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Index A alert messages, 39 B back-panel features, 19 baseboard management controller BMC, 54 configuration, 54 battery RAID, 84 removing, 85 system, 108 replacing, 108 troubleshooting, 136 blank drive installing, 63 removing, 62 memory, 92 power supply, 68, 137 processor filler, 106 space, 50, 53 BMC, 54 boot device configuring, 86 C carrier RAID battery, 84 replacing hard-drive, 66 configuration baseboard management controller, 54 jumpers, 153 memory, 44 memory mirroring, 94 memory sparing, 93 non-optimal memory, 93 processor, 44 RAID, 13 connector battery, 109 DRAC network, 19 fan, 72 front panel, 13 network, 19 power, 19, 69 power interposer, 160 RAID battery, 79 SAS backplane, 156 serial, 19, 47 system board, 154 USB, 15 video, 15 cover removing and installing top, 59 Index 183

Section	Page
About Your System	11
Other Information You May Need	11
Accessing System Features During Startup	12
Front Panel Features and Indicators	13
Hard Drive Indicator Codes	15
Connecting External Devices	18
Back Panel Features and Indicators	19
Connecting External Devices	20
Power Indicator Codes	20
NIC Indications	22
LCD Status Messages	22
Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages	33
Removing LCD Status Messages	33
System Messages	34
Warning Messages	39
Diagnostics Messages	39
Alert Messages	39
Using the System Setup Program	41
Entering the System Setup Program	41
Responding to Error Messages	41
Using the System Setup Program	42
System Setup Options	43
Main Screen	43
Memory Information Screen	45
CPU Information Screen	45
Integrated Devices Screen	46
PCI IRQ Screen	47
Serial Communication Screen	47
Embedded Server Management Screen	48
System Security Screen	48
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Screen	49
Exit Screen	49
System and Setup Password Features	49
Using the System Password	50
Using the Setup Password	53
Disabling a Forgotten Password	54
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration	54
Entering the BMC Setup Module	55
BMC Setup Module Options	55
Installing System Components	57
Recommended Tools	58
Inside the System	58
Removing and Installing the Top Cover	59
Removing the Top Cover	60
Installing the Top Cover	60
Hard Drives	62
Before You Begin	62
Removing a Drive Blank	62
Installing a Drive Blank	63
Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive	64
Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive	65
Replacing a Hard Drive Carrier	66
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard Drive Carrier	66
Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier	66
Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATAu Hard Drive Carrier	67
Power Supplies	68
Removing a Power Supply	68
Installing a Power Supply	69
System Fans	70
Removing a Front System Fan	70
Hot-plugging a Front System Fan	71
Removing a Back System Fan	72
Installing a Back System Fan	73
Hot-plugging a Back System Fan	73
Removing a Back System Fan Housing	74
Installing a Back System Fan Housing	75
Cooling Shroud	76
Removing the Cooling Shroud	76
Installing the Cooling Shroud	77
SAS Controller Card	78
Removing a SAS Controller Card	80
Installing an SAS Controller Card	80
SAS and SAS RAID Controller Card Cabling Guidelines	80
RAID Battery	84
Installing a RAID Battery	84
Removing a RAID Battery	85
Configuring the Boot Device	86
PCI Express Add-in Cards	86
Installing a PCI Express Card	86
Removing a PCI Express Card	88
Optical Drive	88
Removing the Optical Drive	88
Installing the Optical Drive	89
Replacing an Optical Drive Mounting Tray	90
Removing an Optical Drive From an Optical Drive Mounting Tray	90
Installing an Optical Drive Into an Optical Drive Mounting Tray	92
System Memory	92
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines	92
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations	93
Memory Sparing Support	93
Memory Mirroring Support	94
Removing a Memory Riser	96
Installing a Memory Riser	98
Memory Population Rules	98
Removing the Memory Riser Cover	99
Installing Memory Modules	99
Removing Memory Modules	101
Processors	101
Removing a Processor Heat Sink	101
Installing a Processor Heat Sink	104
Removing a Processor	104
Installing a Processor	105
System Battery	108
Replacing the System Battery	108
Activating the NIC TOE	110
I/O Riser	110
Removing the I/O Riser	110
Installing the I/O Riser	111
Installing a DRAC	112
SAS Backplane (Service-only Procedure)	114
Removing the SAS Backplane (3.5\	114
Installing the SAS Backplane (3.5-inch Hard Drives)	116
Removing the SAS Backplane (2.5-inch Hard Drives)	116
Installing the SAS Backplane (2.5\	119
Power Interposer Board (Service-only Procedure)	119
Removing the Power Interposer Board	119
Installing the Power Interposer Board	121
System Board (Service-only Procedure)	122
Removing the System Board	122
Installing the System Board	124
Troubleshooting Your System	127
Safety First-For You and Your System	127
Start-Up Routine	127
Checking the Equipment	128
Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts	128
Troubleshooting External Connections	129
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem	129
Troubleshooting the Keyboard	130
Troubleshooting the Mouse	131
Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions	131
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device	132
Troubleshooting a USB Device	132
Troubleshooting a NIC	133
Troubleshooting a Wet System	134
Troubleshooting a Damaged System	135
Troubleshooting the System Battery	136
Troubleshooting Power Supplies	137
Troubleshooting System Cooling	138
Troubleshooting a Fan	138
Troubleshooting System Memory	139
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive	141
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive	142
Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Card	144
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards	145
Troubleshooting Processors	147
Running the System Diagnostics	149
Using PowerEdge Diagnostics	149
System Diagnostics Features	149
When to Use the System Diagnostics	150
Executing System Diagnostics	150
System Diagnostics Testing Options	150
Using the Custom Test Options	151
Selecting Devices for Testing	151
Selecting Diagnostics Options	151
Viewing Information and Results	152
Jumpers and Connectors	153
System Board Jumpers and Connectors	153
System Board Connectors	154
SAS Backplane Connectors	156
Power Interposer Connectors	160
Disabling a Forgotten Password	162
Getting Help	165
Obtaining Assistance	165
Online Services	166
Automated Order-Status Service	167
Support Service	167
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification	167
Problems With Your Order	167
Product Information	167
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	167
Before You Call	168
Contacting Dell	170
Glossary	171