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    Dell™ PowerVault™ NX300 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual
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    text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer
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    Drive Status Indicators 16 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Guidelines for Connecting Optional External Devices 19 NIC Indicator Codes 19 Power Indicator Codes 20 Diagnostic Lights (Optional 21 LCD Status Messages (Optional 23 System Messages 37 Warning Messages 55 Diagnostics Messages
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    57 Entering the System Setup Program 58 System Setup Options 59 Entering the UEFI Boot Manager 69 System and Setup Password Features 72 Embedded the System 82 Hard Drives 84 Power Supplies 88 Expansion Cards 92 Integrated Storage Controller Card 95 Expansion-Card Riser 98 4 Contents
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    109 Cooling Fans 109 Optical Drive 111 RAID Battery (Optional 114 System Memory 116 Processors 123 System Battery 130 Control Panel Assembly-LED/LCD (Optional 132 SAS Backplane 136 Power Distribution Board 139 System Board 141 4 Troubleshooting Your System 147 Safety First-For You
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    System 150 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 151 Troubleshooting the System Battery 152 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 153 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 153 Troubleshooting a Fan 154 Troubleshooting System Memory 154 Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key 156 Troubleshooting an Optical
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    System Diagnostics Testing Options . . . . 168 Using the Custom Test Options 169 6 Jumpers and Connectors 171 System Board Jumpers 171 System Board Connectors 172 Disabling a Forgotten Password 174 7 Getting Help 177 Contacting Dell 177 Glossary 179 Index 189 Contents 7
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    8 Contents
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    during startup. Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. Enters System Services, which opens the Unified Server Configurator. The Unified Server Configurator allows you to access utilities such as
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    controls the DC power supply output to the system. When the optional system bezel is installed, the power button is not accessible. NOTE: When powering on the system, the video monitor can take from several seconds to over 2 minutes to display an image, depending on the amount of memory installed in
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    4 LCD menu buttons 5 LED or LCD panel Description Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system
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    cabled/hot swap. A slide-out panel for system information including the Express Service tag, embedded NIC MAC address, and iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address. One Status Messages (Optional)" on page 23 for information on specific status codes. The LCD backlight lights blue during normal operating
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    cursor forward in one-step increments. During message scrolling: • Press once to increase scrolling speed. • Press again to stop. • Press again to return to default scrolling. • Press again to repeat the cycle. Turns the system ID mode on and off. (LCD panel flashes blue) after "system ID mode on
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    then select the Home icon. Setup Menu Option Description BMC or DRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express page 23 for a list of messages in this format. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See "View Menu"
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    not have Subnet). system, the BMC IP option is NOTE: BMC IP supports only IPv4 addresses. replaced by DRAC IP. MAC Displays the MAC addresses or User String for the system. Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system. Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/
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    -status indicator (green and amber) Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condition Blinks green two times per second Identify drive/ status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after system power is applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this
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    Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condition Blinks amber four times per second Drive failed device to the system. Connects a VGA display to the system. Connects an external SD memory card for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card. Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise
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    ) 12 power supply 2(PS2) Description PCI Express (generation 2) x16-wide expansion slot (full-height, half-length). Connector for attaching a system indicator extension cable that is used on a cable management arm. Lights blue during normal system operation. Both the systems management software and
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    on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise). • Ensure that the appropriate driver for the attached device has been installed on the system. • If necessary to enable ports on your system, use the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot
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    to the system. • Amber - Indicates 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 a Energy Smart power supply are installed in the same
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    a possible electrical outlet and press the pre-BIOS failure has power button. occurred. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the Troubleshooting the Microprocessors" on page 162. Memory failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 154. Possible expansion card See "Troubleshooting
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    Help" on page 177. Memory configuration See "Troubleshooting System error. Memory" on page 154. Possible system board resource and/or system board hardware failure. Possible system resource configuration error. See "Getting Help" on page 177. See "Contacting Dell" on page 177. Other failure
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    management software documentation. Setup displays under the program. See "Using the following conditions: System Setup Program • The system is powered on. and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. • The power support. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem
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    Troubleshooting exceeds a reached a point outside System Cooling allowed range. of the allowed range. Problems" on page 153. E1116 Memory Memory has exceeded Remove AC power the RAID Battery" on failure. Check issues. page 114, and battery. "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" on
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    10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Reseat the memory modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 154. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. See
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    See "Troubleshooting a Fan" on page 154. E1410 Internal Error Specified processor has an Remove AC power to the "Troubleshooting the Microprocessors" on page 162 and "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. 26 About Your
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    If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. E1610 Power Supply # (### W) missing. Check power supply. Specified power supply was removed or is missing from the system. See "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 153. E1614 Power Supply # Specified power supply (### W) error. has
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    E161C Power Supply # (### W) lost AC power. Check PSU cables. Specified power supply is attached to the system, but it has lost its AC input. Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Power Supplies" on page 153. E1620 Power Supply
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    ##, function ##. PCI parity error on Slot #. Review & clear SEL. The system BIOS has reported power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting
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    hard drive fault. Review has experienced a power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 161. See "Troubleshooting
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    "Troubleshooting shadow memory. copy its flash image into System Memory" on Check DIMMs. memory. page 154. E2014 CMOS RAM CMOS failure. CMOS failure. Power RAM not functioning cycle AC. properly. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists
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    system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system
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    AC. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. E201E POST memory BIOS POST memory test See "Troubleshooting test failure. failure. System Memory" on Check DIMMs. page 154. If the problem persists, see "Getting
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    (Optional) (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2021 Incorrect memory Incorrect memory configuration. configuration. Review User Guide. Check screen for specific error messages. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 154. E2022 General failure during POST. Check screen
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    AC The system BIOS has Remove AC power to the disabled memory system for 10 seconds and mirroring because it has restart the system. determined one half of the If the problem persists, mirror has had too many see "Troubleshooting errors. "## & ##" System Memory" on represents the page 154
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    the system, reduce the hardware configuration or install higher-wattage power supplies, and then restart the system. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 179. Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages (Optional) The code and
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    it from the electrical outlet; wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system. Any of these actions will remove you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a system message not listed in the table, check the documentation for the application that
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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 115. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on
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    has hung. Power required may supports node interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for possible causes. For memory configuration information, see "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 115. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory
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    supplies to use the components. See "Power Supplies" on page 88. 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
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    . Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board. Please run SETUP NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear setting. CMOS has been cleared. Move the NVRAM_CLR jumper to the default position (pins 3 and 5). See
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    the same cache size, number of cores and logical processors, and power rating. Ensure that the processors Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed Reseat the memory modules. memory modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory
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    |DISABLED> Check the system management software or the System Setup program for NIC settings. If a problem is indicated, see "Troubleshooting a NIC" on page 149. Error 8602 Auxiliary Device Failure. Verify that mouse and keyboard are securely attached to correct connectors. Mouse or keyboard
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    See "RAID Battery (Optional)" on page 113. Keyboard fuse has Overcurrent detected at the See "Getting Help" on failed keyboard connector. page 177. Local keyboard may not work because all user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and enter system setup
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    If not an intentional setting, be intentionally set lower for check any other system power conservation. messages for possible causes. The current memory Ensure that your memory configuration may support configuration supports the only the minimum frequency. higher frequency. See "General
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    Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. If necessary, install the operating system on your hard drive. See your operating system documentation the specified slot number. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 161. If the problem persists, see
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    jumper in the clear position (pins 1 and 3) and reboot the system. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 161. Quad rank DIMM Invalid memory detected after configuration. single rank or dual rank DIMM in socket. Ensure that the
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    has been added or removed, this message is informative and can be ignored. If memory has not been added or removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 154. 48 About Your System
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    . See "System the specified memory slot. Memory" on page 115. Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 152. Time-of-day not Incorrect Time or Date set - please run settings; faulty system SETUP program battery. Check the Time
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    Table 1-3. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Timer chip Faulty system board. counter 2 failed See "Getting Help" on page 177. TPM configuration operation honored. System will now reset. A TPM configuration command has been entered. The system will reboot and
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    Server The optional iDRAC6 Configuration user Enterprise card flash memory documentation for or BMC SPI flash may be more information. corrupted. Restore the flash memory using the latest version on support.dell.com. See the Integrated Dell™ Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) User Guide
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    the BIOS setup screen. See "System Memory" on page 115. Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for error has caused and caused the system to information that was logged system reset! reboot. during the error. See the Please check the applicable troubleshooting system
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    set to minimum frequencies to meet PSU wattage. System will reboot. The system configuration of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. If any system components were just upgraded, return the system to the previous configuration. If the system
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    The system will run but with reduced functionality. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 115. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 154. Write fault Write fault on selected
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    , fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation. Other Information You Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. • Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation
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    56 About Your System
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    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 (UEFI) specifications
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    upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message that the system memory size has changed the first time you start your system. Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys Keys Action Up arrow or Moves to the previous field. Down arrow or Moves to the next field
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    NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Option System Time System Date Memory Settings Description Sets the time on the
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    default) See "Serial Communication Screen" on page 65. Embedded Server See "Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)" on Management page 66. Power Management See "Power Management Screen" on page 66. System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password
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    systems. Node Interleaving (Disabled default) If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. Processor Settings Screen Option
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    ) Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology. Number of Cores per Processor (All default) If set to All, the maximum number of cores in each processor is enabled. Turbo Mode If Turbo Boost Technology is supported by the (Enabled default) processor(s), enables or disables
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    default) Port E Description 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 30 seconds. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63
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    initialized. NOTE: This feature is usable only with operating systems that support WDAT implementations of the Advanced 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
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    manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default default) Device 1=COM1, Serial Device2=COM2 default) Sets the serial port addresses or (Serial Device1 default) Remote Access Device Rate (115200 default) Displays the default) VT100/VT220 or ANSI. Redirection After Boot (Enabled default
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    Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional) Option Description Front Panel LCD Options Options are User Defined String, Model Number, or None. If the LCD Home display is set to anything other than User Defined String, Model Number, or None, this option in BIOS will display Advanced. You will
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    system for control. The operating system sets the processor performance based on processor utilization. Active Power Controller sets the CPU power to System DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. In this setting, processor performance is controlled
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    Status (Unlocked default) TPM Security (Off default) TPM Activation (No Change default) TPM Clear (No default) Description When Setup Password is assigned and this field is Locked, the system password cannot be changed or disabled at system start-up See "Using the System Password" on page 72
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    Delay Determines when the system restarts after power is (Immediate default) restored. Options are Immediate, Random (between 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: • Save Changes
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    Boot Manager enables you to: • Add, delete, and arrange boot options • Access the System Setup program and BIOS-level boot options without rebooting 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press press to refresh the list of boot options. 70 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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    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. UEFI a bootable DOS media with diagnostics software. Restarts the system. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71
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    and only those with the password have full use of the system. Assigning a System Password Before assigning a system password, 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
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    be shut down manually using the power button. Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered. NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect
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    field changes to Not Enabled if the password was deleted. 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 Password option and press the or key. The system prompts
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    Enabled. 3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 74. Embedded System Management The Unified Server Configurator (USC) is an embedded utility that enables systems and storage management tasks from an embedded environment throughout the
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    setting up USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Unified Server Configurator User's Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Baseboard Management Controller Configuration NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the
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    Trap (PET) destination. • Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices. • Change the administrative username and password and manage user privileges. • View System Event Log (SEL) messages or clear messages from the log. For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and
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    78 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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    redundant or non-redundant power supplies, and an LCD service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
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    Figure 3-1. Inside the System 1 12 11 10 2 3 4 5 9 1 power supply shroud 3 power supply bays (2) 5 heat sink/processor (2) 7 system cooling fans (4) 9 hard drives (4) 11 SAS backplane 6 7 8 2 system board shroud 4 expansion-card riser 6 memory modules (8) 8 optical drive 10 control panel board 12
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    Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel 1 Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel. 2 Lift up the release latch next to the key lock. 3 Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4 Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. Figure 3-2.
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    Figure 3-3. Removing and Replacing the System Cover 1 2 1 latch release lock 2 indent Closing the System 1 Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly towards the back of the system, so that the two hooks on the back edge of the cover fit over the corresponding slots on the back edge
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    Hard Drives Your system supports up to four 3.5-inch (SAS or SATA) hard drives in 3.5-inch hot-swap hard drive carrier. The hard drives are installed at the front of
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    operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with 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 storage controller documentation
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    damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable. CAUTION: Ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with the operating system. CAUTION: Combining SATA and SAS hard drives in the same system configuration is not
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    Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier. 3 hard drive 2 screws (4)* 4 SAS/SATA screw hole *Screws are supplied along with the hard drives ordered from Dell. Installing System Components 87
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    carrier. 3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. Power Supplies Your system supports the following power supply modules: • 480 W (non-redundant power supply) • 500 W (redundant power supply) If two power supplies are installed, the second power supply provides
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    , relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system's rack documentation. CAUTION: When connecting the power cable, secure the cable with the Velcro strap. 3 Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the cable into a power outlet. Installing System Components 89
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    cable management arm if it interferes with power-supply removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system's rack documentation. NOTE: Remove the power cord retention bracket that secures the system cables. See the Getting Started Guide that ships with your system for more
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    Figure 3-8. Removing and Replacing a Non-Redundant Power Supply 2 1 6 3 5 1 power supply 3 power cable 8 pins 5 power cable 24 pins 4 2 screw 4 ODD power cable 6 SATA power cable Installing System Components 91
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    2 expansion cards are supported in the slot. CAUTION: To ensure proper cooling, only one of the two expansion cards can have a power consumption of greater than 15W (up to 25W maximum), not including the integrated storage controller. • Table 3-1 provides a guide for installing expansion cards
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    card. 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83. 8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 94 Installing System Components
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    service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell page 83. Integrated Storage Controller Card Your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    to the integrated storage controller card. See service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
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    "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 95. 4 If installed, remove the integrated storage controller card. See "Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card" on page 96. 5 To remove the expansion-card riser, grasp the riser guides and lift the expansion-card riser from the chassis. See Figure 3-11
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    . 5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83. 6 Reconnect the system to power and restart the system. Figure 3-12. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 USB memory key connector System Board Shroud The system board shroud covers the processor, heat sink
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    slot 4 retention standoff posts (2) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83. 7 Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. 106 Installing System Components
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    fans and provides cooling for the processor and memory modules and two dual-motor fans for the redundant power supplies. NOTE: Hot-swap removal or installation of the fans is not supported. NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system's management
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    support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. NOTE: The procedure for removing each individual fan module is the same. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    Note the routing of the power and data cables underneath the tabs on the system chassis as you remove them from the system board and drive. You must route these cables
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    Figure 3-17. Removing the Optical Drive 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 data cable 3 optical drive 5 metal standoffs (2) 7 metal standoff with notches (2) 2 power cable 4 release latch 6 notches (2) 112 Installing System Components
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    battery carrier. See Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18. Removing and Installing the RAID Battery 1 2 4 3 1 RAID battery 3 battery carrier tabs (2) 2 battery cable connector 4 battery carrier Installing the RAID Battery 1 Insert the RAID battery into the battery carrier until it locks into place. See
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    4 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface. 5 Turn on the system and attached peripherals. System Memory Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) or unbuffered ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs). Single and dual-rank DIMMs can be 1067- or 1333-MHz, and quad-rank DIMMs can
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    at the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s). Mode-Specific Guidelines Three memory channels are allocated to each processor. The number of channels used and the allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected. Advanced ECC (Lockstep) Mode Support In this configuration, the two
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    all three channels are populated with identical memory modules. This mode permits a larger total memory capacity but does not support SDDC with x8-based memory modules. A minimal single-channel configuration of one 1-GB memory module per processor is also supported in this mode. Table 3-2 and Table
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    Memory Configurations (Per Processor) (continued) Memory Mode Advanced ECC2 Mirroring Memory Module Size 4 Memory XX XX Single Processor Physical Available Memory Memory (GB) (GB) 2 all 8 4 16 8 Dual Processor Physical Available Memory Memory (GB) (GB) 4 all 8 12
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 82. 3 Remove the system board shroud. See "Removing the System Board Shroud" on page 101. 4 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    System Board Shroud" on page 101. WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove
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    Figure 3-20. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink 1 2 1 heat-sink retention screws (4) 2 heat sink 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. 9 Position your thumb firmly over the processor
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    so that the socket is ready for the new processor. After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor. If you are permanently removing the processor, you must
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    Figure 3-22. Keeping the Processor Parallel to the Socket Figure 3-23. Aligning the Processor with the Socket Keys 2 1 3 4 7 1 socket-release lever 3 processor shield 5 socket keys (2) 7 pin 1 indicators (2) 5 6 2 processor 4 notches in processor (2) 6 ZIF socket Installing System Components
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    contain a replacement heat sink if you are installing a processor that consumes additional power. The new heat sink may not appear different than the original one; however, it has improved thermal dissipation specifications and must be used. CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    and Connectors" on page 171. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. 5 Remove the system battery. a Support the battery connector by firmly holding the positive side of the connector. b Press the battery toward
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    4 Disconnect the control panel cable at back of the control panel board. • For LED control panel see Figure 3-26. • For LCD control panel see Figure 3-27. CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable. a Press the metal tabs on the ends of the cable
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    Figure 3-26. Control Panel Removal-LED (Optional) 2 3 4 1 5 6 1 LED display module 3 control panel data cable 5 mounting screws (2) 7 standoff 7 2 control panel board 4 slot 6 power cable Installing System Components 133
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    Figure 3-27. Control Panel Removal-LCD (Optional) 2 3 4 1 5 6 9 1 display module cable 3 control panel data cable 5 mounting screws (2) 7 standoff 9 LCD display module 8 7 2 control panel board 4 slot 6 power cable 8 front panel screws (2) 134 Installing System Components
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    4 Remove all hard drives. See "Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive" on page 85. 5 Disconnect the power cable from the end of the SAS backplane. 6 Disconnect the SAS data cables from the backplane. 7 Remove the SAS backplane from the system: a While pulling
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    Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing a SAS Backplane 1 2 3 4 5 1 backplane retention latches (2) 3 SAS A cable 5 SAS B cable 2 SAS backplane power cable 4 SAS backplane Installing System Components 137
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    online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Remove the power supplies from the system. See "Removing a Redundant Power Supply" on page 88
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    distribution board away from the standoffs, and then lift the board out. See Figure 3-29. Figure 3-29. Power Distribution Board 1 2 5 4 3 1 screws (2) 3 power-distribution board 5 fan module cable connectors (2) 2 power supply connectors (2) 4 standoffs (2) Installing System Components 139
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    the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Unpack the new power distribution board assembly. 2 Align the power distribution board with
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    program or system setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. b Grasp the system board assembly by the edges of the system board and lift the assembly
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    and Installing the System Board 1 2 1 screws (9) 2 system board assembly Installing the System Board 1 Unpack the new system board. 2 Remove on page 122 and "Installing a Processor" on page 126. 4 Remove the memory modules and transfer them to the same locations on the new board. See "Removing
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    : Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. Storage Controller Card" on page 97. After connecting the SAS cables to the controller, make sure to place the cables under the guide on the end of riser 1. 10 If applicable, reconnect the RAID
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    the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83. 15 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 16 If applicable, replace the Bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on page 81. 144 Installing System Components
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    Installing System Components 145
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    146 Installing System Components
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    service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Troubleshooting the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. • Invalid memory configurations could
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    If the problem is not resolved, proceed to the next step to begin troubleshooting the other USB devices attached to the system. 2 Power down all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system. 3 Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Verify
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    Codes" on page 19. • 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 System 149
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    • Expansion cards • Integrated storage card • iDRAC6 Express card • iDRAC6 Enterprise card • Power supplies • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Memory modules 4 Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5 Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6 Close the system. See "Closing
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    Getting Help" on page 177. NOTE: Some software may cause the system time to speed up or slow down. If the system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the System Setup program, the problem may be caused by software rather than by a defective battery. 152 Troubleshooting Your System
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    to signify that the power supply is functioning properly. If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply. 3 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. 13 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 82. 14 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module. 15 To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    2 Ensure that the device drivers for the tape drive are installed and are configured correctly. See your tape drive documentation for more information about device drivers. 3 Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software documentation. Troubleshooting Your System 157
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    , and turn on the system, including attached peripherals. If the problem is not resolved, see the documentation for the tape drive for additional troubleshooting instructions. If you cannot resolve the problem, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may
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    drivers for your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See the operating system documentation for more information. 5 Restart the system, enter the System Setup and attached peripherals. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177. Troubleshooting Your System 159
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    on the system and attached peripherals. 13 Run the service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
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    processor and a problem is still indicated, see "Getting Help" on page 177. 8 For systems with multiple processors, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and processors and the problem persists, the system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on page 177. Troubleshooting Your System 163
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    164 Troubleshooting Your System
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    or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem. Using Online Diagnostics To assess a system problem, first use the online diagnostics. Online diagnostics is a suite of diagnostic
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    functioning, you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem. Running the Embedded System Diagnostics You can run the embedded system right pane. The Diagnostics menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit. Embedded System Diagnostics Testing Options Click
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    allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results. Selecting Devices 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
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    Viewing Information and Results The following tabs in the Customize window provide information about the test and 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
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    Jumpers and Connectors This section provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled (pins 2-4) The password feature is disabled (pins 4-6) NVRAM_CLR (default) The configuration settings are
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    System Board Connectors See Figure 6-1 and Table 6-2 for the location and description of the system board connectors. Figure 6-1. System Board Connectors 1 2 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 3 4 5 172 Jumpers and Connectors
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    module slot A3 (white release lever) A2 Memory module slot A2 (white release lever) A1 Memory module slot A1 (white release lever) A4 Memory module slot A4 8 FAN3 System fan 3 connector 9 FAN4 System fan 4 connector 10 12V 8-pin power connector 11 FP_CONN Control panel connector 12
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    only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
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    position. NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still in the "disabled" position, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots. 6 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet
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    176 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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    178 Getting Help
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    module that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. The modules are mounted into a chassis that includes power supplies and fans. BMC - Baseboard RAM. C - Celsius. cache - A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for quick data retrieval. cm - Centimeter(s). COMn
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    chips. driver - See device driver. DVD - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ECC - Error checking and correction. EMI - Electromagnetic interference. ERA - Embedded remote access. ERA allows you to perform remote, or "out-ofband," server management on your network server using a remote
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    network interface used primarily with networked storage devices. flash memory - A type of electronic chip that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software fan, into the host system while the system is powered on and running. Hz - Hertz. I/O - Input storage devices. iDRAC - Internet Dell
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    Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number. Two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. iSCSI - Internet SCSI (see SCSI). A protocol that enables SCSI device communication across a network or the Internet. jumper - Small blocks on
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    striping and RAID. mm - Millimeter(s). ms - Millisecond(s). NAS - Network Attached Storage. NAS is one of the concepts used for implementing shared storage on a network. NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that are optimized to serve specific storage needs
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    is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. POST - Power-on self-test. RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. See also mirroring and striping. RAM - Random-access memory. The system's primary temporary storage area for program instructions
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    and the POST. ROMB - RAID on motherboard. SAN - Storage Area Network. A network architecture that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to be locally attached. SAS - Serial-attached SCSI. SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the
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    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-powered
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    ) is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. To display a program at a specific graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution. virtualization - The ability via software to share the resources of
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    188 Glossary
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    , 152 battery troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 160 battery (system) replacing, 130 bezel, 81 blank hard drive, 84 power supply, 90 BMC configuring, 76 See optical drive. connectors system board, 172 USB, 10 video, 10 contacting Dell, 177 control panel assembly features, 10 installing
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    Dell Online Diagnostics using, 167 diagnostics advanced testing options, 169 testing options, 168 using embedded system diagnostics, 167 using Online Diagnostics, 167 when to use, 168 DIMMs See memory card installation, 92 memory installation, 116 H hard drive troubleshooting, 158 hard drives
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    , 120 optical drive, 111 power supply blank, 90 processor, 127 SAS backplane board, 139 SAS controller, 97 J jumpers (system board), 171 K keyboards troubleshooting, 148 L LCD panel features, 12 menus, 13 M memory troubleshooting, 154 Memory Mirroring memory mode, 118 memory mode Advanced ECC, 117
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    installing, 111 Optimizer memory mode, 118 P password setup, 74 system, 72 passwords disabling, 174 phone numbers, 177 POST accessing system features, 9 power indicators, 10, 20 power supplies indicators, 20 removing, 88, 90 replacing, 89, 92 power supply blank, 90 processor installing, 127 removing
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    , 67, 73 service-only procedure system board, 141 setup password, 74 slots See expansion slots. startup accessing system features, 9 support contacting Dell, 177 system closing, 83 opening, 82 system board connectors, 172 installing, 143 jumpers, 171 removing, 141 system cooling troubleshooting, 153
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    , 69 main screen, 70 System Utilities screen, 71 UEFI Boot Settings screen, 71 Unified Server Configurator, 75 upgrades processor, 123 USB front-panel connectors, 10 USB device back-panel connectors, 17 USB key troubleshooting, 156 USC, 75 V video back-panel connector, 17 front-panel connectors, 10
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