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    Dell™ PowerEdge™ T410 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual
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    A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
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    Features (Optional 15 Home Screen 16 Setup Menu 17 View Menu 18 Hard-Drive Status Indicators 19 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 20 Guidelines for Connecting External Devices 22 NIC Indicator Codes 23 Power Indicator Codes 23 Diagnostic Lights (Optional 26 LCD Status Messages (Optional
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    Mode 61 Entering the System Setup Program 62 Responding to Error Messages 62 Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys 62 System Setup Options 63 Main Screen 63 Memory Settings Screen 65 Processor Settings Screen 66 SATA Settings Screen 67 Boot Settings Screen 68 Integrated Devices
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    the Setup Password 79 Embedded System Management 80 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 81 Entering the BMC Setup Module 81 iDRAC Configuration Utility 82 Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility 82 3 Installing System Components 83 Recommended Tools 83 Inside the System 83 Front
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    in the Front Bay 94 Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive 94 Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive 96 Removing a Cabled Hard Drive 98 Installing a Cabled Hard Drive 100 Optical and Tape Drives 102 Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive 102 Installing an Optical or Tape Drive 103 System Memory 106 General
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    -Redundant Power Supply 123 Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply 125 Internal USB Memory Key 125 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Express Card (Optional 127 Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card 127 Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card 128 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
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    147 Power Distribution Board (Service-Only Procedure 148 Removing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 148 Installing the Power Distribution Board . . . . . 150 System Board (Service-Only Procedure 150 Removing the System Board 150 Installing the System Board 153 4 Troubleshooting Your
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    160 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 161 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 161 Troubleshooting a Fan 161 Troubleshooting System Memory 162 Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key 164 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 165 Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive 166 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
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    and Results 176 6 Jumpers and Connectors 177 System Board Jumpers 177 System Board Connectors 178 SAS Backplane Board Connectors 181 Power Distribution Board Connectors 182 Disabling a Forgotten Password 183 7 Getting Help 185 Contacting Dell 185 Glossary 187 Index 197 10 Contents
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    system's boot configuration. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61. Starts PXE boot. Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) or iDRAC Configuration Utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL) and configuration of remote access
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    shows a system with an LCD panel. Figure 1-1. Front Panel Features and Indicators 7 6 5 8 4 3 9 2 1 10 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 1 Front bezel 2 USB connectors (2) Description Covers the system's front-loading hard drives. Connects USB devices to the system. The
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    by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. NOTE: When powering on the system, the video monitor can take up to 25 seconds to display an image
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    , and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by descriptive text. NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system has been powered on. One or two optional SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+RW drives. NOTE: DVD devices are
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    needs attention. See "LCD Status Messages (Optional)" on page 27 for information about specific status codes. The LCD backlight lights blue during normal operating conditions and lights amber to indicate an error condition. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight is off and can be
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    ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS Progress mode. Home Screen The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors present. When the system is in standby mode, the
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    installed on the Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS system, the BMC option is to enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two replaced by DRAC. separate DNS entries are available. Set error Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in
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    the system. Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system. Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. See "Setup Menu" on page 17. Temperature Displays the temperature of
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    amber) Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condition Blinks green two times per second Identify drive/preparing for removal Off Drive ready for insertion or removal NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after system power is applied. Drives
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    Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condition Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding Steady green Drive online Blinks green three seconds, amber three Rebuild aborted seconds, and off six seconds. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-4. Back
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    video connector 4 serial connector 5 USB connectors (4) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 7 VFlash media slot (optional) Description Connects up to five PCI Express expansion cards. Supports two full-height, full-length (30.99-cm [12.2-in]) cards. Supports a VGA display to the
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    8 power supplies (2) 9 security cable slot Description Depending on your configuration, your system may have a redundant power supply or a non-redundant power supply. NOTE: The figure shows a system with a redundant power supply. Redundant power supply - 580 W Non-redundant power supply - 525
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    indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network link at 10/100 Mbps. Activity indicator is green Network data is being sent or received. blinking Power Indicator Codes An LED indicator on the power button provides information on system power status. The power supplies have indicators
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    a problem with the power supply. • Alternating green and amber - When hot-adding a power supply, this indicates that the power supply is mismatched with the other power supply (a high output power supply and an energy smart power supply are installed in the same system). Replace the power supply
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    1-7. Non-Redundant Power Supply Status Indicator 1 2 1 power supply test switch 2 power supply status • Not lit - AC power is not connected. • Green - In standby mode, a green light indicates that a valid AC source is connected to the power supply and that the power supply is operational. When
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    on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with these codes. A highlighted circle indicates the light is on; a non-highlighted circle indicates the light is off. NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs are not present
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    Code (continued) Code Causes Hard drive failure. Possible USB failure. Corrective Action Ensure that the diskette drive and hard drive are properly connected. See Hard Drives for information on the drives installed in your system. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 156. No memory
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    " on page 62. on. • The power is off and active errors are displayed. E1000 Failsafe Check the system event voltage error. log for critical failure Contact events. support. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on
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    has been disabled to restart the system. Power cycle AC. prevent damage to the components. See "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on page 161. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. E1210 Motherboard CMOS battery is missing See "Troubleshooting the battery or the
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    memory modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 162. 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" on page 185. E1310 Fan
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    specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. E141F CPU # protocol The system BIOS has error. Power reported a processor cycle AC. protocol error. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185
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    E1422 CPU # machine check error. Power cycle AC. The system BIOS has Remove AC power to the reported a machine check system for 10 seconds and error. restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. E1610 Power Supply # Specified power supply See "Troubleshooting
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    can provide, even with throttling. Turn off power to the system, reduce the hardware configuration or install higher-wattage power supplies, and then restart the system. E1710 I/O channel The system BIOS has check error. reported an I/O channel Review & clear check. SEL. Check the SEL for
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    the SEL. Remove is unable to determine its AC power to the system origin. for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. E171F PCIe fatal error on Bus ## Device ## Function ## The system BIOS has Remove and reseat the reported a PCIe fatal
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    E1810 Hard drive ## The specified hard drive fault. Review has experienced a fault. & clear SEL. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 167. E1812 Hard drive ## The specified hard drive removed. Check has been removed from drive. the system. Information only. E1920 iDRAC6 Upgrade The
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    configured but unusable. System Memory" on unusable. page 162. Check DIMMs. E2013 BIOS unable to The system BIOS failed to See "Troubleshooting shadow memory. copy its flash image into System Memory" on Check DIMMs. memory. page 162. E2014 CMOS RAM CMOS failure. CMOS failure. Power RAM
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    error. E2019 Parity error. Parity error. Power cycle AC. E201A SuperIO SIO failure. failure. Power cycle AC. E201B Keyboard Controller error. Power cycle AC. Keyboard controller failure. Corrective Actions Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem
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    185. E2020 CPU Processor configuration configuration failure. failure. Check screen message. Check screen for specific error messages. See "Troubleshooting the Processors" on page 171. E2021 Incorrect Incorrect memory memory configuration. configuration. Review User Guide. Check
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    Reseat DIMM. bit error (MBE). page 162. E2111 SBE log disabled on DIMM ##. Reseat DIMM. The system BIOS has Remove AC power to the disabled memory single- system for 10 seconds and bit error (SBE) logging restart the system. and will not log anymore If the problem persists, SBEs until the
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    by the BIOS. I1910 Intrusion detected. Check chassis cover. System cover has been removed. Information only. I1911 LCD Log Full. Check SEL to review all Errors. LCD overflow message. A Check the SEL for details maximum of ten error on the events. messages can display Remove AC power to
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    if multiple related errors occur. For example, if you receive a series of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might determine that the problem is a failing power supply. Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on
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    The Advanced ECC option enabled in BIOS is no longer valid due to an unsupported memory configuration, possibly a faulty or removed memory module. The Advanced ECC setting has been disabled. Check other messages for a faulty memory module. Reconfigure the memory modules for Advanced ECC mode. See
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    a configuration that supports Advanced ECC Memory Mode. Check other system messages for additional information for possible causes. For memory configuration information, see "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 106. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on
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    See "Power Supplies" on page 121. Alert! Redundant memory disabled! Memory configuration does not support redundant memory. Memory Sparing or Memory Check the memory modules Mirroring was enabled in the for failure. See system setup program, but "Troubleshooting System the current configuration
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    mode. BIOS Update Remote BIOS update Attempt Failed! attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board. Please run SETUP NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear setting. CMOS has been
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    power rating BIOS and the proper bootable media is boot operating system is non- available. See "Using the UEFI. System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61. Decreasing Faulty or improperly available memory installed memory modules. Reseat the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting
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    Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 156. Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller; See "Getting Help" on faulty system board. page 185. Invalid configuration information please run SETUP program. An invalid system configuration caused a system halt. Run the System Setup program and review
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    user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and enter system setup program to change settings. The USB ports are disabled in the system BIOS. Power down and restart the system from the power button, and then enter the System Setup program to enable the USB
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    set lower for check any other system power conservation. messages for possible causes. The current memory configuration may support only the minimum frequency. Ensure that your memory configuration supports the higher frequency. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 106
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    . Use a bootable USB key, optical drive, or hard drive. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 165, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 156, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 167. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61 for
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    find a cables, SAS/SATA backplane particular sector on the disk, cables, or optical drive cables or the requested sector is are properly connected. See defective. "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 156, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 165, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on
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    156 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 167 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. Shutdown failure General system error. See "Getting Help" on page 185. Sparing mode disabled. For sparing mode, matched sets of three must be populated across slots. The memory configuration
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    memory configuration. The specified memory memory module without a Replace the memory not detected on x thermal sensor is installed in module. See "System the specified memory slot. Memory" on page 106. Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the System Battery
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    Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61. If the problem persists, replace the system battery. See "System Battery" on page 139. Timer chip Faulty system board. counter 2 failed See "Getting Help" on page 185. TPM configuration displays during system restart after a TPM configuration
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    support.dell.com. See the iDRAC6 user's guide for instructions on performing a field replacement of the flash memory. Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Improperly seated memory modules or faulty keyboard/mouse controller chip. Reseat the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory
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    Modules in the Mode, or change the specified slots are unused. memory mode to Optimized or Sparing in the BIOS setup screen. See "System Memory" on page 106. Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for error has caused and caused the system to information that was logged
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    cable check the cable connections connection. between the display module, the control panel board, and the system board. See "Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)" on page 142. Warning! No micro Micro code update failed. code update loaded for processor n Update the BIOS firmware
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    the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 162. Write fault Write fault on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB Replace the USB medium or medium, optical drive device. Ensure that the USB, assembly, hard drive, or hard- SAS backplane, or SATA drive subsystem. cables
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    and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more Configurator User's Guide provides information about setting up USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system. NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates
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    60 About Your System
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    the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
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    42 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 Keys Action Up arrow or Moves
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    page 65. Displays information related to processors (speed, cache, and so on). See "Processor Settings Screen" on page 66. Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. See "SATA Settings Screen" on page 67. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63
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    )" on page 71. Enables you to manage power usage of the processor(s), fans, and memory modules with preconfigured or customized settings. See "Power Management Screen" on page 71. Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. See "System Security Screen" on page
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    Setup program. CAUTION: When setting this option to Disabled, the system will not halt if an error occurs during POST. Any critical errors will be displayed and logged in the system event log. Memory Settings Screen Option System Memory Size System Memory Type System Memory Speed Video Memory
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    Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. NOTE: The Node Interleaving field must be set to Disabled when using the redundant memory feature. Processor Settings Screen Option Description 64-bit Specifies if the processors support 64-bit extensions. Core Speed Displays
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    ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Off disables the controller. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Auto
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    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
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    Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. I/OAT DMA Engine (Disabled default) Enables or disables the I/O acceleration technology (I/OAT). This feature should only be enabled if the hardware and software support I/OAT. Embedded Video Controller (Enabled default) Displays
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    Baud Rate (115200 default) Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection. This rate should not be adjusted. Remote Terminal Type Options are VT100/VT220 or ANSI. (VT100/VT220 default) Redirection After Boot (Enabled default) Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after the
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    Maximum Performance. For all but the Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: • OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. In this setting, all processor performance information
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    Minimum Power. Fan Power and Options are Maximum Performance or Minimum Performance Management Power. Memory Power and Options are Maximum Performance, a specified Performance Management frequency, or Minimum Power. System Security Screen Option System Password Setup Password Password Status
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    option prevents booting to the Power Button option is set to Disabled. CAUTION: Use the NMI button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen. Enables or disables
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    Recovery Delay Determines when the system restarts after power is (Immediate default) restored. Options are Immediate, Random (a random value of 30 to 240 seconds), or a user-defined value of 30 to 240 seconds. Exit Screen Press to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays
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    add, delete, enable, or disable boot options; change boot order; or execute a one-time boot option. Enables you to access the System Setup program, System Services (Unified Server Configurator (USC)), Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75
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    Boot Option Disables and enables a boot option in the boot option list. Change Boot Order Changes the order of the boot option list. One-Time Boot From File Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list. System Utilities Screen Option System Setup System Services (USC) BIOS
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    , enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option. When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. If Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If Locked, you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on the system
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    changes. Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1 Press at the password prompt to disable the existing system password. If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator. 2 Enter the System Setup program by pressing during POST. 3 Select
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    displayed for the System Password, press the key combination to restart the system, and repeat step 1 to step 5. Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password You can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup
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    diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors, physical disks, and other peripherals When an optional iDRAC6 Express card is installed, USC provides the following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware 80 Using the System
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    at support.dell.com/manuals. Baseboard Management Controller Configuration NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the system, the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) utility is replaced by the iDRAC 6 utility. The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC
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    iDRAC Configuration Utility The iDRAC Configuration Utility is a pre-boot configuration environment that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the managed server. The iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to: • Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network
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    the configuration, your system may have cabled or hot-swappable hard drives, redundant or non-redundant power supplies, and service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions
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    Figure 3-1. Inside the System 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 84 Installing System Components
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    (5) 5 power supply bay 7 SAS backplane 9 SAS or SATA hard drives (up to 6) 11 tape drive (optional) 13 chassis intrusion switch 15 expansion card stabilizer 2 cooling shroud 4 system fan 6 heatsink and processor (1 or 2) 8 system feet (4) 10 control panel 12 optical drive (optional) 14 RAID battery
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    bezel 3 bezel tab slots (2) 2 release latch 4 bezel tabs (2) Installing the Front Bezel 1 Insert the bezel tabs into the bezel tab slots in the chassis. See Figure 3-2. 2 Press the top end of the bezel into the chassis until the lever locks into place. 3 Using the system key, lock the bezel. 86
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    bezel. NOTE: Bezel inserts may contain screws on the inside. You can attach the screws to new drives, as needed. 1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 85. 2 Press the insert tab and pull the insert away from the bezel. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Removing and Installing
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    the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 86. EMI Filler Depending on the configuration of drive, the corresponding EMI filler must first be removed. Removing an EMI Filler 1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 85. 2 Remove the EMI filler out of the chassis
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    Installing an EMI Filler 1 1 EMI filler Installing an EMI Filler 1 Push the EMI filler into the empty drive bay on the front of the chassis until the filler locks into place. See Figure 3-4. 2 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 86. Installing System Components 89
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    review the safety instructions that came with the system. WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. Opening the System 1 Unless you are removing a hot-swap component such as a hard drive or a power supply
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    latch lock 4 system feet (4) Closing the System 1 Ensure that all internal cables are connected and folded out of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or cover with the slots in chassis and lower the cover into the chassis. See Figure 3-5. 4 Press the cover into the chassis until the latch locks into
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    WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. WARNING: The memory modules and heat sink can get very hot during normal
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    points (2) Installing the Cooling Shroud 1 Align the cooling shroud with the alignment guides in the system. 2 Hold the touch points on the cooling shroud and carefully lower the cooling shroud into the system. Ensure that no cables are pinned under the edges of the cooling shroud. 3 Hold the touch
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    the Front Bezel" on page 85. 2 From the RAID management software, prepare the drive for removal. Wait until the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive can be removed safely. See your controller documentation for information about hot-swap drive removal. If the drive has
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    hard drive from the carrier. 8 Insert a drive blank in the vacated drive bay. See "Installing a Drive Blank in the Front Bay" on page 94. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
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    CAUTION: Not all operating systems support hot-swappable hard drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system for more information. CAUTION: Combining SATA and SAS hard drives in the same system configuration is not supported. 1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    Figure 3-8. Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier 3 2 1 1 drive carrier 3 hard drive 4 2 screws (4) 4 SAS/SATA screw hole Installing System Components 97
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    bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 86. Removing a Cabled Hard Drive WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system
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    Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Cabled Hard Drive 2 1 3 1 hard drive 3 blue tabs (2) 2 power and data cable 6 Detach the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive by pushing out at the edges of the bracket and removing the hard drive. See Figure 3-10. Installing System Components 99
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    on the system and attached peripherals Installing a Cabled Hard Drive WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn
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    power cable to the hard drive. 8 Connect the data cable to the hard drive and the controller. • If connecting to the integrated SATA controller (SATA hard drives only), connect the SATA data cable to the SATA_A connector on the system board. See Figure 6-1. • If connecting to a SAS RAID controller
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    an optional tape drive or a second optical drive. Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with
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    data cables 2 shoulder screws (3) 4 drive release latch Installing an Optical or Tape Drive WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that
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    be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID number. b SCSI logic requires that the two devices at opposite ends of a SCSI chain be terminated and that all devices in between be unterminated. Enable the tape drive's termination if it is the last device in a chain
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    align the shoulder screws with the slots in the chassis and slide the drive into the drive bay until the shoulder screws snap into place. See Figure 3-11. 8 Attach the power and data cables to the drive. 9 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 86. 10 Close the system. See
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    system from starting or producing any video output. • RDIMMs and UDIMMs cannot be mixed. • Except for memory channels that are unused, all populated memory channels must have identical configurations. • In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical
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    on the memory configuration: - For single or dual-rank memory modules: • One memory module per channel supports up to 1333 MHz. • Two memory modules per channel supports up to 1067 MHz. - For quad-rank memory modules: • One memory module per channel supports up to 1067 MHz. • Two memory modules per
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    be installed in the farthest channel). Mirroring must be enabled in the System Setup program. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one-half of the total installed physical memory. Optimizer (Independent Channel) Mode In this mode, all three channels are populated with
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    Table 3-1. Sample RDIMM Single- and Dual-Rank Memory Configurations (Per Processor) (continued) Memory Mode Advanced ECC2 Mirroring Memory Module Size 4 2-GB X X 4-GB X X 8-GB1 X X 2-GB 4-GB 8-GB1 2-GB 4-GB 8-GB1 Memory Sockets 123 X XX XXX X XXX X XX XXX X XXX X XX XXX X XXX XX XX XX XX XX
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    components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the
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    the Cooling Shroud" on page 92. 5 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1. 6 Remove the memory-module blanks from the sockets in which you plan to install memory modules: Press out the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory-module blank pops out of the socket. See Figure
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    and connect the system to an electrical outlet. 16 Turn on the system and attached peripherals. 17 Press to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen. The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed
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    components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the
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    half-length expansion cards. • The system supports up to two SAS or PERC expansion cards to manage internal tape drives or external storage. CAUTION: To ensure proper cooling, no more than two of the five expansion cards can have a power consumption of greater than 15 W (up to 25 W maximum each
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    service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions on configuring thread the end of the card into the expansion card guide. See Figure cables over or behind the cards. Cables
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    See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections. 12 Lower the expansion card stabilizer. 13 Close the system and attached peripherals. 18 Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. 116
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    Figure 3-14. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card 1 7 2 6 1 expansion card latch 3 expansion card tab 5 expansion card connector 7 expansion card stabilizer touch points (2) 3 4 5 2 expansion card 4 expansion card tab slot 6 expansion card stabilizer Installing System Components 117
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    service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions the cooling shroud. See Figure 3-14. 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card. 6 Remove the expansion card:
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    card, press the tab on the RAID battery cable connector, and gently pull the cable connector out of the connector on the storage card. See Figure 3-15. 7 Pull the battery carrier release tab, and lift the battery carrier out of the battery carrier slots on the chassis. See Figure 3-15. 8 Pull back
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    tabs 5 battery carrier 2 battery cable connector 4 battery carrier slots (2) 6 battery carrier release tab Installing a RAID Battery 1 Insert the RAID battery into the battery carrier. See Figure 3-15. 2 Align the tabs on the battery carrier with the battery carrier slots on the chassis. 3 Slide
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    Figure 1-6). If one or both of the LEDs are not green, see "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 161. 1 Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. 2 Disconnect the power cable from the power supply and remove the cable from the cable retention bracket. 3 Press the release latch and
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    is listed on the power supply label. 2 If you are installing a power supply into an empty bay, remove the power supply blank. See "Removing a Power Supply Blank" on page 123. If you are installing a power supply into a bay that has a power supply, see "Removing a Redundant Power Supply" on page 121
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    the chassis until the power supply is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. See Figure 3-18. 4 Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the cable into a power outlet. CAUTION: When connecting the power cable, secure the cable with the Velcro strap. NOTE: When hot-swapping
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    routing of the power cables as you disconnect the cables from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 6 Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis and slide the power supply out of the
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    -Redundant Power Supply 1 Slide the power supply into the back of the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 3-17. 3 Connect all the power cables to the system board and drives. Ensure that all the cables are routed properly to prevent the cables from
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    of the System Setup program. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the System Setup program. Figure 3-18. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 USB memory key connector
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    Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Express Card (Optional) Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions
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    tab clip 4 notch Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the system
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    the front edge Dell Remote Access Controller remotely. Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions
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    the system board. See Figure 6-1 for the location of the connector. c Press the card down until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-20. When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoff tabs snap over the edge of the card. 7 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling
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    Figure 3-20. Removing and Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 1 2 3 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 3 VFlash SD card 5 Retention standoff tabs (2) 4 5 6 2 VFlash media slot 4 Retention standoff posts (2) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector Installing System Components 131
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    Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the system, including any
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    end service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. WARNING: The system fan can continue to spin for some time after the system has been powered
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    5 Disconnect the system fan power cable from the system board. See Figure 3-21. 6 Press the fan release tab and slide the fan out of the securing slots on the chassis. See Figure 3-21. Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing the System Fan 1 4 3 2 1 system fan 2 power cable 3 FAN connector on the
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    service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell
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    9 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside with the thermal grease side facing up. CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 10 Position your thumb firmly over
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    11 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-23. 12 Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending
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    the socket. a With the release lever on the processor socket in the open position, align the processor with the socket keys and set the processor lightly in the socket. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket
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    running the diagnostics. System Battery Replacing the System Battery WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system
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    and connect the system to an electrical outlet. 11 Turn on the system and attached peripherals. 12 Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61. 13 Enter the correct time and date in the System
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    Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the
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    the Control Panel Assembly WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Remove the bezel. See "Removing the Front
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    latch and slide the control panel away from chassis. CAUTION: Do not pull the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable. 8 To disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the control panel board: a Squeeze the metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector. See Figure
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    Figure 3-26. Removing and Installing the Control Panel 1 4 3 1 control panel cable 3 control panel screw 2 2 control panel assembly 4 release latch 144 Installing System Components
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    " on page 92. 5 Remove all the hard drives. See "Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive" on page 94. 6 Disconnect all the cables connected to the SAS backplane (see Figure 3-27): • SAS A cable • SAS B cable • Hard drive activity indicator cable • Backplane power cable Installing System Components 145
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    all the cables that are routed over the notch in the SAS backplane board. 8 To remove the SAS backplane: a Pull the blue release pin and slide the backplane upwards. b Pull the backplane away from the front of the system until the securing slots are free from the tabs on the chassis. Figure 3-27
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    2 SAS A cable 4 backplane power cables (2) 6 hard drive Installing the SAS Backplane WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with
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    Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 2 Remove the power supplies. See "Removing a Redundant Power Supply" on page 121
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    Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing the Power Distribution Board 1 2 3 4 5 1 blue release pin 2 power distribution board 3 securing slots 4 power supply units (2) 5 power distribution board cables (5) Installing System Components 149
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    setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you ever need to replace the system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drive(s). Removing the System Board WARNING: Only trained service
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    cables from the system board. 7 If applicable, remove all expansion cards and any attached cables memory modules, record the memory module socket locations. 11 Remove the system fan. See "Removing the System Fan" on page 133. WARNING: The heat sink can get hot any loose cables away from the front of
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    Figure 3-29. Removing and Installing the System Board 1 2 1 captive screw 3 system board 3 2 touch point 152 Installing System Components
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    the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Unpack the new system board and remove the label that is located on the processor shield. 2 Remove the labels and affix them on the front of the chassis. 3 To replace the system board: a Grip the
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    14 Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface. 15 Rotate the system feet outward. 16 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 86. 17 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet. 18 Turn on the system and attached
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    Installing System Components 155
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    156 Installing System Components
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    service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. Troubleshooting System Startup Failure If your system halts during startup prior to video
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    Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Check the video interface cabling from the system to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 173. If the tests run successfully, the problem is not
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    "NIC Indicator Codes" on page 23. • If the link indicator does not light, check all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's documentation. Troubleshooting Your
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    , see "Getting Help" on page 185. Troubleshooting a Wet System WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn
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    , see "Getting Help" on page 185. Troubleshooting a Damaged System WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Open
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    • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Memory modules • Hard-drive carriers 4 Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 5 Replace the cooling shroud. See " kept in the System Setup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery. 160 Troubleshooting Your System
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    power supply is functioning properly. If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply. 3 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Ensure that none of the following conditions exist: • System cover, cooling shroud, drive blank, or front
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    . 4 Reseat the fan's power cable. 5 Restart the system. If the fan functions properly, close problem is resolved, close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 91. If the replacement fan does not operate, see "Getting Help" on page 185. Troubleshooting System Memory WARNING: Only trained service
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    and disconnect the system from the power source. 15 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 90. 16 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 92. 17 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module. 18
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    ." Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Enter the System Setup program
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    inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Try using a different CD or DVD. 2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the drive's controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys" on page 62. 3 Run
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    drivers. 3 Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software documentation. 4 Ensure that the tape drive's interface cable is fully connected to the tape drive and the external port on the controller card. 5 For SCSI tape drives, verify that the tape drive is configured
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    Troubleshooting a Hard Drive WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. CAUTION: This troubleshooting procedure can
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    that the SAS or SAS RAID controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 61. 3 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the configuration utility program: • for a SAS controller • for a SAS RAID controller See the
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    RAID controller, ensure that the following RAID components are properly installed and connected: • Memory module • Battery If you have a SAS backplane, verify that the cable If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 185. Troubleshooting Expansion Cards NOTE: When troubleshooting an
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    Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step. 8 Open the system. See "Opening the System on page 174. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 185. 170 Troubleshooting Your System
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    Troubleshooting the Processors WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Run the appropriate diagnostics test.
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    determine the faulty processor, and then replace the faulty processor. See "Getting Help" on page 185. If you have tested all the processors and the problem persists, the system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 185. 172 Troubleshooting Your System
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    To assess a system problem, first use the Online Diagnostics. Dell Online Diagnostics is a suite of diagnostic programs, or test modules, that include diagnostic tests on chassis and storage components such as hard drives, physical memory, communications and printer ports, NICs, CMOS, and more. If
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    the system diagnostics to help identify the problem. Running the Embedded System Diagnostics CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages. 1 As the system boots, press . 2 Click Diagnostics in the
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    device. Displays test Ending Timestamp - Time stamps the test log. • Test Iterations - Selects the number of times the test is run. • Log output file pathname - Enables you to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key where the test log file is saved. You cannot save the file to a hard drive
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    the test results. • Results - Displays the test that ran and the result. • Errors - Displays any errors that occurred during the test. • Help - Displays information about the currently selected device, component, or test. • Configuration - Displays basic configuration information about the currently
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    service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. System Board Jumpers For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password
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    System Board Connectors Figure 6-1. System Board Jumpers and Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 21 20 7 8 9 19 10 18 11 17 16 15 14 13 12 178 Jumpers and Connectors
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    24 pin power connector Processor 1 Backplane I2C connector Memory module slot A3 (white release lever) Memory module slot A2 (white release lever) Memory module slot A1 (white release lever) Memory module slot A4 Chassis intrusion switch connector Hard drive activity connector Control panel
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    SATA_D SATA_E SATA_F 19 PWRD_EN NVRM_CLR 20 BATTERY 21 iDRAC6 Express Description SATA connector A SATA connector B SATA connector C SATA connector D SATA connector E SATA connector F Password enable jumper NVRAM clear jumper System battery iDRAC6 Express card connector 180 Jumpers and
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    SAS Backplane Board Connectors 1 2 3 front (facing hard-drive bay) 7 4 5 6 back 1 hard drive connectors 0-2 3 J_SAS_B cable connector 5 P3 power connector 7 J_SAS_A cable connector 2 hard drive connectors 3-5 4 P4 power connector 6 J_PLANAR_BMC cable connector Jumpers and Connectors 181
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    Power Distribution Board Connectors 1 2 1 J_PWR1 connector 2 J_PWR2 connector 182 Jumpers and Connectors
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    are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program." The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use. CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off
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    184 Jumpers and Connectors
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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
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    186 Getting Help
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    , memory, and a hard drive. The modules are mounted into a chassis that includes power supplies and fans. BMC - Baseboard management controller. bootable media - A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that is used to start your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. BTU - British
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    IP addresses, such as 208.77.188.166. DRAM - Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. driver - See device driver. DVD - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ECC - Error checking and correction. EMI - Electromagnetic interference. ERA - Embedded
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    . host adapter - A controller that implements communication between the system's bus and the peripheral device, typically a storage device. hot-swap - The ability to insert or install a device, typically a hard drive or an internal cooling fan, into the host system while the system is powered on and
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    which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used. LAN - Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. LCD - Liquid crystal display. LED - Light-emitting
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    memory. Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your system. NVRAM is used for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. parity - Redundant information that is associated with a block of data. parity stripe - In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing
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    hard drive or bootable diskette). RAC - Remote access controller. RAID - Redundant array of independent disks. A method of providing data redundancy. Some common implementations of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. See also mirroring and striping. RAM - Random-access memory
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    to the system. service tag - A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support. SMART - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the screen
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    configuration software for the devices. TOE - TCP/IP offload engine. U-DIMM - An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module. uplink port - A port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. UPS - Uninterruptible power supply. A battery
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    W - Watt(s). WH - Watt-hour(s). XML - Extensible Markup Language. XML is a way to create common information formats and to share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, intranets, and elsewhere. ZIF - Zero insertion force. Glossary 195
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    196 Glossary
  • Dell PowerEdge T410 | Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 199
    Index A Advanced ECC memory mode, 107 B batteries troubleshooting, 160 battery troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 168 battery (system) replacing, 139 blank hard drive, 94 BMC configuring, 81 C CD drive troubleshooting, 165 connectors USB, 20 video, 20 contacting Dell, 185 control panel assembly
  • Dell PowerEdge T410 | Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 200
    front-panel, 12 NIC, 23 power, 12, 23 installing control panel assembly, 145 expansion cards, 115 hard drive (cabled), 100 hard drive (hot-pluggable), 96 hard drive blank, 94 memory modules, 110 processor, 138 K keyboards troubleshooting, 156 H hard drive troubleshooting, 167 hard drives (cabled
  • Dell PowerEdge T410 | Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 201
    supplies indicators, 23 troubleshooting, 161 processor installing, 138 removing, 135 upgrades, 135 R removing control panel assembly, 142 expansion cards, 118 hard drive (cabled), 98 hard drive blank, 94 hard drives (hot-pluggable), 94 memory modules, 113 processor, 135 replacing system battery
  • Dell PowerEdge T410 | Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 202
    troubleshooting battery, 160 CD drive, 165 cooling fans, 161 damaged system, 159 expansion card, 169 external connections, 155 hard drive, 167 keyboard, 156 memory, 162 microprocessors, 171 NIC, 157 power supplies, 161 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 168 system cooling, 161 tape drive, 166 video
  • Dell PowerEdge T410 | Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 203
    System Utilities screen, 76 UEFI Boot Settings screen, 75 upgrades processor, 135 USB internal connector for memory key, 125 V video troubleshooting, 156 W warning messages, 58 wet system troubleshooting, 158 Index 201
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