATAu hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at

the rear. See

2 Viewing the assembly as shown in

with the hole labeled "SATAu" on the hard drive carrier.

When aligned correctly, the rear of the interposer will be flush with the rear of the hard-drive carrier.

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-7, a

lign the bottom rear screw hole on the hard drive

3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. See

Attach the interposer card to the rear of the SATA hard drive:

Angle the top of the interposer card into the inside top carrier rail so that the tabs on the interposer card bracket attach to the slots on the inside of the carrier rail.

Rotate the bottom end of the card toward the hard drive to seat the connector.

Push the bottom end of the card to the hard drive until the latch on the card bracket clicks into place.

Figure 3-7.

See

Figure 3-7.

See

Figure 3-7.

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Figure 3-7. Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu Drive Carrier

SATAu SAS

1 screws (4) 2 SATAu drive carrier 3 interposer card (SATA only)

4 SATA hard-drive 5 hole labels

Power Supplies

Your system supports one or two power supplies rated at an output of 750 W. If only one power supply is installed, it must be installed in the left power supply bay (1). If two power supplies are installed, the second power supply serves as a redundant, hot-plug power source.

NOTICE: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed on the unoccupied power

supply bay in a non-redundant configuration. See "Installing the Power Supply Blank" on page 65.

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Removing a Power Supply

NOTICE: The system requires one power supply for the system to operate normally. The system is in the redundant

mode when two power supplies are installed and both power supplies are connected to an AC power source. Remove and replace only one power supply at a time in a system that is powered on. Operating the system with only one power supply installed and without a power supply blank installed for extended periods of time can cause the system to overheat.

NOTICE: If only one power supply is installed, it must be installed in the left power supply bay (1).

NOTICE: If you connect the system to a power source in the range of 120 to 220 VAC, and if two power supplies are

installed, the second power supply serves as a redundant, hot-plug power source.

NOTE: On your rack system, you may have to unlatch and lift the cable management arm if it interferes with power

supply removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s Rack Installation Guide.

If your system has a single power supply, turn off the system and all attached peripherals. For a redundant system, you can leave the system running and proceed to the next step.

Disconnect the power cable from the power source.

Disconnect the power cable from the power supply and remove the cable from the cable retention bracket.

Release the locking tab on the left side of the power supply by pressing in toward the right, and rotate the power-supply handle up until the power supply is released from the chassis. See Figure 3-8.

Pull the power supply straight out to clear the chassis.

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Figure 3-8. Removing and Installing a Power Supply

1 locking tab 2 cable retention bracket 3 power-supply handle

Replacing a Power Supply

With the power-supply handle in the extended position, slide the new power supply into the chassis. See Figure 3-8.

Rotate the handle down until it is completely flush with the power-supply faceplate and the orange snap engages. See Figure 3-8.

Insert the power cable through the cable retention bracket, connect the power cable to the power supply, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

NOTE: After installing a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply

and determine whether it is working properly. The power supply status indicator will turn green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly. See Figure 1-4.

Removing the Power Supply Blank

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw on the left side of the blank, rotate the blank slightly to clear the bay, and remove from the chassis.

NOTICE: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed on the unoccupied power

supply bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the power supply blank only if you are installing a second power supply.

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Installing the Power Supply Blank

To install the power supply blank, insert the tab on the right edge of the blank into the slot in the power supply bay wall. Rotate the blank into the power supply bay and secure with the Phillips screw.

System Fans

The system includes four hot-pluggable cooling fans.

Removing a System Fan

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE: The system fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one

fan at a time.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

CAUTION: Use caution when handling the fan until the fan blades stop spinning.

Raise the fan handle and pull the fan straight up from the fan cage to clear the chassis. See Figure 3-9.

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Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan

1 fan bracket 2 fan handle 3 fan

Replacing a Cooling Fan

Ensure that the fan handle is upright and lower the fan into its fan cage until the fan is fully seated. Then lower the fan handle until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-9.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Cooling Shroud

The cooling shroud produces and directs airflow over the system memory modules.

CAUTION: The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the

DIMMs to cool before handling them.

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can

develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

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Removing the Cooling Shroud

The cooling shroud is secured with a latch at the end of the shroud. Release the latch by pulling it towards the outside wall of the chassis. See Figure 3-10.

Rotate the shroud upward and toward the front of the system on its hinges, and then lift the shroud out of the system.

Figure 3-10. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud

1 shroud pivots (2) 2 cooling shroud 3 release latch

4 shroud hinges (2) 5 fan bracket

Installing the Cooling Shroud

Align the hinges on the shroud pivots located on either end of the fan bracket. See Figure 3-10.

Slowly lower the shroud straight down into the system until the fan connector engages and the latches snap into place.

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Fan Brackets

Removing the Fan Bracket

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 74

Remove the fans from the fan bracket. See "Removing a System Fan" on page 65.

Remove the fan bracket from the system:

Press down on the release latch on the left side of the fan bracket. See Figure 3-11.

If the bracket does not disengage completely, push down slightly on the bracket when releasing the latch.

Rotate the left side of the bracket upward, releasing the plastic clip from its slot in the power supply cage.

Draw the bracket out of the system.

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Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing the Fan Bracket

1 release latch 2 fan bracket 3 plastic clip

4 fan bracket slot in power

supply cage

5tabs (2)

Replacing the Fan Bracket

Insert the two tabs on the right side of the fan bracket into the two slots on the system board tray.

Gently rotate the left end of the fan bracket downward into the system until the release latch and plastic clip fully engage.

Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 70.

Replace the fans in the fan bracket. See "Replacing a Cooling Fan" on page 66.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

SAS Controller Daughter Card

Your system includes a dedicated slot on the sideplane for a SAS controller daughter card. The SAS controller daughter card provides the SAS storage subsystem for your system’s internal hard drives. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card allows you to set up any internal hard drives in a RAID

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configuration. Although the cabling for the two types of daughter cards is different (the SAS controller daughter card has only one connector, while the SAS RAID controller daughter card has two), both cards install into the sideplane as described below. The SAS RAID controller daughter card is shown in Figure 3-12.

Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

NOTICE: Do not press on the RAID card DIMM while installing the RAID card into the sideplane board.

NOTE: If you are installing a replacement RAID card, do not remove the plastic cover protecting the card until after

installation of the card is complete.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Disconnect the control panel cable from the sideplane board. See "Removing the Control Panel Assembly" on page 105.

Hold the SAS daughter card by its edges with the card connector facing the sideplane board.

Aligning the chassis slots on the SAS daughter card tray with the corresponding hooks on the chassis, insert the card connector into the SAS daughter card connector on the sideplane board. See Figure 3-12.

Ensure that the card is aligned with the mid-section standoff on the SAS controller daughter card and fully seat the card in the sideplane board.

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Figure 3-12. Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

1 SAS controller daughter card 2 SAS controller daughter card

slot

4 SAS controller daughter card

battery connector

7 SAS controller daughter card

tray

5 SAS connectors 0 and 1 (for

RAID card only) out to backplane SAS_A or SAS_B (for RAID card only) connector

3 release tab

6 chassis slots (2)

Attach any cables from the SAS controller daughter card to the backplane, referring to Figure 3-13, Figure 3-14, Figure 3-15, or Figure 3-16 for the cabling guidelines for your system’s card and backplane configuration.

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SAS and SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling Guidelines

Figure 3-13. SAS Controller Daughter Card Cabling With all Backplanes

1 SAS controller daughter card 2 SAS controller 0 3 SAS backplane A

4 backplane

Figure 3-14. SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling With 3.5-inch x6 Backplane

1 SAS controller 0 2 SAS RAID controller daughter

card

4 SAS backplane A 5 3.5-inch x6 backplane 6 SAS backplane B

3 SAS controller 1

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Figure 3-15. SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling With 3.5-inch x4 Backplane

1 SAS controller 0 2 SAS RAID controller daughter

card

4 SAS backplane A 5 3.5-inch x4 backplane

Figure 3-16. SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling With 2.5-inch x8 Backplane

1 SAS controller 0 2 SAS RAID controller daughter

card

4 SAS controller 1 5 SAS backplane B 6 2.5-inch x8 backplane

3 SAS controller 1

3 SAS backplane A

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Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

Disconnect any battery connectors if applicable.

Disconnect the control panel cable. See "Removing the Control Panel Assembly" on page 105

Disconnect any SAS cables from the card.

Gently press down on the release tab while sliding the SAS controller daughter card in its tray away from the sideplane connector, freeing the chassis slots on the tray from the chassis hooks, and lifting the card from the system. See Figure 3-12.

RAID Battery

Installing a RAID Battery

Insert the RAID battery into the battery carrier. See Figure 3-17.

Locate the battery bay to the right of the SAS daughter card on top of the hard drive bays.

Insert the battery carrier and RAID battery into the chassis battery carrier slots and connect the battery cable to the storage daughter card, ensuring that the battery carrier is aligned and fully seated in the slots.

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Figure 3-17. Installing a RAID Battery

1 chassis battery carrier slot (2) 2 battery cable 3 battery carrier

4 SAS RAID controller daughter

card battery

Removing a RAID Battery

Disconnect the cable between the RAID battery and the SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-17.

Press down and to the left on the battery carrier to disengage the carrier from the chassis battery carrier slots.

Gently pulling back the two guides holding the RAID battery into the battery carrier, draw out the RAID battery from the battery carrier.

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Configuring the Boot Device

NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or SCSI adapter. See

support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from external devices.

If you plan to boot the system from a hard drive, the drive must be attached to the primary (or boot) controller. The device that the system boots from is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup program

The System Setup program provides options that the system uses to scan for installed boot devices. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37 for information about the System Setup program.

Expansion Cards

The system is available with either a PCI-X or a PCI Express (PCIe) left riser board option. The PCI-X left riser board provides two PCI-X 64-bit/133-MHz expansion slots, while the PCIe left riser board provides one PCIe x8-lane expansion slot and one PCIe x4-lane expansion slot. The half-height center riser board provided with both PCI-X and PCIe left riser board options features one PCIe x8-lane expansion slot. The three expansion card slots are on separate buses.

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

To identify expansion slots, see "Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses" on page 142.

NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-pluggable.

NOTE: Although the PCIe x4-lane expansion slot on the PCIe left riser option is physically a PCIe x8 connector, it

functions only as a PCIe x4-lane slot.

NOTE: Slot 1 on the central riser supports half-length expansion cards only. Slots 2 and 3 on the left riser support

full-length expansion cards.

NOTE: Your system supports up to two RAID expansion cards to manage external storage.

Installing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: The procedure for installing expansion cards into the left and central risers is the same except that there is

no card guide for cards installing into the central riser, and only half-height cards are supported on the central riser. Full-length expansion card installation is illustrated in Figure 3-18.

Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

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Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket. See Figure 3-18.

Install the expansion card:

If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the front card guide. See Figure 3-18.

Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser board.

Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCI card connector until the card is fully seated.

When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18. Installing an Expansion Card

1 front card guide 2 expansion-card connector 3 card-edge connector

4 expansion card 5 expansion-card guide latch

Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.

See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Disconnect all expansion-card cables.

Release the expansion card:

Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-18.

Grasp the expansion card by its top corners, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.

If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch.

NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

Reconnect all expansion-card cables.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Expansion-Card Cage

Removing the Expansion-Card Cage

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: You must remove all expansion cards from the expansion-card cage before removing the expansion-card

cage from the system.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Disconnect all expansion-card cables.

Remove any expansion cards from the expansion-card cage. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 78.

Press the two blue release latches on the expansion-card cage. See Figure 3-19.

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Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing the Expansion-Card Cage

1 expansion-card cage 2 chassis pins (2) 3 release latches (2)

Lift the cage straight up to clear the chassis. See Figure 3-19.

Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Align the guides on each end of the expansion-card cage with the pins on the system board, and lower the cage. See Figure 3-19.

Install any expansion cards.

Reconnect all expansion-card cables.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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Installing a RAC Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

The optional Remote Access Controller (RAC) provides a set of advanced features for managing the server remotely. The following procedure describes the steps for installing the optional RAC card.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove the plastic filler plug from the system back panel. See Figure 3-20.

Remove the central riser board. See "Removing the Central Riser Board" on page 100.

Angle the RAC card so that its NIC connector inserts through the back-panel RAC card opening, and then straighten the card.

Figure 3-20. Installing a RAC Card

1 RAC-card connectors (2) 2 RAC-card cables (2) 3 retention standoff hole

4 RAC card 5 filler plug 6 support standoffs holes(2)

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Align the front edge of the RAC card with the two front plastic retention standoffs adjacent to the RAC system board connector, and press down the side of the card until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-20.

When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoff snaps over the edge of the card.

Connect the two short ribbon cables to the RAC card and the system board. See Figure 6-2 for the connector locations

NOTICE: Be careful when attaching cables to the system board that you do not damage the surrounding system

board components.

Connect one cable to connector 1 on the RAC card and to RAC_CONN1 on the system board.

b Connect the second cable to connector 2 on the RAC card and to RAC_CONN2 on the system

board.

Reinstall the central riser board. See "Installing the Central Riser Board" on page 100.

NOTICE: When detaching the RAC cables from the system board, squeeze the metal ends of the cable connectors

and gently work the connector out of the socket. Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

See the RAC card documentation for information on configuring and using the RAC card.

Optical Drive

An optional slimline optical drive is mounted on a tray that slides in the front panel and connects to the controllers on the system board through the SAS backplane board.

Removing the Optical Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

Remove the bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54

Disconnect the optical drive cable from the back of the drive.

To remove the optical drive, press down and forward on the blue tray release tab and slide the drive tray out of the system. See Figure 3-21.

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Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive Tray

1 optical-drive cable 2 optical-drive release tab 3 optical -drive tray

4 optical drive

Installing the Optical Drive

Align the optical drive tray with its opening in the front panel.

The optical drive opening is above the hard-drive slots on the far right, or the flex bay, depending on your system’s drive configuration (the hard-drives slots are identified by labels on the front panel of the system).

Slide in the drive tray until the tray snaps into place. See Figure 3-21.

Connect the optical drive cable to the connector on the back of the drive.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Replace the bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 54.

Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.

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Diskette Drive

Removing the Diskette Drive From the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

If your system configuration includes a tape backup device installed in the optional media bay, remove the tape backup device’s strain relief bracket. See "Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket" on page 88.

Disconnect the cable from the back of the diskette drive.

Release the diskette drive carrier from its slot in the media bay:

Gently squeeze down on the plastic tabs on the side of the carrier while pushing toward the front of the system until you feel the carrier sliding freely forward.

Slide the carrier forward and out of the chassis. See

Figure 3-23.

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Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing the Diskette Drive From the System

1 diskette drive carrier 2 release tabs (2) 3 media bay

Installing the Diskette Drive Into the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Install the diskette drive carrier into the system:

Align the slots on the bottom of the diskette drive carrier with the drive bay rails in the media bay.

Push the carrier toward the system front plate until the plastic latch on the carrier locks into position.

Attach one end of the ribbon cable to the floppy connector (FLOPPY) on the system board and the other end to the connector on the rear of the diskette drive. See Figure 6-2 for the location of the floppy cable connector on the system board.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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Replace the front bezel if removed in step 2. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 54.

Reconnect the system and peripherals to their electrical outlets.

Removing the Diskette Drive From the Drive Carrier

Remove the diskette drive from the system. See "Removing the Diskette Drive From the System" on page 83.

Gently draw one side of the carrier away from the diskette drive until the drive pops from the tray. See Figure 3-23.

Figure 3-23. Installing and Removing the Diskette Drive Into and From the Drive Carrier

1 diskette drive tray 2 shim 3 diskette drive

4 diskette drive release tabs (2)

Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive Carrier

Align the back of the diskette drive with the back of the carrier.

Add the shim to the drive.

Gently push the drive into the carrier until it pops in securely. See Figure 3-23.

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SCSI Tape Drive

This section describes how to configure and install an internal SCSI tape drive.

NOTE: Installing a SCSI tape drive requires an optional SCSI controller card.

Removing and Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Drive

NOTICE: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your Product Information

Guide.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Remove the tape drive carrier from the media bay by squeezing the release tabs on either side of the carrier down and forward, sliding the carrier gently from the bay. See Figure 3-24.

Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing the Tape Drive Carrier

1 tape drive blank 2 tape drive rails 3 release tab (2)

4 media bay

Remove the four screws affixing the tape drive blank to the rails, and set the rails aside for installation onto the drive. See Figure 3-25.

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Prepare the tape drive for installation.

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the system, unpack the drive (and controller card, if applicable), and compare the jumper and switch settings with those in the drive documentation.

Aligning the four holes on the tape drive with the four screw holes on the tape drive rails, affix the rails to the drive.

Insert the tape drive along the rails in the media bay. See Figure 3-25.

Figure 3-25. Removing and Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Drive

1 screws (4) 2 tape drive rails (2) 3 rail release tabs (2)

4 tape drive

Route the tape drive's SCSI interface cable through the tape drive cable retention bracket and connect

it to the connector on the SCSI controller card. See "Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket" on page 88.

Connect the tape drive power cable to the tape drive power connector on the backplane. See Figure 6-4 or Figure 6-5 for the connector location.

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as instructed in the software documentation that came with the drive.

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Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket

The optional tape drive available with the 3.5" x4 and 2.5" x8 backplane configurations connects to the system board through an expansion card plugged into one of the PCI expansion card slots. The tape drive cable is routed along the right side of the chassis and behind the tape drive cable retention bracket.

To remove the tape drive cable retention bracket, gently draw the blue release latch toward the center of the system while sliding the cable retention bracket toward the front of the system and disengaging the bracket from the chassis wall. See Figure 3-26.

To replace the bracket, align the bracket clips with their slots on the chassis wall, then slide the bracket toward the back of the system until all the clips and the blue release latch are fully engaged.

Figure 3-26. Installing and Removing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket

1 tape drive cable 2 SCSI controller card 3 release latch

4 bracket clips (6) 5 tape drive cable retention

bracket

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System Memory

You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 533MHz or 667MHz fully buffered (FB) DDR II memory modules in sets of 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB. The eight memory sockets are located on the system board under the cooling shroud adjacent to the power supply bays. See Figure 6-2. You can purchase memory upgrade kits from Dell.

NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the system during a memory upgrade, keep them

separate from any new memory modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new memory modules from Dell. Use only 533 MHz or 667 MHz DDR II FB-DIMMs.

The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches (0 and 1). Each branch consists of two channels:

• Channel 0 and channel 1 are in branch 0.

• Channel 2 and channel 3 are in branch 1.

Each channel consists of two DIMM sockets:

• Channel 0 contains DIMM_1, DIMM_5.

• Channel 1 contains DIMM _2, DIMM_6.

• Channel 2 contains DIMM_3, DIMM_7.

• Channel 3 contains DIMM _4, DIMM _8.

The first DIMM socket of each channel has white release tabs.

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory.

• Use only qualified Fully-Buffered DIMMs (FBDs). FBDs can be either s FBDs m

• A minimum of two identical FBDs must installed.

• DIMM sockets must be populated by lowest number first.

• FBDs m number of FBDs in the configuration must total two, four, or eight. For best system performance, all four, or eight FBDs should be identical memory size, speed, and technology.

•Memory sp

memory size, speed, and technology.

• Memory sparing and memory mirroring cannot be implemented at the same time.

arked with a 1R are single-ranked and modules marked with a 2R are dual-ranked.

ust be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology

aring and

memory m

irroring require eight FBDs, and all FBDs must be of identical

ingle-ranked

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ual-ranked

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Non-Optimal Memory Configurations

System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non-optimal.

Memory Sparing Support

The system supports memory sparing if eight identical memory modules are installed in the system. The memory sparing feature must be enabled in the System Setup program and can be used only if memory mirroring is not enabled.

Memory sparing allocates four ranks of DIMM memory to the spare bank. These four ranks consist of the first rank of memory in DIMM sockets 1 through 4. For single-rank DIMMs, the entire capacity of the four DIMMs is allocated to sparing whereas for dual-rank DIMMs, only half of the four-DIMM capacity is allocated to sparing. Table 3-2 shows how memory sparing splits the available and spared memory in each of the single- and dual-ranked memory module combinations.

Table 3-2. Memory Sparing Configurations

DIMMs Size/Type Total Memory Available Spare

8 256-MB single-rank 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB

512-MB single-rank 4 GB 2 GB 2 GB

1-GB single-rank 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB

2-GB single-rank 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB

2-GB dual-rank 16 GB 12 GB 4 GB

4-GB dual-rank 32 GB 24 GB 8 GB

Memory Mirroring Support

The system supports memory mirroring if eight identical memory modules are installed in the system. Mirroring must be enabled in the System Setup program and can be used only if memory sparing is not enabled. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one-half of the total installed memory.

Installing Memory Modules

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

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NOTICE: Never remove the memory cooling shroud without first powering down the system. Overheating of the

system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. See Figure 6-2.

CAUTION: The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time

for the DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges and avoid touching the DIMM components.

Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown in Figure 3-27, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

Figure 3-27. Installing and Removing a Memory Module

1 memory module 2 memory module socket

ejectors (2)

4 alignment key

Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and

3 socket

insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the

socket in only one way.

Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the socket.

When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

Repeat step 3 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

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Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can

develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

(Optional) Enter the System Setup program, and check the

System Setup

screen. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 37.

System Memory

setting on the main

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.

If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 2 through step 11 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 132.

Removing Memory Modules

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE: Never remove the memory cooling shroud without first powering down the system. Overheating of the

system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. See Figure 6-2.

CAUTION: The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the

DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges, and avoid touching the DIMM components.

Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-27.

Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can

develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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Activating the Integrated NIC TOE

To add TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) functionality to the system’s integrated NIC, install the TOE NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (

see Figure 6-2.)

Processors

You can upgrade your processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that is installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.

Removing a Processor

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell.com.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove the fans. See "Removing a System Fan" on page 65

Remove the fan bracket. See "Removing the Fan Bracket" on page 68.

NOTICE: When you remove the heat sink, the possibility exists that the processor might adhere to the heat sink

and be removed from the socket. It is recommended that you remove the heat sink while the processor is still warm.

NOTICE: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is

necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

Press the blue tab on the end of one of the heat-sink retention levers to disengage the lever, then lift the lever 90 degrees. See Figure 3-28.

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Figure 3-28. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention levers (2) 3 retention lever latch

Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

Open the other heat sink retention lever.

If the heat sink has not separated from the processor, carefully rotate the heat sink in a clockwise, then counterclockwise direction until it releases from the processor. Do not pry the heat sink from the processor.

Lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.

Pull the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-29.

Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.

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Figure 3-29. Installing and Removing a Processor

1 notch in processor (2) 2 processor 3 socket-release lever

4 processor shield 5 ZIF socket 6 socket key (2)

Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new

processor.

NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins

can permanently damage the system board.

Installing a Processor

Unpack the new processor.

2 Align the processor with the

3Install the processor in the socket.

socket keys on t

he ZIF socket. See

Figure 3-29.

NOTICE: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor when

you turn it on. When placing the processor in the socket, be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

If the release lever on the processor socket is not positioned all the way up, move it to that

position.

b With the

NOTICE: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into

the socket.

Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-29.

hen the processor is fully seated in the socket, rotate the socket release lever back down until

it snaps into place, securing the processor.

rocessor and

the

socket

keys

aligned, set the processor lightly in the socket.

See Figure 3-29.

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Install the heat sink.

NOTE: If you did not receive a replacement heat sink, use the heat sink that you removed in step 10.

If you receive a heat sink and pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, remove the protective sheet from the thermal grease layer on top of the heat sink.

If you did not receive a replacement heat sink with your processor kit, do the following:

• Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink you removed in step 10.

• Open the grease packet included with your processor kit and apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.

b Place the heat sink on the processor. See

c Close one of the two heat sink retention levers until it locks. See

Repeat for the other heat sink retention lever.

Reinstall the fan bracket. See "Replacing the Fan Bracket" on page 69.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Figure 3-28

As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program.

Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 37.

Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 132 for information about running the diagnostics.

System Battery

The system battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery.

Replacing the System Battery

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See your System Information Guide for additional information.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54

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Locate the battery socket. See "System Board Connectors" on page 137.

NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with

the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or

removing a battery.

Remove the system battery.

Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

While supporting the battery connector, press the battery toward the positive side of the connector and pry it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.

Figure 3-30. Replacing the System Battery

1 positive side of battery

connector

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or

removing a battery.

Install the new system battery.

Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of

2 system battery 3 negative side of battery

connector

the connector.

Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 37.

Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program's

Exit the System Setup program.

To test the newly installed battery, turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least an hour.

After an hour, reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn it on.

Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help" on page 147 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Time

and

Date

fields.

Expansion-Card Riser Boards

Removing the Left Expansion-Card Riser Board

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

Remove any expansion cards from the left riser expansion-card slots. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 78.

Remove the expansion-card cage. See "Removing the Expansion-Card Cage" on page 78.

Remove the expansion-card riser board:

Pull the expansion-card riser release pin. See Figure 3-31.

While pulling the release pin, slide the riser board away from the expansion card openings.

Lift the riser board from the six securing tabs.

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Figure 3-31. Replacing the Left Riser Board

1 riser release pin 2 expansion-card rails 3 expansion-card cage

4 riser securing tabs (6) 5 riser securing slots (6)

Installing the Left Riser Board

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Place the riser board in the expansion-card cage so that the six securing tabs are fully inserted in the six securing slots on the riser board. See Figure 3-31.

Slide the riser board toward the expansion card openings until you feel the riser-board release pin snap into place.

Replace the expansion-card cage. See "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage" on page 79.

Install all expansion cards in the expansion-card slots. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 76.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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Removing the Central Riser Board

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Press the blue release tab in the center of the central riser to release the board from the system board socket while easing both ends of the riser upward.

Lift the central riser board from the two guide pins on either end, and draw the riser away from the system board.

Figure 3-32. Replacing the Central Riser Board

1 card guide (2) 2 release tab 3 central riser board

4 guide pins (2) 5 system board socket

Installing the Central Riser Board

Fitting the two guides over the guide pins on the system board, gently lower the central riser board until the board connector is firmly seated into the system board socket. See Figure 3-32.

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Dell 2950 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Hardware Owner’s Manual

Contents

About Your System

Other Information You May Need

Accessing System Features During Startup

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Connecting External Devices

Power Indicator Codes

NIC Indicator Codes

LCD Status Messages

Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages

Removing LCD Status Messages

System Messages

Warning Messages

Diagnostics Messages

Alert Messages

Using the System Setup Program

Entering the System Setup Program

Responding to Error Messages

Using the System Setup Program

System Setup Options

Main Screen

CPU Information Screen

Integrated Devices Screen

Serial Communication Screen

System Security Screen

Exit Screen

System and Setup Password Features

Using the System Password

Using the Setup Password

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

Entering the BMC Setup Module

BMC Setup Module Options

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

Inside the System

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Replacing the Front Bezel

Opening and Closing the System

Opening the System

Closing the System

Hard Drives

Before You Begin

Removing a Drive Blank

Installing a Drive Blank

Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier

Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier

Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier

Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu Hard-Drive Carrier

Power Supplies

Removing a Power Supply

Replacing a Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply Blank

Installing the Power Supply Blank

System Fans

Removing a System Fan

Replacing a Cooling Fan

Cooling Shroud

Removing the Cooling Shroud

Installing the Cooling Shroud

Fan Brackets

Removing the Fan Bracket

Replacing the Fan Bracket

SAS Controller Daughter Card

Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

SAS and SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Cabling Guidelines

Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card

RAID Battery

Installing a RAID Battery