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Replacing the NVRAM backup battery

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Storage controller card

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Removing the storage controller card

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Installing the storage controller card

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Expander card

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Removing an expander card

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Installing an expander card

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System board

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108

Removing the system board

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Installing the system board

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111

Trusted Platform Module

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113

Installing the Trusted Platform Module

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113

Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users

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Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users

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5 Troubleshooting your system

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Safety first—for you and your system

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Troubleshooting system memory

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Troubleshooting hard drives

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Troubleshooting USB devices

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Troubleshooting an internal SD card

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Troubleshooting processors

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Troubleshooting the system board

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Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery

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System messages

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Warning messages

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Diagnostic messages

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Alert messages

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6 Using system diagnostics

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Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

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When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics

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Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

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System diagnostics controls

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7 Jumpers and connectors

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System board jumper settings

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System board connectors

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Disabling a forgotten password

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8 Technical specifications—PowerEdge M830 (for PowerEdge VRTX)

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Section	Page
Dell PowerEdge M830 (For Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure) Owner's Manual	3
About your Dell PowerEdge M830 (for PowerEdge VRTX)	8
Front panel features and indicators—PowerEdge M830 (for PowerEdge VRTX)	8
Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives	10
Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns	10
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes	11
Documentation matrix	12
Quick Resource Locator	13
Performing initial system configuration	14
Setting up your system	14
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address	14
Logging in to iDRAC	15
Installing the operating system	15
Managing your system remotely	15
Downloading drivers and firmware	15
Pre-operating system management applications	17
Navigation keys	17
About System Setup	17
Entering System Setup	18
System Setup Main Menu	18
System BIOS screen	18
System Information screen	19
System Memory screen	19
Processor Settings screen	20
SATA Settings screen	21
Boot Settings screen	24
Network Settings screen	24
Integrated Devices screen	25
Serial Communication screen	26
System Profile Settings screen	27
System Security Settings screen	28
Miscellaneous Settings screen	30
About Boot Manager	31
Entering Boot Manager	31
Boot Manager main menu	31
About Dell Lifecycle Controller	31
Changing the boot order	31
Choosing the system boot mode	32
Assigning a system or setup password	32
Using your system password to secure your system	33
Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password	33
Operating with a setup password enabled	34
Embedded systems management	34
iDRAC Settings utility	34
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility	35
Installing server module components	36
Customer and field replaceable units—PowerEdge M830 (for PowerEdge VRTX)	36
Safety instructions	36
Recommended tools	37
Before working inside your system	37
After working inside your system	37
Removing and installing a server module	37
Removing a server module	37
Installing a server module	39
Removing and installing the system cover	39
Removing the system cover	39
Installing the system cover	41
Inside the server module	42
Cooling shroud	43
Removing the cooling shroud	43
Installing the cooling shroud	44
Processor blank and DIMM blank	44
Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank	44
Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank	45
System memory	46
General memory module installation guidelines	48
Mode-specific guidelines	49
Removing memory modules	50
Installing memory modules	51
Sample memory configurations	52
PCIe mezzanine cards	55
Removing a PCIe mezzanine card	56
Installing a PCIe mezzanine card	57
PCIe mezzanine card support bracket	58
Removing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket	58
Installing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket	59
IDSDM card (optional)	60
Replacing an SD card	60
Internal USB key	61
Removing the IDSDM card	63
Installing the IDSDM card	64
rSPI card (optional)	65
Removing the rSPI card	65
Installing the rSPI card	66
SD vFlash card	67
Replacing the SD vFlash card	67
Network Daughter Card	68
Removing the Network Daughter Card	68
Installing the Network Daughter Card	70
Processors	70
Removing a heat sink	71
Removing a processor	72
Installing a processor	75
Installing a heat sink	76
Hard drives/SSDs	78
Hard drive/SSD bay numbering	78
Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines	79
Removing a hard drive/SSD	79
Installing a hard drive/SSD	80
Removing a hard drive/SSD blank	81
Installing a hard drive/SSD blank	82
Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive	82
Configuring the boot drive	82
Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier	83
Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier	84
Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier	84
Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier	85
Hard drive/SSD cage	86
Removing a hard drive/SSD cage	86
Installing a hard drive/SSD cage	87
Hard drive/SSD backplane	88
Removing a 2.5 inch (x4) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane	89
Installing a 2.5 inch (x4) SAS hard drive/SSD backplane	91
Removing a 2.5 inch (x4) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane	91
Installing a 2.5 inch (x4) SATA hard drive/SSD backplane	93
Removing a 2.5 inch (x2) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane	94
Installing a 2.5 inch (x2) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane	96
Removing a 1.8 inch (x12) SAS SSD backplane	97
Installing a 1.8 inch (x12) SAS SSD backplane	99
NVRAM backup battery	100
Replacing the NVRAM backup battery	100
Storage controller card	101
Removing the storage controller card	102
Installing the storage controller card	104
Expander card	105
Removing an expander card	105
Installing an expander card	107
System board	108
Removing the system board	108
Installing the system board	111
Trusted Platform Module	113
Installing the Trusted Platform Module	113
Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users	114
Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users	114
Troubleshooting your system	115
Safety first—for you and your system	115
Troubleshooting system memory	115
Troubleshooting hard drives	116
Troubleshooting USB devices	116
Troubleshooting an internal SD card	117
Troubleshooting processors	117
Troubleshooting the system board	118
Troubleshooting the NVRAM backup battery	118
System messages	119
Warning messages	119
Diagnostic messages	119
Alert messages	119
Using system diagnostics	120
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics	120
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics	120
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics	120
System diagnostics controls	121
Jumpers and connectors	122
System board jumper settings	122
System board connectors	123
Disabling a forgotten password	124
Technical specifications—PowerEdge M830 (for PowerEdge VRTX)	126
Getting help	131
Contacting Dell	131
Documentation feedback	131

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