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Dell™ PowerEdge™ Modular Systems Hardware Owner's Manual - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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16 LCD Module 18 LCD Module Features 19 Using the LCD Module Menus 19 Blade Features 22 Using USB Diskette or USB DVD/CD Drives . . . . 30 Hard-Drive Features 30 Back-Panel Features 33 Power Supply Indicator 35 Fan Module Indicators 36 iKVM Module 37 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Port Auto-Disablement in Quad-Port Network Daughter Card (M710HD Only 49 Mezzanine Cards 50 I/O Module Port Mapping 54 Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 66 Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch I/O Module . 67 Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module . . . 69 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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129 Memory Settings Screen 130 Processor Settings Screen 131 SATA Settings Screen (PowerEdge M610, M610x 132 Boot Settings Screen 133 Integrated Devices Screen 133 PCI IRQ Assignments Screen 135 Serial Communication Screen 135 Power Management Screen(PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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149 Opening the Blade 149 Closing the Blade 159 System Memory 159 System Memory - PowerEdge M910 159 System Memory - PowerEdge M905 163 System Memory - PowerEdge M805 166 System Memory - PowerEdge M710 170 System Memory - PowerEdge M710HD . . . . . 176 System Memory - PowerEdge M610/M610x - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x 205 SD vFlash Card (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x Only 206 RAID Battery 207 Removing a RAID Battery 207 Installing the RAID Battery 212 Integrated NIC Hardware Key 213 Internal USB Key (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x Only 213 iDRAC6 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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M910 Only) . . . . 241 HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M905 Only) . . . . . 242 Blade System Board NVRAM Backup Battery. . . . . 245 Hard Drives 247 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 247 Installing a Hard Drive 247 Removing a Hard Drive 248 Configuring the Boot Drive 249 Removing a Hard Drive From - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Supply Blanks 266 Removing a Power Supply Module 266 Installing a Power Supply Module 269 Fan Modules 269 Removing a Fan Module 269 Installing a Fan Module 270 CMC Module 271 Removing a CMC Module 271 Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module . . . . . 272 Installing a CMC Module 273 iKVM - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Module 295 Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module . . . 296 Troubleshooting Blade Components 297 Troubleshooting Blade Memory 297 Troubleshooting Hard Drives 298 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 299 Troubleshooting Processors 300 Troubleshooting the Blade Board 301 Troubleshooting the NVRAM - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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System Diagnostics 303 Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 303 System Blade System Board Jumper Settings 309 PowerEdge M910 Jumper Settings 309 PowerEdge M905 Jumper Settings 310 PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings 311 PowerEdge M710 Jumper Settings 312 PowerEdge M710HD Jumper Settings 313 PowerEdge - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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326 PowerEdge M610x Midplane Interface Card . . . 328 PowerEdge M610x Expansion-Card Riser . . . . 329 PowerEdge M610x Mezzanine Interface Card . . 330 PowerEdge M605 System Board 331 PowerEdge M600 System Board 333 Disabling a Forgotten Password 334 8 Getting Help 337 Contacting Dell 337 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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that support UEFI. NOTE: LifeCycle Controller is supported on M610, M610x, M710, M710HD, and M910. Boot Mode set to BIOS: Enters the BIOS Boot the RAID configuration utility. For more information, see the documentation for your RAID card. Enters the utility to configure NIC - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). To function as a system, a blade is inserted into an enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering - Full Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 Figure 1-3. Blade Numbering - Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 13 14 15 16 About Your System 15 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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System Control Panel Features Figure 1-4. Control Panel Features 2 3 1 4 5 1 USB port (mouse only) 3 video connector 5 power indicator 2 USB port (keyboard only) 4 system power button 16 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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button controls power to all of the blades and I/O modules in the enclosure. Enclosure does not have power. System power is on. Functional if an optional iKVM module is installed and front panel ports are enabled (default setting) in the CMC interface. NOTE: These ports do not support USB storage - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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LCD Module The LCD module provides an initial configuration/deployment wizard, as well as easy access to infrastructure and blade information, and error reporting. See Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5. LCD Display 3 2 1 1 LCD screen 3 selection ("check") button 2 scroll buttons (4) 18 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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for each blade. • Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the IO modules, fans, CMC, iKVM, and power supplies. • A network summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system. • Real time power consumption statistics, including - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide or CMC documentation.) NOTE: After you run the configuration User's Guide for detailed information about the iDRAC. NOTE: The configuration wizard automatically configures each blade's iDRAC internal network interface if you do not choose to manually configure - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box, you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys, and view its status. • A blade that is powered , and power consumption statistics. • The Network Summary screen lists the IP addresses for the CMC, the iDRAC in each blade, and other - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Blade Features Figure 1-6. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M600 and M605 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 22 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M910 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (3) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator About Your System 23 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-8. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M905 and M805 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (3) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 24 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-9. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M710HD 1 6 5 4 2 3 1 blade power indicator 3 hard drives (2) 5 USB connectors (2) 2 blade handle release button 4 blade status/identification indicator 6 blade power button About Your System 25 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-10. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M710 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 blade handle release button 3 USB connectors (3) 5 blade power button 2 hard drives (4) 4 blade status/identification indicator 6 blade power indicator 26 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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- PowerEdge M610x 1 8 7 6 2 5 3 4 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drive (2) 3 expansion-card filler-bracket 4 expansion-card slot (2) retention latch with captive screw 5 blade status/identification indicator 6 USB connector (2) 7 blade power button 8 blade power indicator - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-12. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M610 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 28 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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error, or the installed mezzanine card(s) does not match the I/O modules installed in the M1000e enclosure. Check the CMC for an I/O configuration error message and correct the error. Turns blade power off and on. • If you turn off the blade using the power button and the blade is running an ACPI - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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used to configure the blade. NOTE: These blades support only Dell-branded USB PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support one or two hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS hard drives. • The PowerEdge M710HD blade supports up to two hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS or SSD hard drives. • The PowerEdge M710 blade supports - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. NOTE: The blade must have a hard drive or a hard-drive blank installed in each hard drive configurations. For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active. Refer to the RAID controller documentation to service a - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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for removal Drive ready for insertion or Off removal NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after system power is applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time. Drive predicted failure Blinks green, amber, and off. Drive - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Back-Panel Features Figure 1-14. Back-Panel Features 2 3 4 5 1 6 1 fan modules (9) 3 I/O modules (6) 5 secondary CMC module 2 primary CMC module 4 optional iKVM module 6 power supplies (6) About Your System 33 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-15. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering CMC 1 A1 B1 C1 iKVM C2 B2 A2 CMC 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 23 4 5 6 34 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to an electrical outlet. • The power supplies require a 200-240 V power source. • A 2700 W power supply can be connected to a 110 V AC power source. Figure 1-16. Power Supply Indicators 1 2 3 1 DC power output indicator 3 AC power present indicator 2 power supply fault indicator About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Description Green indicates that the power supply is operational and providing DC power to the system. Amber indicates a problem with the power supply, which can result from either a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply. See "Power Supply Modules." Green indicates that - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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interface and iKVM (users connected to a blade's console via iDRAC and the iKVM sees the same video and be able to type commands). If this sharing is not desired, this can be disabled via the iDRAC console interface. • The following connectors: - One VGA connector. The iKVM supports a video display - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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console directly, using RACADM or via the Web-based interface. For more information, see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide. Figure 1-18 shows the external features of the iKVM switch module. Figure 1-18. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 1 identification indicator 2 status - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. iKVM switch has power. Firmware upgrade in progress iKVM module is being identified. System fault or error condition. Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system. Allows a monitor to be connected to the system. Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console switch with an - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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416, 424 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable Avocent Outlook 140ES, 180ES, 160ES Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, Click SetupMenu. The Menu dialog box appears. 3 Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number. 4 Enter a screen delay time of at least 1 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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configure the analog switch: 1 Press to open the OSCAR Main dialog box. 2 Click Setup DevicesDevice Modify. 3 Select the 16-port option to match the number of blades iKVM switch to a supported analog switch: 1 If 18. Connect the other end of this cable to appropriate power source. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. Many switches may be tiered without SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch. Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in OSCAR. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to ensure consistency. To resynchronize the server listing: 1 Click Resync in the Server category of the Management Panel (MP). The Resync Wizard launches. 2 Click Next. A warning message displays indicating that the database is updated to match the current configuration of the console switch. Your - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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connector STK ("stack") used for daisy-chaining CMCs in separate enclosures 3 link indicator (2) 4 activity indicator (2) 5 DB-9 serial connector for local configuration 6 optional secondary CMC (CMC 2) 7 primary CMC (CMC 1) 8 amber fault indicator 9 blue status/identification indicator 10 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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None Used for local configuration (115200 baud, No parity, 8, 1) The CMC provides multiple systems management functions for your modular server: • Enclosure-level real-time automatic power and thermal management. - The CMC monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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bay (see Figure 1-19) for the system to power up. If a second, optional CMC module is installed, failover protection and hot-plug replacement is available. See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to set up and operate the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-20. CMC Daisy-Chaining 1 2 3 1 management network 3 primary CMC 2 secondary CMC About Your System 47 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Fibre Channel, Infiniband, or other fabric type modules. • Fabrics A, B, and C can support Ethernet fabric-type modules. • To enable switch configuration prior to blade imaging, I/O modules are allowed to power-up before a blade is inserted in the enclosure. Fabric A Fabric A is a redundant Ethernet - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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switch module (32 internal ports) for all the ports to be active. NOTE: LOM firmware updates are applied only to the enabled ports on a quad-port network daughter card. Table 1-11 provides an overview of the configurations that enable/disable the NIC3 and NIC4 ports of a quad-port Network Daughter - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Active Inactive Inactive Inactive Inactive Mezzanine Cards M610x Only The M610x blade supports two mezzanine cards. Mezzanine cards can be installed in both the slots on the midplane interface card. NOTE: M610x is a full-height blade but supports only two mezzanine cards in the expansion bay. The - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Blades Half-height blades support two mezzanine cards: • Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card Cards" on page 198 for more information on mezzanine cards. Table 1-12 shows various supported combinations of mezzanine cards and I/O modules. Table 1-12. Supported I/O Module Configurations - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 1-12. Supported I/O Module Configurations (continued) Fabric A Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Fabric B Mezzanine Card none Fabric C Mezzanine Card Infiniband mezzanine card Ethernet Ethernet mezzanine - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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1-12. Supported I/O Module Configurations (continued) Fabric A Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Standard Integrated LOM Fabric B Mezzanine Card Ethernet mezzanine card Infiniband mezzanine card Infiniband mezzanine card Fibre Channel mezzanine card Fabric - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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I/O module A1, port n and I/O module A2, port n Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Each mezzanine card has two port connections. For a full-height blade in bay n: • Mezzanine card 1, connection 1 connects to I/O module C1, port n. Mezzanine card 1, connection 2 connects to I/O module C2, port n. • Mezzanine - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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I/O module C2 port 13. Table 1-14 shows the port number assignments for the eight possible full height blade locations. NOTE: Even though M610x is a full blade system, only two mezzanine card slots (MEZZ1_Fab_C1 and MEZZ2_FAB_B1) in the expansion bay are available for use. The other two slots on the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-21. Example of M610x Blade Port Mapping of - Blade 2 56 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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2 Mezz1_Fab_C Mezz2_Fab_B Mezz3_Fab_C Mezz4_Fab_B B1 Port 2 Port 10 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 2 Port 2 Port 10 Port 10 B2 Port 2 Port 10 Blade 3 Mezz1_Fab_C Mezz2_Fab_B Mezz3_Fab_C Mezz4_Fab_B B1 Port 3 Port 11 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 3 Port 3 Port 11 Port 11 B2 Port 3 Port 11 About Your - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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6 Mezz1_Fab_C Mezz2_Fab_B Mezz3_Fab_C Mezz4_Fab_B B1 Port 6 Port 14 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 6 Port 6 Port 14 Port 14 B2 Port 6 Port 14 Blade 7 Mezz1_Fab_C Mezz2_Fab_B Mezz3_Fab_C Mezz4_Fab_B B1 Port 7 Port 15 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 7 Port 7 Port 15 Port 15 B2 Port 7 Port 15 58 About - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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8 Port 16 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 8 Port 8 Port 16 Port 16 V B2 Port 8 Port 16 Figure 1-22 shows the port connections for a full-height blade in bay 3 with four mezzanine cards. Figure 1-22. Example of Full-Height Blade Port Mapping - Blade 3 (not applicable to M610x) About Your System 59 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware for the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. Table 1-15. I/O Module Port Assignments-Full-Height Blades (not applicable to M610x) Blade n and Blade (n + 8) NOTE: n denotes a variable B1 value - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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in bay n. Table 1-16. Example of I/O Module Port Assignments - M610x Blade 1 Blade 1 A1 Mezzanine Card C (port 1 and port 2) Mezzanine Card C (port 3and port 4) Mezzanine Card B (port 1 and port 2) Mezzanine Card B (port 1 and port 2) I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Port 9 Port 9 Port 25 Port - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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gets disabled during system boot. For more information, see "Port Auto-Disablement in Quad-Port Network Daughter Card (M710HD Only)" on page 49. For example, in a half-height blade in slot 5, integrated LOM1 connection 1 connects to I/O module A1, port 5 and LOM1 connection 2 connects to I/O module - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to I/O module A1, port 12 and I/O module A2, port 12. Table 1-17. Example of I/O Module Port Assignments - Half-Height Blade 1 Blade 1 Integrated NIC Mezzanine Card C Mezzanine Card B A1 Port 1 B1 Port 1 I/O Module C1 C2 Port 1 Port 1 B2 Port 1 A2 Port 1 Figure 1-23 shows the port - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-23. Example of Half-Height Blade Port Mapping 64 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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1 to 16. NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware For the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. Table 1-18. I/O Module Port Assignments-Half-Height Blades Blade n A1 Integrated LOM1 Port n Integrated LOM2 Mezz_FAB_B_Blade - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, 16 ports are external uplink ports, while 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. This module occupies two I/O module slots. The M3610Q module plugs into status indicator 66 About Your System 2 port link status indicators (16) 4 module diagnostic power indicator - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are external uplink ports, while 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. Figure 1-25. Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch Module 1 2 3 4 5 1 Infiniband ports (8) 3 port activity indicators (8) 5 module status indicator 2 port - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 1-19. Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch Indicators Indicator Pattern Link indicator Green, on Green, off Activity indicator Amber, on Amber, blinking Amber, off Description Physical link established No physical link present Valid logical link to Infiniband network established Data - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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ports are external uplink ports, and 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. This switch module is hot-swappable, and may be installed 2 3 4 1 Infiniband ports (8) 3 diagnostic status indicator 2 port status indicator (8) 4 power indicator About Your System 69 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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on port Link established Switch is not ready Switch operating normally Fault condition in module Power to the module is off Module has power Cisco Ethernet Switch Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: • The Cisco 3130G-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Cisco Ethernet Switch Module Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Stackwise Plus connectors (not enabled in CBS 3032) 3 option bays (2) 5 mode button 7 power indicator 2 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 4 Cisco status indicators 6 console port for switch management 8 status/identification indicator - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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connectivity to the blades within the enclosure with a maximum bandwidth of 1 Gbps each. The PowerConnect M6348 switch also supports: • Two integrated M6348 switch with quad-port mezzanine cards for maximum functionality. The quad-port mezzanine cards and the PowerConnect M6348 Ethernet switch - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-28. PowerConnect M6348 Switch Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (16) 3 CX4 stacking connectors (2) 5 power indicator 2 SFP+ connectors (2) 4 console management connector 6 status/identification indicator About Your System 73 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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switch using an USB type- A form factor serial cable, and configure the switch using a terminal application. • Use the iKVM CMC console ("17th blade") and the connect switch-n CMC CLI command. For more information, see the CMC user's guide. Once an IP address is assigned to the management VLAN or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-29. PowerConnect M8024 Switch Module 1 2 3 4 5 1 optional module with four SFP+ ports 2 optional module with three CX4 ports 3 serial connector for optional USB 4 power indicator type-A form-factor cable 5 status/identification indicator About Your System 75 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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module with two copper CX4 uplinks Installing two option modules provides additional stacking and redundancy support. Sixteen internal Gb Ethernet connectors link to the blades in the enclosure. For additional information about the PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet switch module, see the documentation - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Ethernet Switch Module Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 optional module (2) (dual 10 Gb Ethernet uplink module shown) 2 standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3 serial connector (USB type-A form 4 power indicator factor) 5 status/identification indicator About Your System 77 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II The Dell 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through module II supports 10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-swappable and - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-31. 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II 1 2 3 1 SFP+ cages (16) 3 status/identification indicator 4 2 green/amber indicators (two per port) 4 power indicator About Your System 79 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module The 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through module supports 1/10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-swappable and may - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-32. 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module Features 1 2 1 SFP+ cages (16) 3 power indicator 3 4 2 green/amber indicators (two per port) 4 status/identification indicator About Your System 81 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module The 4 Gbps Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between a Fibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array (see Figure 1-33). The 16 pass-through - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-33. 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Features 1 2 3 4 1 SFP Fibre Channel connector (16) 2 Fibre Channel green/amber indicators (two per port) 3 power indicator 4 status/identification indicator About Your System 83 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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power Status/ Blue on identification indicator Blue off Amber flashing Primary module in a stack, if applicable Secondary module in a stack Fault condition in module Fibre Channel Green off, amber Mezzanine board failure before POST port off indicators with Emulex mezzanine card installed - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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configuration and four additional ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade), 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector. The external Fibre Channel ports operate at 8 Gb/sec, 4 Gb/sec, or 2 Gb/sec. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 1-34. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Fibre Channel port (8) 3 Fibre Channel port speed indicator (8) 5 module status indicator 7 status/identification indicator 7 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) 4 serial port (RJ-45 connector) 6 power indicator 86 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Off indicator Green on Amber on Green/amber blinking Module power Off indicator Green Status/ Blue on identification indicator Blue established 4 Gb link established 8 Gb link established Module is off or enclosure power is off All ports are ready for use Module is booting being reset, or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module The Brocade M4424 SAN I/O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ports (four ports are enabled in the standard configuration and four additional ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade), 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Fibre Channel port (8) 3 Fibre Channel port speed indicator (8) 5 module status indicator 7 status/identification indicator 7 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) 4 serial port (RJ-45 connector) 6 power indicator About Your System 89 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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activity on port Port disabled Error or fault with port 1 Gb link established 2 Gb link established 4 Gb link established Module is off or enclosure power is off All ports are ready for use Module is booting being reset, or ports are offline Diagnostic message in error log, or environmental range - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through Module The Ethernet pass-through module supports 10/100/1000 Mb connections, and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device (see Figure 1-36). The Ethernet pass-through modules - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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is no network activity. Power indicator Off Power to the module is off. Green Module has power. Status/ identification indicator Blue on Amber flashing Active module. Fault condition in module. NOTE: Ethernet media speed is configured through the blade LOM firmware or by the operating system - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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text format.) For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software support. Cause Corrective Actions Check the system event log Remove AC power to the for critical failure events. system for 10 seconds or clear the SEL. If the problem - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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293. Memory has exceeded allowable temperature and has been disabled to prevent damage to the components. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. See "Troubleshooting Fan Modules" on page 293. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. The iDRAC6 is - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Reseat DIMMs. Reseat the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. E122E On-board regulator failed. Call support. One of the on-board voltage regulators failed. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. See configuration. "Troubleshooting Processors" on page 300. E141C Unsupported Processors are in an Ensure that your CPU unsupported configuration. processors match and configuration conform to the type Check CPU or described in the processor BIOS technical specifications revision - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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The system BIOS has reported a machine check error. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. E1610 Power Supply # (### W) missing. Check power supply. Specified power supply was See "Troubleshooting removed or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, but source for the specified it has lost its AC input. power supply. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules" on page 292. E1620 Power Supply # (### W) AC power error. Check PSU cables. Specified power supply's AC input is outside of the allowable range. Check the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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or reseat the system. the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. E2011 Memory Memory detected, but is configuration not configurable. Error failure. detected during memory Check DIMMs. configuration. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. About Your - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. Check DIMMs. Memory configured, but is unusable. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. E2013 BIOS unable to shadow memory. Check DIMMs. The system BIOS failed to copy its flash image into memory. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. E2014 CMOS RAM failure. Power cycle AC - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. E2019 Parity error. Parity error. Power cycle AC. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. E201A SuperIO - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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screen message. Check screen for specific error messages. See "Troubleshooting Processors" on page 300. E2021 Incorrect memory configuration. Review User Guide. Incorrect memory configuration. Check screen for specific error messages (see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297). E2022 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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pair implicated by the BIOS. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. I1911 LCD Log Full. Check SEL to review all Errors. LCD overflow message. A maximum of ten error messages can display sequentially on the LCD. The eleventh message instructs the user to check the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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boot if throttled. Turn off power to the system, reduce the hardware configuration or install higher-wattage power supplies, and then restart the system. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals. 104 About Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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 link cabling. See "Expansion capacity than the Cards and Expansion-Card maximum resulting in Riser (PowerEdge M610x degraded performance. Only - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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error occurs if the type and configuration of mezzanine cards installed are not supported. Ensure that the mezzanine cards installed are supported by the blade. See "I/O Module Mezzanine Cards" on page 198. Verifying blade power... Status message that BIOS Information only. is waiting for iDRAC - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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in Expansion Applicable to both base Verify that the PCIe blade and expansion. expansion cards installed do NOTE: Applicable to M610x only. not have power consumption more than 250 W. For more information, see "Expansion Card Installation Guidelines" on page 217. Failsafe detected in PCIe - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 1-26. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory Initialization Warning: Memory size may be reduced Invalid configuration. The Ensure that the memory system will run but with modules are installed in a less memory than is valid configuration. See physically - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 1-26. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions 128-Bit Advanced ECC Mode Disabled - For 128-Bit Advanced ECC mode, ECC DIMMs must be used. The memory Reconfigure the memory configuration does not modules to support match the setting in BIOS. Advanced ECC mode. See - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions MEMTEST lane failure detected on Invalid memory configuration. A mismatched DIMM is installed. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "System Memory" on page 159. Processors with different power - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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redundant memory. Install a memory configuration that supports redundant memory. See "System Memory" on page 159. Disable the Redundant Memory option in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 127. Alert! Redundancy was previously lost. Power - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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memory configuration is invalid. Add, move, or remove memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system. See "System Memory" on page 159. Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board. NVRAM_CLR jumper is set to "on." Set the NVRAM_CLR jumper to "off." See "Blade - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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" on page 159. to dust. Ensure that the memory Unsupported memory module. module connectors are clean and supported memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M910" on page 161. DIMMs disabled - DDR training - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "System Memory" on page 159. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. DIMMs must be populated in sequential order beginning with slot 1. The following DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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installed. modules. See "System Memory" on page 159 If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Error: Incorrect memory configuration. System halted. Less than 512 MB of memory installed. Add memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system. See - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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qualified memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Gate A20 failure. Faulty keyboard controller See "Getting Help" on (faulty blade board). page 337. General Failure. Operating system corrupted or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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modules, or faulty blade board. Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Memory odd/even logic failure at start address to end address. Memory write/read failure at address - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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memory test. Information only. Keyboard data line failure. Keyboard stuck key failure. Keyboard cable connector Ensure that the keyboard is loose or improperly properly connected. If the connected. Keyboard or problem hard drive. configuration settings in the . Faulty blade board. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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expansion installed or faulty. card is installed properly. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 299. BIOS Update Attempt Failed. BIOS remote update failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Invalid configuration information please run SETUP - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Blade Memory" on page 297. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Information only. The iDRAC6 Enterprise Restore the flash memory Card flash memory may be using the latest version on corrupted. ftp.dell.com or support.dell.com. See the iDRAC6 User's Guide for instructions - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Causes Corrective Actions The amount of system memory has changed. Faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. This system does not support processors greater than 95W. Unsupported processor(s) installed - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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" on page 225. by the blade. Check for a BIOS update using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Unsupported CPU Processor is not supported Check for a BIOS update stepping detected. by the blade. using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the problem persists, install - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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improperly seated memory modules. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Warning! No microcode update loaded for processor n. Unsupported processor. Update the BIOS firmware using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Warning: The current memory configuration is not validated - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see the Hardware Owner' Manual on the technical support site. There is no memory See "System Memory" on configuration error, but page 159. the memory configuration is not recommended by Dell. Unexpected interrupt in protected mode - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance. Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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BIOS-level options. From the System Setup program, 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 Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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of the message. See "System Messages" on page 105 for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors. 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 Program Navigation Keys - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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based on the system configuration. NOTE: The system's internal calendar. Memory Settings See "Memory Settings Screen" on page cards that require an IRQ. Serial Communication See "Serial Communication Screen" on page 135. Power Management See "Power Management Screen (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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halt on errors during POST, which allows the user to observe events that may scroll by unnoticed Memory Operating Mode (PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x) This field displays the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. When set to Optimizer Mode, the two memory - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Mode, Spare Mode, and Disabled. NOTE: M710HD systems installed with Intel® Xeon® 5600 series processors support memory sparing. Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M910, M905, M805, and M605) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable spare memory. Options are Spare Mode and Disabled - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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memory, and the number of cores of the processor(s). SATA Settings Screen (PowerEdge M610, M610x) Option Embedded SATA (ATA Mode default) Port A (Auto default) Port B (Auto default) Description ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Off disables the controller. Auto enables BIOS support - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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BIOS If the operating system supports Unified Extensible default) Firmware Interface, set this option to UEFI. Setting this (PowerEdge M910, M710, field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI M710HD or Integrated RAID controller (Enabled default.) User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x) Internal SD Card Port (PowerEdge M910, M905, M805, M710, M710HD, M610 and M610x) Enables or disables the system's internal SD card Disabled. PXE support allows the system NOTE: For M710HD, you can not have user-selectable have user-selectable - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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(Disabled default). I/OAT DMA Engine (Disabled default) (PowerEdge M910, M710, M610x, M610, M600) Embedded Video Controller (Enabled to manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to select an IRQ value at system start-up. Serial Communication Screen The blade has - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after your system boots to the operating system. Power Management Screen (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610 and M610x Only) Option Power Management CPU Power and Performance Management Fan Power and Performance Management Memory Power and Performance - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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enabled to default settings. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled. The No Change state initiates no action. The operational state of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for the TPM are preserved). NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off. Using the System Setup - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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keys prior to enabling this option. When set to Yes, all TPM contents are cleared. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off. If Enabled, the power button can turn the system's power off and on. On an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs an orderly shutdown before - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, enable, disable, and change boot options, or execute a one-time boot option. Enables you to access the legacy System Setup program, System Services, and BIOS-level boot options. UEFI Boot Settings Screen Option Add Boot Option Delete Boot Option Enable/Disable Boot Option Change Boot Option One - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, which allows you to run utilities such as system diagnostics. For more information, see the Unified Server Configurator User's Guide. Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without rebooting. Restarts the system. System and Setup Password Features Your system is shipped without the system - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position, System Password is Not Enabled and Password Status is Unlocked. To assign a system password: 1 Verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 2 Highlight the System Password option and press < - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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To disable the password security: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Type your password and press . When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and press when prompted at reboot. If an incorrect system password is entered, the system - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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As you type, placeholders appear in the field. The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character, press or the left-arrow key. When you verify the password, the Setup Password changes to - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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#2 Phillips screwdrivers • T8 and T10 Torx drivers • Wrist grounding strap Removing and Installing a Blade Removing a Blade 1 Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC, and ensure that the blade's power is off. When a blade is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. See Figure - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-1. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Blade 3 2 1 4 5 1 blade handle 2 release button 3 blade 4 guide rail on M1000e enclosure 5 guide rail on blade (or blade blank) 146 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-2. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade 3 2 1 4 5 1 blade handle 3 blade 5 guide rail on blade 2 release button 4 guide rail on M1000e enclosure Installing Blade Components 147 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure. If you are installing a full-height blade in bays 1 or 2 or a half-height blade in bays 12 or 13, rotate the LCD module to the horizontal storage position to prevent accidental - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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2 Install the blank in the enclosure: • If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight upper bays, align the metal guide rail on the upper edge of the blade blank so that the guide rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure (see detail in Figure 3-1). • If you are installing - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-3. Opening a Blade (PowerEdge M600 Shown) 1 2 3 1 cover-release latch 3 I/O connector cover 2 chassis cover 150 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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3-11 show the interior components in the blades. Figure 3-4. Inside a Half-Height Blade (PowerEdge M710HD Shown) 1 23 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 iDRAC enterprise card 3 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric B 5 memory modules (A1 to A9) 7 hard drives (2) 9 memory modules (B1 to B9) 2 optional mezzanine - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-5. Inside a Half-Height Blade (PowerEdge M600 Shown) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 9 8 1 optional Fabric C mezzanine card 2 optional Fabric B mezzanine card 3 memory modules 4 processor CPU1 and heat sink 5 hard-drive backplane 6 storage controller card (under drive bays) 7 hard drive 1 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-6. Inside a Half-Height Blade (PowerEdge M610 Shown) 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 9 7 1 optional mezzanine card Mezz1_Fab_C 3 memory modules 5 hard-drive backplane 7 hard drive 1 9 processor CPU1 and heat sink 8 2 optional mezzanine card Mezz2_Fab_B 4 processor CPU2 and heat sink 6 storage - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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3-7. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M910 Shown) 4 3 5 2 6 1 12 11 10 9 7 8 1 optional mezzanine card 1 Fabric C 3 optional mezzanine card 3 Fabric C 5 processor CPU2 and heat sink 7 hard drive 1 9 hard-drive backplane 11 processor CPU3 2 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric B 4 optional - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-8. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M905 Shown) 45 3 2 1 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 1 optional mezzanine card 1 Fabric C 3 optional mezzanine card 3 Fabric C 5 SD card location 7 processor CPU2 and heat sink 9 hard drive 1 11 hard-drive backplane 13 processor CPU1 and heat sink 9 10 2 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Blade (PowerEdge M805 Shown) 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 12 11 10 1 optional mezzanine card 1 Fabric C 3 optional mezzanine card 3 Fabric C 5 SD card location 7 processor CPU2 and heat sink 9 hard drive 0 11 processor CPU1 and heat sink 8 9 2 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric B 4 optional mezzanine card - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M710 Shown) 4 3 2 1 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 optional mezzanine card 1 Fabric C 3 optional mezzanine card 3 Fabric C 5 memory modules 7 hard drives (4) 9 processor CPU1 and heat sink 2 optional mezzanine card 2 Fabric B 4 optional mezzanine card 4 Fabric B 6 processor - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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-Height Blade (PowerEdge M610x Shown) 56 7 4 3 12 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 internal SD vFalsh card slot 3 mezzanine interface card 5 optional mezzanine card Mezz1_Fab_C1 7 PCIe riser 9 hard-drive backplane 11 memory modules (B1 to B6) 13 processor CPU1 and heat sink 2 iDRAC6 Enterprise card - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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inside the blade. 2 Align Memory System Memory - PowerEdge M910 Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMS) only. 32 memory sockets are located on the system board, organized in eight channels with four DIMMs per channel. This configuration permits the following maximum memory configurations - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-12. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M910 B1 D1 B5 D5 B3 D3 B7 D7 B2 B6 D2 D6 B4 B8 D4 D8 A1 C1 A5 C5 A3 C3 A7 C7 A2 C2 A6 C6 A4 C4 A8 C8 160 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory mirroring and memory sparing are supported only if 32 memory modules are installed. Table 3-1. Examples of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory C4, D1, D2, D3, D4 Installing Blade Components 161 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 3-1. Examples of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 128 GB 160 GB 192 GB 192 GB 256 GB 256 GB 384 GB 512 GB Memory Modules - Memory Module Locations Number and Type Eight 16 GB A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 Twenty-four 4 GB A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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an error message during start-up stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M910 Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-2. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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B1 D1 B8 DD32 D4 C1 C2 A8 C3 C4 A1 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M905 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the first two - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if 24 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.) Table 3-3 shows examples of supported memory configurations. CAUTION: Memory module blanks must be - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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an error message during start-up stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-4. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M805 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory: • Memory • All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if 16 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.) Table 3-5 shows examples of supported memory configurations. CAUTION: Memory module blanks must be - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-6. The memory , A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 Installing Blade Components 169 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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System Memory - PowerEdge M710 Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMS) or unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs). Eighteen memory sockets are located on the system board, organized in three channels with three DIMMs per channel. This configuration permits the following maximum memory configurations: - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-15. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M710 B1 B4 B7 B2 B5 B8 B3 B6 B9 Channel 2 (B1, B4, B7) Channel 1 (B2, B5, B8) Channel 0 (B3, B6, B9) Channel 0 A9 (A3, A6, A9) A6 A3 Channel 1 A8 A2, A5, A8) A5 A2 Channel 2 A7 (A1, A4, A7) A4 A1 Installing Blade Components 171 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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B1 through B9 are assigned to CPU2. Advanced ECC Mode Support - PowerEdge M710 In this configuration, channels 0 and 1 are combined to form one 128-bit channel. If a memory error occurs on a given chip, the faulty chip is disabled. Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology in - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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of the System Setup program. See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 130. A minimal single-channel configuration of one 1 GB memory module per processor is also supported in this mode. Table 3-7. Examples of PowerEdge M710 Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M710 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 12 GB 16 GB 16 GB 24 GB 24 GB 32 GB 32 GB 36 GB 64 GB 64 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory ECC 64 GB 174 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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3-7. Examples of PowerEdge M710 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 72 GB 96 GB 144 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory Eighteen 4 GB , B7, B8, B9 Independent 144 GB channel Installing Blade Components 175 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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with three DIMMs per channel. This configuration supports up to three 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and up to two16 GB RDIMMs per channel, for a total of up to 192 GB. Single-rank, dual-rank, and quad-rank RDIMMs are supported. Figure 3-16. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M710HD A1 A4 Channel 0 (A3, A6, A9 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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B1 through B9 are assigned to CPU2. Advanced ECC Mode Support - PowerEdge M710HD In this configuration, channels 0 and 1 are combined to form one 128-bit channel. If a memory error occurs on a given chip, the faulty chip is disabled. Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology in - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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configuration of one 1 GB memory module per processor is also supported in this mode. Table 3-8. Examples of PowerEdge M710HD Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory 4 GB ECC 178 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M710HD Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 12 GB 16 GB 16 GB 24 GB 24 GB 32 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory 16 GB Installing Blade Components 179 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M710HD Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 32 GB 36 GB 64 GB 64 GB 72 GB 96 GB 128 GB 128 GB 144 GB 192 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory Independent 192 GB channel 180 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Memory - PowerEdge M610/M610x Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMS) or unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs). Twelve memory sockets are located on the system board, allowing for the following maximum memory configurations: • 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB RDIMMs (when available) are supported - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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through B6 are assigned to CPU2. Advanced ECC Mode Support - PowerEdge M610/M610x In this configuration, channels 0 and 1 are combined to form one 128-bit channel. If a memory error occurs on a given chip, the faulty chip is disabled. Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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single-channel configuration of one 1 GB memory module per processor is also supported in this mode. Table 3-9. Examples of PowerEdge M610/M610x Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB 8 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M610/M610x Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 12 GB 16 GB 16 GB 24 GB 24 GB 32 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 64 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory 64 GB 184 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 3-9. Examples of PowerEdge M610/M610x Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 96 GB 128 GB 128 GB 192 GB Memory Modules Memory Module Processors Memory - Number and Locations Mode Type Available Memory Twelve 8 GB RDIMMs A1, A2, A3, A4, Two A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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two-processor configurations, memory must be installed in the same configuration (symmetrically) for both processors. • If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if four - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-10. Single-Processor Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Total System Memory 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB A1 512 A4 blank 512 MB blank 1 GB blank 1 GB 2 GB blank 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Installing Blade Components 187 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Dual-Processor Memory Configurations NOTE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-11. Dual-Processor Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Total CPU1 CPU2 System Memory A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 2 GB 512 MB 512 MB - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during start-up stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M605 Memory sparing is supported in single- or dual-processor systems that have one of the fully populated - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 3-12. Memory Sparing Configurations - PowerEdge M605 Processor 1 Processor 2 Available Spared Memory Memory DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 1 DIMM (512 MB or 1 GB). The entire capacity of this DIMM is reserved for sparing. Indicates a spared dual-rank DIMM (2 GB and higher). One- - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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System Memory - PowerEdge M600 You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 667 MHz registered DDRII fully-buffered DIMMs (FBDs). 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB memory modules are supported. The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches (0 and 1). Each - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 3-13 shows examples of supported memory configurations. CAUTION: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. Table 3-13. Examples of Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M600 Total DIMM Memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 GB 512 MB 512 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. Your system may issue an error message during start-up stating that your memory configuration is nonoptimal. Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M600 Memory sparing requires eight identical memory modules. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the System Setup program, and can - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 3 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 7-12 or Figure 7-11. 4 PowerEdge M910 and M905 systems - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, or Table 3-11 for sample memory configurations. 9 PowerEdge M910 and M905 systems only - If you removed the system board to access the memory modules, reinstall the system board. 10 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 11 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. 12 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-20. 6 PowerEdge M910 and M905 systems only - If you removed the system board to access the memory modules, reinstall the system board. 7 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 8 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Mezzanine Interface Card (M610x Only) The - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing the Mezzanine Interface Card (M610x Only) 2 1 6 3 5 4 1 mezzanine interface card 3 card retention latch 5 data cable connector (2) 2 cable management clip 4 mezzanine card connector (2) 6 retention latch slot Installing Blade Components 197 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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data cables to the interface-card connectors. 11 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 12 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. I/O Module Mezzanine Cards The blades support a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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is installed in MEZZ2_FAB_B1. BIOS will halt during POST if a non-supported mezzanine card configuration is detected. NOTE: Quad-port Ethernet mezzanine cards are bifurcated. NOTE: The four mezzanine card slots do not need to be fully populated. If a blade does require support by a particular fabric - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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B2. Types of Cards Supported • The M710HD supports SFF and LFF mezzanine cards. x8 PCIe Gen 1 and x4 PCIe Gen 2 cards are supported. • The M610 supports two SFF or one SFF card and one LFF mezzanine card. x8 PCIe Gen 1 and x4 PCIe Gen 2 cards are supported. • The M605 and M600 blades support two LFF - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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a Mezzanine Card - Full-Height Blades 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 1 optional Fabric C mezzanine card 1 2 optional Fabric B mezzanine card 2 3 optional Fabric C mezzanine card 3 4 optional Fabric B mezzanine card 4 5 retention latch 6 mezzanine card connector 7 mezzanine card Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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and Removing a Mezzanine Card - Half-Height Blades 4 3 2 5 1 1 Fabric C mezzanine card slot 3 mezzanine card 5 retention latch 2 Fabric B mezzanine card slot 4 mezzanine card connector 4 If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay. NOTE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Removing a Mezzanine Card 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 3 Open the mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb, and lifting the end of - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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this card. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Install the SD card in the lower card slot. See Figure 3-24. 3 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Figure 3-24. Installing and Removing an SD Card (PowerEdge M805 and M905) 1 2 1 SD card 2 SD card connector - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the SD card in the lower card slot. See Figure 3-25. 3 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Figure 3-25. Installing and Removing an SD Card (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x) 1 2 2 1 SD card in lower card slot 2 iDRAC6 Enterprise card Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the SD vFlash card in the upper card slot. See Figure 3-26. 3 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Figure 3-26. Installing and Removing an SD vFlash Card (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x) 1 2 2 1 SD vFlash card in upper card slot 2 iDRAC6 Enterprise card 206 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to systems with the optional PERC controller cards without an integral battery backup unit. NOTE: For M710, M610, and M610x the RAID battery 316. Removing a RAID Battery 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 3 Press the tab - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-27. Removing or Installing the RAID Battery 2 1 3 4 5 1 RAID battery cable 3 battery carrier 5 slots (2) 2 RAID battery 4 tabs (2) 208 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-28. Removing or Installing the RAID Battery (M910 Only) 1 2 3 4 1 RAID battery cable 3 battery carrier 2 RAID battery 4 storage controller card Installing Blade Components 209 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-29. Removing or Installing the RAID Battery (M710 Only) 1 5 2 3 4 1 RAID battery cable 3 tabs (3) 5 storage controller card 2 RAID battery 4 metal standoffs 210 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-30. Removing or Installing the RAID Battery (M610/M610x Only) 1 2 3 4 5 1 RAID battery cable 3 tabs (3) 5 storage controller card 2 RAID battery 4 metal standoffs (3) Installing Blade Components 211 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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battery in the battery carrier on the system board (see Figure 3-28). For M710, M610, and M610x, slide the battery in to secure the tabs on the on the storage card. 3 Close the system. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 4 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. 212 Installing - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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system support is also required for full NIC functionality. Figure 3-31. Installing a NIC Hardware Key 1 2 1 NIC hardware key 2 connector on system board Internal USB Key (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x Only) These blades provide an internal USB connector for a USB flash memory - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the blade, the maximum allowable dimensions of the USB key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high. Figure 3-32. Installing a USB Memory Key 2 1 1 USB memory key connector on system board (M710/M910) or backplane (M710HD, M610, and M610x) 2 USB memory key iDRAC6 Enterprise Card Installing - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the Blade" on page 149. 3 Remove the iDRAC6 Enterprise card: a Remove the two Torx screws. See Figure 3-33. b Lift the card from the system board. NOTE: You must replace the iDRAC6 Enterprise card before reinstalling the blade. The blade does not power up without an iDRAC6 Enterprise card installed - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Card/LOM Riser Card (PowerEdge M710HD Only) Removing the LOM Riser Card 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 3 Remove the three screws that secure the LOM riser card to the system board. See Figure 3-34. 4 Lift the card - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, see Figure 3-38. • The expansion slots support full-height, full-length, single- or double- width cards. • Each expansion card can have a power consumption of up to 250 W. NOTE: If only a single PCIe expansion card is installed, it can have power consumption up to 300 W. • Both the expansion slots - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, 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. 1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation. For - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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an Expansion Card (PowerEdge M610x Only) 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 expansion-card retention latch 3 locking tab 5 expansion-card connector (2) 7 filler bracket 9 impedance wall 8 2 shipping lock 4 securing tab 6 filler-bracket retention latch 8 captive screw Installing Blade Components 219 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 2 Disconnect all cables from the expansion card to - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-36. Installing or Removing Cables Connecting the Expansion-Card Riser to the Mezzanine Interface Card (PowerEdge M610x Only) 1 2 34 56 7 1 mezzanine interface card 3 data cable 2 5 data cable connector 2 7 expansion-card riser 2 cable management clip 4 data cable 1 6 data cable - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Interface Card (PowerEdge M610x Only) 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 midplane interface card 3 power cable connecting midplane interface card to expansion-card riser 5 expansion card 7 data cable 3 2 data cable 4 4 expansion-card riser 6 power cables connecting midplane interface card to expansion cards - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-38. Figure 3-38. Installing or Removing the Expansion-Card Riser (PowerEdge M610x Only) 1 2 7 6 5 43 1 expansion-card riser 2 riser guide (2) 3 expansion-card slot 1 4 expansion-card slot 2 5 riser guide post (2) 6 power cable connector 7 data cable connector (2 front, 2 back) 224 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. 5 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. Processors Processor Installation Guidelines PowerEdge M910 System • The PowerEdge M910 system supports two or four eight core Intel® Xeon® 7xxx series processors only. • Single-processor configuration is not supported. PowerEdge M905 System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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be installed; single-processor configurations are not supported. • Hypertransport (HT) bridge cards must be installed in sockets CPU3 and CPU4. See "HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M905 Only)" on page 242. PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610, M610x, and M600 Systems • The PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610, M610x, and - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-39. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink (PowerEdge M910) 1 2 3 4 6 5 NOTE: The above illustration shows the 130 W heat sink. The 95 W / 105 W heat sinks the orientation shown in Figure 3-39. 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU4 5 socket CPU1 6 socket CPU3 Installing Blade Components 227 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-40. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink (PowerEdge M905) 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU4 5 socket CPU3 6 socket CPU1 228 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-41. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M805) 1 2 3 4 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 Installing Blade Components 229 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-42. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M710) 1 2 3 4 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 230 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-43. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M710HD) 1 4 3 2 1 socket CPU2 2 screws (2) 3 heat sink 4 socket CPU1 NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. Installing Blade Components 231 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-44. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M610) 1 4 3 2 1 socket CPU2 3 screws (4) 2 heat sink NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. 4 socket CPU1 232 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-45. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M610x) 1 2 4 3 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) NOTE: You must install the heat sink in the orientation shown here. 3 socket CPU2 4 socket CPU1 Installing Blade Components 233 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-46. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M600) 1 2 3 4 1 heat sink 3 socket CPU1 2 screws (4) 4 socket CPU2 234 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-47. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M605) 1 2 4 3 1 heat sink 3 socket CPU2 2 screws (4) 4 socket CPU1 4 Remove the heat sink. Set the heat a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield. Installing Blade Components 235 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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out of the socket. See Figure 3-48. For other blades, pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket. Open the processor shield and then lift the processor out of the socket. See Figure 3-49 (PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610, M610x, or M600), or Figure 3-50 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-49. Installing and Removing an Intel Processor (PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610, M610x, or M600) 2 3 4 1 6 5 1 socket-release lever 3 processor shield 5 pin-1 corner of socket 2 processor 4 notch in processor 6 pin-1 corner of processor Installing Blade Components 237 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-50. Installing and Removing an AMD Processor (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605) 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 pin-1 corner of socket 3 processor 5 processor shield 2 pin-1 corner of processor 4 socket-release lever 6 notch in processor 238 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. For other blades, unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release is fully open during processor install. d Lift the processor shield. 2 Install the processor in the socket. See Figure 3-48 (PowerEdge M910), Figure 3-49 (PowerEdge M710, M710HD, M610 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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shown in Figure 3-39 (PowerEdge M910), Figure 3-40 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 3-41 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 3-42 (PowerEdge M710), Figure 3-43 (PowerEdge M710HD), Figure 3-44 (PowerEdge M610), Figure 3-45 (PowerEdge M610x), Figure 3-46 (PowerEdge M600), or Figure 3-47 (PowerEdge M605). NOTE: Do not - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems. 8 Update the system BIOS. FlexMem Bridge (PowerEdge M910 Only) A FlexMem bridge must be installed in the third or fourth CPU sockets on the PowerEdge M910 system board to support two-processor configurations. With FlexMem bridges - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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d Tighten the screw to secure the processor shield. 3 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 4 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M905 Only) An HT (hypertransport) bridge card must be installed in the third and fourth CPU sockets on the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-51. Installing and Removing an HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M905 Only) 2 1 4 3 1 HT bridge card 3 processor shield 2 socket-release lever 4 notch in card Installing Blade Components 243 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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drops down into the socket with minimal pressure. d Close the processor shield. e Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place, securing the card. 3 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 4 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. 244 Installing - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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7-1 (PowerEdge 910), Figure 7-2 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 7-3 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 7-4 (PowerEdge M710), Figure 7-5 (PowerEdge M710HD), Figure 7-6 (PowerEdge M610), Figure 7-7 (PowerEdge M610x), Figure 7-11 (PowerEdge M605), or Figure 7-12 (PowerEdge M600) to locate the battery on the blade board - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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on page 255. 7 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 8 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. 9 Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide. 10 Enter the correct time and - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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SAS, SATA, or solid-state disk (SSD) hard drives. • The PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support one or two 2.5-inch SAS hard-disk drives. • The PowerEdge M710 blade supports one to four 2.5-inch SAS hard drives. • The PowerEdge M710HD blade supports one or two 2.5-inch SAS or SSD hard drives. • The - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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-drive carrier handle to lock it in place. Removing a Hard Drive NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system. 1 Take the hard drive removing the hard drive, install a blank insert. 248 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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power off the blade to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds after the blade's power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may not be recognized after the hard drive is reinstalled and the blade is powered on again. Configuring with the connector end of the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-54. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive in a Drive Carrier 1 2 3 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 drive carrier 250 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the two torx screws securing the daughter card, then lift the card from the blade. See Figure 3-56. • If you are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M600, press the latch on the upper edge of the video riser card, then lift the card from the blade. See Figure 3-55. Figure 3-55. Removing - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PowerEdge M600, align the edge connector on the riser card with the connector on the system board, and then lower the riser card PowerEdge M605, align the connector on the underside of the controller card with the connector on the system board, and then lower the card into place. Secure the card - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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must be installed in each blade to maintain proper airflow, even when the blade is in a diskless configurations. Follow these steps to remove and replace the hard-drive backplane: 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. NOTE: If - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-57. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane (Half-Height Blade Shown) 2 3 4 1 5 1 hard-drive backplane 3 retention hooks (3) 5 drive bays. b Position the backplane so that the retention hooks on the end of the drive bay are aligned with the corresponding slots in the backplane. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, remove the integrated network card. See "Network Daughter Card/LOM Riser Card (PowerEdge M710HD Only)" on page 216. 7 If applicable, remove the FlexMem bridge. See "FlexMem Bridge (PowerEdge M910 Only)" on page 241. 8 For a full-height blade, remove mezzanine cards 1 and 4 (the outermost mezzanine - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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chassis with your thumb to slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis. Figure 3-58. Removing and Installing a System Board - Full-Height Blades (PowerEdge M905 Shown) 2 1 4 3 1 system board 3 tabs on system chassis 2 system board retention pin 4 slots in system board tray 256 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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end of the chassis. See Figure 3-59. Figure 3-59. Removing and Installing the System Board - Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 5 4 1 I/O connector cover 3 system board 5 slots in system board tray 2 retention latch 4 tabs on system chassis NOTE: If you are removing multiple mezzanine cards - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Board" on page 260. • SD vFlash card (PowerEdge M910, M710, and M610 only). See "SD vFlash Card (PowerEdge M910, M710, M710HD, M610, and M610x Only)" on page 206. • SD card. See "SD Card" on page 204. • Memory modules and memory module blanks. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 194. • Processor - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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blade chassis. See Figure 3-58 or Figure 3-59. 3 Reinstall the video daughter card or video riser card. See "Video Controller (PowerEdge M905, M805, M605, and M600 Only)" on page 251. 4 If applicable, reinstall the integrated network card. See "Network Daughter Card/LOM Riser Card (PowerEdge M710HD - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the controller board straight up from the system board. Figure 3-60. Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card (Half-Height Blade Shown) 1 2 1 storage controller card 2 release lever Installing the Storage Controller Board 1 To place the storage controller board onto the system board - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. 5 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Midplane Interface Card (PowerEdge M610x) The midplane interface card is an additional chassis option that provides the capability to use PCIe cards. Removing the Midplane Interface Card 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 3-61. Removing and Installing the Midplane Interface Card - PowerEdge M610x 1 2 4 3 1 screws (2) 3 midplane interface card 2 power cable connectors (3) 4 data cable connectors (2) 262 Installing Blade Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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is parallel with the chassis. 3 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the midplane interface card. 4 Replace the mezzanine card(s) in their original locations. See "Installing a Mezzanine Card" on page 200. 5 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 6 Remove the plastic - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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(chassis, servers, I/O modules, iKVM, CMC, and power supplies). The power management service optimizes power consumption and re-allocates power to different modules based on real-time demand. For more information, see "Power Management" in the Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide. NOTE - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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in the rack vertical rails. If this is the case, remove the wire guides by removing the attachment screw securing each guide. Route the PDU inlet cords along the vertical rails, securing them with tie wraps or Velcro strips. Power Supply Blanks If the M1000e enclosure is operated with only three - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-1. Power Cable Retention Clip 1 2 3 4 5 1 power supply 3 notch in power supply handle 5 power cable 2 retention clip tether 4 retention clip 2 Press down on the power supply module release button on the handle. See Figure 4-2. Installing Enclosure Components 267 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-2. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1 2 3 1 power supply 3 release button 2 handle 3 Rotate the power supply module handle down to eject the power supply module. 4 Slide the power supply module out of the enclosure. 268 Installing Enclosure Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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supply with the retention clip by fitting the retention clip over the cable, and fitting the retention clip tether into the notch in the power supply handle. See Figure 4-1. Fan Modules The M1000e enclosure contains nine hot-swappable fan modules. All nine fan modules must be installed at all times - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-3. Removing and Installing a Fan Module 1 2 1 fan module 2 release button Installing a Fan Module 1 Inspect the fan for debris before installing the fan in the enclosure. 2 Slide the fan module into the enclosure until it is fully seated and the release button engages. See Figure 4-3. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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CMC Module Removing a CMC Module 1 Disconnect the cables attached to the CMC module. 2 Press in the release latch on the handle and rotate the handle away from the module front panel. 3 Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure. 4 Install the I/O connector cover. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Installing an SD Card in the CMC Module The SD card slot on the CMCM module supports an optional WWN/MAC feature that allows slot-based WWN/MACs for the blades, simplifying blade installation and replacement. NOTE: For a redundant CMC module system, install the SD card on the passive module. The - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to the redundant module, and that module now becomes active and displays a solid blue status LED. The SD card activates automatically. See the CMC User's Guide for information on configuration and usage of the FlexAddress feature. Installing a CMC Module 1 Remove the I/O connector cover. See Figure - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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removal and replacement of the I/O modules easier and faster, install them now. See the Rack Installation Guide for details. 2 Disconnect the cables attached to the I/O module. 3 Lift the latch on the end of the module's handle and rotate the handle away from the module. See Figure 4-6. 4 Slide the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-6. Removing and Installing an I/O Module 1 2 3 4 1 I/O connector cover 3 release latch 2 I/O module 4 handle Installing an I/O Module NOTE: The I/O module must be installed in the appropriate I/O bay. See "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" on page 48. When installing I/O modules - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the I/O module and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the I/O module. 2 Guide for information on using the cable enumerators to organize and manage the cables. 5 A matching fabric mezzanine card must be installed in one or more blades to support - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-7. Removing and Installing the Bezel 2 1 3 1 bezel 3 screws (8) 2 enclosure Installing the Enclosure Bezel 1 Attach the bezel to the enclosure using the screws. See Figure 4-7. 2 Connect the ribbon cable to the LCD module, and reinstall the cover plate. Installing Enclosure - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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: A Torx T15 driver is required for this procedure. 1 Press the system power switch to turn - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. 9 Slide the cage out from the enclosure. See Figure 4-8. 10 Disconnect the control-panel cable from the midplane by pressing the small latch at each end of the connector. 11 Remove the four T-15 Torx screws securing the midplane to the back of the front cage assembly, and remove the midplane - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Attach the midplane to the front module - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Press the system power switch to turn off the system. See "System Control Panel Features" on page 16. 2 Remove the blades - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-10. Removing and Installing the Control Panel 3 2 1 4 1 control panel 3 screws (2) 2 control-panel cable 4 LCD panel cable 5 Press the catch at each end of the control-panel cable connector, and remove the control-panel cable from the underside of the control panel. 6 Use the pull-tab - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Connect the LCD panel cable to the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 4-11. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 4 3 5 2 1 1 cable cover 3 ribbon cable 5 screws (2) 2 LCD module 4 hinges (2) 2 Remove the cable cover. 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable. 4 Remove the two screws securing the LCD module to the hinges. 284 Installing Enclosure Components - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Attach the new LCD module to the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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 messages from the systems management software The monitor's power indicator The keyboard indicators The USB diskette drive activity - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Troubleshooting Video 1 Check the connection to the iKVM module. Try swapping cables if another monitor cable is available. 2 Verify that the iKVM firmware monitor. If the monitor does not work when connected to the blade front-panel connector, the blade may be faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 337. - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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and repeat step 3 and step 5. If the keyboard does not work with any blade, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Troubleshooting the Mouse 1 Ensure that the blade(s) is turned on. 2 Verify that the iKVM firmware revision is current. 3 Check the mouse connection to the either the front-panel connector - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Turn off the system. 2 Disconnect the power supplies from the PDU. CAUTION: Wait - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected: • CMC module • iKVM module • I/O modules • Power supply modules • Fan modules • Blades 2 Ensure that all cables are properly connected - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Operation check box in the CMC Power Configuration screen. 1 Locate the faulty power supply module and check the indicators. See Figure 1-16. The power supply's AC indicator is green if AC power is available. The power supply's fault indicator is amber if the power supply is faulty. If no indicators - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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. See the Configuration Guide and the documentation that came with the module before performing the following procedure. 1 Verify that the latest firmware is installed on the CMC module. See support.dell.com for the latest firmware and refer to the release notes for firmware compatibility and update - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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not properly operating, go to step 9. NOTE: In an enclosure with two CMCs, serial connections are only supported on the Primary CMC. This is designated by the single blue LED. See Figure 1-19. 6 Reseat the communicate with each other, see "Getting Help" on page 337. 294 Troubleshooting Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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inserted and powered on. A user connects to the blade in OS GUI mode via the iDRAC and a video resolution is detected and hard-set for that session. A monitor or KVM appliance is attached to the front or rear iKVM interface on the M1000e enclosure. The monitor or the KVM appliance is configured with - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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network link indicator on the blade is green, then the blade has a valid link to the appropriate network switch module. 8 Ensure that the appropriate operating system drivers are installed and that the protocol settings are configured to ensure proper communication. 296 Troubleshooting Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the blade has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components. 5 Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 194. Troubleshooting Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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drive, ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly. See "Configuring the Boot Drive" on page 249. 8 Partition and logically format the hard drive. 9 If possible, restore the files to the drive. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. 298 Troubleshooting Your System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your operating - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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For M610x only, if the problem persists after reseating the expansion cards, reseat the power and data cables and run the appropriate diagnostic test. 16 If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Troubleshooting Processors 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Troubleshooting the Blade Board 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 3 Verify that the iDRAC6 Enterprise Card is installed and fully seated on the system board. See "iDRAC6 Enterprise Card" on page 214. 4 Clear the blade NVRAM - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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information maintained by the battery in NVRAM is erased each time you remove power from the blade. Therefore, you must re-enter the system configuration information and reset the options each time the blade boots until you replace the battery. 1 Re-enter the time and date through the System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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to test your blade's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem. Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics To assess a system problem, first use the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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blade (or an updated version Controller is supported only on M610, M610x, M710, M710HD, and M910 systems. 1 As the system boots, press . 2 Click Diagnostics in the left pane then click Launch Diagnostics in the right pane. The Diagnostics menu allows you to run all or specific - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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that came with your USB flash drive for instructions. 2 Configure the USB flash drive to be a bootable device. See the documentation that came with your USB flash drive for instructions. Dell also provides a USB memory key boot utility for download at support.dell.com. 3 Install DKMS DOS on the USB - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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run all or specific diagnostics tests or Configuration Exit to MS-DOS® Function Performs a quick check of the blade. Select Test All Devices and then select Quick Tests. This option runs device tests that do not require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identify the source of your problem - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the screen identify the diagnostics utility, the version number, and the system's service tag number. • The left side of the screen under Device Groups lists copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions for obtaining technical assistance, see "Getting Help" on page 337. Running System - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. PowerEdge M910 Jumper Settings Figure 7-1 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 7-2 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-2 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-2 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-2. PowerEdge M905 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 7-3 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-3 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-3 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-3. PowerEdge M805 Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 7-4 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-4 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-4 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-4. PowerEdge M710 Jumper Settings PWRD_EN (default) The password - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 7-5 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-5 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-5 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-5. PowerEdge M710HD Jumper Settings PSWD_EN (default) The password - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Settings Figure 7-6 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-6 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-6 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-6. PowerEdge M610/M610x Jumper Settings PWRD_EN (default) The - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Figure 7-12 shows the location of the configuration jumpers on the blade system board. Table 7-7 lists the jumper settings. NOTE: Figure 7-12 is oriented with the front end of the blade system board facing to the right. Table 7-7. PowerEdge M600 Jumper Settings PWRD_EN (default) The password - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Board Connectors 20 12 3 4 5 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Table 7-8. PowerEdge M910 System Board Connectors Connector 1 J_INT_USB 2 CPU2 3 CPU4 4 B1 - B8 Description USB connector Processor 2 socket Processor 4 socket Memory modules B1 - B8 316 System Board Information 6 7 9 8 10 11 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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connector Memory modules A1 - A8 Processor 3 socket SD vFlash Card slot Mezzanine card connector for Fabric C Mezzanine card connector for Fabric B Processor 1 socket Mezzanine card connector for Fabric C Mezzanine card connector for Fabric B System board retention pin System configuration jumpers - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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14 13 12 Table 7-9. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors Connector 1 MEZZ4_FAB_B 234 B1 - B8 5 CPU2 6 D1 - D4 7 CPU4 Description Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B SD card connector System board retention pin Memory modules B1 - B8 Processor 2 socket Memory modules D1 - D4 Processor 4 socket - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 7-9. PowerEdge M905 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector 8 C1 - C4 9 PSWD_EN, NVRAM_CLR 10 - 11 J_STORAGE 12 13 - 14 CPU3 15 CPU1 16 A1 - A8 17 18 MEZZ1_FAB_C 19 MEZZ2_FAB_B 20 MEZZ3_FAB_C Description Memory modules C1 - C4 System configuration jumpers NOTE: Access requires removal - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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5 6 15 7 14 8 13 12 11 10 9 Table 7-10. PowerEdge M805 System Board Connectors Connector 1 MEZZ4_FAB_B 234 B1 - B8 5 CPU2 Description Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B SD card connector System board retention pin Memory modules B1 - B8 Processor 2 socket 320 System Board Information - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Hard-drive backplane connector Hardware key socket for integrated NIC TOE/iSCSI feature Processor 1 socket Memory modules A1 - A8 Video controller card connector Mezzanine card connector1 Fabric C Mezzanine card connector 2 Fabric B Mezzanine card connector 3 Fabric C System Board Information 321 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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7 8 16 9 15 10 14 13 12 11 Table 7-11. PowerEdge M710 System Board Connectors Connector 1 MEZZ4_FAB_B 23 B1 - B9 4 CPU2 5 ISCSI_KEY 67- Description Mezzanine card connector 4 Fabric B System board retention pin Memory modules B1 - B9 Processor 2 socket Hardware key socket for integrated - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 7-11. PowerEdge M710 System Board Connectors (continued) Connector 8 J_INT_USB 9- 10 card connector System configuration jumpers Processor 1 socket Memory modules A1 - A9 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector Mezzanine card connector1 Fabric C Mezzanine card connector 2 Fabric B Mezzanine card - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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4 10 98 7 6 5 Table 7-12. PowerEdge M710HD System Board Connectors Connector 1 LOM RISER 2 MEZZ2_FAB_B 3 A1 - A9 4 CPU2 5- 67 B1 - B9 8 CPU1 9 MEZZ1_FAB_C 10 MANAGEMENT RISER Description Network Daughter Card/LOM Riser card connector Mezzanine card connector 2 Fabric B Memory modules A1 - A9 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR 78 BATTERY Description Mezzanine card connector 1- Fabric C Mezzanine card connector 2 - Fabric B Memory modules A1 - A6 Hardware key socket for enabling the integrated NIC feature Processor 2 socket System configuration jumpers Storage controller card connector Connector for the - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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910 B1 - B6 11 12 CPU1 13 - Description Hard-drive backplane connector Memory modules B1 - B6 RAID battery connector Processor 1 socket iDRAC6 enterprise card connector PowerEdge M610x System Board Figure 7-7. PowerEdge M610x System Board Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 13 12 11 10 9 87 6 326 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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coin battery NOTE: Access requires removal of system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 255. System configuration jumpers Memory modules B1 - B6 Optional RAID battery Processor 1 socket Mezzanine interface card connector iDRAC6 enterprise card connector System Board Information 327 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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7-15. PowerEdge M610x Midplane Interface Card Connectors Connector 1 Data 4 2 MEZZ2_FAB_B1 3 PWR_CN3 4 PCIe_PWR_CN5 5 PCIe_PWR_CN4 Description Data cable connector 4 Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B Expansion card riser power connector PCIe card power connector PCIe card power connector 328 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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(continued) Connector 6 MEZZ1_FAB_C1 7 Data 3 Description Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C Data cable connector 3 PowerEdge M610x Expansion-Card Riser Figure 7-9. PowerEdge M610x Expansion-Card Riser Connectors 1 2 3 4 7 Connector 1 Data 1 2 Data 2 5 6 Description Data cable - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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1 5 Data 3 6 Data 4 7- Description Expansion-card connector 2 Expansion-card connector 1 Data cable connector 3 Data cable connector 4 Riser-card power connector PowerEdge M610x Mezzanine Interface Card Figure 7-10. PowerEdge M610x Mezzanine Interface Card Connectors 3 1 2 330 System Board - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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Table 7-16. PowerEdge M605 System Board Connectors Connector 123 A1 4 A2 5 A3 6 A4 7 CPU1 Description Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B Memory module connector, slot A1 Memory module connector, slot A2 Memory module connector, slot A3 Memory module connector - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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the integrated NIC TOE/iSCSI feature Configuration jumpers Hard-drive backplane connector Connector for the 3.0-V coin battery Storage controller card connector Memory module connector, slot B1 Memory module connector, slot B2 Memory module connector, slot B3 Memory module connector, slot B4 Video - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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15 Table 7-17. PowerEdge M600 System Board Connectors Connector 123 BATTERY 41 55 62 76 83 97 10 4 11 8 12 CPU1 Description Mezzanine card connector - Fabric C Mezzanine card connector - Fabric B Connector for the 3.0-V coin battery Memory module connector, slot 1 Memory module connector, slot - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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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. 1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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disables the new password(s) the next time it boots. 8 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 145. 9 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 10 If you are restoring the jumper setting on a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade, remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers. See - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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338 Getting Help - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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, 302 battery, 245 installing, 245 removing, 245 blade board troubleshooting, 301 blade power button, 29 blades closing, 159 installing, 148 opening, 149 processors, 225 removing, 145 boot drive configuring, 249 C checking equipment, 288 closing blades, 159 CMC module, 44, 271 fault indicator - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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installing, 218 removing, 220 expansion slots, 217 expansion-card riser, 221 F fan module indicators, 36 fans installing, 270 removing, 269 troubleshooting, 293 features back-panel, 33 blade, 22 blade power button, 29 CMC module, 44 Fibre Channel pass-through module, 78, 82 Fibre Channel switch - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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power supplies, 269 integrated network card, 216 K keyboards troubleshooting, 289 keystrokes system setup program, 128 L LOM Riser Card, 216 M memory installing, 194 troubleshooting, 297 memory modules removing, 195 memory modules (DIMMs) configuring, 161, 172, 177, 181 messages alert, 125 blade - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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148 removing battery, 245 blades, 145 CMC module, 271, 274 expansion card, 220 fans, 269 hard drive, 248 hard drive from a drive carrier, 249 I/O module, 274 memory, 195 power supplies, 266 S safety, 287 securing your system, 136, 141 server module components troubleshooting, 297 setup password, 142 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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telephone numbers obtaining, 337 TPM security, 136 troubleshooting battery, 302 blade board, 301 CMC module, 293 external connections, 288 fans, 293 hard drive, 298 keyboard, 289 memory, 297 mouse, 289 network switch module, 296 power supplies, 292 processors, 300 server module components, 297 start - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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V video controller installing, 252 Index 344 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Hardware
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