Dell R220 User Manual
Dell PowerEdge R220
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E10S
Regulatory Type: E10S003
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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2015 - 02
Rev. A02
Contents
1 About Your System................................................................................................7
Front-Panel Features And Indicators.................................................................................................... 7
Back-Panel Features And Indicators.....................................................................................................9
NIC Indicator Codes............................................................................................................................10
Related Documentation......................................................................................................................10
Quick Resource Locator................................................................................................................ 11
2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager................................................. 12
Choosing The System Boot Mode......................................................................................................13
Entering System Setup........................................................................................................................ 13
Responding To Error Messages.....................................................................................................13
Using The System Setup Navigation Keys.....................................................................................13
System Setup Options................................................................................................................... 14
System And Setup Password Features..........................................................................................21
Entering The UEFI Boot Manager................................................................................................. 23
Embedded System Management..................................................................................................25
iDRAC Settings Utility.................................................................................................................... 25
3 Installing System Components........................................................................ 26
Recommended Tools......................................................................................................................... 26
Front Bezel (Optional).........................................................................................................................26
Installing The Front Bezel............................................................................................................. 26
Removing The Front Bezel........................................................................................................... 26
Opening And Closing The System......................................................................................................27
Opening The System.....................................................................................................................27
Closing The System.......................................................................................................................28
Inside The System............................................................................................................................... 28
Chassis Intrusion Switch..................................................................................................................... 29
Removing The Chassis Intrusion Switch...................................................................................... 29
Installing The Chassis Intrusion Switch........................................................................................ 30
Optical Drive (Optional)......................................................................................................................30
Removing The Optical Drive ........................................................................................................30
Installing The Optical Drive .......................................................................................................... 31
Hard Drives.......................................................................................................................................... 32
Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Cage........................................................................................ 32
Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Cage..........................................................................................34
Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage.................................................... 34
Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage.........................................................35
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Cage........................................................................................ 35
Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Cage..........................................................................................36
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage.....................................................37
Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage.........................................................37
LED Module.........................................................................................................................................38
Removing The LED Module.......................................................................................................... 38
Installing The LED Module............................................................................................................ 39
Control-Panel Board...........................................................................................................................39
Removing The Control-Panel Board............................................................................................39
Installing The Control-Panel Board..............................................................................................40
Cooling Fans........................................................................................................................................41
Removing A Cooling Fan...............................................................................................................41
Installing A Cooling Fan................................................................................................................ 42
Cooling Shroud................................................................................................................................... 43
Removing The Cooling Shroud.................................................................................................... 43
Installing The Cooling Shroud......................................................................................................44
System Memory.................................................................................................................................. 44
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines.........................................................................45
Sample Memory Configurations...................................................................................................45
Removing Memory Modules.........................................................................................................46
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................................................................47
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)................................................................................................. 48
Removing And Installing The Internal USB Key........................................................................... 48
Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers....................................................................................49
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines........................................................................................49
Expansion Card Types And Form Factor......................................................................................49
Removing An Expansion Card...................................................................................................... 50
Installing An Expansion Card.........................................................................................................51
Removing The Expansion-Card Riser........................................................................................... 51
Installing The Expansion-Card Riser.............................................................................................52
iDRAC7 Enterprise Card (Optional).....................................................................................................53
Removing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card....................................................................................... 53
Installing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card......................................................................................... 54
System Battery.....................................................................................................................................54
Replacing The System Battery...................................................................................................... 55
Processor.............................................................................................................................................56
Removing The Processor..............................................................................................................56
Installing The Processor................................................................................................................58
Power Supply Unit...............................................................................................................................59
Removing The Power Supply Unit................................................................................................59
Installing The Power Supply......................................................................................................... 60
System Board.......................................................................................................................................61
Removing The System Board........................................................................................................61
Installing The System Board..........................................................................................................62
4 Troubleshooting Your System......................................................................... 64
Safety First—For You And Your System..............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting External Connections.............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting The Video Subsystem.............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting A USB Device.......................................................................................................... 64
Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device..................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting A NIC....................................................................................................................... 65
Troubleshooting A Wet System..........................................................................................................66
Troubleshooting A Damaged System................................................................................................ 66
Troubleshooting The System Battery.................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting The Power Supply...................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems...................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans...........................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting System Memory......................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key................................................................................................69
Troubleshooting An SD Card..............................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting An Optical Drive......................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting A Hard Drive.............................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards......................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting The Processor......................................................................................................... 72
5 Using System Diagnostics................................................................................. 73
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................................................73
When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics......................................................................73
Running The Embedded System Diagnostics.............................................................................. 73
System Diagnostic Controls..........................................................................................................73
6 Jumpers And Connectors................................................................................. 75
System Board Jumper Settings...........................................................................................................75
System Board Connectors..................................................................................................................76
Disabling A Forgotten Password.........................................................................................................77
7 Technical Specifications....................................................................................78
8 System Messages................................................................................................82
System Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 82
Warning Messages...............................................................................................................................91
Diagnostic Messages...........................................................................................................................91
Alert Messages.....................................................................................................................................91
9 Getting Help........................................................................................................ 92
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................... 92
Locating Your System Service Tag..................................................................................................... 92
Documentation Feedback.................................................................................................................. 92
Quick Resource Locator.....................................................................................................................92
About Your System
Front-Panel Features And Indicators
Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
1
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
2 NMI button
3 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.
4 Health indicator If the system is on, and in good health, the
Icon Description
The power-on indicator lights when the system
power is on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
NOTE: On 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.
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.
Use this button only if directed to do so by
qualified support personnel or if the information is
provided in the operating system documentation.
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).
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
5 Hard-drive indicator
6 Electrical indicator The indicator blinks amber if the system
7 Temperature indicator The indicator blinks amber if the system
8 System status indicator
The indicator blinks green to indicate hard-drive
activity.
experiences an electrical error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a failed power supply or
voltage regulator).
See the System Event Log or system messages for
the specific issue. Re-seat the power supply by
removing and reinstalling it. If the problem persists,
see Getting Help.
experiences a thermal error (for example, a
temperature out of range or fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• A cooling fan is removed or has failed.
• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel,
memory-module blank, or back-filler bracket is
removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
See Getting Help.
Lights blue during normal system operation.
9 System identification
button
Lights amber when the system needs attention due
to a problem.
• 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.
The identification buttons on the front and back
panels can be used to locate a particular system
within a rack. When one of these buttons is
pressed, the system status indicator on the front
and the back of the system 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 the iDRAC
Settings option) press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
8
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
10 USB connectors (2) Allow you to connect USB devices to the system.
11 System service tag A slide-out label panel that allows you to record
12 Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD
Icon Description
The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC
address, and so on as per your need.
+/-RW drive.
Back-Panel Features And Indicators
Figure 2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1 iDRAC7 Enterprise port
(optional)
2 vFlash media card slot
(optional)
3 Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the
4 PCIe expansion card slot Allows you to connect one low-profile PCI Express
5 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the
6 eSATA Allows you to connect additional storage devices.
7 USB connectors (2) Allow you to connect USB devices to the system.
8 Ethernet connectors (2) Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC
9 System status indicator Indicates the status of the system. Lights blue
Icon Description
Dedicated management port for the iDRAC7
Enterprise card.
Allows you to connect the optional vFlash media
card.
system.
expansion card.
system.
The ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
connectors.
during normal system operation. Lights amber
when the system needs attention due to a
problem.
10 System identification
button
The identification buttons on the front and back
panels can be used to locate a particular system
9
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
11 Power supply 250 W AC power supply.
12 Retention clip Secures the power cable.
Icon Description
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 the iDRAC
Settings option) press and hold the button for
more than 15 seconds.
NIC Indicator Codes
Figure 3. NIC Indicator
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Indicator Indicator Code
Link and activity
indicators are off
Link indicator is
green
Link indicator is
amber
Activity indicator is
blinking 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).
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.
Network data is being sent or received.
Related Documentation
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.
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NOTE: For all PowerEdge and PowerVault documentation, go to dell.com/support/manuals and
enter the system Service Tag to get your system documentation.
NOTE: For all Dell OpenManage documents, go to dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
NOTE: For all operating system documents, go to dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
NOTE: For all storage controllers and PCIe SSD documents, go to dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals.
Your product documentation includes:
• The Owner’s Manual, which provides information about system features and describes how to
troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. 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 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.
• The Administrator’s Guide, which provides information about configuring and managing the system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because
they often supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest
BIOS, driver, and systems management firmware on your system from dell.com/support.
Quick Resource Locator
Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to
videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone and a model specific
Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the
following image.
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Using The System Setup And Boot Manager
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.
2
<F10>
<F11>
<F12>
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:
Enters System Services, which opens the Dell
Lifecycle Controller 2 (LC2). The Dell LC2 supports
systems management features such as operating
system deployment, hardware diagnostics,
firmware updates, and platform configuration,
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/esmmanuals.
Enters the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager,
depending on the system's boot configuration.
Starts Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot.
• 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>.
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Choosing The System Boot Mode
System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:
• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS.
You must select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of System Setup. After
you specify the boot mode, the system boots in the specified boot mode and you then proceed to install
your operating system from that mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system in the same boot mode
(BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating system from the
other boot mode will cause the system to halt at startup.
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS
and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot
mode.
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport.
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
Keystroke 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 menu, if applicable.
<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.
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Keystroke Action
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 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: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings.
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
Memory Settings Displays information and options related to installed memory.
Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache
SATA Settings Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify
Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and ports, and to
Serial
Communication
System Profile
Settings
Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS
version, Service Tag, and so on.
size, and so on.
UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
specify related features and options.
Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related features
and options.
Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory
frequency, and so on.
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Menu Item Description
System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password,
setup password, TPM security, and so on. It also enables or disables the power and
NMI buttons on the system.
Miscellaneous
Settings
Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.
System Information Screen
Menu Item Description
System Model
Name
System BIOS
Version
System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag.
System
Manufacturer
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
System CPLD
Version
Displays the system model name.
Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.
Displays the name of system manufacturer.
Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Displays the CPLD version of the system.
Memory Settings Screen
Menu Item Description
System Memory
Size
System Memory
Type
System Memory
Speed
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.
Displays the type of memory installed in the system.
Displays the system memory speed.
Displays the system memory voltage.
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.
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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.
Virtualization
Technology
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Hardware
Prefetcher
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU
Execute Disable Allows you enable or disable execute disable memory protection technology. By
Number of Cores
per Processor
Processor 64-bit
Support
Processor Core
Speed
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.
Allows you to enable or disable hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware
Prefetcher 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.
IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
default, the Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.
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.
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.
Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
SATA Settings Screen
Menu Item Description
Embedded SATA Allows the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID mode. By default,
Embedded SATA is set to AHCI Mode.
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Menu Item Description
Port A Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. By default, Port
A is set to Auto.
Port B Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. By default, Port
B is set to Auto.
eSATA Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to the eSATA port . By default,
eSATA port is set to Auto.
NOTE: Ports A and B are used for the hard drives, eSATA port is used for external hard drives and for
the optical drive (CD/DVD).
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.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this
field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the
Boot Mode option is set to BIOS.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this
field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
Boot Sequence
Retry
BIOS Boot Settings Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Boot options.
UEFI Boot Settings Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4
One-Time Boot Allows you to enable or disable a one-time boot from a selected device.
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.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
PXE and IPv6 PXE. By default, the UEFI PXE boot protocol is set to IPv4.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
Integrated Devices Screen
Menu Item Description
User Accessible
USB Ports
Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port. By default, the Internal USB
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.
Port option is set to On.
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Menu Item Description
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
OS Watchdog
Timer
Embedded Video
Controller
Memory Mapped
I/O above 4GB
Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot
Allows you to enable or disable the embedded network interface cards 1 and 2. By
default, the Integrated Network Card 1 option is set to Enabled.
Allows you to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. When this field is enabled,
the 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.
Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By default, the
embedded video controller is Enabled.
Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of
memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled.
Disablement 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
Serial Port Address Allows you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the Serial Port
External Serial
Connector
Failsafe Baud Rate Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to
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.
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.
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.
determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the
attempt fails and the value must not be changed. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate
option is set to 115200.
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Menu Item Description
Remote Terminal
Type
Redirection After
Boot
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 (OS).
NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is
set to Custom.
CPU Power
Management
Memory
Frequency
Turbo Boost Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By
Allows you to set the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power
Management option is set to System OS DBPM. DBPM is Demand-Based Power
Management.
Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency
option is set to Maximum Performance.
default, the Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.
C1E Allows you to enable or disable the processor to switch to a minimum
performance state when it is idle. By default, the C1E option is set to Enabled.
C States Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in all available power
states. By default, the C States option is set to Enabled.
Memory Refresh
Rate
Allows you to set the memory refresh rate. By default, the Memory Refresh Rate
option is set to 1x.
System Security Screen
Menu Item Description
Intel(R) AES-NI The Intel(R) 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 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.
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Menu Item Description
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, TPM Clear, and Intel TXT fields if the TPM Security field is
set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot
Measurements.
TPM Status Displays the TPM status.
TPM Activation Allows you to change the operational state of the TPM. By default, the TPM
Activation option is set to No Change.
TPM Clear
Intel(R) TXT Allows you enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology. To enable Intel
Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the system. By
NMI Button Allows you to enable or disable the NMI button on the front of the system. By
AC Power
Recovery
AC Power
Recovery Delay
User Defined Delay
(60s to 240s)
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.
TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be
Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to
Off.
default, the Power Button option is set to Enabled.
default, the NMI Button option is set to Disabled.
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.
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 Date Allows you to set the date on the system.
System Time Allows you to set the time on the system.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and allows you to modify it for security and tracking
purposes.
Keyboard
NumLock
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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.
Menu Item Description
Report Keyboard
Errors
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
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.
Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2
Prompt on Error 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
Setup
password
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
This is the password that you must enter before you can boot your system.
This is the password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS
or UEFI settings of your system.
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.
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.
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• 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 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 password if the
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>.
Password Status is Locked.
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.
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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.
Entering The UEFI Boot Manager
NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server
2012) to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be
installed from the BIOS boot mode.
The Boot Manager enables you to:
• Add, delete, and arrange boot options.
• Access System Setup and BIOS-level boot options without restarting.
To enter the Boot Manager:
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F11> after you see the following message:
<F11> = UEFI Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F11>, allow the system to finish booting,
and then restart your system and try again.
Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys
Keystroke 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.
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Keystroke Description
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
UEFI Boot Menu Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the
Driver Health
Menu
Launch System
Setup
System Utilities Enables you to run the Dell Diagnostics program, and reboot the system.
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.
boot option you wish to use and press <Enter>.
boot option you wish to use and press <Enter>. The UEFI Boot Menu enables you
to Add Boot Option, Delete Boot Option, or Boot From File.
Displays a list of the drivers installed on the system and their health status.
Enables you to access the System Setup.
UEFI Boot Menu
Menu Item Description
Select UEFI Boot
Option
Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option.
Delete Boot
Option
Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks), select the
boot option you wish to use and press <Enter>.
Deletes an existing boot option.
Boot From File Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list.
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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/esmmanuals.
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 iDRAC7 User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
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.
Changing The Thermal Settings
The iDRAC Settings Utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your
system.
1. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility.
2. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options:
• Cooling Options
• Fan Speed Offset
NOTE: When the User Option is set to the default Auto setting, the user option cannot be
modified.
3. Set the Fan Speed Offset field.
4. Click Back → Finish → Yes.
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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
• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground
Front Bezel (Optional)
Installing The Front Bezel
1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
2. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the chassis.
3. Secure the bezel with the keylock.
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Figure 4. Installing and Removing the Front Bezel
1. release latch 2. keylock
3. front bezel 4. locking hook
Removing The Front Bezel
1. Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel.
2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
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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.
Opening And Closing The System
WARNING: Opening the system or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose
you to a risk of electric shock.
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.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: Always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior
of the system.
Opening The System
1. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
3. Hold the cover on both sides, pressing your thumbs on the latch release lock and the indent, slide
the cover toward the back of the system.
4. Lift the cover away from the system.
Figure 5. Opening and Closing the System
1. latch release lock 2. system cover
3. notches (6) 4. indent
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Closing The System
1. Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly toward the back of the system so that it aligns
with the notches and lays flush on the chassis.
2. Slide the cover toward the front of the chassis until it locks in position.
3. Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.
4. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
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.
Figure 6. Inside the System
1. 2.5 inch (HDD0/1) or 3.5 inch (HDD0) harddrive cage
3. cooling shroud 4. DIMMs (4)
5. processor heat sink 6. expansion-card riser
7. expansion card 8. expansion-card latch
9. cooling fans (3) 10. chassis intrusion switch
11. 3.5-inch HDD1 hard-drive cage 12. optical drive
13. cable-routing latch 14. control-panel board
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2. power supply
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