Dell PowerEdge 2900 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

Dell™ PowerEdge™

2900 Systems

Information Update

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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of your computer.

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and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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or death.

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May 2009 P/N YC469 Rev. A06

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New Performance Features

New I/O and Storage Features

New Security Features

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Optional Internal USB Memory Key

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Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key

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Processor Upgrades – PowerEdge 2900 II and PowerEdge 2900 III Systems

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System Board Replacement – Safeguarding Encrypted Data

System Message Update

LCD Status Messages Update

System Setup Program Update

Memory Screen

CPU Information Screen

Integrated Devices Screen

System Security Screen

Serial Communication Screen

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Operating System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enumeration of NICs

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SATA Optical Drive Support on RHEL3 and SLES9

RHEL – Incorrect Processor Information

System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000

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Hardware Owner’s Manual Updates

Installing the Processor

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System Diagnostics Custom Test Options

System Board Replacement Update (Service-Only Procedure)

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4 Contents

This document provides updated information for your system on the following topics:

• New system features for

• Internal USB memory key for

• Processor upgrades for

systems

• System board replacement – safeguarding encrypted data

• System message update for

• LCD status message update for

• System Setup program update for

• Operating system information

•

Hardware Owner’s Manual

• System board replacement (service-only procedure)

PowerEdge™ 2900 III systems

PowerEdge 2900 III systems

PowerEdge 2900 II and PowerEdge 2900 III

PowerEdge 2900 III system

PowerEdge 2900 III systems

updates

PowerEdge 2900 III – New System Features

New Performance Features

• Two dual-core or quad-core Intel® Xeon® processors.

New I/O and Storage Features

• Optional Intel quad-port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates, and iSCSI remote boot.

• Support for 10 Gb Ethernet cards.

• One internal USB 2.0-compliant connector supporting an optional bootable USB flash drive or USB memory key.

• Support for optional SAS 6i/R and PERC 6/i adapters.

New Security Features

• Trusted Program Module (TPM) support for improved security.

• Optional support for iSCSI boot.

Information Update 5

Optional Internal USB Memory Key

The PowerEdge 2900 III system provides an internal USB connector located on the system board for use with a USB flash memory key (see Figure 1-1). The USB memory key can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To use the internal USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must be enabled in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup program. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 20.

Figure 1-1. Internal USB Connector Location

1 2

1 system board 2 internal USB connector location

6 Information Update

To boot from the USB memory key, you must configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the System Setup program. See “

Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

Using the System Setup

. For information on creating a bootable file on the USB memory key, see the user documentation that accompanied the USB memory key.

NOTE: USB keys that contain multiple LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) must

be formatted using the format utility provided by the key manufacturer.

NOTICE: To avoid interference with components inside the system, the USB key

must conform to the following maximum dimensions: 12.7mm thick (0.5”) x 30.48mm width (1.2”) x 71.12mm length (2.8”).

Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

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

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

Open the system. See “Opening the System” in the

Manual

Locate the USB connector on the system board, and insert the USB

memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 1-2.

Hardware Owner’s

Information Update 7

Figure 1-2. Installing an Internal USB Key

1 USB memory key 2 internal USB connector

Close the system. See “Closing the System” in the

Manual

Reconnect the system to power and restart the system.

Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key has been

Hardware Owner’s

detected by the system. See “Using the System Setup Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

8 Information Update

Processor Upgrades – PowerEdge 2900 II and PowerEdge 2900 III Systems

• If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a “II”, your system is upgradeable to the 5100 series of dual-core Intel Xeon processors and the 5300 series of quad-core Intel Xeon processors.

• If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a “III”, your system is upgradeable to the 5100 and 5200 series of dual-core Intel Xeon processors and the 5300 and 5400 series of quad-core Intel Xeon processors.

See support.dell.com for information on the latest processor upgrade options for your system.

System Board Replacement – Safeguarding Encrypted Data

On PowerEdge 2900 III systems using Windows Server® 2008, you can use encryption programs, such as the BitLocker utility, to secure the contents of the hard drive.

If you are using the TPM with an encryption program, you are prompted to create a recovery key during system setup. Be sure to store this recovery key. If you replace the system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system before you can access the encrypted files on your hard drive(s).

Information Update 9

System Message Update

Table 1-1 lists new system messages for the PowerEdge 2900 III system and the probable cause and corrective action if the message appears.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

Table 1-1. System Messages

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Alert! Node Interleaving disabled! Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving.

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

Invalid PCIe card found in the Internal_Storage slot!

The memory configuration does not support node interleaving, or the configuration has changed (for example, a failed DIMM) so that node interleaving cannot be supported. runs but with reduced functionality.

Remote Access Controller initialization failure

The system halted because an invalid PCIe expansion card is installed in the dedicated storage controller slot.

The system

Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a configuration that supports node interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for possible causes. For memory configuration information, see “General Memory Module Installation Guidelines” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly installed. See “Installing a RAC Card” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Remove the PCIe expansion card and install the internal SAS controller in the dedicated slot.

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Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

No boot device available

PCI BIOS failed to install

PCIe Degraded Link Width Error:

Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed.

PCIe device BIOS (Option ROM) checksum failure detected during shadowing.

Cables to expansion card(s) loose; faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s).

Faulty system board or riser board.

Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. See “Using the System Setup Program” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for information on setting the order of boot devices.

Reseat the expansion card(s). Ensure that all appropriate cables are securely connected to the expansion card(s). If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting System Expansion Cards” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Embedded device

Expected Link Width is n

Actual Link Width is n

PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Integrated device

Expected Link Width is n

Actual Link Width is n

The specified PCIe device is faulty or improperly installed.

For a SAS controller daughter card, reseat the card in the dedicated PCIe connector. See “Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. If the problem persists, see “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

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Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Slot n

Expected Link Width is n

Actual Link Width is n

PCIe Training Error: Embedded

Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot.

Faulty system board or riser board.

Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. See “Expansion Cards” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. If the problem persists, see “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

device

PCIe Training Error: Integrated

device

PCIe Training Error: Slot n

Remote Access Controller cable error or incorrect card in the RAC slot.

The specified PCIe device is faulty or improperly installed.

Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot.

RAC cables not connected, or RAC card installed in wrong expansion slot.

Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. See “Expansion Cards” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. If the problem persists, see “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Check that the RAC cables are connected, and that the RAC card is installed in the correct expansion slot. See “Installing a RAC Card” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

NOTE: All TPM information messages appear after the BMC option ROM has been

loaded during POST.

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Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

TPM configuration

System now resets. Information only.

operation honored.

TPM Failure

TPM operation is pending. Press I to Ignore or M to

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) function has failed.

Configuration change has been requested.

See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Press I to continue system boot. Press M to modify the TPM setting and restart.

Modify to allow this change and reset the system. WARNING: Modifying could prevent security.

Warning: Following faulty DIMMs are disabled:

DIMM n

1 n2

Total memory size

Faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). DIMMs are disabled in pairs, as indicated by the

and n2. Check both

DIMMs for a possible fault.

See “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

is reduced.

Warning: A fatal error has caused system reset! Please check the system event log!

Warning! No micro code update loaded for processor n

A fatal system error occurred and caused the system to restart.

Micro code update failed. Update the BIOS firmware.

Check the SEL for information that was logged during the error. See the applicable troubleshooting section in See “Troubleshooting Your System” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. for any faulty components specified in the SEL.

See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

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Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see the system documentation on the technical support web site.

Write fault

Write fault on selected drive

Invalid memory configuration. The system runs but with reduced functionality.

Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem.

Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See “General Memory Module Installation Guidelines” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Replace the faulty media. Reseat the USB device or USB cable. For hard drive problems, see “Troubleshooting a Hard Drive” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

LCD Status Messages Update

Table 1-2 lists updates to the LCD status messages that can occur on the PowerEdge 2900 III system and the probable cause for each message. The LCD messages refer to events recorded in the system event log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see your systems management software documentation.

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Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

N/A SYSTEM NAME

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

The SYSTEM NAME displays under the following conditions:

• The system is powered on.

This message is for information only.

You can change the system ID and name in the System Setup program. See “Using the System Setup Program” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

• The power is off and active errors are displayed.

E1000 FAILSAFE,

Call Support

E1118 CPU Temp

Interface

E1211 ROMB Batt

E1625 PS AC Current

Check the system event log for critical failure events.

The BMC is unable to determine the CPU(s) temperature status. Consequently, the BMC increases the CPU fan speed to maximum as a precautionary measure.

RAID battery is either missing, bad, or unable to recharge due to thermal issues.

Power source is out of acceptable range.

See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Turn off power to the system and restart the system. If the problem persists, see “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Reseat the RAID battery connector. See the “RAID Battery” and see “Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems” in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Check the AC power source.

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Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E1711 PCI PERR B##

D## F##

PCI PERR Slot #

E1712 PCI SERR B##

D## F##

PCI SERR Slot #

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

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

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

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

Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting an Expansion Card” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Reinstall the expansioncard riser. See “Expansion Card Risers” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting Expansion Cards” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Reinstall the expansioncard riser. See “Expansion Card Risers” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See “Getting Help” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

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Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E171F PCIE Fatal Err

B## D## F##

PCIE Fatal Err Slot #

E1914 DRAC5 Conn2

Cbl

E1B01 USB#

Overcurrent

E2110 MBE DIMM # & #

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

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

DRAC 5 cable is missing or disconnected.

Device plugged in the specified USB port caused an overcurrent condition.

One of the two indicated DIMMs has had a memory multi-bit error (MBE).

Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting Expansion Cards” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Reinstall the expansioncard riser. See “Expansion Card Risers” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See “Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Reconnect the cable. See “Installing a RAC Card” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Reseat the device cable. If the problem persists, replace or remove the device.

See “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Information Update 17

Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

E2111 SBE Log

Disable DIMM #

E2112 Mem Spare

DIMM #

I1915 Video Off

(LCD lights with a blue or amber background.)

I1916 Video Off

in ##

(LCD lights with a blue or amber background.)

The system BIOS has disabled memory singlebit error (SBE) logging, and does not resume logging further SBEs until the system is restarted. “#” represents the DIMM implicated by the BIOS.

The system BIOS has spared the memory because it has determined that the memory had too many errors. “# & #” represents the DIMM pair implicated by the BIOS.

The video is turned off by the RAC remote user.

The video is turned off in xx seconds by the RAC remote user.

See “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

See “Troubleshooting System Memory” in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Information only.

NOTE: Each diagnostic LCD message is assigned a priority. The highest priority

messages supersede any group of messages with a lower priority.

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System Setup Program Update

Memory Screen

Table 1-3 lists the descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Memory Information screen.

Table 1-3. Memory Information Screen Options

Option Description

System Memory Size Displays the amount of system memory.

System Memory Type Displays the type of system memory.

System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed.

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run at system

boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Redundant Memory (Disabled default)

Node Interleaving (Disabled default)

Low Power Mode (Disabled default)

Enables or disables the redundant memory feature. When set to Spare Mode, the first rank of memory on each DIMM is reserved for memory sparing. Redundant memory feature is disabled if the Node Interleaving field is enabled.

If this field is set to Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. If this field is set to Disabled, the system can support Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations.

NOTE: The Node Interleaving field must be set to Disabled

when using the redundant memory feature.

Enables or disables the low power mode of the memory. When set to Disabled, the memory runs at full speed. When set to Enabled, the memory runs at a reduced speed to conserve energy.

Information Update 19

CPU Information Screen

Table 1-4 updates the description for the Demand-Based Power Management option.

Table 1-4. CPU Information Screen

Option Description

Demand-Based Power Management (Enabled default)

NOTE: Check your operating system documentation to

verify if the operating system supports this feature.

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

Integrated Devices Screen

Table 1-5 lists new Integrated Devices screen options.

Table 1-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options

Option Description

Internal USB Port (On default)

OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default)

I/OAT DMA Engine (Disabled default)

Enables or disables the system’s internal USB port.

NOTE: This feature is usable only with operating systems that

support WDAT implementations of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. Microsoft Windows Server

2008 supports this feature, but Windows

Server 2003 does not.

Sets a timer that monitors the operating system for activity and aids in recovery if the system stops responding. When this field is set to Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize the timer. When set to Disabled, the timer is not initialized.

Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. When set to Enabled, I/OAT reduces system CPU usage for applications that use TCP by offloading part of TCP receive operation to the DMA engine.

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Table 1-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued)

Option Description

System Interrupts Assignment (Standard default)

This field controls the interrupt assignment for PCI devices in the system. When set to Distributed, interrupt routing is swizzled to minimize IRQ sharing among devices.

System Security Screen

Table 1-6 lists new options for the PowerEdge 2900 III system.

NOTE: Systems that are shipping in China are not equipped with TPM.

NOTICE: Before enabling the TPM Security option, ensure that the operating

system supports TPM.

Table 1-6. New System Security Screen Options

Option Description

TPM Security (Off default)

TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM.

Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system.

When set to Off (default), presence of the TPM is not reported to the operating system.

When set to On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-boot measurements (compliant with Trusted Computing Group standards) to the TPM during POST.

When set to On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the operating system and bypasses pre-boot measurements.

When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated at default settings.

When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated.

The No Change state initiates no action. The operational state of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for the TPM are preserved).

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set

to Off.

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Table 1-6. New System Security Screen Options (continued)

Option Description

TPM Clear (No default)

NOTICE: Clearing the TPM causes loss of all

encryption keys in the TPM. This prevents booting to the operating system and results in loss of data if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Be sure to back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option.

When set to Ye s, all the contents of the TPM are cleared.

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set

to Off.

Serial Communication Screen

Table 1-7 lists the updated information on the default Failsafe Baud Rate.

Table 1-7. Serial Communication Screen Option

Option Description

Failsafe Baud Rate

(115200 default)

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

Operating System Information

Enumeration of NICs

Linux operating system versions that use the udev kernel device manager enumerate the NICs differently than earlier Linux versions that used the devfs device manager. Although this does not affect system functionality, when using Red Hat Linux Enterprise Server 9 or 10 operating systems, the NICs are enumerated in reverse: NIC1 is configured as eth1 instead of eth0, and NIC2 is configured as eth0 instead of eth1. For information on how to change the default device enumerations, see the “Network Interface Card Naming” white paper available at linux.dell.com.

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Enterprise Linux® (version 4 or version 5) or SUSE®

SATA Optical Drive Support on RHEL3 and SLES9

SATA optical drives are supported on RHEL 3 Update 8 and SLES 9 SP4. Older releases of these operating systems do not support SATA optical drives.

RHEL – Incorrect Processor Information

• If an Intel Xeon 54xx processor is installed in a system running RHEL Version 4 Update 5 and Demand-Based Switching is enabledintheBIOS,

cat/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpuxx/cpufreq/scaling_ cur_freq

processor speed is not affected.)

• If an Intel Xeon 54 Version 3 Update 9, incorrect processor information is displayed in

/proc/cpuinfo

This behavior will be corrected in a future RHEL 4 Update.

displays an incorrect processor frequency. (The actual

cat/proc/cpuinfo

processor is installed in a system running RHEL

. (The actual processor speed is not affected.)

and

System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000

If you run the System Build and Update Utility, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 is included in the list of operating systems on the Server OS Install tab. This operating system is supported by the PowerEdge 2900 and 2900 II systems, but not by the PowerEdge 2900 III system.

Information Update 23

Hardware Owner’s Manual Updates

Installing the Processor

When installing the processor, the processor shield must be closed before securing the processor with the socket release lever.

System Diagnostics Custom Test Options

In the Customize window of the system diagnostics, the Log output file pathname option e

where the test log file is saved. You cannot save the file to a hard drive.

nables you to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key

System Board Replacement Update (Service-Only Procedure)

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

The procedure given in the Hardware Owner’s Manual to replace the system board has been updated. When removing or installing the system board, lift or hold the system board by the retention pin and the system board handles (see Figure 1-3).

NOTICE: To avoid damage to your system board, do not lift the system board by

the memory module retention brackets or by any component on the system board except for the system board handles.

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Figure 1-3. Removing the System Board

1 retention pin 2 system board 3 system board handles (2)

4 chassis hooks

Information Update 25

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2900

信息更新

系统

注、注意和警告

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注意：“注意”表示可能会损坏硬件或导致数据丢失，

并告诉您如何避免此类问题。

“警告”表示可能会导致财产损失、人身伤害甚至死亡。

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P/N YC469 Rev. A06

徽标和

Microsoft、Windows 和 Windows Server 是 Microsoft Corporation

SUSE 是 Novell Inc.

PowerEdge 是 Dell Inc.

Red Hat 和 Red Hat Enterprise Linux

的注册商标。

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Intel 和 Xeon 是 Intel

PowerEdge 2900 III – 全新系统功能 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

全新性能全新 I/O 和存储功能全新安全保护功能

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可选的内部 USB 存储钥匙

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安装可选的内部 USB 存储钥匙

处理器升级 – PowerEdge 2900 II 和 PowerEdge 2900 III 系统

系统板更换 – 保护加密数据

系统信息更新

LCD 状态信息更新

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系统设置程序更新

内存屏幕

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CPU Information （CPU 信息）屏幕 Integrated Devices （集成设备）屏幕 System Security （系统安全保护）屏幕

串行通信屏幕

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操作系统信息 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

枚举 NIC

RHEL3 和 SLES9 的 SATA 光盘驱动器支持 RHEL – 错误的处理器信息 Microsoft Windows 2000 的系统支持

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《硬件用户手册》更新

安装处理器

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系统诊断程序自定义检测选项

系统板更换更新（仅限于维修步骤）

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