Dell C4130 User Manual
Dell PowerEdge C4130
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E32S Series
Regulatory Type: E32S001
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2015 - 04
Rev. A01
Contents
1 About the PowerEdge C4130 system................................................................8
Supported configurations on PowerEdge C4130 systems..................................................................8
Customer and field replaceable units...................................................................................................9
Front panel features and indicators....................................................................................................10
Back panel features and indicators..................................................................................................... 11
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................13
uSATA SSD indicator codes.................................................................................................................14
Redundant power supply indicator codes......................................................................................... 14
Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................ 16
Quick Resource Locator ...............................................................................................................17
2 Performing initial system configuration ........................................................18
Setting up your system........................................................................................................................18
Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address .........................................................18
Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................19
Methods of installing the operating system....................................................................................... 19
Managing your system remotely........................................................................................................ 19
Downloading drivers and firmware.................................................................................................... 19
3 Pre-operating system management applications........................................ 21
Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................21
About System Setup............................................................................................................................22
Enabling Console Redirection...................................................................................................... 22
Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 22
System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................22
System BIOS screen...................................................................................................................... 22
System Information screen...........................................................................................................23
Memory Settings screen............................................................................................................... 24
Processor Settings screen ............................................................................................................24
SATA Settings screen ....................................................................................................................26
Boot Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 28
Network Settings screen...............................................................................................................28
Integrated Devices screen ........................................................................................................... 29
Serial Communication screen...................................................................................................... 30
System Profile Settings screen...................................................................................................... 31
System Security Settings screen................................................................................................... 32
Miscellaneous Settings screen......................................................................................................34
About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................35
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Entering Boot Manager ................................................................................................................ 35
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 35
Changing the boot order....................................................................................................................36
Choosing the system boot mode.......................................................................................................36
Assigning a system and setup password............................................................................................ 37
Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password...........................................37
4 Installing and removing system components...............................................39
Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................39
Before working inside your system.................................................................................................... 39
After working inside your system....................................................................................................... 39
Recommended tools..........................................................................................................................40
System covers..................................................................................................................................... 40
Removing the system top cover (front)....................................................................................... 40
Installing the system top cover (front)..........................................................................................41
Removing the system top cover (back)........................................................................................ 41
Installing the system top cover (back)..........................................................................................42
Inside the system.................................................................................................................................43
Intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................44
Removing the intrusion switch.....................................................................................................44
Installing the intrusion switch.......................................................................................................45
Internal dual SD module (optional).................................................................................................... 46
Removing an internal SD card......................................................................................................46
Installing an internal SD card........................................................................................................46
Removing the internal dual SD module ...................................................................................... 47
Installing the internal dual SD module ........................................................................................ 49
Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 49
Removing the cooling shroud......................................................................................................50
Installing the cooling shroud.........................................................................................................51
Processor blank................................................................................................................................... 51
Removing a processor blank.........................................................................................................51
Installing a processor blank.......................................................................................................... 52
System memory.................................................................................................................................. 53
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................55
Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................55
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 57
Removing memory modules........................................................................................................60
Installing memory modules...........................................................................................................61
Processors........................................................................................................................................... 63
Removing a heat sink....................................................................................................................64
Removing a processor.................................................................................................................. 65
Installing a processor.................................................................................................................... 69
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Installing a heat sink...................................................................................................................... 70
System battery.....................................................................................................................................72
Replacing the system battery........................................................................................................72
PCIe shroud.........................................................................................................................................74
Removing the PCIe shroud...........................................................................................................74
Installing the PCIe shroud............................................................................................................. 75
Expansion card riser and expansion cards......................................................................................... 76
Expansion card installation guidelines..........................................................................................76
Removing the expansion card riser.............................................................................................. 78
Installing the expansion card riser................................................................................................ 79
Removing expansion cards...........................................................................................................80
Installing expansion cards............................................................................................................. 81
Expansion card cabling diagrams.................................................................................................83
Power supply units..............................................................................................................................85
Hot Spare feature.......................................................................................................................... 85
Removing the power supply unit blank....................................................................................... 86
Installing the power supply unit blank..........................................................................................87
Removing an AC power supply unit............................................................................................. 87
Installing an AC power supply unit...............................................................................................88
Hard drives.......................................................................................................................................... 89
Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage.........................................................................89
Installing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage...........................................................................90
Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover...............................................................91
Installing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover.................................................................92
Removing 2.5 inch cabled hard drives from the hard drive cage............................................... 93
Installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive into the hard drive cage..................................................95
Hard drive cabling diagrams......................................................................................................... 97
uSATA SSDs......................................................................................................................................... 99
Removing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD blank.........................................................................................99
Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD blank........................................................................................ 100
Removing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD carrier.....................................................................................100
Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD carrier....................................................................................... 101
Removing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD from a SSD carrier................................................................. 102
Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD into a SSD carrier.....................................................................103
Removing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage....................................................................................104
Installing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage......................................................................................105
Removing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD backplane........................................................................... 105
Installing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD backplane.............................................................................106
Internal USB memory key (optional)................................................................................................ 107
Replacing the internal USB key...................................................................................................107
Cable routing clip..............................................................................................................................108
Removing the cable routing clip................................................................................................ 108
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Installing the cable routing clip.................................................................................................. 109
System board.....................................................................................................................................110
Removing the system board....................................................................................................... 110
Installing the system board..........................................................................................................112
Trusted Platform Module...................................................................................................................115
Installing the Trusted Platform Module.......................................................................................115
Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................116
Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................116
Cooling fans....................................................................................................................................... 117
Removing a cooling fan...............................................................................................................117
Installing a cooling fan................................................................................................................ 118
Graphics processing unit...................................................................................................................119
GPU installation guidelines..........................................................................................................119
Removing a GPU blank .............................................................................................................. 120
Removing a GPU riser cable from the system board................................................................. 121
Removing a GPU......................................................................................................................... 122
Removing a GPU riser cable board.............................................................................................124
Removing the custom GPU brackets from the GPU removed from your system................... 125
Removing the GPU brackets from the replacement GPUs........................................................127
Installing the GPU brackets on the GPU removed from your system...................................... 129
Installing the custom GPU brackets on the replacement GPU.................................................130
Installing a GPU riser cable board.............................................................................................. 130
Installing a GPU blank..................................................................................................................131
Installing a GPU........................................................................................................................... 132
Installing a GPU riser cable on the system board...................................................................... 132
GPU cabling diagrams.................................................................................................................134
GPU switch board (optional)............................................................................................................ 148
Removing the optional GPU switch board ................................................................................148
Installing the optional GPU switch board ..................................................................................149
Control panel module.......................................................................................................................150
Removing the control panel module......................................................................................... 150
Installing the control panel module............................................................................................151
5 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 153
Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................153
Troubleshooting system startup failure............................................................................................153
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................153
Troubleshooting the video subsystem............................................................................................. 153
Troubleshooting a USB device......................................................................................................... 154
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device................................................................................................. 154
Troubleshooting a NIC......................................................................................................................155
Troubleshooting a wet system......................................................................................................... 155
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Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................156
Troubleshooting the system battery.................................................................................................157
Troubleshooting power supply units............................................................................................... 158
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 158
Troubleshooting power supply unit problems...........................................................................158
Troubleshooting cooling problems..................................................................................................159
Troubleshooting cooling fans.......................................................................................................... 159
Troubleshooting system memory....................................................................................................160
Troubleshooting an internal USB key............................................................................................... 161
Troubleshooting an SD card............................................................................................................. 161
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 162
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 163
Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................164
Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................................................164
Troubleshooting a GPU.................................................................................................................... 165
System messages.............................................................................................................................. 165
Warning messages.......................................................................................................................165
Diagnostic messages...................................................................................................................165
Alert messages.............................................................................................................................166
6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................167
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................167
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 167
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................167
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.................... 168
System diagnostic controls.........................................................................................................168
7 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 169
System board jumper settings..........................................................................................................169
System board connectors.................................................................................................................170
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................ 171
8 Technical specifications..................................................................................173
9 Getting help....................................................................................................... 177
Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................177
Locating your system service tag......................................................................................................177
Mini Express Service Tag............................................................................................................. 178
Quick Resource Locator .................................................................................................................. 178
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About the PowerEdge C4130 system
The Dell PowerEdge C4130 rack servers support up to:
• Two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors
• Sixteen DIMMs
• Four 2.5 inch hard drives (optional)
• Two 1.8 inch solid state drives (SSDs)
• Two power supply units (PSUs)
• Four graphics processing units (GPUs)
NOTE: All GPU cards must be of the same type and model. Mixing GPUs is not supported.
NOTE: The PSU 2 slot also functions as the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot. If you install the
optional 2.5 inch hard drives, your system will not support the redundancy feature.
Supported configurations on PowerEdge C4130 systems
Table 1. Supported configurations
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PowerEdge
C4130
systems
Single
processor
systems
Dual
processor
systems
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Configuration
type
A Supports four GPUs and a GPU
E Supports two GPUs but does not
B Supports four GPUs and a GPU
C Supports four GPUs but does not
D Supports two GPUs but does not
G Supports four GPUs and a GPU
F Supports two GPUs but does not
Description Expansion card
slot 1
x8 x16
switch board.
x8 Not supported
support a GPU switch board.
x8 x16
switch board.
x8 x8
support a GPU switch board.
x16 x16
support a GPU switch board.
x16 x16
switch board with dual GPU virtual
mode.
x8 x8
support a GPU switch board.
Expansion
card slot 2
PowerEdge
C4130
systems
Configuration
type
Description Expansion card
slot 1
Expansion
card slot 2
H Supports three GPUs but does not
support a GPU switch board.
I Supports three GPUs but does not
support a GPU switch board.
NOTE: Incorrect removal and installation of the GPUs will cause operational issues to your system.
x8 x8
x8 Not supported
Customer and field replaceable units
The following components are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs):
• Cooling fans
• Expansion card riser
• Expansion cards
• Internal dual SD module (IDSDM)
• SD cards
• Internal USB keys
• Power supply units (PSUs)
• 1.8 inch uSATA SSDs
• 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage
• 1.8 inch uSATA SSD backplane
• 2.5 inch hard drives
• 2.5 inch hard drive cage
• Memory modules
• PCI shroud
• Cooling shroud
• Cable routing clip
• Heat sinks and processors
The following components are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Removal and installation procedures
should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
• Graphics processing units (GPUs)
• GPU switch board
• GPU riser cable board
• GPU brackets
• GPU blanks
• Intrusion switch
• System board
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• System battery
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• Control panel module
Front panel features and indicators
Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Health indicator Indicates the health of the system.
2 Ambient air temperature
sensor
3 Power-on indicator,
power button
Icon Description
• If the system is on and in good health, the
indicator lights solid blue. No corrective action
is required.
• The indicator blinks amber if the system is on or
in standby, and if any error exists (for example, a
failed fan). See the System Event Log or system
messages for the specific issue. For more
information on error messages, see the Dell
Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals. Invalid memory
configurations can cause the system to halt at
startup without any video output. See Getting
help.
Measures the ambient air temperature.
The power-on indicator lights when the system
power is on. The power button controls the power
supply output to 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.
4 System identification
button
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The identification button on the front and back
panels can be used to locate a particular system
within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed,
the corresponding system identification button on
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
5 Control panel Consists of the health indicator, ambient air
Icon Description
the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed
again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold the button for more than 15
seconds.
temperature sensor, power-on indicator, power
button, and the system identification button.
Back panel features and indicators
Figure 2. Back panel features and indicators—PowerEdge C4130
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 System identification
button
Icon Description
The identification button on the front and back
panels can be used to locate a particular system
within a rack. When one of these buttons is
pressed, the corresponding system identification
button on the back flashes until one of the buttons
is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold the button for more than 15
seconds.
2 NMI button
3 iDRAC8 Enterprise port Dedicated management port.
4 Half-height PCIe
expansion card slot 1
5 Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the
6 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.
7 USB connector (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system.
8 Half-height PCIe
expansion card slot 2
9 Information tag A slide-out label panel which allows you to record
Used to troubleshoot software and device driver
errors when running 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 documentation.
Allows you to connect half-height, half-length, low
profile PCI Express expansion cards.
system.
The ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
Allows you to connect half-height, half-length, low
profile PCI Express expansion cards.
system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC
address and so on as per your need.
10 Ethernet connector (2) Two integrated 10/100/1000/Mbps NIC
connectors.
11 Hard drive (2) Up to two 1.8 inch uSATA SSDs.
12 Power supply unit (PSU1) One 1600 W or 1100 W PSU.
13 Power supply unit
(PSU2)/2.5 inch Hard
drive cage slot
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One 1600 W or 1100 W PSU or up to four 2.5 inch
cabled hard drives.
NIC indicator codes
Figure 3. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Convention Indicator pattern Description
A Link and activity indicators
are OFF
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
C Link indicator is yellow The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
D Activity indicator is blinking
green
The NIC is not connected to the network.
port speed (1 Gbps).
maximum port speed.
Network data is being sent or received.
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uSATA SSD indicator codes
Figure 4. uSATA SSD indicators
1. uSATA SSD activity indicator 2. uSATA SSD status indicator
3. uSATA SSD
NOTE: If the SSD is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the
right side) does not function and remains off.
Drive-status indicator pattern Condition
Blinks green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until
all hard drives are initialized after the system is
turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or
removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed
Steady green Drive online
Blinks green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and turns off six seconds
Rebuild aborted
Redundant power supply indicator codes
Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is
present or whether a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 5. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator/handle
Convention Power Indicator
Description
Pattern
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
operational.
B Flashing green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle
flashes green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the
PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is
interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the
PSU firmware by using Life cycle controller. See Dell Lifecycle
Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
C Flashing green
and turns off
When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at
4 Hz rate and turns off. This indicates that there is a PSU mismatch
with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported
voltage. Replace the PSU with a PSU that matches the capacity of
the PSU.
CAUTION: For AC power supplies, use only PSUs with the
Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing
PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers can
result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on.
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
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Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Description
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the
PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other PSU to
make a matched pair can result in an error condition and
unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output
configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa,
you must power down the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input
voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support
only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input
voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a
mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type
and have the same maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and
triggers a mismatch.
Documentation matrix
The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and
managing your system.
To... Refer to...
Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack
solution
Set up your system and know the system technical
specifications
Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/
Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management
offerings
Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed
and management system, know the iDRAC
features and troubleshoot using iDRAC
Know about the RACADM subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces
Launch, enable and disable Lifecycle Controller,
know the features, use and troubleshoot Lifecycle
Controller
Getting Started With Your System that shipped with
your system or see dell.com/poweredgemanuals
operatingsystemmanuals
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for
iDRAC and CMC at dell.com/esmmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/
esmmanuals
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To... Refer to...
Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick
Start Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals
Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server
Administrator
Install, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage
Essentials
Know the features of the storage controller cards,
deploy the cards, and manage the storage
subsystem
Check the event and error messages generated by
the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at
dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Storage controller documentation at dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals
Quick Resource Locator
Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to
videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model
specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan
the following image.
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Performing initial system configuration
After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not preinstalled, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.
Setting up your system
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information on installing the system into the rack, see your
system Rack Installation Placemat at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address
You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the
following interfaces:
1. iDRAC Settings utility.
2. Lifecycle Controller.
3. Dell Deployment Toolkit.
You can configure iDRAC IP using:
1. iDRAC Web Interface.
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
2. Remote Access Controller ADMin (RACADM).
For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide and the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
3. Remote Services that includes Web Services Management (WS-Man). For more information, see the
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide.
For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
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Logging in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The
default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information on logging in to iDRAC and
iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line
Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
dell.com/esmmanuals.
Methods of installing the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system on the
system by using one of the following methods:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media. See the operating system
documentation at dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
• Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/esmmanuals.
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. See the OpenManage documentation at dell.com/
openmanagemanuals.
For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating systems
support matrix at dell.com/ossupport.
Managing your system remotely
To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote
accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported Web
browsers. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For
more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.
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Steps
1. Go to dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express
Service Code field.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all
Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page.
3. Click Get drivers and downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers you require to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management applications
The pre-operating system management applications for your system helps you manage different settings
and features without booting to the operating system.
Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:
• System Setup
• Boot Manager
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
Navigation keys
The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.
Key Description
<Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.
<Page
Down>
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down
arrow
<Enter> Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.
<Esc> Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main
<F1> Displays the System Setup help.
Moves to the next screen.
Moves to the next field.
NOTE: This feature is applicable for the standard graphic browser only.
screen exits System BIOS or iDRAC Settings/ Device Settings/Service Tag Settings and
proceeds with system boot.
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About System Setup
Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your
system.
You can access System Setup in two ways:
• Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.
• Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection.
NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the
help text in the text browser, press <F1>.
Enabling Console Redirection
To enable Console Redirection, in System Setup, select System BIOS → Serial Communication → On
with Console Redirection via COMx (or Auto if a serial terminal is present).
Entering System Setup
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
<F2> = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, wait for the system to finish booting,
and then restart your system and try again.
System Setup Main Menu
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the
iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more
information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
System BIOS screen
By using the System BIOS screen, you can view the BIOS settings as well as edit specific functions such
as Boot Order, System Password, Setup Password, setting the RAID mode, and enabling or disabling USB
ports.
To view the System BIOS screen click System BIOS on the System Setup Main Menu.
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The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:
Menu Item Description
System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name,
BIOS version and Service Tag.
Memory Settings Displays information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed,
cache size.
SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and
ports.
Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to
modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings.
Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and
ports and specify related features and options.
Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related
features and options.
System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings,
memory frequency, and so on.
System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings such as, system
password, setup password, TPM security. It also enables or disables
support for the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Miscellaneous Settings Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.
System Information screen
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system
model, and the BIOS version.
To view the System Information click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Information.
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Menu Item Description
System Model Name Displays the system model name.
System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.
System Management
Engine Version
System Service Tag Displays the system service tag.
System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer.
System Manufacturer
Contact Information
System CPLD Version Displays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware.
UEFI Compliance Version Displays the system firmware UEFI compliance level.
Displays the current revision of the Management Engine firmware.
Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.
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Memory Settings screen
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings as well as enable or disable
specific memory functions such as system memory testing and node interleaving.
You can view the Memory Setting screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →
Memory Settings.
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Menu Item Description
System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.
System Memory Type Displays the type of memory installed in the system.
System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed.
System Memory Voltage Displays the system memory voltage.
Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot.
Options are Enabled and Disabled. By default, the System Memory
Testing option is set to Disabled.
Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are
Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode,
Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By
default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode.
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different default and
available options based on the memory configuration of your
system.
NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode establishes an area of memory
that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system
that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the
operating system kernel to maximize system availability.
Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) is supported. If
this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric
memory configuration is installed. If Disabled, the system supports
NUMA (asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node
Interleaving
Snoop Mode Specifies the Snoop Mode options. Snoop Mode options available are
Home Snoop, Early Snoop, Cluster on Die. By default, the Snoop Mode
option is set to Early Snoop. The field is available only when Node
Interleaving is Disabled.
option is set to Disabled.
Processor Settings screen
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings and perform functions such as
enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling.
You can view the Processor Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →
Processor Settings.
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The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Menu Item Description
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the
number of logical processors. If the Logical Processor option
is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors.
If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one
logical processor per core. By default, the Logical Processor
option is set to Enabled.
Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction
ID) Setting
Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities
Address Translation Service (ATS) Defines the Address Translation Cache (ATC) for devices to
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Optimizes the system for applications that require high
Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the
DCU Streamer Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer
Enables you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket,
thereby increasing cache performance between the sockets
or easing work in normal mode for NUMA. By default, the
Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting is set to
Disabled.
provided for virtualization. By default, the Virtualization
Technology option is set to Enabled.
cache the DMA transactions. This field provides an interface
to a chipset's Address Translation and Protection Table to
translate DMA addresses to host addresses. By default, the
option is set to Enabled.
utilization of sequential memory access. By default, the
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch option is set to Enabled. You
can disable this option for applications that require high
utilization of random memory access.
Hardware Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is
set to Enabled.
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher.
By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection
technology. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to
Enabled.
Logical Processor Idling Enables or disables the operating system capability to put
logical processors in the idling state in order to reduce power
consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.
Configurable TDP Allows reconfiguration of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to
lower levels.
TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling
system is required to dissipate.
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Menu Item Description
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Number of Cores per Processor Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By
default, the Number of Cores per Processor option is set to
All.
Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Processor Core Speed Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor 1
Family-Model-Stepping Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as
Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.
Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs,
there may be up to four processor listings. The following
settings are displayed for each processor installed in the
system.
defined by Intel.
SATA Settings screen
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on
your system.
You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA
Settings.
The SATA Settings screen details are explained below.
Menu Item Description
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes.
By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI.
Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives
during POST. This option is only applicable to ATA and AHCI mode.
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during
POST.
Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for
removable media devices such as optical drives.
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Menu Item Description
Port B Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for
removable media devices such as optical drives.
Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for
removable media devices such as optical drives.
Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for
removable media devices such as optical drives.
Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for
removable media devices such as optical drives.
Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings
in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF
to turn off BIOS support.
For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.
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Boot Settings screen
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the Boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to
specify the boot order.
To view the Boot Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings.
Menu Item Description
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from
booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot
mode.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings
menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings
menu.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI.
Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating
systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is set to BIOS.
Boot Sequence Retry Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this field is
enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot
sequence after 30 seconds. By default, the Boot Sequence Retry option
is set to Enabled.
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies which devices in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence are attempted
in the boot sequence. When the option is set to Disabled, only the first
hard disk device in the list is attempted to boot. When set to Enabled, all
hard disk devices are attempted in the order, as listed in the Hard-Disk
Drive Sequence
Boot Option Settings Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.
Network Settings screen
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. Network Settings are only
available in UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS
boot mode, the network settings are handled by the network controllers option ROM.
To view the Network Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network
Settings
Menu Item Description
PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is
PXE Device n Settings (n = 1
to 4)
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created for the device.
Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
Integrated Devices screen
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices
including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
You can view the Integrated Devices screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →
Integrated Devices.
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained below.
Menu Item Description
USB 3.0 Setting Enables or disables the USB 3.0 support. Enable this option only if your
operating system supports USB 3.0. If you disable this option, devices operate
at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is disabled by default.
User Accessible USB
Ports
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. By default, the option is set to
Integrated Network
Card 1
Embedded NIC1 and
NIC2
I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/OAT option. Enable only if the hardware and
Embedded Video
Controller
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
Enables or disables the USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the
front USB ports, selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. The USB
keyboard and mouse operates during boot process in certain operating
systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do
not work if the ports are disabled.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off will disable the
USB management port and also restrict access to iDRAC features.
Enabled.
Enables or disables the integrated network card.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is only available on
systems that do not have Integrated Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2. If set to Disabled, the NIC
may still be available for shared network access by the embedded
management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is only
available on systems that do not have NDCs. This option is mutually exclusive
with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure this function using the
NIC management utilities of the system.
software support the feature.
Enables or disables the Embedded Video Controller. By default, the
embedded video controller is Enabled. Current state of Embedded Video
Controller is Enabled. Current State of Embedded Video Controller is a read
only field, indicating the current state for the Embedded Video Controller. If
the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system
(that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video
Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded
Video Controller setting is
Displays the current state of the Embedded Video Controller. Current State
of Embedded Video Controller is a read only field, indicating the current
state for the Embedded Video Controller.
Disabled.
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Menu Item Description
SR-IOV Global Enable Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization
(SR-IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to
Disabled.
OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of
your operating system. When this field is set to Enabled, the operating system
is allowed to initialize the timer. When the option is set to Disabled (the
default), the timer will have no effect on the system.
Memory Mapped I/O
above 4 GB
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot
Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of
memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled.
Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the
specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed
peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing
delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI
driver are disabled.
Serial Communication screen
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
To view the Serial Communication click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial
Communication.
Menu Item Description
Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2)
in the BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port
address can be specified. By default, Serial Communication option is set
to Auto.
Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the
Serial Port Address option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device
2=COM1
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN
(SOL) feature. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the
same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX
setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be
changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from
within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the
default setting of Serial Device 1.
External Serial Connector You can associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial
Device 2, or the Remote Access Device using this field.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for (Serial Over LAN) SOL.
To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address
for console redirection and the serial device.
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