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Option Port B (Off default) Port C (Off default) Port D (Off default) Port E (Auto default) Description Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port D. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port E. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Boot Settings Screen Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from booting if the operating system was not installed in the same boot mode. If the system operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Boot Sequence If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field provides the location of the operating system files for startup. If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing when prompted to do so. Hard-Disk Drive Sequence The sequence of hard drives. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose the hard disk. USB Flash Drive Emulation Type Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation type for the device. Boot Sequence Retry (Disabled default) If this field is Enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts to boot after 30 seconds. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63

Section	Page
About Your System	11
Accessing System Features During Startup	11
Front-Panel Features and Indicators	12
LCD Panel Features (Optional)	14
Home Screen	15
Setup Menu	16
View Menu	17
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns	18
Back-Panel Features and Indicators	19
Guidelines for Connecting External Devices	21
NIC Indicator Codes	21
Power Indicator Codes	22
Diagnostic Lights (Optional)	23
LCD Status Messages	25
Viewing Status Messages	26
Removing LCD Status Messages	26
System Messages	39
Warning Messages	54
Diagnostics Messages	54
Alert Messages	55
Other Information You May Need	55
Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager	57
Choosing the System Boot Mode	57
Entering the System Setup Program	58
Responding to Error Messages	58
Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys	58
System Setup Options	59
Main Screen	59
Memory Settings Screen	61
Processor Settings Screen	62
SATA Settings Screen	62
Boot Settings Screen	63
Integrated Devices Screen	64
PCI IRQ Assignment Screen	65
Serial Communication Screen	65
Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)	66
Power Management Screen	66
System Security Screen	67
Exit Screen	69
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager	69
Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys	70
UEFI Boot Manager Screen	70
UEFI Boot Settings Screen	71
System Utilities Screen	71
System and Setup Password Features	71
Using the System Password	72
Using the Setup Password	74
Embedded System Management	75
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration	76
Entering the BMC Setup Module	76
iDRAC Configuration Utility	77
Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility	77
Installing System Components	79
Recommended Tools	79
Inside the System	79
Front Bezel	81
Removing the Front Bezel	81
Installing the Front Bezel	82
Front Bezel Inserts	82
Removing the Front Bezel Insert	82
Installing the Front Bezel Insert	83
EMI Filler Panel	83
Removing an EMI Filler Panel	83
Installing an EMI Filler Panel	84
Opening and Closing the System	85
Opening the System	85
Closing the System	86
Expansion Card Stabilizer	87
Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer	87
Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer	87
Cooling Shroud	88
Removing the Cooling Shroud	88
Installing the Cooling Shroud	89
Hard Drives	90
Removing a Hard-Drive Blank	90
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank	91
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive	91
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive	93
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier	94
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier	95
Removing a Cabled Hard Drive	95
Installing a Cabled Hard Drive	97
Removing a Cabled Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket	98
Optical and Tape Drives	99
Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive	99
Installing an Optical or Tape Drive	100
Power Supplies	103
Removing a Redundant Power Supply	103
Installing a Redundant Power Supply	104
Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply	105
Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply	106
System Fan	106
Removing the System Fan	106
Installing the System Fan	107
System Memory	108
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines	108
Mode-Specific Guidelines	109
Installing Memory Modules	111
Removing Memory Modules	113
Expansion Cards	114
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines	114
Installing an Expansion Card	115
Removing an Expansion Card	118
iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)	119
Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card	119
Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)	120
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)	121
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card	121
Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card	123
VFlash Media (Optional)	124
Installing a VFlash Media	124
Removing a VFlash Media	124
Internal USB Memory Keys	124
Processor	126
Removing a Processor	126
Installing a Processor	129
System Battery	130
Replacing the System Battery	130
RAID Battery (Optional)	132
Removing the RAID Battery	132
Installing a RAID Battery	133
Chassis Intrusion Switch	134
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch	134
Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch	135
Control Panel Assembly	136
Removing the Control Panel Assembly	136
Installing the Control Panel Assembly	138
SAS Backplane	138
Removing the SAS Backplane	138
Installing the SAS Backplane	140
Power Distribution Board	140
Removing the Power Distribution Board	140
Replacing the Power Distribution Board	142
System Board	142
Removing the System Board	142
Installing the System Board	144
Troubleshooting Your System	147
Safety First-For You and Your System	147
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure	147
Troubleshooting External Connections	148
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem	148
Troubleshooting a USB Device	148
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device	149
Troubleshooting a NIC	149
Troubleshooting a Wet System	150
Troubleshooting a Damaged System	152
Troubleshooting the System Battery	152
Troubleshooting Power Supplies	153
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems	154
Troubleshooting a Fan	154
Troubleshooting System Memory	155
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key	157
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive	158
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit	159
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive	160
Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller	161
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards	162
Troubleshooting the Processor	163
Running the System Diagnostics	165
Using Online Diagnostics	165
Embedded System Diagnostics Features	165
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics	166
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics	166
System Diagnostics Testing Options	167
Using the Custom Test Options	167
Selecting Devices for Testing	167
Selecting Diagnostics Options	167
Viewing Information and Results	168
Jumpers and Connectors	169
System Board Jumpers	169
System Board Connectors	170
SAS Backplane Board Connectors	173
Power Distribution Board Connectors	174
Disabling a Forgotten Password	174
Getting Help	177
Contacting Dell	177
Glossary	179

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Boot Settings Screen

Port B

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port B.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port C

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port C.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port D

(

Off

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port D.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Port E

(

Auto

default)

Auto

enables BIOS support for the device attached to

SATA port E.

Off

disables BIOS support for the device.

Option

Description

Boot Mode

(

BIOS

default)

CAUTION:

Switching the boot mode could prevent

the system from booting if the operating system was

not installed in the same boot mode.

If the system operating system supports Unified

Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this option

UEFI

. Setting this field to

BIOS

allows compatibility

with non-UEFI operating systems.

NOTE:

Setting this field to UEFI disables the

Boot

Sequence

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence

, and

USB Flash

Drive Emulation

Type

fields.

Boot Sequence

Boot Mode

is set to

BIOS

, this field provides the

location of the operating system files for startup. If

Boot

Mode

is set to

UEFI

, you can access the UEFI boot

manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing

<F11> when prompted to do so.

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence

The sequence of hard drives. Use the up and down arrow

keys to choose the hard disk.

USB Flash Drive

Emulation Type

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive.

Auto

automatically chooses the appropriate emulation

type for the device.

Boot Sequence Retry

(

Disabled

default)

If this field is

Enabled

and the system fails to boot,

the system reattempts to boot after 30 seconds.

Option

Description