Dell E31S User Manual

Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: E31S Series Regulatory Type: E31S001

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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2015 - 08

Rev. A01

Contents

1 About the PowerEdge R730 systems.................................................................9

Supported configurations on PowerEdge R730 systems.................................................................... 9

Front panel features and indicators......................................................................................................9

LCD panel features.............................................................................................................................. 13

Home screen................................................................................................................................. 14

Setup menu....................................................................................................................................14

View menu..................................................................................................................................... 14

Hard drive indicator codes..................................................................................................................15

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes......................................................................................................16

Quick Sync indicator codes.................................................................................................................17

Back panel features and indicators.....................................................................................................18

NIC indicator codes............................................................................................................................ 20

Power supply unit indicator codes.....................................................................................................20

Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................23

Quick Resource Locator ....................................................................................................................24

2 Performing initial system configuration ....................................................... 25

Setting up your system....................................................................................................................... 25

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address ............................................................................ 25

Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................25

Methods of installing the operating system.......................................................................................26

Managing your system remotely........................................................................................................26

Downloading drivers and firmware....................................................................................................26

3 Pre-operating system management applications........................................28

Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 28

About System Setup............................................................................................................................29

Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 29

System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................29

System BIOS screen...................................................................................................................... 29

System Information screen...........................................................................................................30

Memory Settings screen................................................................................................................31

Processor Settings screen............................................................................................................. 31

SATA Settings screen.....................................................................................................................33

Boot Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 36

Network Settings screen............................................................................................................... 37

Integrated Devices screen.............................................................................................................37

Serial Communication screen...................................................................................................... 38

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System Profile Settings screen......................................................................................................39

System Security Settings screen...................................................................................................40

Miscellaneous Settings screen......................................................................................................42

About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................43

Entering Boot Manager.................................................................................................................43

Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 43

Changing the boot order....................................................................................................................43

Choosing the system boot mode...................................................................................................... 44

Assigning a system and/or setup password.......................................................................................44

Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 45

Deleting or changing an existing System password or Setup password..........................................45

Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 46

Embedded system management....................................................................................................... 46

iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 46

Entering the iDRAC settings utility................................................................................................46

Changing the Thermal Settings.................................................................................................... 47

4 Installing and removing system components...............................................48

Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................48

Before working inside your system....................................................................................................48

After working inside your system.......................................................................................................48

Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................... 49

Front bezel (optional)..........................................................................................................................49

Removing the front bezel............................................................................................................. 49

Installing the front bezel................................................................................................................51

Removing the system cover................................................................................................................51

Installing the system cover................................................................................................................. 52

Inside the system.................................................................................................................................53

Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 54

Removing the cooling shroud...................................................................................................... 54

Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 55

Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................ 55

Removing a cooling fan................................................................................................................ 55

Installing a cooling fan..................................................................................................................56

Cooling fan assembly..........................................................................................................................57

Removing the cooling fan assembly.............................................................................................57

Installing the cooling fan assembly.............................................................................................. 58

System memory.................................................................................................................................. 59

General memory module installation guidelines......................................................................... 61

Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................62

Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 63

Removing memory modules........................................................................................................ 66

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Installing memory modules.......................................................................................................... 67

Heat sink and processors....................................................................................................................69

Removing a heat sink....................................................................................................................69

Removing a processor.................................................................................................................. 70

Installing a heat sink...................................................................................................................... 73

Installing a processor.....................................................................................................................75

PCIe card holder..................................................................................................................................76

Removing the PCIe card holder....................................................................................................76

Installing the PCIe card holder......................................................................................................77

Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch.........................................................................78

Cable retention bracket...................................................................................................................... 78

Removing the cable retention bracket.........................................................................................78

Installing the cable retention bracket...........................................................................................79

Integrated storage controller card.....................................................................................................80

Removing the integrated storage controller card.......................................................................80

Installing the integrated storage controller card..........................................................................81

Expansion cards and expansion card risers....................................................................................... 82

Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................... 82

Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3................................................. 83

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3...............................................85

Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1................................................... 85

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 1.......................................................87

Removing the riser 1 blank............................................................................................................87

Installing the riser 1 blank............................................................................................................. 88

Removing expansion card risers...................................................................................................88

Installing expansion card risers.....................................................................................................95

GPU card installation guidelines...................................................................................................95

Removing a GPU card...................................................................................................................95

Installing a GPU card..................................................................................................................... 97

Internal dual SD module (optional).....................................................................................................97

Removing an internal SD card...................................................................................................... 97

Installing an internal SD card........................................................................................................98

Removing the optional internal dual SD module........................................................................ 98

Installing the optional internal dual SD module ....................................................................... 100

Network daughter card.................................................................................................................... 100

Removing the network daughter card ......................................................................................100

Installing the network daughter card......................................................................................... 102

Internal USB memory key (optional)................................................................................................ 102

Replacing the internal USB key...................................................................................................102

System battery...................................................................................................................................103

Replacing the system battery..................................................................................................... 103

Power supply units............................................................................................................................105

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Hot spare feature........................................................................................................................ 106

Removing the power supply unit blank..................................................................................... 106

Installing the power supply unit blank........................................................................................107

Removing an AC power supply unit........................................................................................... 107

Installing an AC power supply unit.............................................................................................108

Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit.........................................................................109

Removing a DC power supply unit..............................................................................................111

Installing a DC power supply unit............................................................................................... 112

System board..................................................................................................................................... 113

Removing the system board........................................................................................................113

Installing the system board..........................................................................................................115

Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................................................. 118

Installing the Trusted Platform Module ..................................................................................... 118

Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................119

Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................119

Hard drives.........................................................................................................................................120

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank........................................................................................ 120

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank...........................................................................................121

Removing a 3.5 inch hard drive blank.........................................................................................121

Installing a 3.5 inch hard drive blank.......................................................................................... 122

Removing a hot swappable hard drive/SSD............................................................................... 122

Installing a hot-swap hard drive................................................................................................. 124

Removing a hard drive from a hard drive carrier....................................................................... 125

Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier...........................................................................125

Removing a 1.8 inch hard drive blank.........................................................................................126

Installing a 1.8 inch hard drive blank...........................................................................................126

Removing a 1.8 inch hard drive from a hard drive carrier..........................................................127

Installing a 1.8 inch hard drive into a hard drive carrier............................................................. 127

Hard drive backplane........................................................................................................................ 128

Removing the hard drive backplane ..........................................................................................128

Installing the hard drive backplane ............................................................................................136

Tape backup unit (optional).............................................................................................................. 137

Removing the tape backup unit .................................................................................................137

Installing the tape backup unit ...................................................................................................138

Optical drive (optional)......................................................................................................................139

Removing the optical drive......................................................................................................... 139

Installing the optical drive...........................................................................................................140

SD vFlash media card (optional).......................................................................................................140

Replacing an SD vFlash media card............................................................................................140

Control panel assembly.....................................................................................................................141

Removing the control panel .......................................................................................................141

Installing the control panel ........................................................................................................144

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5 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 145

Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................145

Troubleshooting system startup failure........................................................................................... 145

Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................145

Troubleshooting the video subsystem.............................................................................................145

Troubleshooting a USB device......................................................................................................... 145

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration)............................................................... 146

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (Laptop connection)...................................................................... 147

Troubleshooting a serial I/O device................................................................................................. 147

Troubleshooting an NIC....................................................................................................................147

Troubleshooting a wet system.........................................................................................................148

Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................149

Troubleshooting the system battery................................................................................................ 149

Troubleshooting power supply units............................................................................................... 150

Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 150

Power supply unit problems.......................................................................................................150

Troubleshooting cooling problems.................................................................................................. 151

Troubleshooting cooling fans...........................................................................................................151

Troubleshooting system memory.................................................................................................... 152

Troubleshooting an internal USB key...............................................................................................153

Troubleshooting an SD card.............................................................................................................153

Troubleshooting an optical drive..................................................................................................... 154

Troubleshooting a tape backup unit................................................................................................ 154

Troubleshooting a hard drive............................................................................................................155

Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 156

Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................156

Troubleshooting processors.............................................................................................................157

System messages.............................................................................................................................. 158

Warning messages...................................................................................................................... 158

Diagnostic messages...................................................................................................................158

Alert messages.............................................................................................................................158

6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................159

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................159

When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics......................................................................159

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................159

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................159

System diagnostics controls.......................................................................................................160

7 Jumpers and connectors.................................................................................161

System board jumper settings...........................................................................................................161

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System board jumpers and connectors........................................................................................... 162

Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................164

8 Technical specifications..................................................................................165

9 Getting help.......................................................................................................172

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................172

Locating your system Service Tag.................................................................................................... 172

Documentation feedback................................................................................................................. 172

Quick Resource Locator .................................................................................................................. 172

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About the PowerEdge R730 systems

The Dell PowerEdge R730 systems are rack servers that support up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors, up to 24 DIMMs, and 16 hard drives or solid state drives (SSDs).

Supported configurations on PowerEdge R730 systems

NOTE: Your system supports only internal, hot-swappable hard drives.

Systems Configurations

Eight-hard drive systems Up to eight 3.5-inch hard drives or eight 2.5-inch hard drives.

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Sixteen-hard drive systems

Up to sixteen 2.5-inch hard drives.

Front panel features and indicators

Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators (3.5-inch hard drive chassis)

Item Indicator, button, or

connector

1 Power-on indicator,

power button

Icon Description

The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.

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Item Indicator, button, or

connector

Icon Description

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.

2 NMI button

3 System identification

button

4 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.

5 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD

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.

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 pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.

Press to toggle the system ID on and 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.

menu.

6 Information tag A slide-out label panel which allows you to record

system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on, as per your need.

7 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system

error messages. For more information, see LCD panel features.

8 Hard drives Up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swappable drives.

9 USB management port/

iDRAC Direct

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Enables you to connect USB devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. The USB management port is USB

2.0-compliant.

Item Indicator, button, or

Icon Description

connector

10 vFlash media card slot Enables you to insert a vFlash media card.

11 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.

The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

12 Optical drive (optional) One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

drive.

13 Quick Sync (optional)

Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick Sync feature is optional and requires a Quick Sync bezel. This feature allows management of the system using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information which can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators (2.5-inch hard drive/SSD chassis)

Item Indicator, button, or

Icon Description

connector

1 Power-on indicator,

power button

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.

2 NMI button

Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating systems.

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Item Indicator, button, or

connector

Icon Description

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.

3 System identification

button

4 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.

5 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD

6 Information tag A slide-out label panel which allows you to record

7 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system

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 pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.

Press to toggle the system ID on and 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.

menu.

system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on, as per your need.

error messages. For more information, see LCD panel features.

8 Hard drives Up to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives.

9 vFlash media card slot Enables you to insert a vFlash media card.

10 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.

The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

11 USB management port/

iDRAC Direct

12 Optical drive (optional) One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

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Enables you to connect USB devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. The USB management port is USB 2.0-compliant.

drive.

Item Indicator, button, or

connector

13 Tape drive slot (optional) One optional 3.5-inch tape backup unit.

14 Quick Sync (optional)

Icon Description

Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick Sync feature is optional and requires a Quick Sync bezel. This feature allows management of the system using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information which can be used in troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

LCD panel features

The LCD panel of your system provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.

• The LCD backlight lights blue during normal operating conditions and lights amber to indicate an error condition.

• The LCD backlight is off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.

• The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Figure 3. LCD panel features

Item Button Description

1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.

2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.

3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.

During message scrolling:

• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed.

• Release the button to stop.

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Item Button Description

NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity the display starts scrolling.

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. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight turns 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

From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

is displayed, and then select the Home icon.

Setup menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option Description

iDRAC Select 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 error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI

description in the SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.

Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu

for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.

View menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option Description

iDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary

and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).

MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.

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Option Description

Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.

Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.

Power Displays 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.

Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format

can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Hard drive indicator codes

Figure 4. Hard drive indicators

1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator

3. hard drive

NOTE: If the hard drive 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 (RAID only) 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

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Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition

Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed

Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding

Steady green Drive online

Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and turns off six seconds

Rebuild aborted

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not light up for the USB mode.

Figure 5. iDRAC Direct LED indicator

1. iDRAC Direct status indicator

The following table displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import).

Convention iDRAC Direct

LED indicator pattern

A Green Lights green for a minimum of two seconds at the beginning and

B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.

C Green and turns

off

D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is

The following table displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop and cable (Laptop Connect).

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Condition

end of a file transfer.

Indicates that the file transfer is complete.

complete.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern

Condition

Solid green for two seconds

Flashing green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds)

Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.

Indicates that the laptop is connected.

Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.

Quick Sync indicator codes

Figure 6. Quick Sync indicator codes

1. Quick Sync status indicator 2. Quick Sync activation button

Power indicator pattern Condition

Slow blink Indicates that Quick Sync is waiting to be configured

from iDRAC.

Solid Indicates that Quick Sync is ready to transfer.

Blinks three times rapidly and then turns off Indicates that the Quick Sync feature is disabled from

iDRAC.

Blinks continuously when the mobile device touches the antenna

Blinks rapidly five times and turns off for one second when the activation button is pressed. This pattern is repeated until the activation button is pressed again.

Off Indicates that the Quick Sync feature is turned off.

Indicates data transfer activity.

Indicates that the Quick Sync hardware is not responding properly. Reseat the bezel. If the problem persists, see Getting help.

Use the activation button to activate it. If pressing the activation button does not turn on the LEDs, it

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Power indicator pattern Condition

indicates that power is not delivered to the Quick Sync bezel.

NOTE: For security purposes, Quick Sync turns off after thirty seconds of inactivity after the activation button is pressed. Once timed-out, the user is expected to press the activation button again to activate Quick Sync.

Back panel features and indicators

Figure 7. Back panel features and indicators

Item Indicator, button, or

connector

1 System identification

button

Icon Description

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 pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.

Press to toggle the system ID on and 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 System identification

connector

3 iDRAC8 Enterprise port Dedicated management port.

4 Half-height PCIe

expansion card slot (3)

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 Full-height PCIe

expansion card slot (4)

9 Ethernet connector (4) Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC

Connects the optional system status indicator assembly through the optional cable management arm.

Allows you to connect up to three half-height PCI Express expansion cards.

system.

The ports are USB 3.0-compliant.

Allows you to connect up to four full-height PCI Express expansion cards.

connectors or

Four integrated connectors that include:

• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors

• Two 100 Mbps/1 Gbps/10 Gbps SFP+/10 GbE T connectors

10 Power supply unit (PSU1)

11 Power supply unit

(PSU2)

AC 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W

or

DC 750 W or 1100 W

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NIC indicator codes

Figure 8. NIC indicators

1. link indicator 2. activity indicator

Convention Indicator Indicator code

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

network.

B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network

at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).

C Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network

at less than its maximum port speed.

D Activity indicator is blinking green Network data is being sent or received.

Power supply unit indicator codes

Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle and each DC PSU (when available) has an LED that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present or a power fault has occurred.

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Figure 9. AC PSU status indicator

1. AC PSU status indicator/handle

Convention Power indicator

Condition

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.

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 other PSU.

CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on.

D Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.

CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the 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.

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Convention Power indicator

Condition

pattern

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.

E Not lit Power is not connected.

Figure 10. DC PSU status indicator

1. DC PSU status indicator

Convention Power indicator

Condition

pattern

A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and that the PSU is

operational.

B Flashing green When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU indicator flashes green. 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 other installed PSU.

C Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.

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Convention Power indicator

pattern

D Not lit Power is not connected.

Condition

CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the 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 PSU support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the exception of Titanium PSU, which support only 220 V. When two identical PSU receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.

CAUTION: If two PSU are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.

CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSU 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.

Table 1. Documentation matrix

To... See the...

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 by using iDRAC

Know about the RACADM subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces

Launch, enable and disable Dell Lifecycle Controller, know the features, use and troubleshoot Dell 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 >

OpenManage software

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC at Dell.com/idracmanuals

Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/

idracmanuals

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To... See the...

Use Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick

Start Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals

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 >

OpenManage Server Administrator

Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at

Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials

Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals

Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at

Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

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 about 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 by using iDRAC.

6. Turn on the attached peripherals.

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:

• iDRAC Settings utility.

• Dell Lifecycle Controller.

• Dell Deployment Toolkit.

• System LCD panel.

• Quick Sync (optional)

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You can configure iDRAC IP using:

• iDRAC Web Interface.

For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.

• 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.

• 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/idracmanuals.

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

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default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals.

You can also access iDRAC by 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/idracmanuals.

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/idracmanuals.

• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. See the OpenManage documentation at Dell.com/

openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

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/idracmanuals.

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 > OpenManage software.

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.

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 enable 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.

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4. Download the drivers that you need 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 help 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

• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

Navigation keys

The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.

Key Description

F2 Enter System Setup.

F10 Enters system services and starts Lifecycle Controller.

F11 Enters Boot Manager.

F12 Enters PXE Boot.

Page Up Moves to the previous screen.

Page Down Moves to the next screen.

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable).

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next menu item.

NOTE: This feature is applicable for the standard graphic browser only.

Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the

main screen exits System BIOS, iDRAC Settings, Device Settings, or Service Tag Settings, and proceeds with system boot.

F1 Displays the system setup help.

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About System Setup

By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.

NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text browser, press F1.

You can access system setup in two ways:

• Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.

• Text Browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.

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

The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:

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

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

System BIOS screen

You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports. To view the System BIOS screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS.

The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:

Option

System Information

Memory Settings Displays information and options related to the installed memory.

Description

Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.

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Option Description

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

Serial Communication

System Profile Settings

System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings, such as system

Miscellaneous Settings

Displays options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, and specify related features and options.

Displays options to manage the serial ports, and specify related features and options.

Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on.

password, setup password, TPM security. It also manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.

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 name, and the BIOS version. To view the System Information screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System

Information

The System Information screen details are explained as follows:

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Option

System Model Name

System BIOS Version

System Management Engine Version

System Service Tag

System Manufacturer

System Manufacturer Contact Information

System CPLD Version

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Description

Displays the system model name.

Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.

Displays the current version of the Management Engine firmware.

Displays the system Service Tag.

Displays the name of the system manufacturer.

Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.

Displays the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware.

Option Description

UEFI Compliance Version

Displays the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.

Memory Settings screen

You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving. To view the Memory Setting screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Memory Settings.

The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Option Description

System Memory Size

System Memory Type

System Memory Speed

System Memory Voltage

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

System Memory Testing

Memory Operating Mode

Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.

Displays the type of memory installed in the system.

Displays the system memory speed.

Displays the system memory voltage.

Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This option is set to Disabled by default.

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. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.

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

set to Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. If the field is set to Disabled, the system supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory configurations. This option is set to Disabled by default.

Snoop Mode Specifies the Snoop Mode options. The Snoop Mode options available are Home

Snoop, Early Snoop, and Cluster on Die. This option is set to Early Snoop by default. This field is available only when the Node Interleaving is set to Disabled.

Processor Settings screen

You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings and perform specific functions such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling. To view the Processor Settings screen click the System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Processor Settings.

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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 provided for

Address Translation Service (ATS)

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware

DCU Streamer Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer

DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default,

Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology

Logical Processor Idling Enables or disables the operating system capability to put logical

Configurable TDP Allows reconfiguration of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to lower levels.

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.

virtualization. By default, the Virtualization Technology option is set to Enabled.

Defines the Address Translation Cache (ATC) for devices to 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.

Optimizes the system for applications that require high 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.

Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

feature. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.

processors in the idling state in order to reduce power consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.

TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to dissipate.

X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.

Dell Controlled Turbo

Number of Cores per Processor

Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.

Processor Core Speed Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.

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NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.

Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance.

Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the

Number of Cores per Processor option is set to All.

Menu Item Description

Processor 1

Family-Model-Stepping Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by

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.

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. To view the SATA Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings.

The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Option

Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, ATAAHCI, or RAID modes.

Security Freeze Lock

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

Port B Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA

Description

This option is set to AHCI by default.

Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only to ATA and AHCI modes.

mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.

For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.

For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.

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Option Description

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. This 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

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Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port G 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port H 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port I 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

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Option Description

Port J 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 or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.

Option Description

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. This field is

undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives.

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.

The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Option

Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. Setting this field to UEFI disables

Boot Sequence Retry

Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the hard drive that is booted in the event of a hard drive failure. The

Boot Option Settings

Description

the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot

Settings menu.

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.

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. This option is set to

BIOS by default.

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. This option is set to Enabled by default.

devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first hard drive in the list is attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all hard drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in the enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.

Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not

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Network Settings screen

You can use the Network Settings screen to modify PXE device settings. The network settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controllers handles the network settings. To view the Network Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Network

Settings

The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Option Description

PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4)

PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 to

4)

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Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device.

Enables 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. To view the Integrated Devices screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Integrated Devices.

The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:

Option

USB 3.0 Setting Enables or disables the USB 3.0 support. Enable this option only if your operating

User Accessible USB Ports

Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.

Integrated RAID Controller

Integrated Network Card 1

Embedded NIC1 and NIC2

Description

system supports USB 3.0. If you disable this option, devices operate at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is disabled by default.

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 disables the USB management port and also restrict access to iDRAC features.

Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option is set to Enabled by default.

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 are only available on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). This option is mutually exclusive with

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Option Description

the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure this function by using the NIC management utilities of the system.

I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/OAT option. Enable only if the hardware and software

support the feature.

Embedded Video Controller

Current State of Embedded Video Controller

SR-IOV Global Enable

OS Watchdog Timer

Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB

Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement

Allows you to Enable or Disable the Embedded Video Controller. This option is set to Enabled by default.

Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video Controller option 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 set to Disabled.

Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices. This option is set to Disabled by default.

If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system.

Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.

feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers 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 screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial Communication.

The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:

Option

Serial Communication

Serial Port Address

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Description

Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default.

Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default.

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. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.

Option Description

External Serial Connector

Failsafe Baud Rate Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to

Remote Terminal Type

Redirection After Boot

Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access Device by 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.

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. 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.

determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This option is set to 115200 by default.

Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by default.

Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to Enabled by default.

System Profile Settings screen

You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management. To view the System Profile Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System

Profile Settings

The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:

.

Option

System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than

CPU Power Management

Memory Frequency

Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. This option is

Energy Efficient Turbo

Description

Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.

NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom.

Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default. DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.

Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.

set to Enabled by default.

Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo. Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor’s core

frequency is adjusted within the turbo range based on workload.

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Option Description

C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when

it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.

C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This

option is set to Enabled by default.

Collaborative CPU Performance Control

Memory Patrol Scrub

Memory Refresh Rate

Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency.

Enables or disables the CPU power management. When set to Enabled, the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM (DAPC). This option is set to Disabled by default.

Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard by default.

Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.

Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the

Energy Efficiency Policy.

Energy Efficient Policy

Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1

Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to

Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy. The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and

determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings.

NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.

Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum number of cores is enabled by default.

Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default.

NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custom mode is set to disabled.

NOTE: When C States set to Enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/ Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.

System Security Settings screen

You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling the power button. To view the System Security screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Security Settings.

The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Option

Intel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by

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Description

using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set and is set to Enabled by default.

Option Description

System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only

if the password jumper is not installed in the system.

Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not

installed in the system.

Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.

TPM Security

TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by

TPM Status Displays the TPM status.

TPM Command

Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable the

Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set

NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. This option is set to

AC Power Recovery

AC Power Recovery Delay

User Defined Delay (60s to 240s)

UEFI Variable Access

Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using

Secure Boot Policy

NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.

Enables you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The TPM Security option is set to Off by default. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and Intel TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.

default.

CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system.

Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default.

Intel TXT option, virtualization technology must be enabled and TPM Security must

be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to Off by default.

to Enabled by default.

Disabled by default.

Sets how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default.

Sets how the system supports staggering of power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Immediate by default.

Sets the User Defined Delay when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.

Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specification. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.

the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.

When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-defined key and certificates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.

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Option Description

Secure Boot Policy Summary

Displays the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.

Miscellaneous Settings screen

You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time. To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →

Miscellaneous Settings. The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:

Menu Item Description

System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.

System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.

Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and enables you to modify it

for security and tracking purposes.

Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with

the NumLock enabled or disabled. The Keyboard NumLock is set to On by default.

NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.

F1/F2 Prompt on Error Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error.

F1/F2 Prompt on Error is set to Enabled by default.

The F1/F2 prompt also includes keyboard errors.

Load Legacy Video Option ROM Enables you to determine whether the system

BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option ROM from the video controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set this to

UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled.

In-System Characterization This option enables or disables In-System

Characterization. In-System Characterization is

set to Disabled by default. The two other options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot.

NOTE: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to change in future BIOS releases.

When In-System Characterization (ISC) is set to enabled, ISC is executed during POST on detecting relevant change(s) in the system configuration. This helps in optimizing the system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to be executed, and system reset is required for ISC results to be applied. The Enabled - No Reboot option executes ISC and continues without applying ISC results until the next time system reset occurs. The Enabled option executes ISC and forces an immediate system reset so that ISC

Enabled if

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Menu Item Description

results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC is not executed.

About Boot Manager

Boot manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system.

Entering Boot Manager

The boot manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

1. Turn on, or restart your system.

2. Press F11 when you see the message F11 = Boot Manager.

If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Boot Manager main menu

Menu item

Continue Normal Boot

One Shot Boot Menu

Launch System Setup

Launch Lifecycle Controller

System Utilities Launches System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.

Description

The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.

Takes you to the boot menu, where you can select a one time boot device to boot from.

Enables you to access System Setup. Enables you to access System Setup.

Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Lifecycle Controller program.

Changing the boot order

You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected

1. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → Boot Settings.

2. Click Boot Option Settings → Boot Sequence.

3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the

device down or up in the order.

4. Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.

BIOS for Boot Mode.

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Choosing the system boot mode

System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system:

• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.

• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you

have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it overlays the system BIOS.

1. From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings and select Boot Mode.

2. Select the boot mode you want the system to boot into.

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode.

NOTE: After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.

NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.

NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport.

Assigning a system and/or setup password

Prerequisites

The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information about the password jumper settings, see System board jumpers and connectors.

You can assign a new system password and setup password or change an existing system password and setup password only when the password jumper setting is set to Enabled and Password Status is set to Unlocked.

If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system.

Steps

1. To enter system setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting the system.

2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen , click System BIOS → System Security

3. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.

4. In the System Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.

Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

• A password can have up to 32 characters.

• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

A message prompts you to reenter the system password.

5. Reenter the system password, and click OK.

6. In the Setup Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.

A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.

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7. Reenter the setup password, and click OK.

8. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.

A message prompts you to save the changes.

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

Using your system password to secure your system

About this task

If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

Steps

1. Turn on or reboot your system.

2. Type your system password and press Enter.

Next steps

When Password Status is set to Locked, type the password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.

NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system stops functioning and must be turned off.

Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.

Deleting or changing an existing System password or Setup password

Prerequisites

Ensure that the Password jumper is set to enabled and the Password Status is set to Unlocked before attempting to delete or change the existing System password or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System password or Setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.

Steps

1. To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or restart.

2. In System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press Enter. The System BIOS screen is displayed.

3. In the System BIOS screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Security screen is displayed.

4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.

5. Select System Password, change or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.

6. Select Setup Password, change or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.

NOTE: If you change the System password or Setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you delete the System password or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.

7. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save the changes and exit.

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Operating with a setup password enabled

If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options.

If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:

Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.

Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are exceptions:

• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you

can assign a system password.

• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Embedded system management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.

NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/

idracmanuals.

iDRAC Settings utility

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.

NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility requires the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.

For more information about using iDRAC, see iDRAC User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Entering the iDRAC settings utility

1. Turn on or restart the managed system.

2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).

3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.

The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.

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Changing the Thermal Settings

The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system.

1. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility.

2. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select one of the following options:

• Default

• Maximum Exhaust Temperature

• Fan Speed Offset

NOTE: When the User Option is set to the default Auto setting, the user option cannot be modified.

3. Set the Maximum Air Exhaust Temperature or the Fan Speed Offset fields.

4. Click Back → Finish → Yes.

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Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components inside the system.

NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated at all times with either a module or with a blank.

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NOTE: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage.

Before working inside your system

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.

2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.

3. If installed, remove the front bezel.

For more information, see Removing the bezel.

4. Remove the system cover. For more information, see Removing the system cover.

After working inside your system

1. Install the system cover.

For more information, see Installing the system cover.

2. Install the optional bezel.

3. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals.

4. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:

• Key to the bezel lock. This is only required when you have a bezel.

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• #1 Phillips screwdriver

• T6, T8, T10, and T15 Torx screwdrivers

The following tools are required for assembling cables for a DC power supply unit (PSU):

• AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent

• Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent

• Wire-stripper pliers capable of removing insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated

copper wire

NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).

Front bezel (optional)

Removing the front bezel

1. Unlock the bezel lock at the left end of the bezel.

2. Lift the release latch next to the bezel lock.

3. Pull the left end of the bezel, unhook the right end and remove the bezel.

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Figure 11. Removing and installing the front bezel

1. bezel lock 2. front bezel

Figure 12. Removing and installing the Quick Sync bezel

Installing the front bezel

1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.

2. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system.

3. Secure the bezel with the keylock.

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.

3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

4. Remove the optional bezel. For more information see Removing the bezel.

Steps

1. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.

2. Lift the latch and rotate the latch toward the back of the system.

The system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the slots on the chassis.

NOTE: The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system.

3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.

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Figure 13. Removing and installing the system cover

1. system cover 2. latch

3. latch release lock

Related video

http://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/Cover

Installing the system cover

Prerequisites

Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

Steps

1. Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.

2. Push the system cover latch down to move the system cover into the closed position.

The system cover slides forward and the tabs on the system cover engage with the slots on the chassis. The system cover latch will lock into place when the system cover engages with the slots on the chassis.

3. Turn the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.

4. Install the optional bezel.

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

peripherals.

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Inside the system

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Figure 14. Inside the system

1. cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly (6) 2. processor (2)

3. DIMM (24) 4. PCIe card holder

5. internal USB port 6. power supply unit (2)

7. expansion card riser 3 8. network daughter card

9. expansion card riser 2 10. expansion card riser 1

11. hard drive backplane

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Cooling shroud

Removing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card.

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

Steps

Hold the shroud and lift it away from the system.

Figure 15. Removing and installing the cooling shroud

1. cooling shroud 2. touch point (2)

Next steps

1. Replace the cooling shroud. See Installing the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing the cooling shroud

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Route the cables inside the system along the chassis wall and secure the cables using the cable-

securing bracket.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the cooling shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.

2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

Next steps

1. If applicable, replace the full-length PCIe card.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Cooling fans

Your system supports six hot-swappable cooling fans.

NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system management software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly.

Removing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.

NOTE: The procedure for removing each fan is identical.

Steps

Press the fan release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan assembly.

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Figure 16. Removing and installing a cooling fan

1. cooling fan assembly 2. cooling fan connector (6)

3. fan release tab (6) 4. cooling fan (6)

5. cooling fan connector on system board (6)

Related video

http://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/Fans

Next steps

1. Replace the cooling fan. See Installing a cooling fan.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

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Steps

1. Align the plug at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.

2. Slide the cooling fan into the securing slots until the tabs lock into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Cooling fan assembly

Removing the cooling fan assembly

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Unlock the cooling fan assembly from the chassis by lifting the release levers upward.

2. Lift the cooling fan assembly out of the chassis.

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Figure 17. Removing and installing the cooling fan assembly

1. cooling fan assembly 2. cooling fan (6)

3. release lever (2) 4. guide pin on the system board (2)

5. cooling fan connector (6) 6. guide pin on the chassis (6)

Related video

http://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/Fans

Next steps

1. Replace the cooling fan assembly. See Installing the cooling fan assembly.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing the cooling fan assembly

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Ensure that the cables are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before installing the cooling fan assembly. Incorrectly installed cables may get damaged.

Steps

1. Align the slots on the cooling fan assembly with the guide pins on the chassis.

2. Slide the cooling fan assembly into the chassis.

3. Lock the cooling fan assembly into the chassis by lowering the release levers until firmly seated.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

System memory

Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs).

NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.

Memory bus operating frequency can be 1333 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on the following factors:

• DIMM type (RDIMM or LRDIMM)

• Number of DIMMs populated per channel

• System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration Optimized)

• Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors

Your system contains 24 memory sockets split into two sets of 12 sockets, one set per processor. Each 12-socket set is organized into four channels. In each channel, the release tabs of the first socket are marked white, the second socket black, and the third socket green.

NOTE: DIMMs in sockets A1 to A12 are assigned to processor 1 and DIMMs in sockets B1 to B12 are assigned to processor 2.

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Figure 18. Memory socket locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9

channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10

channel 2: slots A3, A7, and A11

channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12

Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5, and B9

channel 1: slots B2, B6, and B10

channel 2: slots B3, B7, and B11

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channel 3: slots B4, B8, and B12

The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations.

DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/

Channel

RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank

2 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank

3 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank

LRDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank

2 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank

3 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank

Operating Frequency (in

MT/s)

1.2 V

Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel

General memory module installation guidelines

Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:

• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.

• x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-specific

guidelines.

• Up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.

• Up to three LRDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.

• Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 are available. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and sockets B1 to B12 are available.

• Populate all sockets with white release tabs first, then black, and then green.

• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order — first in sockets with white release levers, then black, and then green. For example, if you want to mix single-rank and dual-rank memory modules, populate dual-rank memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and single-rank memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.

• When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules, populate 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and 4 GB memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.

• In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor should be identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on.

• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed (for example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed).

• Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.

• Populate four memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.

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Mode-specific guidelines

Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected.

NOTE: You can mix x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs to support RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to gain SDDC.

The following sections provide additional slot population guidelines for each mode:

Advanced ECC (lockstep)

Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation.

The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows:

• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and the same rule applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pair —for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.

NOTE: Advanced ECC with mirroring is not supported.

Memory optimized (independent channel) mode

This mode supports SDDC only for memory modules that use x4 device width, and this mode does not impose any specific slot population requirements.

Memory sparing

NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in System Setup.

In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare. If persistent correctable errors are detected on a rank, the data from this rank is copied to the spare rank, and the failed rank is disabled.

With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by one rank per channel. For example, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 4 GB dual-rank memory modules, the available system memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (memory modules) × 4 GB = 48 GB, and not 16 (memory modules) × 4 GB = 64 GB.

NOTE: Memory sparing does not offer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.

NOTE: Both Advanced ECC/Lockstep and Optimizer modes support memory sparing.

Memory mirroring

Memory mirroring offers the strongest memory module reliability mode compared to all other modes, providing improved uncorrectable multi-bit failure protection. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one half of the total installed physical memory. Half of the installed memory is used to mirror the active memory modules. In the event of an uncorrectable error, the system switches over to the mirrored copy. This ensures SDDC and multi-bit protection.

The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows:

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• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.

• Memory modules installed in memory module sockets with white release levers must be identical and the same rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical memory modules are installed in matched pairs—for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.

Sample memory configurations

The following tables show sample memory configurations for one and two processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines.

NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs respectively.

Table 2. Memory configurations—single processor

System capacity (in GB)

4 4 1

8 4 2

16 4 4

24 4 6

48 4 12

DIMM size (in GB)

8 2

Number of DIMMs

DIMM rank, organization, and frequency

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 1600 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1

A1, A2

A1, A2, A3, A4

A1, A2

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12

8 6

96 8 12

16 6

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8 1600 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

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System capacity (in

DIMM size (in GB)

GB)

128 16 8

Number of DIMMs

DIMM rank, organization, and frequency

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

144 16 and 8 10

384 32 12

512 64 8

768 64 12

Table 3. Memory configurations—two processors

System capacity (in

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

GB)

16 4 4

2R, x4 and 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x4 and 2R, x8, 1600 MT/s

LRDIMM, x4, 1866 MT/s

LRDIMM, x4, 1600 MT/s

LRDIMM, x4, 2133 MT/s

LRDIMM, x4, 1866 MT/s

DIMM rank, organization, and frequency

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11

NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A9 and A11.

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, B1, B2

32 4 8

64 4 16

8 8

96 4 24

8 12

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1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 2133 MT/s

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 1866 MT/s

1R, x8, 1600 MT/s

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

System capacity (in GB)

128 8 16

DIMM size (in GB)

Number of DIMMs

DIMM rank, organization, and frequency

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

16 8

160 8 20

16 and 8 12

192 8 24

16 12

256 16 16

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 1600 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 1866 MT/s

2R, x8, 1600 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B11

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A5, A6, B5, and B6.

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

384 16 24

32 12

512 32 16

768 32 24

2R, x4, 1866 MT/s,

2R, x4, 1600 MT/s,

LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 1866 MT/s

RDIMM, 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

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System capacity (in GB)

1536 64 24

DIMM size (in GB)

64 12

Number of DIMMs

DIMM rank, organization, and frequency

LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 2133 MT/s

LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 1866 MT/s

DIMM slot population

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12

Removing memory modules

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. If installed, remove the cooling fan assembly. For more information, see Removing the cooling fan

assembly.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.

2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of

the memory module socket.

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Figure 19. Removing and installing a memory module

1. memory module 2. memory module socket

3. memory module socket ejector (2)

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Installing memory modules

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Removing the cooling fan assembly.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.

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Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.

2. If a memory module or a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.

NOTE: Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.

3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module

socket, and 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 orientation.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly.

4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.

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

Figure 20. Installing the memory module

1. memory module 2. alignment key

3. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

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

4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure

that the memory module is firmly seated in the memory module socket.

5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.

Heat sink and processors

Use the following procedures when:

• Installing an additional processor.

• Replacing a processor.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

Removing a heat sink

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

4. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).

5. Remove the cooling shroud.

WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.

Steps

1. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

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

2. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.

3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

4. Remove the heat sink.

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Figure 21. Removing and installing a heat sink

1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink

3. processor socket 4. slot (4)

Next steps

1. Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s).

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing a processor

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support

and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

5. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).

6. Remove the cooling shroud.

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WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

Steps

1. Release the open first socket lever near the unlock icon by pushing the lever down and out from

under the tab.

2. Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon by pushing the lever down and out

from under the tab. Lift the lever 90 degrees upward.

3. Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.

4. Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket-release

lever lifts up.

CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.

5. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket-release lever up.

NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.

NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an anti-static container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor.

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Figure 22. Processor shield

1. close first socket release lever 2. lock icon

3. processor 4. open first socket release lever

5. unlock icon

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Figure 23. Removing and installing a processor

1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor

3. processor 4. slot (4)

5. processor shield 6. open first socket-release lever

7. socket 8. socket keys (4)

Next steps

1. Replace the processor(s).

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing a heat sink

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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4. Remove the cooling shroud.

5. Install the processor.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.

Steps

1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean

lint-free cloth.

2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on

the top of the processor as shown in the following figure.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.

Figure 24. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor

1. processor 2. thermal grease

3. thermal grease syringe

3. Place the heat sink onto the processor.

4. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.

5. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite the first screw you tightened.

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NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop once the screw is seated. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 kg-cm).

6. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

Next steps

1. Install the cooling shroud.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the processor information matches the

new system configuration.

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

Installing a processor

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

3. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support

and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

NOTE: You can also update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

5. Remove the cooling shroud.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.

Steps

1. Unpack the new processor.

NOTE: If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor using a lint-free cloth.

2. Locate the processor socket.

3. If applicable, remove the socket protective cap.

4. Release the open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon by pushing the lever down and

out from under the tab.

5. Similarly, release the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon by pushing the lever down

and out from under the tab. Lift the lever 90 degrees upward.

6. Hold the tab near the lock symbol on the processor shield and lift it up and out of the way.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

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CAUTION: While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any contaminants. Contaminants on the processor pins such as thermal grease or oil can damage the processor.

7. Align the processor with the socket keys.

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

8. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.

9. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.

10. Close the processor shield.

11.

Lower the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon and push it under the tab to lock it.

12. Similarly, lower the open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon and push it under the tab

to lock it.

Next steps

NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the processor information matches the

new system configuration.

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

PCIe card holder

Removing the PCIe card holder

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Do not use your system without the PCIe card holder installed. The PCIe card holder is necessary to ensure proper system cooling.

Steps

1. Press the release tab and slide the card holder toward the back of the chassis to release the PCIe

card holder from the chassis.

2. Lift the PCIe card holder out of the chassis.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must replace the PCIe card holder.

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Figure 25. Removing and installing the PCIe card holder

1. PCIe card holder 2. release tab

Next steps

1. Replace the PCIe card holder. See Installing the PCIe card holder.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing the PCIe card holder

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Do not use your system without the PCIe card holder installed. The PCIe card holder is necessary to ensure proper system cooling.

Steps

1. Align the PCIe card holder with the notches and tabs on the power supply unit cage.

2. Press the release tab and slide PCIe card holder toward the front of the chassis until firmly seated.

Next steps

1. If applicable, replace the full-length PCIe card.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. To open the PCIe card holder latch, press the release tab.

2. To close the PCIe card holder latch, rotate the latch clockwise until it locks.

NOTE: Before installing a full-length PCIe card, the PCIe card holder latch must be closed. When the full-length PCIe card is installed, open the PCIe card holder latch. Before removing the full-length PCIe card, you must close the PCIe card holder latch.

Figure 26. Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch

1. PCIe card holder 2. release tab

3. PCIe card holder latch

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Cable retention bracket

Removing the cable retention bracket

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Remove the PCIe card holder.

5. Remove all cables routed through the cable retention bracket.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Pull the tab to release it from the notch and slide the cable retention bracket toward the front of the

chassis to release it from the chassis.

2. Lift the cable retention bracket out of the chassis.

Figure 27. Removing and installing the cable retention bracket

1. alignment pin (2) 2. tab

3. cable retention bracket

Next steps

1. Replace the cable retention bracket. See Installing the cable retention bracket.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing the cable retention bracket

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Remove the PCIe card holder.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Align the cable retention bracket with the alignment pins on the chassis.

2. Slide the cable retention bracket along the chassis wall until the tab clicks and locks the slots.

3. Place all cables to be routed in the cable retention bracket.

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe card holder.

2. Install the cooling shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Integrated storage controller card

Your system includes a dedicated expansion card slot on the system board for an integrated controller card. The integrated storage controller card provides the integrated storage subsystem for the internal hard drives in your system. The controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations. The RAID configurations depend on the version of the storage controller included with your system.

Removing the integrated storage controller card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Remove the expansion card riser 1.

5. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Loosen the screws that secure the integrated storage controller cable to the integrated storage

controller card connector on the system board.

2. Lift the integrated storage controller cable out.

3. Lift one end of the card and angle it to disengage the card from the integrated storage controller

card holder on system board.

4. Lift the card out of the chassis.

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Figure 28. Removing and installing the integrated storage controller card

1. integrated storage controller cable 2. integrated storage controller card

3. integrated storage controller card connector on the system board

Next steps

1. Replace the expansion card riser 1.

2. Replace the cooling shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

4. integrated storage controller card holder

Installing the integrated storage controller card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Remove the expansion card riser 1.

5. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Align the end of the integrated storage controller card with the controller card connector on the

system board.

2. Lower the connector side of the integrated storage controller card into the integrated storage

controller card connector on the system board. Ensure that the tabs on the system board align with the screw holes on the integrated storage

controller card.

3. Align the screws on the integrated storage controller card cable with the screw holes on the

connector.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the integrated storage controller card cable with the integrated storage

controller card connector on the system board.

Next steps

1. Replace the expansion card riser 1.

2. Replace the cooling shroud.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

NOTE: A missing or an unsupported expansion card riser logs a System Event Log (SEL). It does not prevent your system from powering on. A no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is displayed.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Depending on your system configuration, the following PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards are supported:

Table 4. Supported expansion cards

Riser PCIe slot Processor

connection

1 1 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16

1 2 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16

1 3 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16

2 4 Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x16 x16

2 5 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x8 x16

3 (default) 6 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x8 x16

3 (alternate) 6 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x16 x16

3 (default) 7 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x8 x16

NOTE: To use PCIe slots 1 through 4 on the riser, both the processors must be installed.

Height Length Link

width

Slot width

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

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The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansion cards should be installed in the card priority and slot priority order.

Table 5. Expansion card installation order

Card priority Card type Slot priority Max allowed

1 GPU (double width) 6, 4 2

GPU (single width) 6, 4, 7, 5 4

2 RAID H830 7, 6, 4, 5 2

RAID H830 (low profile) 3, 2 2

3 40 Gb NICs (full height) 5, 7, 4, 6 4

40 Gb NICs (low profile) 3, 2, 1 3

4 FC16 HBA (full height) 5, 7, 4, 6 4

FC16 HBA (low profile) 2, 3, 1 3

5 10 Gb NICs (full height) 5, 7, 4, 6 4

10 Gb NICs (low profile) 2, 3, 1 3

6 FC8 HBA (full height) 5, 7, 4, 6 4

FC8 HBA (low profile) 2, 3, 1 3

7 1 Gb NICs (full height) 5, 7, 4, 6 4

1 Gb NICs (low profile) 2, 3, 1 3

8 12 Gb SAS (low profile) 3, 2, 1 3

12 Gb SAS (full height) 7, 6, 4, 5 4

9 Integrated RAID integrated slot 1

10 NDC integrated slot 1

Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. When removing a card from Riser 3, ensure that the PCIe holder latch is closed.

NOTE: The procedure for installing and removing a full length PCIe card is similar to the procedure for removing and installing a GPU card. For more information, see Removing a GPU card and

Installing a GPU card.

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Steps

1. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

2. Lift the expansion card latch out of the slot.

3. Hold the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the expansion card connector.

4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot

opening and close the expansion card latch.

5. Replace the expansion card latch into the slot.

6. Close the expansion card locking tabs.

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.

Figure 29. Removing and installing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3

1. expansion card 2. expansion card latch

3. expansion card riser 4. power connector (for GPU cards)

5. expansion card connector

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2. Lift the expansion card latch and remove the filler bracket.

3. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the connector on the expansion card aligns

with the expansion card connector on the riser.

4. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully

seated.

5. Press the touch points to open the expansion card locking tabs.

6. Replace the expansion card latch.

7. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.

NOTE: When installing a GPU card on riser 2 or riser 3 (default), connect the GPU card power cable to the power connector on the riser.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

4. Remove the expansion card riser.

NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.

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Steps

1. Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.

2. Press tab B and rotate the latch downward.

3. Remove the expansion card from the expansion card riser.

4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot

opening, and then close the expansion card latch.

5. Close the latches of tab A and tab B.

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.

Figure 30. Removing and installing an expansion card from expansion card riser 1

1. tab A 2. expansion card riser 1 cage

3. expansion card connector 4. tab B

5. latch 6. expansion card

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card riser. For more information, see Installing expansion card risers

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 1

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the expansion card riser.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.

Steps

1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2. Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.

3. Press tab B and rotate the latch down.

4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the

expansion card connector.

5. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully

seated.

6. Close the latches of tab A and tab B.

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card riser. For more information, see Installing expansion card risers.

2. If applicable, connect any cables to the expansion card.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing the riser 1 blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

Press the tabs on the riser 1 blank and push the riser 1 blank out of the chassis.

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Figure 31. Removing and installing the riser 1 blank

1. slot on the chassis 2. tab (2)

3. riser 1 blank

Installing the riser 1 blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

To install the riser 1 blank, align the blank with the slot on the chassis and insert it into the chassis until it clicks into place.

Removing expansion card risers

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

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1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove any expansion card installed on risers 2 and 3.

NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.

Steps

Holding the slots on the expansion card riser, lift the riser from the riser connector on the system board.

NOTE: To remove expansion card risers 2 and 3, hold the edges of the expansion card riser.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, the riser 1 blank must be installed in the riser 1 slot. Remove the riser 1 blank only if you are installing riser 1.

Figure 32. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 1

1. expansion card riser 1 cage 2. expansion card riser 1

3. riser guide-back (right) 4. riser guide-back (left)

5. expansion card riser 1 connector 6. riser guide-front

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Figure 33. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 1

1. expansion card slot 1 2. expansion card slot 2

3. expansion card slot 3

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Figure 34. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 2

1. power connector (for GPU cards) 2. expansion card riser 2

3. riser guide-back 4. expansion card riser 2 connector

5. riser guide-front

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Figure 35. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 2

1. expansion card slot 4 2. expansion card slot 5

3. power connector (for GPU cards)

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Figure 36. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 3

1. riser guide-front 2. power connector (for GPU cards)

3. expansion card riser 3 4. riser guide-back

5. expansion card riser 3 connector

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Figure 37. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 3 (default)

1. expansion card slot 6 2. expansion card slot 7

3. power connector (for GPU cards)

Figure 38. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 3 (alternate)

1. expansion card slot 6 2. power connector (for GPU cards)

Next steps

1. If applicable, remove or install an expansion card on the riser.

2. If applicable, replace the expansion card riser.

3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing expansion card risers

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If applicable, reinstall the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser 1.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Align the expansion card riser with the connectors and the riser guides on the system board.

2. Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser is fully seated in the

connector.

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card risers 2 or 3.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

GPU card installation guidelines

• Ensure that both the processors are installed.

• The processor must be of 135 W or less.

• The processor must use a GPU kit low-profile heat sink.

• Due to the high power consumption of GPUs, the ambient system inlet temperature is restricted to 30°C to ensure adequate system cooling when one or more GPU cards are installed.

• Ensure that the GPU enablement kit is available. The GPU enablement kit includes:

– Low-profile heat sinks – Power cables for the GPU cards – Filler brackets with closeout EMI shield for unoccupied PCIe slots

• All GPU cards must be of the same type and model.

• Ensure that your system uses the redundant 1100 W power supplies.

• You can install up to two double-wide GPU cards.

NOTE: Two double-wide GPU cards configuration requires optional riser 3.

• You can install up to four single-wide GPU cards.

Removing a GPU card

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Lift the expansion card latch.

2. Close the expansion card locking tabs on the cooling shroud and the risers.

3. Hold the GPU card by its edges and slide out the GPU card at an angle to release it from the

connector on the riser card.

4. Disconnect the cable from the GPU card.

5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty slot opening

and close the expansion card locking tabs.

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.

Figure 39. Removing and installing the GPU card

1. expansion card locking tab (3) 2. GPU card

3. PCIe card holder latch 4. expansion card latch

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5. expansion card riser 3

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing a GPU card

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Remove the heat sinks.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

1. Unpack the GPU cards and the GPU enablement kit.

2. Install the heat sinks from the kit and reinstall the cooling shroud.

3. Close the expansion card locking tab on the cooling shroud and riser.

4. Lift the expansion card latch.

5. Remove the filler brackets for the single- or double-wide GPU cards.

6. Replace the remaining filler brackets with the brackets from the GPU kit.

7. Align the GPU card connector with the slot on the riser.

8. Insert the GPU card into the riser slot until it is fully seated.

9. Locate the GPU power connectors on the cable and plug them to the six-pin and eight-pin

connectors on the GPU card.

NOTE: Ensure that the GPU card is installed correctly into the GPU card lock.

10. Press down on the GPU card lock to secure the card in position.

11. Ensure that the GPU card is seated into the PCIe card holder latch.

12. Press the touch point to open the PCIe card holder latch and/or the expansion card locking tabs.

13. Connect the GPU power cable to the riser.

14. Close the expansion card latch/latches.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Internal dual SD module (optional)

Removing an internal SD card

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another.

Steps

Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module and press the card to release it from the slot.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing an internal SD card

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: To use an SD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in the System Setup.

Steps

1. Locate the SD card connector on the internal dual SD module. Orient the SD card appropriately and

insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot.

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

2. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing the optional internal dual SD module

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) on the system board.

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4. If installed, remove the SD card(s).

Steps

Hold the pull tab and pull the IDSDM out of the chassis.

Figure 40. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)

1. Internal Dual SD module 2. LED status indicator (2)

3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 2

5. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connector

The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes:

Convention IDSDM indicator code Description

A Green Indicates that the card is online.

B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity.

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Convention IDSDM indicator code Description

C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has

failed.

D Amber Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or is

write protected.

E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing the optional internal dual SD module

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

1. Locate the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) connector on the system board. To locate the internal

dual SD module connector, see System board jumpers and connectors.

2. Align the IDSDM with the connector on the system board.

3. Push the IDSDM until it is firmly seated on the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the SD card(s).

NOTE: Temporarily label each SD card with its corresponding slot before removal. Replace the SD card(s) into the same slots.

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Network daughter card

Removing the network daughter card

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3. If installed, remove expansion card(s) from the expansion card riser 2.

4. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver handy.

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Dell E31S User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About the PowerEdge R730 systems

Supported configurations on PowerEdge R730 systems

Front panel features and indicators

LCD panel features

Home screen

Setup menu

View menu

Hard drive indicator codes

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Quick Sync indicator codes

Back panel features and indicators

NIC indicator codes

Power supply unit indicator codes

Documentation matrix

Quick Resource Locator

Performing initial system configuration

Setting up your system

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address

Logging in to iDRAC

Methods of installing the operating system

Managing your system remotely

Downloading drivers and firmware

Pre-operating system management applications

Navigation keys

About System Setup

Entering System Setup

System Setup Main Menu

System BIOS screen

System Information screen

Memory Settings screen

Processor Settings screen

SATA Settings screen

Boot Settings screen

Network Settings screen

Integrated Devices screen

Serial Communication screen

System Profile Settings screen

System Security Settings screen

Miscellaneous Settings screen

About Boot Manager

Entering Boot Manager

Boot Manager main menu

Changing the boot order

Choosing the system boot mode

Assigning a system and/or setup password

Using your system password to secure your system

Deleting or changing an existing System password or Setup password

Operating with a setup password enabled

Embedded system management

iDRAC Settings utility

Entering the iDRAC settings utility

Changing the Thermal Settings

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Before working inside your system

After working inside your system

Recommended tools

Front bezel (optional)

Removing the front bezel

Installing the front bezel

Removing the system cover

Installing the system cover

Inside the system

Cooling shroud

Removing the cooling shroud

Installing the cooling shroud

Cooling fans

Removing a cooling fan

Installing a cooling fan

Cooling fan assembly

Removing the cooling fan assembly

Installing the cooling fan assembly

System memory

General memory module installation guidelines

Mode-specific guidelines

Sample memory configurations