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Option Virtualization Technology (Disabled default) Execute Disable (Enabled default) Number of Cores per Processor (All default) Turbo Mode (Enabled default) C States (Enabled default) Processor X ID Description Enabled permits virtualization software to use the virtualization technology incorporated in the processor. NOTE: Disable this feature if your system will not be running virtualization software. Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology. If set to All, the maximum number of cores in each processor is enabled. If Turbo Boost technology is supported by the processor, enables or disables Turbo Mode. When set to Enabled, the processor can operate in all available power states. Displays the family, model, level 2 cache size, level 3 cache size, and number of cores of the processor. SATA Settings Screen Option SATA Controller (ATA default) Port A (Auto default) Port B (Off default) Port C (Off default) Port D (Off default) Port E (Auto default) Description Allows the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, or RAID modes. NOTE: The UEFI support is disabled if SATA is set to the RAID mode. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port D. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port E. Off disables BIOS support for the device. 56 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Section	Page
About Your System	11
Accessing System Features During Startup	11
Front-Panel Features and Indicators	12
LCD Panel Features (Optional)	14
Home Screen	15
Setup Menu	16
View Menu	16
Hard-Drive Status Indicators	17
Back-Panel Features and Indicators	18
Guidelines for Connecting External Devices	19
NIC Indicator Codes	20
Power Indicator Codes	21
LCD Status Messages	22
Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages	34
Removing LCD Status Messages	34
System Messages	35
Warning Messages	48
Diagnostics Messages	48
Alert Messages	48
Other Information You May Need	49
Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager	51
Choosing the System Boot Mode	51
Entering the System Setup Program	52
Responding to Error Messages	52
Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys	52
System Setup Options	53
Main Screen	53
Memory Settings Screen	55
Processor Settings Screen	55
SATA Settings Screen	56
Boot Settings Screen	57
Integrated Devices Screen	57
PCI IRQ Assignments Screen	58
Serial Communication Screen	58
Power Management Screen	60
System Security Screen	61
Exit Screen	63
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager	63
Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys	64
UEFI Boot Manager Screen	64
UEFI Boot Settings Screen	65
System Utilities Screen	65
System and Setup Password Features	65
Using the System Password	66
Using the Setup Password	68
Embedded System Management	69
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration	70
Entering the BMC Setup Module	70
iDRAC Configuration Utility	71
Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility	71
Installing System Components	73
Recommended Tools	73
Inside the System	73
Front Bezel (Optional)	75
Removing the Front Bezel	75
Installing the Front Bezel	75
Opening and Closing the System	76
Opening the System	76
Closing the System	77
Optical Drive (Optional)	78
Removing an Optical Drive	78
Installing an Optical Drive	80
Hard Drives	81
Removing a Hard-Drive Blank	81
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank	82
Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier	82
Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier	84
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier	84
Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier	85
Expansion Card	86
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines	86
Removing an Expansion Card	88
Installing an Expansion Card	89
Expansion-Card Riser	91
Removing an Expansion-Card Riser	91
Installing an Expansion-Card Riser	93
Cooling Shroud	93
Removing the Cooling Shroud	93
Installing the Cooling Shroud	95
Integrated Storage Controller Card	95
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card	95
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card	97
System Memory	97
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines	98
Mode-Specific Guidelines	98
Installing Memory Modules	101
Removing Memory Modules	103
Cooling Fans	104
Removing a Cooling Fan	104
Installing a Cooling Fan	105
iDRAC6 Express Card	106
Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card	106
Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card	108
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)	109
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card	109
Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card	111
VFlash Media (Optional)	112
Installing a VFlash Media Card	112
Removing a VFlash Media Card	112
Processor	112
Removing a Processor	112
Installing a Processor	116
Power Supplies	117
Removing a Redundant Power Supply	117
Installing a Redundant Power Supply	119
Removing the Power Supply Blank	119
Installing the Power Supply Blank	120
Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply	120
Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply	122
System Battery	122
Replacing the System Battery	122
Control Panel Assembly	124
Removing the Control Panel Board Assembly and the Control Panel Display Module	124
Installing the Control Panel Board Assembly and the Control Panel Display Module	126
SAS Backplane	126
Removing the SAS Backplane	126
Installing the SAS Backplane	129
Power Distribution Board	130
Removing the Power Distribution Board	130
Installing the Power Distribution Board	132
System Board	133
Removing the System Board	133
Installing the System Board	135
Troubleshooting Your System	137
Safety First-For You and Your System	137
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure	137
Troubleshooting External Connections	137
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem	138
Troubleshooting a USB Device	138
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device	139
Troubleshooting a NIC	139
Troubleshooting a Wet System	140
Troubleshooting a Damaged System	141
Troubleshooting the System Battery	142
Troubleshooting Power Supply	143
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems	143
Troubleshooting a Fan	144
Troubleshooting System Memory	145
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive	147
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit	148
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive	149
Troubleshooting an Expansion Card	149
Troubleshooting the Processor	150
Running the System Diagnostics	153
Using Online Diagnostics	153
Embedded System Diagnostics Features	153
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics	154
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics	154
System Diagnostics Testing Options	154
Using the Custom Test Options	155
Selecting Devices for Testing	155
Selecting Diagnostics Options	155
Viewing Information and Results	155
Jumpers and Connectors	157
System Board Jumpers	157
System Board Connectors	158
Disabling a Forgotten Password	160
Getting Help	161
Contacting Dell	161

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

SATA Settings Screen

Virtualization Technology

(

Disabled

default)

Enabled

permits virtualization software to use the

virtualization technology incorporated in the processor.

NOTE:

Disable this feature if your system will not be

running virtualization software.

Execute Disable

(

Enabled

default)

Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection

Technology.

Number of Cores per

Processor

(

All

default)

If set to

All

, the maximum number of cores in each

processor is enabled.

Turbo Mode

(

Enabled

default)

If Turbo Boost technology is supported by the processor,

enables or disables

Turbo Mode

C States

(

Enabled

default)

When set to

Enabled

, the processor can operate in all

available power states.

Processor

Displays the family, model, level 2 cache size, level 3

cache size, and number of cores of the processor.

Option

Description

SATA Controller

(

ATA

default)

Allows the embedded SATA to be set to

Off

ATA

, or

RAID

modes.

NOTE:

The UEFI support is disabled if SATA is set to the

RAID

mode.

Port A

(

Auto

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port A.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port B

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port B.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port C

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port C.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port D

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port D.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port E

(

Auto

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port E.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Option

Description