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The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup.
KeystrokeDescription
<F2>Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot Manager."
<F10>Enters System Services, which opens the Unified Server Configurator
from which you can access utilities such as system diagnostics. See the
Unified Server Configurator user documentation for more information.
<F11>Boot Mode set to BIOS: Enters the BIOS Boot Manager, which allows
you to select a boot device.
Boot Mode set to UEFI: Enters the UEFI Boot Manager, which enables
you to manage your system’s boot options.
<F12>Enters PXE boot (if enabled in System Setup program).
<Ctrl<E> Enters the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility, which allows access to the
system event log (SEL) and configuration of remote access to the
system.
<Ctrl<C> Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your SAS adapter
documentation for more information.
<Ctrl<R> Enters the PERC configuration utility. For more information, see the
documentation for your PERC card.
<Ctrl<S> Enters the utility to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more
information, see the documentation for your embedded NIC.
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators
12345
7
8
9
10
6
Figure 1-1. Front Panel Indicators and Features
ItemIndicator, Button, or
Connector
1Power-on indicator,
power button
IconDescription
The power-on indicator lights when the
system power is on.
The power button controls the DC
power supply output to the system.
When the system bezel is installed, the
power button is not accessible.
NOTE: When powering on the system, the
video monitor can take up to 25 seconds
to display an image, depending on the
amount of memory installed in the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating
systems, turning off the system using the
power button causes the system to
perform a graceful shutdown before
power to the system is turned off.
NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown,
press and hold the power button for five
seconds.
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ItemIndicator, Button, or
Connector
2NMI buttonUsed to troubleshoot software and
3USB connectors (2)Connects USB devices to the system.
4Video connectorConnects a monitor to the system.
5LCD menu buttonsAllows you to navigate the control panel
6LCD panelProvides system ID, status information,
IconDescription
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.
The ports are USB 2.0-complaint.
LCD menu.
and system error messages.
The LCD lights blue during normal
system operation. 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.
7System 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 system status
indicator on the chassis back panel flash
blue until one of the buttons is pushed
again.
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ItemIndicator, Button, or
Connector
8Hard drives (6)Up to six 2.5-inch hard drives
9Optical drive
(optional)
IconDescription
One optional slim-line SATA DVD drive
or DVD+RW drive.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
10System identification
panel
A slide-out panel for system information
including the Express Service tag,
embedded NIC MAC address, and
iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address.
Space is provided for an additional label.
LCD Panel Features
The system's LCD panel provides system information and status messages to
signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs
attention. See "LCD Status Messages" for information on specific status
codes.
The LCD backlight lights blue during normal operating conditions and lights
amber to indicate an error condition. When the system is in standby mode,
the LCD backlight will switch off after five minutes of inactivity, and can be
turned on by pressing the Select button on the LCD panel. The LCD
backlight will remain off if the "No Message" option is selected through the
iDRAC6, the LCD panel, or other tools.
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Figure 1-2. LCD Panel Features
1
2
4
3
ItemButtonsDescription
1LeftMoves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2SelectSelects the menu item highlighted by the
cursor.
3RightMoves the cursor forward in one-step
increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press once to increase scrolling speed.
• Press again to stop.
• Press again to return to default scrolling.
• Press again to repeat the cycle.
4System IDTurns the system ID mode on and off.
Press quickly to toggle the system ID on and
off. If the system hangs during POST, press and
hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS Progress mode.
Home Screen
The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system.
This screen is displayed during normal system operation when there are no
status messages or errors present. When the system is in standby mode, the
LCD backlight will turn off after five minutes of inactivity if there are no error
messages. Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right) to
view the Home screen.
To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the
up arrow until the Home icon is displayed, and then select the Home
icon.
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Setup Menu
OptionDescription
DRACSelect DHCP or Static IP to configure the network
mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP,
Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS
to enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two
separate DNS entries are available.
Set errorSelect SEL to display LCD error messages in a format
that matches the IPMI description in the SEL log. This
can be useful when trying to match an LCD message
with an SEL entry.
Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a more
user-friendly description. See "LCD Status Messages"
for a list of messages in this format.
Set homeSelect the default information to be displayed on the
LCD Home screen. See "View Menu" to see the options
and option items that can be selected to display by
default on the Home screen.
View Menu
OptionDescription
DRAC IPDisplays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the iDRAC6.
Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary),
Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MACDisplays the MAC addresses for DRAC, iSCSIn, or
NETn.
NameDisplays the name of the Host, Model, or User String
for the system.
NumberDisplays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
PowerDisplays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or
Watts. The display format can be configured in the "Set
home" submenu of the Setup menu (see "Setup
Menu").
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OptionDescription
1
2
TemperatureDisplays the temperature of the system in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. The display format can be configured in the
"Set home" submenu of the Setup menu (see "Setup
Menu").
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAID
Figure 1-3. Hard Drive Indicators
1drive-activity indicator (green)2drive-status indicator (green and
amber)
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Drive-Status Indicator Pattern
(RAID Only)
Blinks green two times per
second
OffDrive ready for insertion or removal
Description
Identify drive/preparing for removal
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all
hard drives are initialized after system power is
applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal
during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and offDrive predicted failure
Blinks amber four times per
second
Blinks green slowlyDrive rebuilding
Steady greenDrive online
Drive failed
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators
2
1
3
4
5
68
9
10
11
12
13
7
Figure 1-4 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the
system's back panel.
Figure 1-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
ItemIndicator, Button, or
Connector
1iDRAC6 Enterprise
port (optional)
2VFlash media slot
(optional)
3serial connectorConnects a serial device to the system.
4PCIe slot 1PCI Express (generation 2) x8-wide
5video connectorConnects a VGA display to the system.
6USB connectors (2)Connects USB devices to the system.
7PCIe slot 2PCIe Gen2 x8-wide expansion slot
8Ethernet connectors
(4)
9system status indicator
connector
10system status indicatorProvides a power on indicator for the
IconDescription
Dedicated management port for the
optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
Connects an external SD memory card
for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise
card.
expansion slot (full-height, half-length)
The ports are USB 2.0-complaint.
(full-height, half-length)
Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC
connectors.
Connector for attaching a system
indicator extension cable that is used
on a cable management arm
back of the system
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ItemIndicator, Button, or
Connector
11system identification
button
12power supply 1 (PS1)717-W or 502-W power supply
13power supply 2 (PS2)717-W or 502-W power supply
IconDescription
Turns the system ID modes on and off.
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 system
status indicator on the chassis back
panel light blue until one of the
buttons is pushed again.
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Power Indicator Codes
An LED indicator on the power button indicates when power is supplied to
the system and the system is operational.
The power supplies have an indicator that shows whether power is present or
whether a power fault has occurred.
•Not lit — AC power is not connected.
•Green — In standby mode, indicates that a valid AC source is connected
to the power supply, and that the power supply is operational. When the
system is on, it also indicates that the power supply is providing DC power
to the system.
•Amber — Indicates a problem with the power supply.
•Alternating green and amber — When hot-adding a power supply,
indicates that the power supply is mismatched with the other power
supply (a High Output power supply and an Energy Smart power supply
are installed in the same system). Replace the power supply that has the
flashing indicator with a power supply that matches the capacity of the
other installed power supply.
CAUTION: If troubleshooting a PSU mismatch error, replace only the power
supply with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply to create
a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown.
To change from a High Output configuration to an Energy Smart configuration or
vice versa, you must power down the system.
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Figure 1-5. Power Supply Status Indicator
1
1
2
1power supply status
NIC Indicator Codes
Figure 1-6. NIC Indicators
1link indicator2activity indicator
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IndicatorDescription
Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is greenThe NIC is connected to a valid network link at
1000 Mbps.
Link indicator is amberThe NIC is connected to a valid network link at
10/100 Mbps.
Activity indicator is green blinking Network data is being sent or received.
LCD Status Messages
The following LCD messages refer to events recorded in the System Event
Log (SEL). (The messages are shown here in "simple" text format.) For
information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see
the systems management software documentation.
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."
Viewing Status Messages
If a system error code occurs, the LCD screen will turn amber. Press the Select
button to view the list of errors or status messages. Use the Left and Right
buttons highlight an error number, and press Select to view the error.
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 other faults, you must take action to remove the message
from the LCD 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.
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To resolve the problem and remove the LCD message, refer to the corrective
actions in the following table.
NOTE: The following LCD status messages are displayed in the Simple format. See
“Setup Menu“to select the format in which the messages are displayed.
Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E1000 Failsafe
voltage
error.
Contact
support.
E1114 Ambient Temp
exceeds
allowed
range.
E1116 Memory
disabled,
temp above
range. Power
cycle AC.
E1210 Motherboard
battery
failure.
Check
battery.
E1211 RAID
Controller
battery
failure.
Check
battery.
Check the system event log
for critical failure events.
Ambient temperature has a
reached a point outside of
the allowed range.
Memory has exceeded
allowable temperature and
has been disabled to
prevent damage to the
components.
CMOS battery is missing or
the voltage is outside of the
allowable range.
RAID battery is either
missing, bad, or unable to
recharge due to thermal
issues.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds or
clear the SEL.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling
Problems."
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling
Problems."
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
See "Troubleshooting the
System Battery."
Reseat the RAID battery
connector. See "Installing
a RAID Battery" and
"Troubleshooting System
Cooling Problems."
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Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E1216 3.3V
Regulator
failure.
Reseat PCIe
cards.
E1229 CPU # VCORE
Regulator
failure.
Reseat CPU.
3.3V voltage regulator has
failed.
Specified processor
VCORE voltage regulator
has failed.
Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards. If
the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards."
Reseat the processor(s).
See "Troubleshooting the
Processors."
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
E122A CPU # VTT
Regulator
failure.
Reseat CPU.
Specified processor VTT
voltage regulator has failed.
Reseat the processor(s).
See "Troubleshooting the
Processors."
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
E122C CPU Power
Fault. Power
cycle AC.
A power fault was detected
when powering up the
processor(s).
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
E122D Memory
Regulator #
Failed.
Reseat DIMMs.
E122E On-board
regulator
failed. Call
support.
One of the memory
regulators has failed.
One of the on-board
voltage regulators failed.
Reseat the memory
modules. See
"Troubleshooting System
Memory."
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
E1310 Fan ## RPM
exceeding
range. Check
RPM of specified fan is
outside of the intended
operating range.
See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling
Problems."
fan.
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Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E1311 Fan module ##
RPM exceeding
range. Check
fan.
E1313 Fan
redundancy
lost. Check
fans.
E1410 System Fatal
Error
detected.
E1414 CPU # temp
exceeding
range. Check
CPU heatsink.
E1418 CPU # not
detected.
Check CPU is
seated
properly.
E141C Unsupported
CPU
configuration
Check CPU or
BIOS
revision.
RPM of specified fan in
specified module is outside
of intended operating
range.
The system is no longer fan
redundant. Another fan
failure would put the
system at risk of overheating.
A fatal system error has
been detected.
Specified processor is out of
acceptable temperature
range.
Specified processor is
missing or bad, and the
system is in an unsupported
configuration.
Processors are in an
unsupported configuration.
See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling
Problems."
Check LCD for additional
scrolling messages. See
"Troubleshooting a Fan."
Check LCD for additional
scrolling messages.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Ensure that the processor
heat sinks are properly
installed. See
"Troubleshooting the
Processors" and
"Troubleshooting System
Cooling Problems."
Ensure that the specified
microprocessor is properly
installed. See
"Troubleshooting the
Processors."
Ensure that your
microprocessors match
and conform to the type
described in the
microprocessor technical
specifications outlined in
your system’s Getting Started Guide.
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Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E141F CPU #
protocol
error. Power
cycle AC.
E1420 CPU Bus
parity error.
Power cycle
AC.
E1422 CPU # machine
check error.
Power cycle
AC.
E1610 Power Supply
# (### W)
missing.
Check power
supply.
E1614 Power Supply
# (### W)
error. Check
power supply.
E1618 Predictive
failure on
Power Supply
# (### W).
Check PSU.
The system BIOS has
reported a processor
protocol error.
The system BIOS has
reported a microprocessor
bus parity error.
The system BIOS has
reported a machine check
error.
Specified power supply was
removed or is missing from
the system.
Specified power supply has
failed.
A power supply fan failure,
an over-temperature
condition, or power supply
communication error has
caused the predictive
warning of an impending
power supply failure.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds or
clear the SEL.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies."
See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies."
See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies."
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Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E161C Power Supply
# (### W)
lost AC
power. Check
PSU cables.
E1620 Power Supply
# (### W) AC
power error.
Check PSU
cables.
E1624 Lost power
supply
redundancy.
Check PSU
cables.
E1626 Power Supply
Mismatch.
PSU1 = ### W,
PSU2 = ### W.
E1629 Power
required >
PSU wattage.
Check PSU and
config.
Specified power supply is
attached to the system, but
it has lost its AC input.
Specified power supply's
AC input is outside of the
allowable range.
The power supply
subsystem is no longer
redundant. If the remaining
power supply fails, the
system will shut down.
The power supplies in the
system are not the same
wattage.
The system configuration
requires more power than
the power supplies can
provide, even with
throttling.
Check the AC power
source for the specified
power supply. If the
problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting Power
Supplies."
Check the AC power
source for the specified
power supply. If the
problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting Power
Supplies."
See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies."
Ensure that power
supplies with matching
wattage are installed. See
the Technical
Specifications outlined in
your system’s Getting Started Guide.
Turn off power to the
system, reduce the
hardware configuration or
install higher-wattage
power supplies, and then
restart the system.
28About Your System
Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E1710 I/O channel
check error.
Review &
clear SEL.
The system BIOS has
reported an I/O channel
check.
Check the SEL for details
of the error message.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
E1711 PCI parity
error on Bus
## Device ##
Function ##
The system BIOS has
reported a PCI parity error
on a component that
resides in PCI
configuration space at bus
Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards. If
the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards."
##, device ##, function
##.
PCI parity
error on Slot
#. Review &
clear SEL.
The system BIOS has
reported a PCI parity error
on a component that
resides in the specified slot.
Check the SEL for details
of the error message.
Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards. If
the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards."
E1712 PCI system
error on Bus
## Device ##
Function ##
The system BIOS has
reported a PCI system error
on a component that
resides in PCI
configuration space at bus
Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards. If
the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards."
##, device ##, function
##.
PCI system
error on Slot
#. Review &
clear SEL.
The system BIOS has
reported a PCI system error
on a component that
resides in the specified slot.
Reinstall the expansion-
card riser. See "Expansion-
Card Risers." If the
problem persists, the riser
card or system board is
faulty. See "Getting Help."
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Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued)
CodeTextCauseCorrective Actions
E1714 Unknown
error. Review
& clear SEL.
E1715 Fatal I/O
error. Review
& clear SEL.
E1716 Chipset IERR
Bus ## Dev ##
Function ##.
Review &
clear SEL.
E1717 CPU ##
internal
error. Review
& clear SEL.
The system BIOS has
determined there has been
an error in the system, but
is unable to determine its
origin.
The system BIOS has
determined there has been
an error in the system.
The system BIOS has
reported a chipset internal
error that resides in bus
##, device ##,
function##.
The system BIOS has
determined that the
specified processor has had
an internal error.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Check the SEL for details
of the error message and
then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Check the SEL for details
of the error message and
then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help."
Check the SEL for details
of the error message and
then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
See "Troubleshooting the
Processors." If the
problem persists, see
"Getting Help."
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