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AMD PowerNow! Feature Not Supported on Opteron
Dual-Core Processors (Family 0Fh)
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Contents3
External USB Diskette Drive Behavior
During System Startup
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update
System Power Cable Requirements
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System Board Replacement – Safeguarding
Encrypted Data
System Messages Update
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Troubleshooting an SD+ Card or
Internal USB Key
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4Contents
Information Update
This document provides updated information for your system.
Memory Module Support
800-MHz Memory Modules
800-MHz memory modules are not supported at this time. If installed, the
system will down-clock the memory modules to either 667 MHz or 533 MHz,
depending on the processor installed:
•For
•For
Support for configurations of up to four 800-MHz memory modules per
processor will be added at a future date. At that time, an updated BIOS
adding this support will be available for download from support.dell.com.
8-GB Memory Modules
8-GB memory modules are not supported at this time. Support for 8-GB
memory modules will be added at a future date. At that time, an updated BIOS
adding this support will be available for download from support.dell.com.
AMD™ Opteron™ quad-core processors (Family 10h)
memory modules will be down-clocked to 667 MHz if four or fewer
memory modules are installed per processor. If more than four memory
modules are installed per processor, the memory modules will be
down-clocked to 533 MHz.
AMD Opteron dual-core processors (Family 0Fh)
memory modules will be down-clocked to 667 MHz.
, the 800-MHz
, the 800-MHz
System Setup Program Updates
The following items update "Using the System Setup Program" in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual:
•The
•On the
Low Power Mode
is not supported at this time.
CPU Information screen
Demand-Based Power Management
not available if AMD dual-core processors (Family 0Fh) are installed.)
option on the
, the default setting for the
Memory Information Screen
option is
Enabled
Information Update5
. (This option is
•In the
•On the
Processor X ID
of cores, and the amount of level 2 and level 3 cache are displayed.
Integrated Devices
(
HPET) option has been added. This option should not need to be
changed from the default value,
field, the processor name, model number, number
screen, a new
Enabled
High Precision Event Timer
, unless you encounter issues.
Replacing the Processor Expansion
Module Board
In the section in your Hardware Owner’s Manual titled "Replacing the Processor
Expansion Module," refer to Figure 3-37 if you perform this procedure.
Operating System Installation Updates
Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1
If you install Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 SP1 in a system with more
than 6 GB of system memory, you may experience issues with the system’s
USB ports during the installation process. For more information, see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923695.
If this behavior occurs, reduce system memory to less than 6 GB prior
to installing SP1, or install Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later.
Installing Novell SLES9
Versions of Novell® SUSE
including SP3 do not support internal SATA drives, including your system’s
optional internal SATA optical drive. To install these versions of Novell SLES9,
use an external USB optical drive to install the operating system and drivers.
®
Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES9) up to and
Installing PERC6i Drivers
The Windows Server 2003 and Linux operating systems do not include
drivers for the PERC6i storage controller. If you install these operating
systems, use the driver provided with the controller, or download the driver
from support.dell.com. Use an external USB diskette drive or a USB flash
drive to install the driver. (You can download a USB flash drive format utility
for Windows Server 2003 from the "System Utilities" section on
support.dell.com.)
6Information Update
RHEL Operating System Updates
RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) - Support Restrictions for AMD Opteron
Quad-Core Processors (Family 10h)
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® (RHEL) version 4.5 (x86_64) does not support
AMD Opteron quad-core processors Family 10h. For more information,
see http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_85_11697.
To avoid potential machine check errors, use RHEL version 5, RHEL version
4.6, or RHEL version 4.5 errata kernel-2.6.9-55-0.12.
RHEL Versions 4 and 5 (x86_64) - System Hangs While Booting
A bug in the APIC initialization code in RHEL version 4 and version 5
(x86_64) could cause your system to hang while booting. If the NMI
watchdog is enabled, the kernel can wait too long for the HPET, resulting
in a system hang. Otherwise, very long boot-up delays can occur.
As a workaround, pass the parameter nohpet to the kernel command line
at system boot, or enter the System Setup program and disable the
High Precision Event Timer (HPET) option on the Integrated Devices screen.
A fix for this issue will be included in RHEL version 5.2.
Novell SLES9 SP4 may fail to load on systems configured with quad-core
processors and more than 4-GB of RAM memory. A future maintenance
update from Novell will correct this issue. Currently, you can bypass the issue
by using one of the following methods:
•In the System Setup program, enable the
on the
Memory Information
•In the operating system boot parameter file, set the memory parameter
to a value less than 4-GB (for example, 3900m).
See the operating system documentation if you need more information.
screen.
Node Interleaving
Information Update7
option
AMD PowerNow!™ Feature Not Supported
on Opteron Dual-Core Processors (Family 0Fh)
Due to an incompatibility issue between Opteron dual-core processors
(Family 0Fh) and the system chipset, failures of processor power transitions
can occur if the AMD PowerNow! feature is enabled.
Consequently, the PowerNow! feature is not available with these processors,
and the Demand-Based Power Management option is not displayed in the
System Setup program.
NOTE: The PowerNow! feature may be used with Opteron quad-core (Family 10h)
processors.
External USB Diskette Drive Behavior During
System Startup
Certain models of external USB diskette drives may not be recognized by the
operating system during system startup. If this problem occurs, unplug and
reinsert the drive cable to prompt the operating system to recognize the drive.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update
Systems shipping in China are not equipped with TPM. Disregard any TPM
options listed in the "Using the System Setup Program" chapter of your
Hardware Owner’s Manual.
System Power Cable Requirements
If you purchased your system without a power cable, you must provide
a power cable approved for use in your country. that meets or exceeds
the voltage requirements of your system and is rated for 10A or more.
NOTICE: Do not use a power cable with a current rating of less than 10A.
8Information Update
System Board Replacement – Safeguarding
Encrypted Data
If your system is configured to support the TPM feature, you can use
encryption applications to secure the contents of the hard drive(s).
NOTE: When you use 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).
System Messages Update
The following system messages are new.
Table 1. System Messages Update
MessageCausesCorrective Actions
Invalid card
found in the LOM
mezzanine card
slot
TPM
configuration
operation is
pending. Press
(I) to Ignore or
(M) to Modify to
allow this change
which may reset
the system.
An unsupported LAN-onmotherboard (LOM) card
was detected in the
dedicated LOM mezzanine
card slot.
This message displays
during system restart after
a TPM configuration
command has been entered.
User interaction is required
to proceed.
Replace the invalid card with
a supported LOM card.
This is not an error. Select
I or M to proceed with the
TPM operation.
NOTICE: Modifying can
prevent security. Ensure that
the configuration change is
valid.
Information Update9
Troubleshooting an SD+ Card or Internal USB Key
The following troubleshooting procedure is an update to the Hardware
Owner’s Manual. For information about the SD+ card and USB key ports
inside your system and installing or removing these types of memory devices,
see the installation procedures in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Problem
•System cannot read data from an SD+ card or USB key.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this
procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
1
Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SD+ card or USB
key port is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual
2
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" in the
Owner’s Manual
4
Reseat the SD+ card or USB key.
5
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" in the
Owner’s Manual
6
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system
and attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to the next step.
.
.
.
Hardware
Hardware
7
Repeat step 2 and step 3.
8
Insert a different SD+ card or USB key that you know works properly.
9
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" in the
Owner’s Manual
10
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system
and attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner’s
Manual.
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