Dell m830 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge M830 Owner's Manual

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Notes, cautions, and warnings

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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 - 02

Rev. A00

Contents

1 About your Dell PowerEdge M830.................................................................... 8

Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge M830.....................................................................8

Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives..........................................................................................9

Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns..................................................................................................... 10

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes...................................................................................................... 11

Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................ 12

Quick Resource Locator......................................................................................................................13

2 Performing initial system configuration........................................................ 14

Setting up your system........................................................................................................................14

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address..............................................................................14

Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the operating system........................................................................................................... 15

Managing your system remotely.........................................................................................................15

Downloading drivers and firmware.....................................................................................................15

3 Pre-operating system management applications.........................................17

Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................17

About System Setup.............................................................................................................................17

Entering System Setup.................................................................................................................. 18

System Setup Main Menu..............................................................................................................18

System BIOS screen.......................................................................................................................18

System Information screen........................................................................................................... 19

System Memory screen.................................................................................................................19

Processor Settings screen.............................................................................................................20

SATA Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 21

Boot Settings screen..................................................................................................................... 24

Network Settings screen...............................................................................................................24

Integrated Devices screen............................................................................................................ 25

Serial Communication screen...................................................................................................... 26

System Profile Settings screen......................................................................................................27

System Security Settings screen...................................................................................................28

Miscellaneous Settings screen......................................................................................................30

About Boot Manager........................................................................................................................... 31

Entering Boot Manager .................................................................................................................31

Boot Manager main menu.............................................................................................................31

About Dell Lifecycle Controller...........................................................................................................31

Changing the boot order.................................................................................................................... 31

Choosing the system boot mode.......................................................................................................32

Assigning a system or setup password...............................................................................................32

Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 33

Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password...........................................33

Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 34

Embedded systems management......................................................................................................34

iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 34

Entering the iDRAC Settings utility................................................................................................35

4 Installing and removing blade components................................................. 36

Customer and field replaceable units—PowerEdge M830............................................................... 36

Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 37

Recommended tools...........................................................................................................................37

Before working inside your system.................................................................................................... 37

After working inside your system........................................................................................................37

Removing and installing a blade.........................................................................................................37

Removing the blade...................................................................................................................... 38

Installing a blade............................................................................................................................39

Removing and installing the system cover........................................................................................ 40

Removing the system cover......................................................................................................... 40

Installing the system cover............................................................................................................41

Inside the blade...................................................................................................................................43

Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 44

Removing the cooling shroud......................................................................................................44

Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 45

Processor blank and DIMM blank.......................................................................................................45

Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank............................................................................ 45

Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank.............................................................................. 46

System memory.................................................................................................................................. 47

General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................49

Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................50

Removing memory modules.........................................................................................................51

Installing memory modules.......................................................................................................... 52

Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 53

I/O module mezzanine cards.............................................................................................................56

Mezzanine card installation guidelines.........................................................................................56

Removing a mezzanine card.........................................................................................................57

Installing a mezzanine card.......................................................................................................... 58

Mezzanine card support bracket........................................................................................................59

Removing the mezzanine card support bracket..........................................................................59

Installing the mezzanine card support bracket........................................................................... 60

IDSDM card (optional)......................................................................................................................... 61

Replacing an SD card.................................................................................................................... 61

Internal USB key............................................................................................................................ 62

Removing the IDSDM card........................................................................................................... 64

Installing the IDSDM card..............................................................................................................65

rSPI card (optional)..............................................................................................................................66

Removing the rSPI card................................................................................................................ 66

Installing the rSPI card...................................................................................................................67

SD vFlash card.....................................................................................................................................68

Replacing the SD vFlash card....................................................................................................... 68

Network Daughter Card..................................................................................................................... 69

Removing the Network Daughter Card....................................................................................... 69

Installing the Network Daughter Card.......................................................................................... 71

Processors............................................................................................................................................71

Removing a heat sink.................................................................................................................... 72

Removing a processor...................................................................................................................73

Installing a processor.................................................................................................................... 76

Installing a heat sink.......................................................................................................................77

Hard drives/SSDs................................................................................................................................. 79

Hard drive/SSD bay numbering.................................................................................................... 79

Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines......................................................................................... 80

Removing a hard drive/SSD..........................................................................................................80

Installing a hard drive/SSD.............................................................................................................81

Removing a hard drive/SSD blank................................................................................................ 82

Installing a hard drive/SSD blank.................................................................................................. 83

Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD.................................................................. 83

Configuring the boot drive........................................................................................................... 83

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier.............................84

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier....................................85

Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier ................................................................ 85

Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier........................................................................ 86

Hard drive/SSD cage........................................................................................................................... 87

Removing a hard drive/SSD cage................................................................................................. 87

Installing a hard drive/SSD cage...................................................................................................88

Hard drive/SSD backplane..................................................................................................................89

Removing a 2.5 inch (x4) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane............................................................90

Installing a 2.5 inch (x4) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane..............................................................92

Removing a 2.5 inch (x4) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane......................................................... 92

Installing a 2.5 inch (x4) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane........................................................... 94

Removing a 2.5 inch (x2) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane............ 95

Installing a 2.5 inch (x2) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane...............97

Removing a 1.8 inch (x12) SAS SSD backplane............................................................................ 98

Installing a 1.8 inch (x12) SAS SSD backplane............................................................................ 100

NVRAM backup battery..................................................................................................................... 101

Replacing the NVRAM backup battery........................................................................................101

Storage controller card.....................................................................................................................102

Removing the storage controller card....................................................................................... 103

Installing the storage controller card......................................................................................... 105

Expander card................................................................................................................................... 106

Removing an expander card.......................................................................................................106

Installing an expander card.........................................................................................................108

System board.................................................................................................................................... 109

Removing the system board.......................................................................................................109

Installing the system board..........................................................................................................112

Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................................................. 114

Installing the Trusted Platform Module ..................................................................................... 114

Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users...................................................................................115

Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users............................................................................................ 115

5 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................ 116

Safety first—for you and your system...............................................................................................116

Troubleshooting system memory.....................................................................................................116

Troubleshooting hard drives............................................................................................................. 117

Troubleshooting Solid State Drives...................................................................................................117

Troubleshooting USB devices...........................................................................................................118

Troubleshooting an internal SD card................................................................................................118

Troubleshooting processors............................................................................................................. 119

Troubleshooting the blade system board........................................................................................ 119

Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery..................................................................................120

System messages.............................................................................................................................. 120

Warning messages...................................................................................................................... 120

Diagnostic messages................................................................................................................... 121

Alert messages............................................................................................................................. 121

6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................122

Dell Online Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................122

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................122

When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 122

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics............................................................................. 123

System diagnostic controls.........................................................................................................123

7 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 124

System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................... 124

System board connectors.................................................................................................................125

Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................126

8 Technical specifications—PowerEdge M830..............................................128

9 Getting help.......................................................................................................133

Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................. 133

Quick Resource Locator................................................................................................................... 133

About your Dell PowerEdge M830

The Dell PowerEdge M830 is a full-height blade that is configured for the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. It supports up to four processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 family, up to 48 DIMMs, up to four hard drives/SSDs and twelve SSDs.

The M830 systems are available in the following configurations:

System Configuration

Four hard drive/SSD systems

Twelve SSD systems Up to twelve 1.8 inch, hot-swappable SSDs

Up to four 2.5 inch, hot-swappable hard drives/SSDs

Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge M830

Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators—2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system

Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators—1.8 inch SSD system

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

Icon Description

1 Hard drives/SSDs

2 USB2 connector Allows a USB device to be connected to

3 USB1/iDRAC managed

USB port

4 Management indicator The management indicator lights when

5 Status indicator Provides information about the status of

6 Power-on indicator,

power button

2.5 inch hard drive system

1.8 inch SSD system

the system.

The USB management port can function as a regular USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

the iDRAC controls the USB1 port for management functions.

the system.

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

Four 2.5 inch hotswap SAS/SATA/ PCIe SSDs or SAS/ SATA hard-drives.

Twelve 1.8 inch hot-swap SAS SSDs.

7 Blade handle Used to slide the blade out of the

enclosure.

Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives

The blade has USB ports on the front which allow you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD/CD drive, keyboard, or mouse. The USB drives can be used to configure the blade.

To designate the USB diskette drive as the boot drive:

1. connect the USB drive

2. restart the system

3. enter the System Setup

4. set the drive as first in the boot sequence

The USB device is displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System Setup. You can also select the boot device by pressing <F11> during system start-up and selecting a boot device for the current boot sequence.

Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns

The hard-drive/SSD (Solid State Drives) indicators display different patterns as drive events occur in the system.

NOTE: The blade must have a hard-drive/SSD or a hard-drive blank installed in each drive bay.

Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators

1. drive activity indicator (green) 2. drive status indicator (green and amber)

NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off.

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition

Blinks green two times per second

Off

Blinks green, amber, and then turns off

Blinks amber four times per second

Blinks green slowly

Steady green

Identifying drive or preparing for removal

Drive ready for insertion or removal

NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives are initialized after system power is applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.

Drive predicted failure

Drive failed

Drive rebuilding

Drive online

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition

Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and 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 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator

1. iDRAC Direct status indicator

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

Convention iDRAC Direct

LED indicator pattern

A Steady green Lights green for a minimum of 2 seconds at the beginning and end

B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.

C Green and turns

off

D Turn off Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is

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

Condition

of a file transfer.

Indicates that the file transfer is complete.

complete.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern

Condition

Steady green for two seconds

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

Turns off Indicates that the system is unplugged.

Indicates that the system is connected.

Indicates that the system connected is recognized.

Documentation matrix

The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system.

To... Refer to...

Set up your system and know the system technical specifications

Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/

Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offerings

Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed and management system, know the iDRAC features, and troubleshoot using iDRAC

Getting Started With Your System

operatingsystemmanuals

Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals

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

Know about the RACADM subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces

Start, enable, and disable Lifecycle Controller, know the features, use, and troubleshoot Lifecycle Controller

Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick

Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server Administrator

Install, use and troubleshoot OpenManage Essentials

Know the system features, remove and install system components, and troubleshoot components

Know the enclosure features, remove and install enclosure components, and troubleshoot enclosure components

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC and CMC at dell.com/esmmanuals

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

esmmanuals

Start Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at

dell.com/openmanagemanuals

Owner’s Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals

Enclosure Owner’s Manual at dell.com/

poweredgemanuals

To... Refer to...

Know the features of the storage controller cards, deploy the cards, and manage the storage subsystem

See the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components

Storage controller documentation at dell.com/

storagecontrollermanuals

Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at

dell.com/esmmanuals

Quick Resource Locator

Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.

Performing initial system configuration

After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system in the enclosure, install the operating system if it is not pre-installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.

Setting up your system

1. Unpack the blade.

2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the blade connectors.

CAUTION: While installing the blade, ensure that it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure to prevent damage to the blade connectors.

3. Install the blade in the enclosure.

4. Turn on the enclosure.

NOTE: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you press the power button.

5. Turn on the blade by pressing the power button on the blade.

Alternatively, you can also turn on the blade by using:

• The blade iDRAC. For more information, see Logging in to iDRAC.

• The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the blade iDRAC is configured on the

CMC. For more information, see the CMC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address

You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Settings utility

• Dell Lifecycle Controller

• Dell Deployment Toolkit

• Chassis or Server LCD panel

• CMC Web interface

You can configure iDRAC using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Web interface

• RACADM

• Remote services

• IPMI tool

For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/

esmmanuals.

Logging in to iDRAC

You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information on logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

You can also access iDRAC using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Reference Guide for

iDRAC and CMC

available at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Installing the operating system

You can install the supported operating system on the blade by using the following methods:

• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media. See the operating system

documentation at dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.

• Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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

openmanagemanuals.

For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating system’s support matrix at dell.com/ossupport.

Managing your system remotely

To perform out-of-band systems management by 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 iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

You can also remotely monitor and manage the blades from a single workstation, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

Downloading drivers and firmware

It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.

Prerequisites

Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.

Steps

1. Go to dell.com/support/drivers.

2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express

Service Code field.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all

Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page.

3. Click Get drivers and downloads.

The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.

4. Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.

Pre-operating system management applications

The pre-operating system management applications for your system helps you manage different settings and features without booting to the operating system.

Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications:

• System Setup

• Boot Manager

• Dell Lifecycle Controller

Navigation keys

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

Key Description

<Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow

<Enter> Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

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

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

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

<F1> Displays the System Setup help.

Moves to the next screen.

Moves to the next field.

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

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

About System Setup

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

You can access System Setup in two ways:

• Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.

• Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection.

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

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on or restart your system.

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

<F2> = System Setup

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

System Setup Main Menu

Option Description

System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.

iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

System BIOS screen

By using the System BIOS screen, you can view the BIOS settings as well as edit specific functions such as Boot Order, System Password, Setup Password, setting the RAID mode, and enabling or disabling USB ports. To view the System BIOS screen click System BIOS on the System Setup Main Menu.

The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows:

Menu Item Description

System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name,

BIOS version and Service Tag.

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

Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed,

cache size.

SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and

ports.

Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to

modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.

Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings.

Menu Item Description

Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and

ports and specify related features and options.

Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related

features and options.

System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings,

memory frequency, and so on.

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

password, setup password, TPM security. It also enables or disables support for the power and NMI buttons on the system.

Miscellaneous Settings Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.

System Information screen

You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model, and the BIOS version. To view the System Information click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Information.

The System Information screen details are explained as follows:

Menu Item Description

System Model Name Displays the system model name.

System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.

System Management Engine Version

System Service Tag Displays the system service tag.

System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer.

System Manufacturer Contact Information

System CPLD Version Displays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware.

UEFI Compliance Version Displays the system firmware UEFI compliance level.

Displays the current revision of the Management Engine firmware.

Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.

System Memory screen

System Memory screen allows you to view all the memory settings as well as enable or disable specific

memory functions such as system memory testing and node interleaving. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Memory.

Menu Item Description

System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.

System Memory Type Displays the type of memory installed in the system.

System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed.

System Memory Voltage Displays the system memory voltage.

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

Menu Item Description

System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot.

Options are Enabled and Disabled. By default, the System Memory Testing option is set to Disabled.

Memory Operating Mode Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are

Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By

default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode.

NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults 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 If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric

memory configuration is installed. If Disabled, the system supports NonUniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option is set to Disabled.

Snoop Mode Snoop Mode options available are Disabled, Home Snoop, Early Snoop,

Cluster on Die. By default, the Snoop Mode option is set to Disabled. The field is only available when Node Interleaving is 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.

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

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

Menu Item Description

option is set to Enabled. You can disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.

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

Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

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

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

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

the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Processor 1

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.

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.

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

Intel.

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.

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.

Menu Item Description

Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes.

By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI.

Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives

during POST. This option is applicable only to ATA and AHCI mode.

Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during

POST.

Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Menu Item Description

Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings

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

For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Port 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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Menu Item Description

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

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 mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support.

Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

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

Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for

removable media devices such as optical drives.

Boot Settings screen

You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the Boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order. To view the Boot Settings screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings.

Menu Item Description

Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.

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

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

If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is set to BIOS.

Boot Sequence Retry Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this field is

enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. By default, the Boot Sequence Retry option is set to Enabled.

Hard-Disk Failover Specifies which devices in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence are attempted

in the boot sequence. When the option is set to Disabled, only the first hard disk device in the list is attempted to boot. When set to Enabled, all hard disk devices are attempted in the order, as listed in the Hard-Disk

Drive Sequence

Boot Option Settings Configures the boot sequence and the boot devices.

. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode.

Network Settings screen

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

Menu Item Description

PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is

created for the device.

PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 to 4)

Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device.

Integrated Devices screen

Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices

including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → Integrated Devices.

Menu Item Description

USB 3.0 Setting Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 support Enable this option

only if your operating system support USB 3.0. Disabling this allows devices to operate at USB 2.0 speed. USB 3.0 is disabled by default

User Accessible USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable 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 does not work if the ports are disabled.

NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off will disable the USB management port and also restrict access to iDRAC features.

Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port.

Integrated RAID Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated RAID controller.

NOTE: This feature is not supported for the PowerEdge T630 system.

Integrated Network Card 1 Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card.

I/OAT DMA Engine Allows you to enable or disable the I/OAT option Enable only if the

hardware and software supports the feature.

Embedded Video Controller Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By

default, the embedded video controller is Enabled. Current state of Embedded Video Controller is Enabled. Current State of Embedded Video Controller is a read only field, indicating the current state for the Embedded Video Controller. If the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is

Disabled.

SR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O

Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to Disabled.

OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery

of your operating system. When this field is set to Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize the timer. When is set to Disabled (the default), the timer will have no effect on the system.

Menu Item Description

Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB

Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The

Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled.

Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled.

Serial Communication screen

You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. To view the Serial Communication click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial

Communication.

Menu Item Description

Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2)

in the BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. By default, Serial Communication option is set to Auto.

Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the

Serial Port Address option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1

NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.

NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.

External Serial Connector You can associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial

Device 2, or the Remote Access Device using this field.

NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for (Serial Over LAN) SOL. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.

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

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

Remote Terminal Type Sets the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal

Type option is set to VT 100/VT 220.

Menu Item Description

Redirection After Boot Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating

system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled.

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 click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Profile

Settings.

Menu Item Description

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

other than 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. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt

Optimized (DAPC)

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

CPU Power Management Sets the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power

Management option is set to System DBPM (DAPC). DBPM is Demand-

Based Power Management.

Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum

Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.

Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By

default, the Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.

Energy Efficient Turbo 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.

. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.

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

state when it is idle. By default, the C1E option is set to Enabled.

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

By default, the C States option is set to Enabled.

Collaborative CPU Performance Control

Memory Patrol Scrub Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol

Memory Refresh Rate Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. By default, the Memory

Uncore Frequency Selects 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). By default, the option is set to Disabled.

Scrub option is set to Standard.

Refresh Rate option is set to 1x.

Dynamic mode allows 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.

Menu Item Description

Energy Efficient Policy 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.

Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1

Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the

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. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled.

Monitor/Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.

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 system power/ performance.

System Security Settings screen

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

System Security Settings.

Menu Item Description

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

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

System Password Allows you to set 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 Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the

password jumper is not installed in the system.

Password Status Allows you to lock the system password. By default, the Password Status

option is set to Unlocked.

TPM Security

TPM Information Allows you to change the operational state of the TPM. By default, the

TPM Status Displays the TPM status.

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

Allows you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). By default, the TPM Security option is set to Off. 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.

TPM Activation option is set to No Change.

Menu Item Description

TPM Command

Intel TXT Allows you to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology

Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the

AC Power Recovery Allows you to set how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the

UEFI Variable Access Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to

Secure Boot Allows you to enable Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each

Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is Standard, the BIOS uses the system

Secure Boot Policy Summary

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.

Allows you to clear all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.

(TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off.

system. By default, the Power Button option is set to Enabled.

system. By default, the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.

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.

pre-boot image using the certificates in the Secure Boot Policy. Secure Boot is disabled by default.

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

Allows you to view the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticated images.

Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen

Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when Secure Boot Policy is set to Custom. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Security → Secure Boot Custom Policy

Settings.

Menu Item Description

Platform Key Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore the platform key (PK).

Key Exchange Key Database Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key

Exchange Key (KEK) Database

Authorized Signature Database

Forbidden Signature Database

Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).

Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx).

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.

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. By default the Keyboard NumLock is set to On.

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

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

default, F1/F2 Prompt on Error is set to Enabled. 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 only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set this to

Secure Boot mode is enabled.

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

Characterization. By default, In-System Characterization is set to Disabled. 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 enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC) executes during POST upon detecting relevant change(s) in system configuration. This helps in optimizing the system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, 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 results can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute.

Enabled if UEFI

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