Dell PowerEdge T140 User Manual
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E59S Series
Regulatory Type: E59S001
June 2020
Rev. A06
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.
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Contents
1 About this document.....................................................................................................................7
2 Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview................................................................................... 8
Front view of the system..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear view of the system..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Inside the system.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Locating the information tag of your system....................................................................................................................11
System Information Label................................................................................................................................................... 12
3 PowerEdge T140 initial system setup and configuration................................................................. 15
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................................................... 15
iDRAC configuration............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Options to set up iDRAC IP address............................................................................................................................15
Log in to iDRAC.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Options to install the operating system.............................................................................................................................16
Methods to download firmware and drivers...............................................................................................................16
Downloading drivers and firmware...............................................................................................................................17
4 PowerEdge T140 Pre-operating system management applications.................................................. 18
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications............................................................................................18
System Setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Viewing System Setup...................................................................................................................................................18
System Setup details..................................................................................................................................................... 19
System BIOS...................................................................................................................................................................19
iDRAC Settings utility....................................................................................................................................................35
Device Settings..............................................................................................................................................................35
Dell Lifecycle Controller......................................................................................................................................................35
Embedded system management................................................................................................................................. 35
Boot Manager...................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Viewing Boot Manager..................................................................................................................................................36
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................................................ 36
One-shot UEFI boot menu........................................................................................................................................... 36
System Utilities.............................................................................................................................................................. 36
PXE boot.............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
5 PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components........................................................38
Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................... 38
After working inside your system...................................................................................................................................... 38
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................... 39
System cover.......................................................................................................................................................................39
Removing the system cover........................................................................................................................................ 39
Installing the system cover...........................................................................................................................................40
Front bezel........................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Contents 3
Removing the front bezel.............................................................................................................................................40
Installing the front bezel................................................................................................................................................ 41
Drives.................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay.............................................................................................. 42
Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay.................................................................................................. 43
Removing a drive from the drive carrier.....................................................................................................................44
Installing a drive into the drive carrier.........................................................................................................................45
Optional optical drive.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Removing the optical drive fillers.................................................................................................................................46
Installing the optical drive fillers................................................................................................................................... 47
Removing the optical drive...........................................................................................................................................48
Installing the optical drive............................................................................................................................................. 49
System memory...................................................................................................................................................................50
System memory guidelines...........................................................................................................................................50
General memory module installation guidelines.......................................................................................................... 51
Removing a memory module........................................................................................................................................52
Installing a memory module.......................................................................................................................................... 53
Cooling fan........................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Removing the cooling fan.............................................................................................................................................54
Installing a cooling fan...................................................................................................................................................55
Optional internal USB memory key................................................................................................................................... 56
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key..................................................................................................... 56
Expansion cards ..................................................................................................................................................................56
Expansion card installation guidelines..........................................................................................................................57
Removing a PCIe expansion card................................................................................................................................ 57
Installing a PCIe expansion card.................................................................................................................................. 59
Storage controller card.......................................................................................................................................................60
Removing the integrated storage controller card..................................................................................................... 60
Installing an integrated storage controller card.......................................................................................................... 61
Cable routing........................................................................................................................................................................62
M.2 SSD module..................................................................................................................................................................63
Removing the M.2 SSD module...................................................................................................................................63
Installing the M.2 SSD module.....................................................................................................................................64
Processor and heat sink..................................................................................................................................................... 65
Removing the heat sink module.................................................................................................................................. 65
Removing the processor...............................................................................................................................................66
Installing the processor................................................................................................................................................. 67
Installing the heat sink module.....................................................................................................................................68
Power supply unit................................................................................................................................................................69
Removing the power supply unit.................................................................................................................................69
Installing the power supply unit....................................................................................................................................70
System battery ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Replacing the system battery...................................................................................................................................... 72
Intrusion switch....................................................................................................................................................................73
Removing the intrusion switch.....................................................................................................................................73
Installing the intrusion switch....................................................................................................................................... 74
System board.......................................................................................................................................................................75
Removing the system board........................................................................................................................................ 75
Installing the system board........................................................................................................................................... 77
Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................................................... 79
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Contents
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module....................................................................................................................79
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users............................................................................................................................ 80
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users......................................................................................................................... 80
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT users......................................................................................................................... 81
Control panel.........................................................................................................................................................................81
Removing the control panel cage.................................................................................................................................81
Removing the control panel......................................................................................................................................... 82
Installing the control panel............................................................................................................................................82
Installing the control panel cage.................................................................................................................................. 83
6 Jumpers and connectors ............................................................................................................ 85
System board jumpers and connectors............................................................................................................................85
System board jumper settings...........................................................................................................................................86
Disabling forgotten password............................................................................................................................................ 86
7 Technical specifications.............................................................................................................. 88
Chassis dimensions..............................................................................................................................................................88
System weight.....................................................................................................................................................................89
Processor specifications.....................................................................................................................................................89
Supported operating systems............................................................................................................................................89
PSU specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Cooling fan specifications...................................................................................................................................................90
System battery specifications........................................................................................................................................... 90
Expansion card specifications............................................................................................................................................90
Memory specifications........................................................................................................................................................90
Storage controller specifications........................................................................................................................................91
Drive specifications..............................................................................................................................................................91
Drives............................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Optical drives.................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Ports and connectors specifications................................................................................................................................. 91
USB ports specifications............................................................................................................................................... 91
NIC ports specifications................................................................................................................................................92
Serial connector specifications.................................................................................................................................... 92
VGA ports specification................................................................................................................................................ 92
Video specifications.............................................................................................................................................................92
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................................................. 92
Standard operating temperature.................................................................................................................................93
Expanded operating temperature................................................................................................................................93
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications............................................................................................. 94
8 System diagnostics and indicator codes ...................................................................................... 96
System health and system ID indicator codes.................................................................................................................96
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................................................96
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes.............................................................................................97
PowerEdge T140 system diagnostics............................................................................................................................... 97
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics............................................................................................................................98
9 Getting help...............................................................................................................................99
Recycling or End-of-Life service information..................................................................................................................99
Contents
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Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Accessing system information by using QRL...................................................................................................................99
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system..........................................................................100
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist .......................................................................................................100
10 Documentation resources......................................................................................................... 101
6 Contents
About this document
This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications,
diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components.
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About this document 7
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system is a tower server that supports:
• One Intel Xeon, Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron processor
• Four DIMM slots
• Cabled AC power supply unit
• Up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA drives.
For more information, see the Technical specifications section.
NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA drives, and SSDs are referred to as drives in this document, unless specified
otherwise.
Topics:
• Front view of the system
• Rear view of the system
• Inside the system
• Locating the information tag of your system
• System Information Label
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Front view of the system
Figure 1. Front view of the system
Power button 2. System health and ID indicator
1.
3. USB 3.0 port 4. iDRAC direct micro USB port
5. Optical drive (optional)
For more information about the ports, see the Ports and connectors specifications section.
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Rear view of the system
Figure 2. Rear view of the system
Security Cable Lock 2. iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
1.
3. Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label 4. OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label
5. PCIe expansion card slots (4) 6. USB 2.0 port (4)
7. System identification button 8. NIC port (Gb 2)
9. USB 3.0 ports (2) 10. NIC port (Gb 1)
11. iDRAC dedicated NIC port 12. VGA port
13. Serial port 14. Power supply unit
15. PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) LED 16. PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) Button
NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors, see the Ports and connectors specifications section.
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Inside the system
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Figure 3. Inside the system
Cabled Power Supply Unit (PSU) 2. Optical drive
1.
3. Cabled drives (4) 4. System board
5. Expansion card retention latch 6. PCIe expansion card slots (4)
7. Intrusion switch 8. Fan
9. Memory module sockets
Locating the information tag of your system
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found
on a sticker on the rear of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
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System Information Label
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 – system information label
Figure 4. Icon legend
Figure 5. Service information
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview
Figure 6. Memory information
Figure 7. Quick resource locator
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Figure 8. System task
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PowerEdge T140 initial system setup and
configuration
Setting up your system
Perform the following steps to set up your system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Connect the peripherals to the system.
3. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
4. Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
5. Power on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
iDRAC configuration
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The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the
overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system
management. This reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your network
infrastructure.
NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for it at the time of purchase.
This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port. You can
also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode
enabled.
Document/Section
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
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If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the system
Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –root and
calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install a supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 1. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
iDRAC www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Lifecycle Controller www.dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle Controller
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment
Toolkit
Dell certified VMware ESXi www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
PowerEdge systems
Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 2. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell EMC support site www.dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials
Using Dell OpenManage Enterprise www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Enterprise
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media www.dell.com/idracmanuals
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Downloading drivers and firmware
Dell EMC recommends 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 before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to www.dell.com/support/home.
2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then
click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the
Service Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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PowerEdge T140 Pre-operating system
management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
Topics:
• Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• PXE boot
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
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System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.
NOTE:
Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text
browser, press F1.
You can access system setup by one of the following:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Viewing System Setup
To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power 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
NOTE:
restart your system and try again.
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System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure the iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings
utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA
mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE:
If the operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then
restart the system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System BIOS Settings details
About this task
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System
Information
Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor
Settings
SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings
Network Settings Specifies options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
Description
Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
Specifies options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu.
Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, specifies related features and options.
Serial
Communication
Specifies options to manage the serial ports, its related features and options.
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Option Description
System Profile
Settings
System Security Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Redundant OS
Control
Miscellaneous
Settings
Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency.
Platform Module (TPM) security, and UEFI secure boot. It also manages the power button on the system.
Sets the redundant OS info for redundant OS control.
Specifies options to change the system date and time.
System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model name, and BIOS version.
Viewing System Information
To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE:
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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
System Information details
About this task
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System
Management
Engine Version
System Service
Tag
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
Description
Specifies the system model name.
Specifies the BIOS version installed on the system.
Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware.
Specifies the system Service Tag.
Specifies the name of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware.
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Option Description
UEFI Compliance
Version
Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware.
Memory Settings
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific memory functions, such as
system memory testing and node interleaving.
Viewing Memory Settings
To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If the operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then
restart the system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Memory Settings.
Memory Settings details
About this task
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Specifies the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Memory Operating
Mode
Current State of
Memory Operating
Mode
Description
Specifies the memory size in the system.
Specifies the type of memory installed in the system.
Specifies the system memory speed.
Specifies the system memory voltage.
Specifies whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
Specifies the memory operating mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available options based
on the memory configuration of your system.
Specifies the current state of the memory operating mode.
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Processor Settings
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.
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
About this task
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Logical Processor
Virtualization
Technology
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Hardware
Prefetcher
Logical Processor
Idling
x2APIC Mode Enables or disables the x2APIC mode. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor Core
Speed
Processor 1
Description
Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this 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. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables or disables the virtualization technology for the processor. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access. This option is set to
Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need high utilization of random memory
access.
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Enables you to improve the energy efficiency of a system. It uses the operating system core parking algorithm and
parks some of the logical processors in the system which in turn allows the corresponding processor cores to
transition into a lower power idle state. This option can only be enabled if the operating system supports it. It is set
to Disabled by default.
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Specifies the maximum core frequency of the processor.
The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-ModelStepping
Brand Specifies the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache.
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Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
Option Description
Option Description
Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor.
Microcode Specifies the microcode.
SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA on your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
About this task
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI Mode by
Security Freeze
Lock
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is set to Disabled by
Port n Sets the drive type of the selected device.
Description
default.
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only
for AHCI Mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
default.
For AHCI Mode or RAID Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the drive. This field is undefined for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Boot Settings
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.
• UEFI: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a new interface between operating systems and platform firmware. The
interface consists of data tables with platform related information, boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating
system and its loader. The following benefits are available when the Boot Mode is set to UEFI:
○ Support for drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
○ Enhanced security (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot).
○ Faster boot time.
• BIOS: The BIOS Boot Mode is the legacy boot mode. It is maintained for backward compatibility.
Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
About this task
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
Boot Sequence
Retry
Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the drive that is booted in the event of a drive failure. The devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive
Generic USB boot Enables or disables generic USB boot. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Hard-disk Drive
Placeholder
UEFI Boot
Settings
Description
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system
is not installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows
compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to UEFI by default.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu.
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to
boot, the system re-attempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first drive in the list
is attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in
the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode. This option is set to Disabled
by default.
Enables or disables Hard-disk Drive Placeholder.
Enables or disables UEFI Boot options.
The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6 PXE. This option is set to IPv4 by default.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
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Option Description
UEFI Boot
Sequence
Boot Options
Enable/Disable
Enables you to change the boot device order.
Enables you to select the enabled or disabled boot devices.
Network Settings
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify UEFI PXE, iSCSI, and HTTP boot settings. The network settings option is available
only in the UEFI mode.
NOTE: BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the optional Boot ROM of
the network controllers handles the network settings.
Viewing Network Settings
To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE:
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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option
PXE Device n (n =
1 to 4)
PXE Device n
Settings(n = 1 to
4)
HTTP Device n (n
= 1 to 4)
HTTP Device n
Settings (n = 1 to
4)
UEFI iSCSI
Settings
Description
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device.
Enables you to control the configuration of the PXE device.
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the device.
Enables you to control the configuration of the HTTP device.
Enables you to control the configuration of the iSCSI device.
Table 3. UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details
Option Description
iSCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator in IQN
format.
iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When enabled,
a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device
automatically. This is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
Table 3. UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details(continued)
Option Description
iSCSI Device1 Settings Enables you to control the configuration of the iSCSI
device.
Integrated Devices
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller,
integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
Viewing Integrated Devices
To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE:
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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Integrated Devices details
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The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option
User Accessible
USB Ports
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to On or Off. This option is set to On by default.
iDRAC Direct USB
Port
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
Description
Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting
All Ports Off disables all front and back USB ports;
The USB keyboard and mouse still function in certain USB ports during the boot process, depending on the
selection. After the boot process is complete, the USB ports will be enabled or disabled as per the setting.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off disables the USB management port and also
restricts access to the iDRAC features.
The iDRAC Direct USB port is managed by iDRAC exclusively with no host visibility. This option is set to ON or
OFF. When set to OFF, iDRAC does not detect any USB devices installed in this managed port. This option is set
to On by default.
NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems that do not have
Integrated Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the NIC may still be available for
shared network access by the embedded management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only
available on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is
mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Configure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option by
using the NIC management utilities of the system.
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Option Description
I/OAT DMA
Engine
Embedded Video
Controller
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
OS Watchdog
Timer
Memory Mapped
I/O above 4 GB
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature controls the
Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. I/OAT is a set of DMA features designed to
accelerate network traffic and lower CPU utilization. Enable only if the hardware and software support the
feature.
Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the
Embedded Video Controller will be the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to
Disabled, an add-in graphics card will be used as the primary display. BIOS will output displays to both the primary
add-in video and the embedded video during POST and pre-boot environment. The embedded video will then be
disabled right before the operating system boots. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: When there are multiple add-in graphic cards installed in the system, the first card
discovered during PCI enumeration is selected as the primary video. You might have to re-arrange
the cards in the slots in order to control which card is the primary video.
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video
Controller option is a read-only field. If the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system
(that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the
primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Enabled.
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this
option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the
default), the timer does not have any effect on the system.
Enables or disables the support for the PCIe devices that need large amounts of memory. Enable this option only
for 64-bit operating systems. This option is set to Enabled by default.
configuration of the PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slots must be disabled only when the installed
peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is
disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled. Only slots that are present on the system will be
available for control.
Table 4. Slot Disablement
Option Description
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 1. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 2. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 3. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 4. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Serial Communication
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
Viewing Serial Communication
To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
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2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
Serial Communication details
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The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Serial
Communication
Serial Port
Address
External Serial
Connector
Description
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can
also be enabled, and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default.
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This field sets the serial port address to either COM1 or
COM2 (COM1=0x3F8, COM2=0x2F8). This option is set to Serial Device1=COM2 or Serial Device 2=COM1
by default.
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console
redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default
setting of Serial Device 1.
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote
Access Device by using this option. This option is set to Serial Device 1 by default.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by
SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of
Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies 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. This
option is set to 115200 by default.
Remote Terminal
Type
Redirection After
Boot
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to ANSIVT100/VT220 by default.
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
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2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings.
System Profile Settings details
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The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS
CPU Power
Management
Memory
Frequency
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Memory Refresh
Rate
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Number of Turbo
Boost Enabled
Cores for
Processor 1
Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system profiles,
Description
automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to
Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt (OS) by default.
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System
Profile option is set to Custom.
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default.
Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a
specific speed. This option is set to Maximum Performance by default.
Enabled by default.
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime.
The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the
setting of the Energy Efficiency Policy option.
NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you will see an entry for Number of
Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for Processor 1. The maximum number of cores is enabled by
default.
except Custom by default.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to
disabled.
PCI ASPM L1 Link
Power
Management
NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting
does not impact the system power or performance.
Enables or disables the PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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System Security
You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password and
disabling the power button.
Viewing System Security
To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: 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.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
System Security Settings details
About this task
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
CPU AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password jumper is not
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default.
TPM Status Specifies the TPM status.
TPM Command Controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). When set to None, no command is sent to the TPM. When set to
Intel(R) TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel TXT option,
Description
Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default.
installed in the system.
NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to Off by default. You
can only modify the TPM Status, and TPM Activation fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-
boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated.
When set to Clear, all the contents of the TPM are cleared. This option is set to None by default.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may
affect booting to the operating system.
This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off. The action requires an additional reboot before it can
take effect.
virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to
Off by default.
When TPM 2.0 is installed, TPM 2 Algorithm option is available. It enables you to select a hash algorithm from
those supported by the TPM (SHA1, SHA256). TPM 2 Algorithm option must be set to SHA256, to enable TXT.
Intel(R) SGX Enables or disables the Intel Software Guard Extension (SGX) option. This option is set to Software by default.
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