Dell PowerVault DR4100 User Manual

Dell DR4100 Systems Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: E14S Series Regulatory Type: E14S001

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Contents

1 About Your System......................................................................................................................7

Front-Panel Features And Indicators....................................................................................................................... 7

Diagnostic Indicators................................................................................................................................................8

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns................................................................................................................................ 10

Back-Panel Features And Indicators..................................................................................................................... 11

NIC Indicator Codes................................................................................................................................................12

Power Indicator Codes...........................................................................................................................................13

Other Information You May Need...........................................................................................................................14

2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager.......................................................................15

Entering System Setup............................................................................................................................................15

Responding To Error Messages.......................................................................................................................16

Using The System Setup Navigation Keys.......................................................................................................16

System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................16

System Setup Main Screen..............................................................................................................................16

System BIOS Screen........................................................................................................................................16

System Information Screen..............................................................................................................................17

Memory Settings Screen................................................................................................................................. 17

Processor Settings Screen.............................................................................................................................. 18

Boot Settings Screen....................................................................................................................................... 19

Integrated Devices Screen.............................................................................................................................. 20

Serial Communications Screen........................................................................................................................20

System Profile Settings Screen........................................................................................................................21

System Security Screen...................................................................................................................................22

Miscellaneous Settings....................................................................................................................................23

System And Setup Password Features.................................................................................................................. 23

Assigning A System And/Or Setup Password..................................................................................................24

Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password................................................................24

Using Your System Password To Secure Your System....................................................................................25

Operating With A Setup Password Enabled.................................................................................................... 25

Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys............................................................................................................ 26

Boot Manager Screen............................................................................................................................................ 26

Embedded System Management............................................................................................................................26

iDRAC Settings Utility..............................................................................................................................................27

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility..................................................................................................................27

3 Installing System Components................................................................................................29

Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................................................. 29

Inside The System...................................................................................................................................................29

Front Bezel (Optional)............................................................................................................................................. 30

Removing The Front Bezel................................................................................................................................30

Installing The Front Bezel.................................................................................................................................31

Opening And Closing The System...........................................................................................................................31

Opening The System........................................................................................................................................ 31

Closing The System..........................................................................................................................................32

Cooling Shroud....................................................................................................................................................... 32

Removing The Cooling Shroud.........................................................................................................................32

Installing The Cooling Shroud.......................................................................................................................... 33

System Memory......................................................................................................................................................34

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines............................................................................................ 36

Mode-Specific Guidelines................................................................................................................................36

Memory Configuration......................................................................................................................................37

Removing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................ 37

Installing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................. 38

Hard Drives.............................................................................................................................................................39

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back).................................................................................................40

Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back)..................................................................................................40

Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................40

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 41

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive...................................................................................................................41

Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive.................................................................................................................... 42

Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier.........................................................................................43

Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier............................................................................................43

Cooling Fans............................................................................................................................................................43

Removing A Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................44

Installing A Cooling Fan....................................................................................................................................45

Removing The Cooling-Fan Assembly..............................................................................................................45

Installing The Cooling-Fan Assembly...............................................................................................................46

Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)..................................................................................................................... 46

Replacing The Internal USB Key......................................................................................................................46

PCIe Card Holder.................................................................................................................................................... 47

Removing The PCIe Card Holder......................................................................................................................47

Installing The PCIe Card Holder.......................................................................................................................48

Opening And Closing The PCIe Card Holder Latch.......................................................................................... 49

Cable Retention Bracket.........................................................................................................................................49

Removing The Cable Retention Bracket.......................................................................................................... 50

Installing The Cable Retention Bracket............................................................................................................50

Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers........................................................................................................ 51

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................51

Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 2 Or 3............................................................ 52

Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 2 Or 3............................................................... 53

Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 1....................................................................54

Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 1.......................................................................55

Removing Expansion-Card Risers.................................................................................................................... 56

Installing Expansion-Card Risers..................................................................................................................... 59

Internal Dual SD Module........................................................................................................................................ 59

Removing The Internal Dual SD Module..........................................................................................................59

Installing The Internal Dual SD Module...........................................................................................................61

Integrated Storage Controller Card........................................................................................................................ 61

Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card..........................................................................................61

Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card...........................................................................................62

Network Daughter Card..........................................................................................................................................63

Removing The Network Daughter Card........................................................................................................... 63

Installing The Network Daughter Card.............................................................................................................64

Processors..............................................................................................................................................................64

Removing A Processor.....................................................................................................................................64

Installing A Processor......................................................................................................................................67

Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................................................68

Power Supply Hot Spare Feature.....................................................................................................................69

Removing An AC Power Supply....................................................................................................................... 69

Installing An AC Power Supply........................................................................................................................ 70

Removing The Power Supply Blank................................................................................................................. 70

Installing The Power Supply Blank.................................................................................................................. 71

System Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 71

Replacing The System Battery.........................................................................................................................71

Hard-Drive Backplane............................................................................................................................................ 72

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane..............................................................................................................72

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane...............................................................................................................74

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane (Back).................................................................................................. 75

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane (Back)....................................................................................................77

I/O Panel................................................................................................................................................................. 77

Removing The I/O Panel...................................................................................................................................77

Installing The I/O Panel....................................................................................................................................78

System Board..........................................................................................................................................................79

Removing The System Board...........................................................................................................................79

Installing The System Board............................................................................................................................ 81

4 Troubleshooting Your System.................................................................................................83

Safety First—For You And Your System................................................................................................................. 83

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure................................................................................................................ 83

Troubleshooting External Connections...................................................................................................................83

Troubleshooting The Video Subsystem..................................................................................................................83

Troubleshooting A USB Device.............................................................................................................................. 83

Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device...................................................................................................................... 84

Troubleshooting A NIC............................................................................................................................................84

Troubleshooting A Wet System..............................................................................................................................85

Troubleshooting A Damaged System..................................................................................................................... 85

Troubleshooting The System Battery..................................................................................................................... 86

Troubleshooting Power Supplies............................................................................................................................86

Troubleshooting Cooling Problems.........................................................................................................................87

Troubleshooting Cooling Fans..........................................................................................................................87

Troubleshooting System Memory...........................................................................................................................87

Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key....................................................................................................................88

Troubleshooting An SD Card.................................................................................................................................. 88

Troubleshooting A Hard Drive................................................................................................................................ 89

Troubleshooting A Storage Controller....................................................................................................................90

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards..........................................................................................................................90

Troubleshooting Processors...................................................................................................................................91

5 Using System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................93

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................93

When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics..........................................................................................93

Running The Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................................................93

System Diagnostic Controls............................................................................................................................. 93

6 Jumpers And Connectors........................................................................................................95

System Board Jumper Settings..............................................................................................................................95

System Board Connectors......................................................................................................................................96

Disabling A Forgotten Password............................................................................................................................ 98

7 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 99

8 System Messages...................................................................................................................105

System Error Messages........................................................................................................................................105

Warning Messages...............................................................................................................................................118

Diagnostic Messages...........................................................................................................................................118

Alert Messages.....................................................................................................................................................119

9 Getting Help..............................................................................................................................121

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................... 121

Related Documentation........................................................................................................................................ 121

Documentation Feedback.....................................................................................................................................122

About Your System

Front-Panel Features And Indicators

The following topic describes the front-panel features and indicators of the Dell DR4100 system.

Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status.

2 System identification button The identification buttons on the front and back panels

3 Power-on indicator, power

button

Icon Description

can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.

Press to toggle the system ID on and off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and

hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.

To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

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

NOTE: On Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off.

4 NMI button Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors

when running certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

5 Hard drives

6 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.

7 USB connector Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

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

Icon Description

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation.

Up to twelve 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives.

port is USB 2.0-compliant.

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

Diagnostic Indicators

The diagnostic indicators on the system front-panel display error status during system startup.

NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is switched off. To start the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button.

The following section describes system conditions and possible corrective actions associated with these indicators:

Health indicator

Condition Corrective Action

If the system is on, and in good health, the indicator lights solid blue.

The indicator blinks amber if the system is on or in standby, and any error exists (for example, a failed fan or hard drive).

Hard-drive indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks amber if a hard drive experiences an error.

None required.

See the System Event Log or System Messages for the specific issue.

Invalid memory configurations can cause the system to halt at startup without any video output. See Getting Help.

1. See the System Event Log to determine the hard drive that has an error.

2. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test.

3. Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).

Hard-drive indicator

Condition Corrective Action

4. If the hard drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.

Electrical indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply or voltage regulator).

Temperature indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, a temperature out of range or fan failure).

Memory indicator

See the System Event Log or System Messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the power supply, check the LED on the power supply. Re-seat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:

• A cooling fan is removed or has failed.

• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memorymodule blank, or back-filler bracket is removed.

• Ambient temperature is too high.

• External airflow is obstructed.

See Getting Help.

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks amber if a memory error occurs.

See the system event log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

PCIe indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks amber if a PCIe card experiences an error.

Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Re-install the card. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

The following topic describes the hard-drive indicator patterns of the Dell DR4100 system.

Figure 2. Hard-Drive Indicators

1. hard-drive activity indicator (green)

2. hard-drive status indicator (green and amber)

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

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only)

Blinks green two times per second

Off Drive ready for insertion or removal

Blinks green, amber, and off

Blinks amber four times per second

Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding

Condition

Identifying drive or preparing for removal

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

Predicted drive failure

Drive failed

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only)

Steady green Drive online

Condition

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

Rebuild aborted

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

The following topic describes the back-panel features and indicators of the Dell DR4100 system.

Figure 3. Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

1 System identification button The identification buttons on the front and back panels

Icon Description

can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.

• When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.

• Press to toggle the system ID on and off.

• If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.

• To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

2 System identification

connector

3 iDRAC7 Enterprise port Dedicated management port.

4 PCIe expansion card slots

low-profile (3)

5 Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.

6 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.

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

NOTE: The port is available for use only if the iDRAC7 Enterprise license is installed on your system.

Allows you to connect up to three PCI Express expansion cards.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector

7 USB connectors (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

8 Ethernet connectors Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors

Icon Description

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

or Four integrated connectors that include:

• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors

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

9 PCIe expansion card slots

full height (3)

10 Power supply (PSU1)

11 Power supply (PSU2)

12 Hard drives (2) (back) Two hot-swappable 2.5 inch hard drives.

13 vFlash media card slot Allows you to insert a vFlash media card.

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

AC 750 W

NOTE: The vFlash media card slot is not active on the DR4100. Do not use this slot.

NIC Indicator Codes

The following topic describes the NIC indicator codes of the Dell DR4100 system.

Figure 4. NIC Indicator

1. link indicator

2. activity indicator

Indicator Indicator Code

Link and activity indicators are off

Link indicator is green

The NIC is not connected to the network.

The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).

Indicator Indicator Code

Link indicator is amber

Activity indicator is blinking green

The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.

Network data is being sent or received.

Power Indicator Codes

Each AC power supply has an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.

Figure 5. AC Power Supply Status Indicator

1. AC power supply status indicator/handle

Power Indicator Pattern

Not lit Power is not connected.

Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the

Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the power supply.

Flashing green When hot-adding a power supply, this indicates that the power supply is mismatched with the

Condition

power supply and that the power supply is operational.

CAUTION: When correcting a power supply mismatch, replace only the power supply with the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must power down the system.

CAUTION: AC power supplies support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages. When two identical power supplies receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch.

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

other power supply (in terms of efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported voltage).

Power Indicator Pattern

Condition

Replace the power supply that has the flashing indicator with a power supply that matches the capacity of the other installed power supply.

Other Information You May Need

WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system provides an overview of setting up your system, and technical specifications. This document is available online at dell.com/support/manuals.

• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if required.

• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.

• For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the Glossary at dell.com/support/ manuals.

NOTE: Always check for updates on www.dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Using The System Setup And Boot Manager

NOTE: BIOS Boot Manager is the only supported boot mode.

System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options. The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup:

Keystroke Description

<F2> Enters the System Setup.

<F10> Opens the Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 (LC2). The Dell LC2 supports systems management

features such as firmware updates, hardware configuration, OS deployment, platform restore, and hardware diagnostics using a graphical user interface. The exact LC2 feature set is determined by the iDRAC license purchased. For more information, see the Dell LC2 documentation at dell.com/support/manuals.

<F11> Enters the BIOS Boot Manager.

<F12> Starts Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot.

From the System Setup, you can:

• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

• View the system hardware configuration

• Enable or disable integrated devices

• Set performance and power management thresholds

• Manage system security

You can access the System Setup using the:

• Standard graphical browser, which is enabled by default

• Text browser, which is enabled using Console Redirection

To enable Console Redirection, in System Setup, select System BIOS → Serial Communication screen → Serial Communication, select On with Console Redirection.

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

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on or restart your system.

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

<F2> = System Setup

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

Responding To Error Messages

If an error message is displayed while the system is booting, make a note of the message. For more information, see System Error Messages.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message the first time you start your system.

Using The System Setup Navigation Keys

Keys Action

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

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

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

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

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

displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.

<F1> Displays the System Setup help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

System Setup Options

System Setup Main Screen

NOTE: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager is not supported. BIOS Boot Manager is the default boot mode.

Menu Item Description

System BIOS This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings.

iDRAC Settings This option is used to view and configure iDRAC settings.

Device Settings This option is used to view and configure device settings.

System BIOS Screen

NOTE: The options for System Setup change based on the system configuration.

NOTE: System Setup defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable.

Menu Item Description

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

Tag, and so on.

Memory Settings Displays information and options related to installed memory.

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

on.

Boot Settings Enables you to modify BIOS boot settings.

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

related features and options.

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

System Profile Settings

System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like system password, setup

Miscellaneous Settings

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

password, TPM security, and so on. It also enables or disables support for local BIOS update, the power and NMI buttons on the system.

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

System Information Screen

Menu Item Description

System Model Name Displays the system model name.

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

System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag.

System Manufacturer Displays the name of system manufacturer.

System Manufacturer Contact Information

Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.

Memory Settings Screen

Menu Item Description

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

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

System Memory Speed

System Memory Voltage

Displays the system memory speed.

Displays the system memory voltage.

Menu Item Description

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

System Memory Testing

Memory Operating Mode

Node Interleaving If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is

Serial Debug Output By default, it is set to disabled.

Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. By default, the System Memory Testing option is set to Disabled.

Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available depending on the memory configuration of your system are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, and Spare with Advanced ECC Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode.

NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration.

installed. If Disabled, the system supports asymmetric Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option is set to Disabled.

Processor Settings Screen

Menu Item Description

Logical Processor Allows you to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of logical

processors. If the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS only displays one logical processor per core. By default, the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled.

QPI Speed Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings. By default, the QPI Speed

option is set to Maximum data rate.

NOTE: The QPI speed option displays only when both the processors are installed.

Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting

Virtualization Technology

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

DCU IP Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP

Allows you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket increasing cache performance between the sockets or work in normal mode for NUMA. By default, the Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting is set to Disabled.

Allows you to enable or disable the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization. By default, the Virtualization Technology option is set to Enabled.

Allows you to optimize the system for applications that require high utilization of sequential memory access. By default, the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch option is set to Enabled. You can disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.

option is set to Enabled.

Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.

Menu Item Description

Execute Disable Allows you enable or disable execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the

Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.

Logical Processor Idling

Number of Cores per Processor

Processor 64-bit Support

Processor Core Speed

Processor Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors.

Processor 1

Family-ModelStepping

Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.

Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.

Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.

Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.

Allows you to enable or disable the OS capability to put logical processors in the idling state in order to reduce power consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.

Allows you to control the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number of Cores per Processor option is set to All.

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

Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.

NOTE: The processor bus speed option displays only when both the processors are installed.

NOTE: The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.

Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.

Boot Settings Screen

Menu Item Description

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

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

By default, the Boot Mode option is set to BIOS.

Boot Sequence Retry Allows you to enable or disable the boot sequence retry feature. If this field is enabled and the

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

BIOS Boot Settings Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Boot options.

NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.

One-Time Boot Allows you to enable or disable a one-time boot from a selected device.

Integrated Devices Screen

Menu Item Description

Integrated RAID Controller

User Accessible USB Ports

Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port. By default, the Internal USB Port option

Internal SD Card Port Enables or disables the system’s internal SD card port. By default, Internal SD Card Port option

Internal SD Card Redundancy

Integrated Network Card 1

OS Watchdog Timer Allows you to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. When this field is enabled, the

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated RAID controller. By default, the Integrated RAID Controller option is set to Enabled.

Allows you enable or disable the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports and selecting All Ports Off disables both front and back USB ports. By default, the User Accessible USB Ports option is set to All Ports On.

is set to On.

NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.

If set to Mirror mode, data is written on both SD cards. If any one of the SD card fails, data is written to the active SD card. Data from this card is copied to the replacement SD card at the next boot. By default, Internal SD Card Redundancy option is set to Mirror.

NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card 1. By default, the Integrated Network Card 1 option is set to Enabled.

operating system initializes the timer and the OS watchdog timer helps in recovering the operating system. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to Disabled.

Embedded Video Controller

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

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

Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By default, the embedded video controller is Enabled.

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

feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot.

CAUTION: Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the Operating System or causing delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled.

Serial Communications Screen

Menu Item Description

Serial Communication Allows you to select serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in the

BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can be specified. By default, Serial Communication option is set to On without Console Redirection.

Menu Item Description

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

is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1.

NOTE: 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.

External Serial Connector

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

Remote Terminal Type

Redirection After Boot

Allows you to associate the external serial connector to serial device 1, serial device 2, or remote access device. By default, the External Serial Connector option is set to Serial Device1.

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

baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails and the value must not be changed. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate option is set to 11520.

Allows you to set the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal Type option is set to VT 100/VT 220.

Allows you to enable or disable to the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled.

System Profile Settings Screen

Menu Item Description

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

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

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

CPU Power Management

Memory Frequency Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency option is set to

Turbo Boost Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By default, the

C1E Allows you to enable or disable the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when

C States Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in all available power states. By

Monitor/Mwait Allows you to enable Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/

Allows you to set the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power Management option is set to System DBPM (DAPC). DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.

Maximum Performance.

Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.

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

default, the C States option is set to Enabled.

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

Menu Item Description

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

NOTE: When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/performance.

Memory Patrol Scrub Allows you to set the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol Scrub

option is set to Standard.

Memory Refresh Rate Allows you to set the memory refresh rate. By default, the Memory Refresh Rate option is set to

1x.

Memory Operating Voltage

Collaborative CPU Performance Control

Allows you to set the DIMM voltage selection. When set to Auto, the system automatically sets the system voltage to the optimal setting based on the DIMM capacity and the numbers of DIMMs installed. By default, the Memory Operating Voltage option is set to Auto.

When set to enabled, the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM (DAPC). By default, the option is set to Disabled

System Security Screen

Menu Item Description

Intel AES-NI The Intel AES-NI option improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and

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

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

if the password jumper is not installed in the system.

Setup Password Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not

installed in the system.

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

Unlocked.

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

TPM Security option is set to Off. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation , and Intel TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.

TPM Activation Allows you to change the operational state of the TPM. By default, the TPM Activation option is

set to No Change.

TPM Status Displays the TPM status.

TPM Clear

Intel TXT Allows you enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology. To enable Intel TXT,

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

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

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

Menu Item Description

BIOS Update Control Allows you to update the BIOS using either DOS or UEFI shell-based flash utilities. For

environments that do not require local BIOS updates, it is recommended to set this field to Disabled. By default, the BIOS Update Control option is set to Unlocked.

NOTE: BIOS updates using Dell Update Package are not affected by this option.

Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the system. By default, the

Power Button option is set to Enabled.

NMI Button Allows you to enable or disable the NMI button on the front of the system. By default, the NMI

Button option is set to Disabled.

AC Power Recovery Allows you to set how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the system. By default,

the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.

AC Power Recovery Delay

User Defined Delay (60s to 240s)

Allows you to set how the system supports staggering of power up after AC power is restored to the system. By default, the AC Power Recovery Delay option is set to Immediate.

Allows you to set the User Defined Delay when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.

Miscellaneous Settings

Menu Item Description

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

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

Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and allows you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.

Keyboard NumLock Allows you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. By default

the Keyboard NumLock is set to On.

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

Report Keyboard Errors

F1/F2 Prompt on Error Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2 Prompt on Error is

In-System Characterization

Allows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during system boot. By default, the Report Keyboard Errors field is set to Report.

set to Enabled.

This field enables or disables In-System Characterization. By default, In-System Characterization is set to Enabled.

System And Setup Password Features

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your system. To enable creation of the system and setup password, the password jumper must be set to enabled. For more information on the password jumper settings, see System Board Jumper Settings.

System password This is the password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password This is the password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS or UEFI

settings of your system.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is running and unattended.

NOTE: Your system is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.

Assigning A System And/Or Setup Password

NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features. For more information on the password jumper settings, see System Board Jumper Settings.

You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when the password jumper setting is enabled and Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password and/or Setup Password.

If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the system.

To assign a system and/or setup password:

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

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

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

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

5. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

– A password can have up to 32 characters. – The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. – Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. – Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

A message prompts you to re-enter the system password.

6. Re-enter the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.

7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password.

8. Re-enter the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.

9. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.

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

Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

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

To delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password:

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password a message prompts you to re-enter the new password. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.

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

NOTE: You can disable password security while logging on to the system. To disable the password security, turn on or reboot your system, type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.

Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

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

1. Turn on or reboot your system.

2. Type your password and press <Enter>.

When Password Status is Locked, type the password and press <Enter> when prompted at reboot. If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password.

You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be powered down.

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

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.

Operating With A Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options. If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the message:

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

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered. The following options are exceptions:

• If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password.

• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys

Key Description

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

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

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

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

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

exits the Boot Manager and proceeds with system boot.

<F1> Displays the System Setup help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

Boot Manager Screen

Menu Item Description

Continue Normal Boot

BIOS Boot Menu Displays the list of available BIOS boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option

Driver Health Menu Displays a list of the drivers installed on the system and their health status.

Launch System Setup Enables you to access the System Setup.

System Utilities Enables you to access the BIOS Update File Explorer, run the Dell Diagnostics program, and

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

you wish to use and press <Enter>.

reboot the system.

Embedded System Management

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

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

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

iDRAC Settings Utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings utility.

NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License upgrade.

For more information on using iDRAC, see the Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals.

iDRAC7 User's Guide

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility

1. Turn on or restart the managed system.

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

3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.

under Software → Systems Management → Dell

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

• Key to the system keylock

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• T10 and T15 Torx screwdrivers

• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground

Inside The System

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

NOTE: Components that are hot-swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue.

Figure 6. Inside the System

1. cooling-fan assembly

2. cable securing bracket

3. cooling shroud

4. hard-drive backplane (back)

5. hard drives (back) (2)

6. expansion-card riser 3

7. network daughter card

8. expansion-card riser 2

9. expansion-card riser 1

10. heat sink for processor 1

11. heat sink for processor 2

12. DIMMs (24)

13. cooling fans (6)

Front Bezel (Optional)

Removing The Front Bezel

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

2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.

3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel.

4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system.

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