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Contents

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Using the System Setup Program

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Entering the System Setup Program

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Responding to Error Messages

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Using the System Setup Program

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System Setup Options

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Main Screen

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Memory Information Screen

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CPU Information Screen

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Integrated Devices Screen

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Serial Communication Screen

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System Security Screen

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Exit Screen

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System and Setup Password Features

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Using the System Password

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Using the Setup Password

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Disabling a Forgotten Password

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Acquiring the asset.com Utility

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Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

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Entering the BMC Setup Module

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BMC Setup Module Options

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Installing System Options

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Power Supply Modules

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System Power Guidelines

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Removing a Power Supply Module

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Installing a Power Supply Module

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Fan Modules

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Removing a Fan

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Installing a Fan

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DRAC/MC Module

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Removing a DRAC/MC Module

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Installing a DRAC/MC Module

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Important I/O Configuration Considerations

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DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements

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Section	Page
Hardware Owners Manual	1
Contents	3
About Your System	9
Other Information You May Need	9
System Overview	10
System Status Features	10
Server Module Features	12
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives	16
Hard-Drive Features	16
Back-Panel Features	18
Power Supply Indicator	19
Fan Module Indicators	21
KVM Modules	22
Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module	22
Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module	24
DRAC/MC Module	26
Important I/O Configuration Considerations	27
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements	28
I/O Connectivity	28
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules	28
PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module	29
Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module	31
Fibre Channel Switch Module	32
Infiniband Pass-through Module	32
Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module	33
Server Module Messages	34
Warning Messages	40
Diagnostics Messages	40
Alert Messages	41
Using the System Setup Program	43
Entering the System Setup Program	43
Responding to Error Messages	43
Using the System Setup Program	44
System Setup Options	44
Main Screen	44
Memory Information Screen	47
CPU Information Screen	47
Integrated Devices Screen	48
Serial Communication Screen	49
System Security Screen	49
Exit Screen	50
System and Setup Password Features	51
Using the System Password	51
Using the Setup Password	53
Disabling a Forgotten Password	54
Acquiring the asset.com Utility	54
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration	54
Entering the BMC Setup Module	55
BMC Setup Module Options	55
Installing System Options	57
Power Supply Modules	58
System Power Guidelines	58
Removing a Power Supply Module	58
Installing a Power Supply Module	59
Fan Modules	59
Removing a Fan	60
Installing a Fan	61
DRAC/MC Module	61
Removing a DRAC/MC Module	61
Installing a DRAC/MC Module	62
Important I/O Configuration Considerations	62
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements	63
KVM Module	63
Removing a KVM Module	63
Installing a KVM Module	63
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch or Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch	65
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch	68
Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch	69
Chassis I/O Module	70
I/O Module Placements	71
Installing an I/O Module	72
Server Modules	73
Removing a Server Module	73
Installing a Server Module	74
Opening the Server Module	75
Closing the Server Module	76
Removing and Installing Server Module Components	77
Memory	77
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines	78
Memory Sparing	78
Memory Mirroring	79
Sample Memory Configurations	80
I/O Module Daughter Card	82
Activating the Integrated NIC TOE	84
Processors	84
Server Module Battery	88
Hard Drives	89
Removing a Hard Drive	90
Configuring the Boot Drive	91
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier	91
Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier	91
Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)	92
Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly	92
Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly	93
Chassis Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)	94
Removing the Chassis Control Panel	94
Installing the Chassis Control Panel	95
Server Module Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)	96
Removing the Server Module Control Panel	96
Installing the Server Module Control Panel	97
System Board (Service-Only Procedure)	98
Removing the System Board	98
Installing the System Board	99
Troubleshooting Your System	101
Safety First-For You and Your System	101
Start-Up Routine	101
Checking the Equipment	101
Troubleshooting External Connections	102
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem	102
Troubleshooting the Keyboard	103
Troubleshooting the Mouse	104
Troubleshooting USB Devices	105
Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message	105
Troubleshooting a Wet System	106
Troubleshooting a Damaged System	107
Troubleshooting System Components	107
Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules	107
Troubleshooting Fan Modules	108
Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module	109
Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module	110
Troubleshooting Server Module Components	110
Inside the Server Module	111
Troubleshooting Server Module Memory	112
Troubleshooting Hard Drives	113
Troubleshooting Microprocessors	114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Board	114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery	115
Running System Diagnostics	117
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics	117
System Diagnostics Features	117
When to Use the System Diagnostics	118
Running the System Diagnostics	118
From the Utility Partition	118
From a USB Flash Drive	118
System Diagnostics Testing Options	119
Using the Advanced Testing Options	119
Error Messages	120
DIP Switch Settings and Connectors	121
DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation	121
DIP Switches	121
Server Module Board DIP Switch	122
Server Module Board Connectors	123
Disabling a Forgotten Password	126
Getting Help	127
Technical Assistance	127
Online Services	127
AutoTech Service	128
Automated Order-Status Service	128
Technical Support Service	128
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification	129
Problems With Your Order	129
Product Information	129
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	129
Before You Call	129
Contacting Dell	132
Glossary	149

Dell PowerEdge 1955 Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 4

Using the System Setup Program, Installing System Options, Removing a Power Supply Module - power requirements

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