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Dell™ PowerEdge™ T310
Systems

Hardware Owners
Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.

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trade names other than its own.
July 2009

Rev. A00

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Contents

About Your System .

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Accessing System Features During Startup .

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Front-Panel Features and Indicators
LCD Panel Features (Optional).

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Home Screen .
Setup Menu .
View Menu

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns .

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Back-Panel Features and Indicators

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Guidelines for Connecting External Devices
NIC Indicator Codes

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Power Indicator Codes

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Diagnostic Lights (Optional) .
LCD Status Messages

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Viewing Status Messages

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Removing LCD Status Messages .
System Messages

Warning Messages

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Diagnostics Messages

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Alert Messages

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Other Information You May Need

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Using the System Setup Program and
UEFI Boot Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the System Boot Mode

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Entering the System Setup Program .

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Responding to Error Messages .

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System Setup Options
Main Screen

Memory Settings Screen .

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SATA Settings Screen.

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Boot Settings Screen .

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Processor Settings Screen .

Integrated Devices Screen .

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PCI IRQ Assignment Screen

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Serial Communication Screen

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Embedded Server Management Screen
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Security Screen
Exit Screen

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Power Management Screen

Entering the UEFI Boot Manager.

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Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation
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UEFI Boot Settings Screen
System Utilities Screen .

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UEFI Boot Manager Screen.

Contents

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Using the System Setup Program Navigation
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System and Setup Password Features

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Using the System Password
Using the Setup Password

Embedded System Management

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Baseboard Management Controller Configuration .

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Entering the BMC Setup Module .
iDRAC Configuration Utility

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Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility .

Installing System Components
Recommended Tools .
Inside the System
Front Bezel .

Removing the Front Bezel

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Installing the Front Bezel .

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Front Bezel Inserts .

Removing the Front Bezel Insert

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Installing the Front Bezel Insert

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EMI Filler Panel

Removing an EMI Filler Panel

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Installing an EMI Filler Panel .

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Opening and Closing the System
Opening the System
Closing the System

Expansion Card Stabilizer .

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Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer .

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Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer
Cooling Shroud .

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Removing the Cooling Shroud

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Installing the Cooling Shroud .

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Hard Drives .

Removing a Hard-Drive Blank

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Installing a Hard-Drive Blank .

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Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

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Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive .

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Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive From a
Hard-Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a
Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Cabled Hard Drive .
Installing a Cabled Hard Drive

Removing a Cabled Hard Drive From a
Hard-Drive Bracket . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical and Tape Drives

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Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive .

Power Supplies

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Installing a Redundant Power Supply

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Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply

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Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply .

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Removing the System Fan.
Installing the System Fan
System Memory

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Removing a Redundant Power Supply

System Fan

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Installing an Optical or Tape Drive

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General Memory Module Installation
Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode-Specific Guidelines

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Installing Memory Modules

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Removing Memory Modules

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Expansion Cards .

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Installing an Expansion Card .

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Removing an Expansion Card

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Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional).

Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card .

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Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)

Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card

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Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card

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VFlash Media (Optional) .

Installing a VFlash Media .

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Removing a VFlash Media

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Internal USB Memory Keys
Processor

Removing a Processor

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Installing a Processor

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System Battery .

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Replacing the System Battery
RAID Battery (Optional)

Removing the RAID Battery
Installing a RAID Battery .

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Chassis Intrusion Switch

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Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

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Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch .

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Control Panel Assembly

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Removing the Control Panel Assembly .
Installing the Control Panel Assembly
SAS Backplane.

Removing the SAS Backplane

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Installing the SAS Backplane .

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Power Distribution Board

Removing the Power Distribution Board

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System Board .

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Removing the System Board

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Installing the System Board .

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Troubleshooting Your System
Safety First—For You and Your System

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Troubleshooting System Startup Failure .

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Troubleshooting External Connections

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Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem .

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Troubleshooting a USB Device

Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device .
Troubleshooting a NIC

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Troubleshooting a Wet System.

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Replacing the Power Distribution Board .

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Troubleshooting a Damaged System

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Troubleshooting the System Battery.

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Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems .
Troubleshooting a Fan .

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Troubleshooting System Memory

Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key .
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive .

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Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

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Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller

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Troubleshooting Expansion Cards .
Troubleshooting the Processor

Running the System Diagnostics .
Using Online Diagnostics

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Embedded System Diagnostics Features

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When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics .

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Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Using the Custom Test Options

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Selecting Devices for Testing

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Selecting Diagnostics Options

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Viewing Information and Results .

Jumpers and Connectors .
System Board Jumpers .

System Board Connectors

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SAS Backplane Board Connectors

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Power Distribution Board Connectors.

Getting Help .

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Glossary

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Contacting Dell .

Index

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Disabling a Forgotten Password.

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About Your System
Accessing System Features During Startup
The following keystrokes provide access to system features 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
embedded system diagnostics. For more information, see the Unified
Server Configurator documentation.

Enters the BIOS Boot Manager or the UEFI Boot Manager,
depending on the system's boot configuration. See "Using the System
Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57.

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 to
the system. For more information, see the BMC or iDRAC user
documentation.
Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. For more information, see the
SAS adapter documentation.
Enters the PERC configuration utility. For more information, see the
PERC card documentation
Enters the utility to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more
information, see the documentation for your integrated NIC.

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Front-Panel Features and Indicators
NOTE: Depending on the configuration, your system may have either an LCD panel
or LED diagnostic indicators.
Figure 1-1.

Front Panel Features and Indicators
10

9
1

7
6

2
5
4

Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector

Icon

Description

Front bezel lock

Secures the front bezel to the system.

Tape drive/Optical
drive (optional)

One optional internal half-height tape backup
device or an optical drive

Optical drive
(optional)

Optional internal SATA DVD-ROM
or DVD+/-RW

NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
4

LED or LCD panel

Icon

Description
LED panel — The four diagnostic indicator
lights display error codes during system startup.
See "Diagnostic Lights (Optional)" on page 23.
LCD panel — Provides system ID, status
information, and system error messages.
The LCD lights blue during normal system
operation. The LCD lights amber when the
system needs attention, 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.
5

LCD menu buttons

Allows you to navigate the control panel
LCD menu.

System identification
button

The identification button on the front panel can
be used to locate a particular system. When the
button is pushed, the LCD panel on the front
flashes blue until the button is pushed again.

Power-on indicator,
power button

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 several seconds up to over 2
minutes to display an image, depending on the
amount of memory installed in the system.

NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system using the power button
causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown
before power to the system is turned off.

NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown, press
and hold the power button for five seconds.

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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
8

Icon

NMI button

Description
Used to troubleshoot software and device driver
errors when using certain operating systems.
This button can be pressed using the end of a
paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by
qualified support personnel or by the operating
system's documentation.

USB connectors (2)

Connects USB devices to the system. The ports
are USB 2.0-compliant.

Front bezel

Covers the system's front-loading hard drives.

LCD Panel Features (Optional)
The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error
messages to signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system
needs attention. See "LCD Status Messages" on page 25 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 turned on by pressing the Select button
on the LCD panel. The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is
turned off through the BMC or iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

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Figure 1-2.

LCD Panel Features

2
Item

Buttons

Description

Left

Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.

Select

Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.

System identification

Turns the system ID mode on (LCD panel
flashes blue) and off.
Press quickly to toggle the system ID on and off.
If the system hangs during POST, press and hold
the system ID button for more than five seconds
to enter BIOS Progress mode.

Right

Moves the 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 speed.
• Press again to repeat the cycle.

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,

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the LCD backlight will turn off after five minutes of inactivity if there are
no error messages. Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left,
or Right) to view the Home screen.
To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select
the up arrow until the Home icon
is displayed, and then select
the Home icon.
From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.
See the following tables for information on the Setup and View submenus.

Setup Menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option
before proceeding to the next action.
Option

Description

BMC or DRAC

Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network

NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express mode. If Static IP is selected, the available fields are IP,
card is installed on the
system, the BMC option is
replaced by DRAC.

Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS
to enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two
separate DNS entries are available.

Set error

Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format
that matches the IPMI description in the SEL. This can
be useful when trying to match an LCD message with
an SEL entry.
Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a
simplified user-friendly description. See "LCD Status
Messages" on page 25 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" on page 17 to
see the options and option items that can be selected to
display by default on the Home screen.

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View Menu
Option

Description

BMC IP or DRAC IP

Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the iDRAC6.

NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary),
card is installed on the
system, the BMC IP option
is replaced by DRAC IP.

Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).

MAC

Displays the MAC addresses for DRAC, iSCSIn,
or NETn.

NOTE: BMC IP supports only IPv4 addresses.

NOTE: If the iDRAC Express card is not installed on the
system, the MAC option displays the MAC addresses for
BMC, iSCSIn or NETn.
Name

Displays the name of the Host, Model, 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/hr or
Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set
home submenu of the Setup menu. See "Setup Menu"
on page 16.

Temperature

Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. The display format can be configured in the
Set home submenu of the Setup menu. See "Setup
Menu" on page 16.

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Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
2

hard-drive activity indicator (green)

hard-drive status indicator (green
and 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 are
not ready for insertion or removal
during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and off

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Drive-Status 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
seconds, and off six seconds.

Rebuild aborted

Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators

2
3

5
6

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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1

power supplies (2)

Icon

Description
Depending on the configuration of your
system, you may have a redundant power
supply or a non-redundant power supply.

NOTE: Figure 1-3 shows a system with a
redundant power supply.
Non-redundant power supply — 375 W
Redundant power supply — 400 W
2

USB connectors (4)

Connects USB devices to the system.
The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

Ethernet connectors (2)

Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC connectors.

video connector

Connects a VGA display to the system.

serial connector

Connects a serial device to the system.

iDRAC6 Enterprise
port (optional)

Dedicated management port for the
optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.

VFlash media slot
(optional)

Connects an external SD memory card
for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise
card.

PCIe expansion card
slots (5)

Connects up to five PCI Express.
Generation 2 expansion cards.

security cable slot

Connects a cable lock to the system.

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Guidelines for Connecting External Devices
•

Turn off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new
external device. Turn on any external devices before turning 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 Manager"
on page 57.

NIC Indicator Codes
2

link indicator

activity indicator

Indicator

Indicator Code

Link and activity
indicators are off

The NIC is not connected to the network.

Link indicator is green

The NIC is connected to a valid network link
at 1000 Mbps.

Link indicator is amber

The NIC is connected to a valid network link
at 10/100 Mbps.

Activity indicator is
blinking green

Network data is being sent or received.

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Power Indicator Codes
The power supplies have indicators that show whether power is present or
whether a power fault has occurred.
•

Not lit — AC power is not connected. It also indicates that the system is
in standby mode.

•

Green — When the system is on, a green light indicates that the power
supply is providing DC power 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.
Replace the power supply that has the flashing indicator with a power supply
that matches the capacity of the other installed power supply.

Figure 1-4. Redundant Power Supply Status Indicator

power supply status indicator

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A non-redundant power supply has an LED indicator that shows whether
power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.
•

Not lit — AC power is not connected. It also indicates that the system
is in standby mode.

•

Green — When the system is on, a green light also indicates that the
power supply is providing DC power to the system.

Figure 1-5. Non-Redundant Power Supply Status Indicator

1
1

power supply status indicator

power supply test switch

Diagnostic Lights (Optional)
The four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error
codes during system startup. Table 1-1 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 when the system is equipped with
an LCD display.
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Table 1-1.
Code

Diagnostic Indicator Codes
Causes

Corrective Action

The system is in a normal Plug the system into a working
off condition or a possible electrical outlet and press the
pre-BIOS failure has
power button.
occurred.
The diagnostic lights are
not lit after the system
successfully boots to the
operating system.
The system is in a normal Information only.
operating condition after
POST.
BIOS checksum failure
detected; system is in
recovery mode.

See "Getting Help" on page 177.

Possible processor failure. See "Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163.

Memory failure.

See "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

Possible expansion card
failure.

See "Troubleshooting Expansion
Cards" on page 162.

Possible video failure.

See "Getting Help" on page 177.

Hard drive failure.

Ensure that the diskette drive and
hard drive are properly connected.
See "Hard Drives" on page 90 for
information on the drives
installed in your system.

Possible USB failure.

See "Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148.

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Table 1-1.
Code

Diagnostic Indicator Codes (continued)
Causes

Corrective Action

No memory modules
detected.

See "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

System board failure.

See "Getting Help" on page 177.

Memory configuration
error.

See "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

Possible system board
resource and/or system
board hardware failure.

See "Getting Help" on page 177.

Possible system resource
configuration error.

See "Getting Help" on page 177.

Other failure.

Ensure that the diskette drive,
optical drive, and hard drives are
properly connected. See
"Troubleshooting Your System" on
page 147 for the appropriate drive
installed in your system. If the
problem persists, see "Getting
Help" on page 177.

LCD Status Messages
The LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to events recorded
in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring
system management settings, see the systems management software
documentation.
NOTE: If your system fails to boot, press the System ID button for at least five
seconds until an error code appears on the LCD. Record the code, then see "Getting
Help" on page 177.

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Viewing Status Messages
If a system error occurs, the LCD screen will turn amber. Press the Select
button to view the list of errors or status messages. Use the left and right
buttons to highlight an error number, and press Select to view the error.

Removing LCD Status Messages
For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so
on, the LCD message is automatically removed when that sensor returns to a
normal state. For other faults, you must take action to remove the message
from the display:
•

Clear the SEL — You can perform this task remotely, but you will lose the
event history for the system.

•

Power cycle — Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical
outlet; wait for approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and
restart the system.
NOTE: The following LCD status messages are displayed in the Simple format.

Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E1000 Failsafe
voltage
error.
Contact
support.

Check the system event log Remove AC power to the
for critical failure events. system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

E1114 Ambient Temp
exceeds
allowed
range.

Ambient temperature has See "Troubleshooting
reached a point outside of System Cooling Problems"
the allowed range.
on page 154.

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If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E1116 Memory
disabled,
temp above
range. Power
cycle AC.

Memory has exceeded
allowable temperature
and has been disabled
to prevent damage to
the components.

Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

E1210 Motherboard
battery
failure.
Check
battery.

CMOS battery is missing
or the voltage is outside
of the allowable range.

See "Troubleshooting the
System Battery" on
page 152.

E1211 RAID
Controller
battery
failure.
Check
battery.

RAID battery is either
missing, bad, or unable
to recharge due to
thermal issues.

Reseat the RAID battery
connector. See "RAID
Battery (Optional)" on
page 132 and
"Troubleshooting System
Cooling Problems" on
page 154.

E1216 3.3V
Regulator
failure.
Reseat PCIe
cards.

3.3V voltage regulator
has failed.

Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

E1229 CPU # VCORE
Regulator
failure.
Reseat CPU.

Specified processor
VCORE voltage regulator
has failed.

Reseat the processor.
See "Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163.

See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling Problems"
on page 154. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help"
on page 177.

If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E122A CPU # VTT
Regulator
failure.
Reseat CPU.

Specified processor VTT
Reseat the processor.
voltage regulator has failed. See "Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163.

E122C CPU Power
Fault. Power
cycle AC.

A power fault was
detected when powering
up the processor.

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.

E122D Memory
One of the memory
Regulator #
regulators has failed.
Failed.
Reseat DIMMs.

Reseat the memory
modules. See
"Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

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.

E1310 Fan ## RPM
exceeding
range.
Check fan.

RPM of fan is outside of
the intended operating
range.

See "Troubleshooting
System Cooling Problems"
on page 154.

E1410 System Fatal
Error
detected.

A fatal system error has
been detected.

Check LCD for additional
scrolling messages. Remove
AC power to the system for
10 seconds and restart the
system.

If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E1414 CPU # temp
Processor is out
exceeding
of acceptable
range. Check temperature range.
CPU heatsink.

E1418 CPU # not
detected.
Check CPU is
seated
properly.

Processor is missing or bad,
and the system is in
an unsupported
configuration.

E141C Unsupported
Processor is in an
CPU configur- unsupported
ation. Check configuration.
CPU or BIOS
revision.

E141F CPU #
protocol
error. Power
cycle AC.

Ensure that the processor
heat sink is properly
installed. See
"Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163 and
"Troubleshooting System
Cooling Problems" on
page 154.

The system BIOS has
reported a processor
protocol error.

E1420 CPU Bus
The system BIOS has
parity error. reported a processor
Power cycle
bus parity error.
AC.

Ensure that the processor is
properly installed.
See "Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163.
Ensure that your processor
matches and conforms to
the type described in the
processor technical
specifications outlined in
your system’s Getting
Started Guide.
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.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

E1422 CPU # machine The system BIOS has
check error. reported a machine
Power cycle
check error.
AC.

E1610 Power Supply
# (### W)
missing.
Check power
supply.

Specified power supply
was removed or is
missing from the system.

Corrective Actions
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.
See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies" on
page 153.

E1614 Power Supply Specified power supply has See "Troubleshooting
# (### W)
failed.
Power Supplies" on
error. Check
page 153.
power supply.
E1618 Predictive
failure on
Power Supply
# (### W).
Check PSU.

A power supply fan failure, See "Troubleshooting
an over-temperature
Power Supplies" on
condition, or power supply page 153.
communication error has
caused the predictive
warning of an impending
power supply failure.

E161C Power Supply
# (### W)
lost AC
power. Check
PSU cables.

Specified power supply is Check the AC power
attached to the system, but source for the specified
it has lost its AC input.
power supply. If the
problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting Power
Supplies" on page 153.

E1620 Power Supply
# (### W) AC
power error.
Check PSU
cables.

Specified power supply's
AC input is outside of
the allowable range.

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Check the AC power
source for the specified
power supply. If the
problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting Power
Supplies" on page 153.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

E1624 Lost power
supply
redundancy.
Check PSU
cables.

Causes

Corrective Actions

The power supply
subsystem is no longer
redundant. If the
remaining power supply
fails, the system
will shut down.

See "Troubleshooting
Power Supplies" on
page 153.

E1626 Power Supply The power supplies in
Mismatch.
the system are not the
PSU1 = ### W, same wattage.
PSU2 = ### W.

Ensure that power supplies
with matching wattage are
installed. See the Technical
Specifications outlined in
your system’s Getting
Started Guide.

E1629 Power
required >
PSU wattage.
Check PSU and
config.

The system configuration
requires more power
than the power
supplies 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
check error.
Review &
clear SEL.

The system BIOS has
reported an I/O channel
check.

Check the SEL for more
information and then
clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to
the system for 10 seconds
and restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

E1711 PCI parity
error on Bus
## Device ##
Function ##

PCI parity
error on Slot
#. Review &
clear SEL.

E1712 PCI system
error on Bus
## Device ##
Function ##

Causes

Corrective Actions

The system BIOS has
reported a PCI parity error
on a component that
resides in PCI
configuration space at
bus ##, device ##,
function ##.

Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

The system BIOS has
reported a PCI parity error
on a component that
resides in the specified slot.

Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

The system BIOS has
reported a PCI system
error on a component
that resides in PCI
configuration space at
bus ##, device ##,
function ##.

Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

E1714 Unknown
The system BIOS has
error. Review determined there has
& clear SEL. been an error in the
system, but is unable to
determine its origin.

Check the SEL for more
information and then
clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E1715 Fatal I/O
The system BIOS has
Error. Review determined there
& clear SEL. has been a fatal error
in the system.

Check the SEL for
more information,
and then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds,
and restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E1716 Chipset IERR
Bus ## Dev ##
Function ##.
Review &
clear SEL.

The system BIOS has
reported a chipset
internal error that resides
in bus ##, device ##,
function ##.

Check the SEL for
more information, and
then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds,
and restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E1717 CPU #
internal
error. Review
& clear SEL.

The system BIOS has
determined that the
processor has had an
internal error.

Check the SEL for
more information, and
then clear the SEL.
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds,
and restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E171F PCIe fatal
error on Bus
## Device ##
Function ##

The system BIOS has
reported a PCIe fatal error
on a component that
resides in PCI
configuration space at
bus ##, device ##,
function ##.

Remove and reseat the
PCIe expansion cards.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E1810 Hard drive ## The specified hard drive
fault. Review has experienced a fault.
& clear SEL.

See "Troubleshooting a
Hard Drive" on page 160.

E1812 Hard drive ## The specified hard drive
removed.
has been removed from
Check drive. the system.

Information only.

E1A14 SAS cable A
failure.
Check
connection.

SAS cable A is missing
or bad.

Reseat the cable. If the
problem persists,
replace cable.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E1A1D Control panel USB cable to the
USB cable not control panel is
detected.
missing or bad.
Check cable.

Reseat the cable. If the
problem persists,
replace cable.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E2010 Memory not
detected.
Inspect
DIMMs.

No memory was
detected in the system.

Install memory or reseat
the memory modules.
See "Installing Memory
Modules" on page 111 or
"Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

E2011 Memory
configuratio
n failure.
Check DIMMs.

Memory detected, but is
not configurable.
Error detected during
memory configuration.

See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

E2012 Memory
Memory configured,
configured
but is unusable.
but unusable.
Check DIMMs.

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See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

E2013 BIOS unable
The system BIOS failed
to shadow
to copy its flash image
memory. Check into memory.
DIMMs.

Corrective Actions
See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

E2014 CMOS RAM
failure.
Power cycle
AC.

CMOS failure.
CMOS RAM not
functioning properly.

E2015 DMA
Controller
failure.
Power cycle
AC.

DMA controller failure.

E2016 Interrupt
Controller
failure.
Power cycle
AC.

Interrupt controller failure. 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.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

If the problem persists, see
"Getting Help" on
page 177.

E2017 Timer refresh Timer refresh failure.
failure.
Power cycle
AC.

E2018 Programmable
Timer error.
Power cycle
AC.

Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

Programmable interval
timer error.

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.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

E2019 Parity error. Parity error.
Power cycle
AC.

Corrective Actions
Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E201A SuperIO
failure.
Power cycle
AC.

SIO failure.

E201B Keyboard
Controller
error. Power
cycle AC.

Keyboard controller failure. Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

E201C SMI
initializati
on failure.
Power cycle
AC.

System management
interrupt (SMI)
initialization failure.

If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E201D Shutdown test BIOS shutdown
failure.
test failure.
Power cycle
AC.

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Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

E201E POST memory
BIOS POST memory test
test failure. failure.
Check DIMMs.

Corrective Actions
See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

E2020 CPU
configuratio
n failure.
Check screen
message.

Processor configuration
failure.

E2021 Incorrect
Incorrect memory
memory
configuration.
configuration. Review
User Guide.

Check screen for specific
error messages.
See "Troubleshooting the
Processor" on page 163.
Check screen for specific
error messages.
See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

E2022 General
failure
during POST.
Check screen
message.

General failure after video. Check screen for specific
error messages.

E2023 BIOS unable
to mirror
memory. Check
DIMMs.

The system BIOS could
not enable memory
mirroring because of a
faulty memory module or
an invalid memory
configuration.

See "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

E2110 Multibit
The memory module in
See "Troubleshooting
Error on DIMM slot "##" has had a multi- System Memory" on
##. Reseat
bit error (MBE).
page 155.
DIMM.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

E2111 SBE log
disabled on
DIMM ##.
Reseat DIMM.

The system BIOS has
disabled memory single-bit
error (SBE) logging and
will not log any more SBEs
until the system is
rebooted. "##" represents
the memory module
implicated by the BIOS.

Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

E2113 Mem mirror
OFF on DIMM
## & ##.
Power cycle
AC.

The system BIOS has
disabled memory mirroring
because it has determined
one half of the mirror has
had too many errors. "##
& ##" represents the
memory module pair
implicated by the BIOS.

Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

I1910 Intrusion
System cover has been
detected.
removed.
Check chassis
cover.

If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.

If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
System Memory" on
page 155.
Information only.

I1911 LCD Log Full.
Check SEL to
review all
Errors.

LCD overflow message.
A maximum of ten error
messages can be displayed
sequentially on the LCD.
The eleventh message
instructs the user to
check the SEL for details
on the events.

Check the SEL for details
on the events.

I1912 SEL full.
Review &
clear log.

The SEL is full of
events and is unable to
log any more.

Check the SEL for more
information and then clear
the SEL.

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Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds or
clear the SEL.

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Table 1-2.
Code

LCD Status Messages (continued)
Text

Causes

Corrective Actions

W1228 RAID
Controller
battery
capacity
< 24hr.

Warns predictively that the Allow RAID battery to
RAID battery has less than charge to greater than
24 hours of charge left.
24 hours of sustained
charge.

W1627 Power
required
> PSU
wattage.
Check PSU and
config.

The system configuration
requires more power than
what the power supply can
provide.

Turn off power to the
system, reduce the
hardware configuration or
install higher-wattage
power supplies, and then
restart the system.

W1628 Performance
degraded.
Check PSU and
system
configuration.

The system configuration
requires more power than
what the power supply
can provide, but it can
boot if throttled.

Turn off power to the
system, reduce the
hardware configuration or
install higher-wattage
power supplies, and then
restart the system.

If problem persists,
replace the RAID battery.
See "Installing a RAID
Battery" on page 133.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table,
see the Glossary.

System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify 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 is running when the message appears or the
operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and
recommended action.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Alert! iDRAC6 not The iDRAC6 is not
Wait for the system to
responding.
responding to BIOS
reboot.
Rebooting.
communication either
because it is not functioning
properly or has not
completed initialization.
The system will reboot.
Alert! iDRAC6 not
responding.
Power required
may exceed PSU
wattage.

The iDRAC6 is hung.

Alert! Power
required exceeds
PSU wattage.
Check PSU and
system
configuration.

The system configuration of
processor, 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
boots without this warning,
then the replaced
component(s) are not
supported with this power
supply. See "Chassis
Intrusion Switch" on
page 134.

An error caused the
system to reboot.

Check other system
messages for
additional information
for possible causes.

The iDRAC6 was remotely
reset while system was
booting

Remove AC power to the
system for 10 seconds and
restart the system.

After AC recovery, the
Alert!
iDRAC6 takes longer than
Continuing
normal to boot.
system boot
accepts the risk
that system may
power down
without warning.

Alert!
Continuing
system boot
accepts the risk
that system may
power down
without warning.
Alert! System
fatal error
during previous
boot.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

BIOS
MANUFACTURING
MODE detected.
MANUFACTURING
MODE will be
cleared before
the next boot.
System reboot
required for
normal
operation.

System is in
manufacturing mode.

Reboot to take the system
out of manufacturing mode.

BIOS Update
Attempt Failed!

Remote BIOS update
attempt failed.

Retry the BIOS update.
If the problem persists,
see "Getting Help" on
page 177.

Caution!
NVRAM_CLR jumper
is installed on
system board

NVRAM_CLR jumper is
Move the NVRAM_CLR
installed in the clear setting. jumper to the default
CMOS has been cleared.
position (pins 3 and 5).
See Figure 6-1 for jumper
location. Restart the
system and re-enter
the BIOS settings. See
"Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot
Manager" on page 57.

CPU set to
minimum
frequency.

The processor speed may be
intentionally set lower for
power conservation.

If not an intentional setting,
check any other system
messages for possible causes.

CPU x installed
with no memory.

Memory modules are
required but not installed in
the indicated processor’s
memory slots.

Install memory modules for
the processor. See
"Expansion Cards" on
page 114.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Current boot mode
is set to UEFI.
Please ensure
compatible
bootable media is
available. Use
the system setup
program to change
the boot mode as
needed.

The system failed to boot
because UEFI boot mode
is enabled in BIOS and
the boot operating system
is non-UEFI.

Ensure that the boot mode
is set correctly and that
the proper bootable media
is available. See "Using the
System Setup Program and
UEFI Boot Manager" on
page 57.

Decreasing
Faulty or improperly
available memory installed memory modules.

Reseat the memory modules.
See "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

Embedded NICx and
NICy:
OS NIC=,
Management
Shared NIC=

The OS NIC interface is set
in BIOS. The Management
Shared NIC interface is set in
management tools.

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 cable
is loose or improperly
connected.

Reseat the mouse or
keyboard cable.

Defective mouse or keyboard. Ensure that the mouse
or keyboard is operational.
See "Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148.

Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller;
faulty system board.

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See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

General failure

The operating system is
unable to carry out the
command.

This message is usually
followed by specific
information. Note the
information, and take the
appropriate action to resolve
the problem.

Invalid
configuration
information please run SETUP
program.

An invalid system
configuration caused a
system halt.

Run the System Setup
program and review the
current settings. See "Using
the System Setup Program
and UEFI Boot Manager" on
page 57.

Keyboard
controller
failure

Faulty keyboard controller;
faulty system board

See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

Keyboard data
line failure

Keyboard cable connector is Reseat the keyboard cable.
improperly connected or the If the problem persists,
keyboard is defective.
see "Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148.

Keyboard stuck
key failure

Keyboard fuse has Overcurrent detected at the
failed
keyboard connector.

See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

Local keyboard
The USB ports are disabled
may not work
in the system BIOS.
because all user
accessible USB
ports are
disabled. If
operating
locally, power
cycle the system
and enter system
setup program to
change settings.

Power down and restart the
system from the power
button, and then enter the
System Setup program to
enable the USB port(s).
See "Entering the System
Setup Program" on page 58.

Manufacturing
mode detected

System is in
manufacturing mode.

Reboot to take the system
out of manufacturing mode.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Maximum rank
count exceeded.
The following
DIMM has been
disabled: x

Invalid memory
configuration. The system
will run but with the
specified memory module
disabled.

Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration.
See "General Memory
Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 108.

Memory address
line failure at
address, read
value expecting
value

Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System
memory modules.
Memory" on page 155.

Memory double
word logic
failure at
address, read
value expecting
value

Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System
memory modules.
Memory" on page 155.

Memory
Initialization
Warning: Memory
size may be
reduced

Invalid memory
configuration. The system
will run but with less memory
than is physically available.

Memory odd/even
logic failure at
address, read
value expecting
value

Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System
memory modules.
Memory" on page 155.

Memory
write/read
failure at
address, read
value expecting
value

Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System
memory modules.
Memory" on page 155.

About Your System

Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration.
See "General Memory
Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 108.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Memory set to
minimum
frequency.

The memory frequency
If not an intentional setting,
may be intentionally set
check any other system
lower for 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 108.

Memory tests
terminated by
keystroke.

POST memory test was
terminated by pressing the
spacebar.

Information only.

MEMTEST lane
failure
detected on x

Invalid memory
Ensure that the memory
configuration. A mismatched modules are installed in
memory module is installed. a valid configuration.
See "General Memory
Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 108.

No boot device
available

Faulty or missing optical
drive subsystem, hard drive,
or hard-drive subsystem, or
no bootable USB key
installed.

Use a bootable USB key, CD,
or hard drive. If the
problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting an
Internal USB Key" on
page 157, "Troubleshooting a
USB Device" on page 148,
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page 158, and
"Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 160.
See "Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot
Manager" on page 57 for
information on setting the
order of boot devices.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

No boot sector on Incorrect configuration
hard drive
settings in System Setup
program, or no operating
system on hard drive.

Corrective Actions
Check the hard-drive
configuration settings in the
System 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.

No timer tick
interrupt

Faulty system board.

See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

PCI BIOS failed
to install

PCIe device BIOS (Option
ROM) checksum failure
detected during shadowing.

Reseat the expansion card(s).
Ensure that all appropriate
cables are securely connected
to the expansion card(s).
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162.

Cables to expansion card(s)
loose; faulty or improperly
installed expansion card(s).

PCIe Training
Faulty or improperly
Error: Expected
installed PCIe card in
Link Width is x, the specified slot.
Actual Link Width
is y.

Plug & Play
Configuration
Error

Error encountered in
initializing PCIe device;
faulty system board.

About Your System

Reseat the PCIe card in the
specified slot number.
See "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on
page 162. If the problem
persists, see "Getting Help"
on page 177.
Install the NVRAM_CLR
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 162.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Quad rank DIMM
Invalid memory
detected after
configuration.
single rank or
dual rank DIMM in
socket.
Read fault
Requested sector
not found

The operating system cannot
read from the hard drive,
optical drive, or USB device,
the system could not find a
particular sector on the disk,
or the requested sector is
defective.

Corrective Actions
Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration.
See "General Memory
Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 108.
Replace the optical medium,
USB medium or device.
Ensure that the
SAS backplane, USB,
or SATA cables are
properly connected.
See "Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148,
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page 158,
or "Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 160 for the
appropriate drive(s) installed
in your system.

SATA Portx
There is no device connected Information only.
device not found to the specified SATA port.
SATA port x
device
auto-sensing
error

The drive connected to the Replace the faulty drive.
specified SATA port is faulty.

SATA port x
device
configuration
error
SATA port x
device error

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Sector not found Faulty hard drive, USB
device, or USB medium.
Seek error
Seek operation
failed

Shutdown failure General system error.
The amount of
system memory
has changed

Memory has been added or
removed or a memory
module may be faulty.

About Your System

Corrective Actions
Replace the USB medium
or device. Ensure that the
USB or SAS backplane cables
are properly connected.
See "Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148 or
"Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 160 for the
appropriate drive(s) installed
in your system.
See "Getting Help" on
page 177.
If memory 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 155.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

The following
DIMMs should
match in

Invalid memory
configuration. The specified
memory modules do not
match in size, number
of ranks, or number of
data lanes.

Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration. See
"General Memory Module
Installation Guidelines" on
page 108.

geometry:
x,x,...
The following
DIMMs should
match in rank
count: x,x,...
The following
DIMMs should
match in size:
x,x,...
The following
DIMMs should
match in size

and geometry:
x,x,...
The following
DIMMs should
match in size

and rank count:
x,x,...
Thermal sensor
A memory module without a Replace the memory module.
not detected on x thermal sensor is installed in See "Expansion Cards" on
the specified memory slot
page 114.
Time-of-day
clock stopped

Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the
System Battery" on page 152.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Time-of-day not
set - please run
SETUP program

Incorrect Time or
Date settings;
faulty system battery.

Check the Time and Date
settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program and
UEFI Boot Manager" on
page 57. If the problem
persists, replace the system
battery. See "Chassis
Intrusion Switch" on
page 134.

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
Information only.
command has been entered.
The system will reboot and
execute the command.

TPM
configuration
operation is
pending. Press
(I) to Ignore OR
(M) to Modify to
allow this change
and reset the
system.

This message is displayed
Enter I or M to proceed.
during system restart after a
TPM configuration
command has been entered.
User interaction is required
to proceed.

WARNING:
Modifying could
prevent
security.
TPM failure

A Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) function has failed.

About Your System

See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Unable to launch
System Services
image. System
halted!

System halted after
F10 keystroke because
System Services image
is either corrupted in the
system firmware or has
been lost due to system
board replacement.

Restart the system and
update the Unified Server
Configurator repository to
the latest software to restore
full functionality. See the
Unified Server Configurator
user documentation for more
information.

The iDRAC6 Enterprise
card flash memory may
be corrupted.

Restore the flash memory
using the latest version on
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" on page 155. If the
problem persists, see
"Getting Help" on page 177.

Unsupported CPU
combination

Processor is not supported
by the system.

Install a supported processor.
See "Processor" on page 126.

Invalid memory
configuration. The system
will run but with the
specified memory
module disabled.

Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration. See
"General Memory Module
Installation Guidelines" on
page 108.

Unsupported CPU
stepping
detected
Unsupported
DIMM detected.
The following
DIMM has been
disabled: x

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Unsupported
memory
configuration.
DIMM mismatch
across slots
detected:
x,x,...

Invalid memory
configuration. Memory
modules are mismatched
in the specified slots.

Ensure that the memory
modules are installed in a
valid configuration. See
"General Memory Module
Installation Guidelines" on
page 108.

Warning: A fatal A fatal system error
error has caused occurred and caused
system reset!
the system to reboot.
Please check the
system event log!

Warning: Control
Panel is not
installed.

The control panel is not
installed or has a faulty
cable connection.

Warning! No micro Micro code update failed.
code update
loaded for
processor n

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Check the SEL for
information that was logged
during the error. See the
applicable troubleshooting
section in "Troubleshooting
Your System" on page 147 for
any faulty components
specified in the SEL.
Install the control panel, or
check the cable connections
between the display module,
the control panel board,
and the system board. See
"Control Panel Assembly" on
page 136.
Update the BIOS firmware.
See "Getting Help" on
page 177.

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Warning! Power
required exceeds
PSU wattage.
Check PSU and
system
configuration.

The system configuration of
processor, 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 boots without
this warning, then the
replaced component(s) are
not supported with this
power supply. See "Chassis
Intrusion Switch" on
page 134.

Invalid memory
configuration. 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 108.
If the problem persists,
see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 155.

Warning!
Performance
degraded. CPU and
memory set to
minimum
frequencies to
meet PSU wattage.
System will
reboot.
Warning!
Unsupported
memory
configuration
detected.
The memory
configuration is
not optimal.
The recommended
memory
configuration
is:

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Table 1-3.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

Write fault

Faulty USB device,
USB medium, optical
drive assembly, hard drive,
or hard-drive subsystem.

Replace the USB medium or
device. Ensure that the USB,
SAS backplane, or
SATA cables are properly
connected. See
"Troubleshooting a USB
Device" on page 148,
"Troubleshooting an Internal
USB Key" on page 157,
and "Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 160.

Write fault on
selected drive

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the
"Glossary" on page 179.

Warning Messages
A warning message alerts you of a possible problem and prompts you to
respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format
a diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette.
Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by
typing y (yes) or n (no).
NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the
operating system. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied
the operating system or application.

Diagnostics Messages
The system diagnostic utilities may issue messages if you run diagnostic tests
on your system. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 165 for more
information about system diagnostics.

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Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system.
Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages
for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information,
see the systems management software documentation.

Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
•

The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features,
setting up your system, and technical specifications.

•

Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation
and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those
pertaining to the operating system, system management software,
system updates, and system components that you purchased
with your system.

•

The Unified Server 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/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

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Using the System Setup Program
and UEFI Boot Manager
Run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system
configuration and to:
•

Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

•

Set or change user-selectable options

•

Enable or disable integrated devices

Choosing 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.

•

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced
64-bit boot interface based on UEFI specifications that overlay the system
BIOS. See "Entering the UEFI Boot Manager" on page 69 for more
information on this interface.

You select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the System Setup
program. Once you specify the boot mode, the system boots in the specified
boot mode and you then proceed to install your operating system from that
mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system to the same boot mode (BIOS or
UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating
system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt immediately at
startup.
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible (for example,

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the UEFI boot
mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be
installed from the BIOS boot mode.

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Entering the System Setup Program
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press immediately after you see the following message:
= System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the
system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Responding to Error Messages
If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the
message. See "System Messages" on page 39 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 to the previous field.

Down arrow or

Moves to the next field.

Spacebar, , <+>,
<–>, left, and right arrows

Cycles through the settings in a field. In many
fields, you can also type the appropriate value.

Exits the System Setup program and restarts the
system if any changes were made.

Displays the System Setup program's help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not
take effect until you restart the system.

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System Setup Options
Main Screen

NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the
system configuration.
Option

Description

System Time

Sets the time on the system’s internal clock

System Date

Sets the date on the system’s internal calendar

Memory Settings

Displays information related to installed memory.
See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 61.

Processor Settings

Displays information related to processors (speed, cache,
and so on). See "Processor Settings Screen" on page 62.

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Option

Description

SATA Settings

Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated
SATA controller and ports. See "SATA Settings Screen"
on page 62.

Boot Settings

Displays a screen to specify the boot mode (BIOS or
UEFI). For BIOS boot mode, you can also specify the
boot devices. See "Boot Settings Screen" on page 63.

Integrated Devices

Displays a screen to enable or disable integrated device
controllers and ports, and to specify related features and
options. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 64.

PCI IRQ Assignment

Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of
the integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installed
expansion card that requires an IRQ. See "PCI IRQ
Assignment Screen" on page 65.

Serial Communication

Displays a screen to enable or disable the serial ports and
specify related features and options. See "Serial
Communication Screen" on page 65.

Embedded Server
Management

Displays a screen to configure the front-panel
LCD options and to set a user-defined LCD string.
See "Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)"
on page 66.

Power Management

Enables you to manage power usage of the processor,
fans, and memory modules with preconfigured or
customized settings. See "Power Management Screen"
on page 66.

System Security

Displays a screen to configure the system password and
setup password features. See "System Security Screen"
on page 67.

Keyboard NumLock
(On default)

Determines whether your system starts up with the
NumLock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards
(does not apply to 84-key keyboards).

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Option

Description

Report Keyboard Errors
(Report default)

Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during
the POST. Select Report for host systems that have
keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all
error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard
controller during POST. This setting does not affect the
operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached
to the system.

F1/F2 Prompt on Error
(Enabled default)

Enables the system to halt on errors during POST,
which allows the user to observe events that may
scroll by unnoticed during normal POST. The user
can press to continue or to enter the
System 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

Description

System Memory Size

Displays the amount of system memory.

System Memory Type

Displays the type of system memory.

System Memory Speed

Displays the system memory speed.

Video Memory

Displays the amount of video memory.

System Memory Testing
(Enabled default)

Specifies whether system memory tests are run at system
boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Error Logging Threshold
Mode (Enabled default)

Enables error logging

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Processor Settings Screen
Option

Description

64-bit

Specifies if the processor supports 64-bit extensions.

Core Speed

Displays the processor clock speed.

Bus Speed

Displays the processor bus speed.

Logical Processor
(Enabled default)

On processors that support Simultaneous
Multi-Threading (SMT) technology, each processor core
supports up to two logical processors. If this field is set to
Enabled, the BIOS reports both logical processors. If set
to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by
the BIOS.

Virtualization Technology
(Enabled default)

NOTE: Disable this feature if your system will not be
running virtualization software.
Enabled permits virtualization software to use the
virtualization technology incorporated in the processor.

Execute Disable
(Enabled default)

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 the
processor is enabled.

C States
(Enabled default)

When set to Enabled, the processor(s) can operate in all
available power states.

Turbo Mode
(Enabled default)

If Turbo Boost Technology is supported by the processor,
enables or disables Turbo Mode.

Processor 1 Family -Model- Displays the family, model, and stepping of the processor
Stepping

SATA Settings Screen
Option

Description

SATA Controller

ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller.
Off disables the controller.

Port A
(Off default)

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to
SATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

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Option

Description

Port B
(Off default)

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to
SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

Port C
(Off default)

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to
SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

Port D
(Off default)

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to
SATA port D. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

Port E
(Auto default)

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to
SATA port E. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

Boot Settings Screen
Option

Description

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent
the system from booting if the operating system was
not installed in the same boot mode.

Boot Mode
(BIOS default)

If the system operating system supports Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this option
to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility
with non-UEFI operating systems.

NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot
Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash
Drive Emulation Type fields.
Boot Sequence

If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field provides the
location of the operating system files for startup. If Boot
Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot
manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing
when prompted to do so.

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence The sequence of hard drives. Use the up and down arrow
keys to choose the hard disk.
USB Flash Drive
Emulation Type

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive.

Boot Sequence Retry
(Disabled default)

If this field is Enabled and the system fails to boot,
the system reattempts to boot after 30 seconds.

Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation
type for the device.

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Integrated Devices Screen
Option

Description

Integrated SAS Controller Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller.
(Enabled default)
User Accessible USB Ports Enables or disables the user accessible USB ports.
(All Ports On default)
Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All
Ports Off.
Internal USB Port
(On default)

Enables or disables the internal USB port.

Embedded NIC1 and
NIC2

Enables or disables the operating system interface of the
embedded NICs. The NICs may also be accessed through
the system's management controller.

Embedded Gb NIC1
(Enabled with PXE
default)

Enables or disables the embedded NIC. Options are
Enabled, Enabled with PXE, Enabled with iSCSI Boot,
and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot
from the network.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address for the NIC.

Embedded Gb NIC2
(Enabled default)

Enables or disables the embedded NIC.

OS Watchdog Timer
(Disabled default)

Sets a timer to monitor the operating system for activity,
and aids in recovery if the system stops responding.
When Enabled, the operating system is allowed
to initialize the timer. When Disabled, the timer is
not 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.
Embedded Video
Controller
(Enabled default)

Displays the total amount of video memory available in
the embedded video controller.

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PCI IRQ Assignment Screen
Option

Description

Use the <+> and <-> keys to manually select an IRQ
for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to
select an IRQ value at system startup.

Serial Communication Screen
Option

Description

Serial Communication
(On without Console
Redirection default)

Options are On without Console Redirection, On with
Console Redirection via COM1, and Off.

Serial Port Address

Specifies the address of the serial ports.

External Serial Connector
(Serial Device1 default)

Specifies whether Serial Device1, Serial Device2,
or Remote Access Device has access to the external
serial connector.

Failsafe Baud Rate
(115200 default)

Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console
redirection. This rate should not be adjusted.

Remote Terminal Type
(VT100/VT220 default)

Options are VT100/VT220 or ANSI.

Redirection After Boot
(Enabled default)

Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after the
operating system boots.

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Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)
Option

Description

Front-Panel LCD Options

Options are User Defined String, Model Number,
and None.
If the LCD Home screen is set to an option other than
these three choices, the option will be displayed as
"Advanced" in the BIOS. In this event, the option
cannot be changed in the BIOS unless it is changed
back to User Defined String, Model Number, or None
through another LCD configuration utility (such as the
BMC or iDRAC Configuration Utility or the LCD panel
menu).

User-Defined LCD String

You can enter a name or another identifier for the
system, to be displayed on the LCD module screen.

Power Management Screen
Option

Description

Power Management
(Active Power Controller
default)

Options are OS Control, Active Power Controller,
Custom, or 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 is passed from
the system BIOS to the operating 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.
The BIOS sets the processor performance based on
processor utilization.
• Maximum Performance sets all fields to Maximum
Performance.

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Option

Description

CPU Power and
Options are OS DBPM, System DBPM, Maximum
Performance Management Performance, or 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

Description

System Password

Displays the current status of the password security
feature and allows a new system password assignment
and verification.

NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 72 for
more information.
Setup Password

Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a
setup password.

NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 72 for
more information.
Password Status
(Unlocked default)

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 for more
information.

TPM Security
(Off default)

Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) in the system.
If Off, the presence of the TPM is not reported to the
operating system.
If On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports
the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-boot
measurements to the TPM during POST.
If On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system
reports the TPM to the operating system and bypasses
pre-boot measurements.

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Option

Description

TPM Activation
(No Change default)

When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled to default
settings. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled.
The No Change state initiates no action. The operational
state of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for
the TPM are preserved).

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security
is set to Off.
TPM Clear
(No default)

CAUTION: Clearing the TPM will lose all encryption
keys in the TPM. This option prevents booting to the
operating system and results in data loss if the
encryption keys cannot be restored. Back up
the TPM keys prior to enabling this option.
When set to Yes, all TPM contents are cleared.

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is
set to Off.
Power Button
(Enabled default)

If Enabled, the power button can turn the system's power
off and on. On an ACPI-compliant operating system, the
system performs an orderly shutdown before power is
turned off.
When Disabled, the button can only turn on system
power.

NOTE: You can still turn on the system by using the power
button, even if the Power Button option is set to Disabled.
NMI Button
(Disabled default)

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 the NMI feature.

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Option

Description

AC Power Recovery
(Last default)

Determines how the system reacts when power is
restored. If set to Last, the system returns to the last
power state. On turns on the system after power is
restored. Off allows the system to remain off after
power is restored.

AC Power 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:
•

Save Changes and Exit

•

Discard Changes and Exit

•

Return to Setup

Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example,
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the
UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be installed from
the BIOS boot mode.
NOTE: The Boot Mode must be set to UEFI in the System Setup program to
access the UEFI Boot Manager.
The UEFI 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 after you see the following message:
= UEFI Boot Manager
NOTE: The system will not respond until the USB keyboard is active.

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If your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the
system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys
Keys

Action

Up arrow

Moves to and highlights the previous field.

Down arrow

Moves to and highlights the next field.

Spacebar, , <+>,
<–>

Cycles through the settings in a field.

Refreshes the UEFI Boot Manager screen, or
returns to the UEFI Boot Manager screen from
the other program screens.

Displays the UEFI Boot Manager help file.

UEFI Boot Manager Screen
Option

Description

Continue

The system attempts to boot to devices starting with
the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails,
the system continues with the next item in the boot
order until the boot is successful or no more boot
options are found.

Displays the list of available boot options (marked with
asterisks). Select the boot option you wish to use and
press .

NOTE: If you hot-add a boot device, press to
refresh the list of boot options.
UEFI Boot Settings

Enables you to add, delete, enable, or disable boot
options; change boot order; or execute a one-time
boot option.

System Utilities

Enables you to access the System Setup program,
System Services Unified Server Configurator,
Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options.

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UEFI Boot Settings Screen
Option

Description

Add Boot Option

Adds a new boot option.

Delete Boot Option

Deletes an existing boot option.

Enable/Disable 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

Description

System Setup

Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting.

System Services (USC)

Restarts the system and accesses the USC, which allows
you to run utilities such as system diagnostics.

BIOS Boot Manager

Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without
rebooting. This option enables you to conveniently
switch to BIOS boot mode if you need to boot to a
device with a non-UEFI operating system, such as a
bootable DOS media with diagnostics software.

Reboot System

Restarts the system.

System and Setup Password Features
NOTE: For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on
page 174.
Your system is shipped without the system password feature enabled.
Operate the system only with system password protection.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data
on your system.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is
running and unattended.

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Using the System Password
When a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the system
password after the system starts 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 change the system password. If Locked,
you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on
the system board sets System Password to Disabled, and you cannot change
or enter a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the
system board is in the enabled position, System Password is Not Enabled
and Password Status is Unlocked. To assign a system password:
1 Verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
2 Highlight the System Password option and press .
3 Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations
are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character,
press or the left-arrow key.
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press
to move to another field, or press prior to completing step 5.

4 Press .
5 To confirm your password, type it a second time and press .
System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and
begin using your system.
6 Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or
continue working.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
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Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on
page 74), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.
When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the
password security enabled or to disable password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
2 Type your password and press .
To disable the password security:
1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
2 Type your password and press .
When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and
press when prompted at reboot.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and
prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the
correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an
error message that the system has halted and will shut down.
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 your system
from unauthorized 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 the System Security screen to verify that the Password Status
is Unlocked.

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4 Type the system password.
5 Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password.
If Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password, the system password
has been deleted. If Enabled is 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 Password
option and press the <+> or <–> key. The system prompts you to enter
and verify the password.
NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two
passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system
password. The system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations
are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character,
press or the left-arrow key.
When you verify the password, the Setup Password changes to Enabled.
The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts
you for the setup password.
A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately
(restarting the system is not required).

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Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password
before modifying most of the System Setup options.
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you
view, but not modify, the System Setup screens. The following options are
exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the
Password Status option, you can assign a system password. You cannot disable
or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup
Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.
2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup password
window. Press twice to clear the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning
a Setup Password."

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 server’s lifecycle.
The USC can be started during the boot sequence and can function
independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features
provided by USC.
The following features of USC are supported on systems with Baseboard
Management Controller (BMC):
•

Installing an operating system

•

Running diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors,
physical disks, and other peripherals

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When an optional iDRAC6 Express card is installed, USC provides the
following additional features:
•

Downloading and applying firmware updates

•

Configuring hardware and firmware

For more information about 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 system, the BMC utility is
replaced by the iDRAC6 utility.
The BMC enables the configuring, monitoring, and recovering of systems
remotely. BMC provides the following features:
•

Uses the system’s integrated NIC

•

Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting

•

Provides access to system event log and sensor status

•

Allows control of system functions including power on and off

•

Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system

•

Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities,
and operating system consoles
NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect
the network connection to integrated NIC1.

For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the
BMC and systems management applications.

Entering the BMC Setup Module
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press ,
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system
and try again.

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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 provides the following features:
•

Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting.

•

Provides access to system event log and sensor status.

•

Allows control of system functions including power on and off.

•

Functions independently of the system's power state or the system's
operating system.

•

Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities,
and operating system consoles.

In addition the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to:
•

Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the
dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC1.

•

Enable or disable IPMI over LAN.

•

Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination.

•

Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices.

•

Change the administrative user name 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 systems management applications.

Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press when prompted during POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press ,
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system
and try again.

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Installing System Components
NOTE: Depending on the configuration, your system may have cabled or
hot-swappable hard drives, redundant or non-redundant power supplies,
and an LCD panel or diagnostic indicators. The illustrations in this section
show a system with hot-swappable hard drives and an LCD panel.

Recommended Tools
•

Key to the system keylock

•

#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers

•

Wrist grounding strap

Inside the System
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.

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Figure 3-1. Inside the System
1

2
12
11
10
3

8
7

system cover

cooling shroud

system cooling fan

expansion card slots (5)

heat sink and processor

memory modules (6)

SAS backplane

hard drives (4)

optical drive

power distribution board

power supplies

power supply bays (2)

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Front Bezel
NOTE: If you are removing or installing a hot-swappable hard drive, the system
may remain turned on and in the upright position during removal of the front bezel.
If you are removing or installing any other system component(s), the system should
be turned off and placed in the orientation shown in Figure 3-1.

Removing the Front Bezel
1 Using the system key, unlock the front bezel (if locked).
2 Slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow and rotate the top end
of the bezel away from the chassis. See Figure 3-2.
3 Lift the bezel away from the chassis.
Figure 3-2.

Removing or Replacing the Front Bezel

3
5
4
1

release latch

bezel

bezel key lock

bezel tabs (2)

tab slots (2)

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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.

Front Bezel Inserts
Removing the Front Bezel Insert
NOTE: Before installing a drive in one or more of the front drive bays, remove the
corresponding insert(s) on the front 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 81.
2 Press the insert tab and pull the insert away from the bezel. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel Insert

3
2

front bezel

insert tab

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Installing the Front Bezel Insert
NOTE: If you remove a drive from one or more of the front drive bays, replace the
corresponding insert(s) on the front bezel.
1 From the back of the bezel, align the insert tab with the corresponding
notch on the bezel. Press the insert until the tab snaps into place.
See Figure 3-3.
2 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.

EMI Filler Panel
Depending on the configuration of your system, an electromagnetic
interference (EMI) filler panel may be installed in one or more of
the 5.25-inch optical drive bays at the front of the system. EMI filler panels
are essential for airflow efficiency and for EMI protection. To install an
optical drive, the corresponding EMI filler panel must first be removed.

Removing an EMI Filler Panel
1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
2 Remove the EMI filler panel out of the chassis by pulling firmly on the
holes in the middle of the filler panel. See Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing an EMI Filler Panel

EMI filler panel

Installing an EMI Filler Panel
1 Push the EMI filler panel into the empty drive bay on the front of the
chassis until the filler panel locks into place. See Figure 3-4.
2 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.

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Opening and Closing 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.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.

Opening the System
1 Unless you are removing a hot-swap component such as a hard drive or a
power supply, turn off the system and attached peripherals. Disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Lay the system on a flat surface.
3 Turn the lock on the cover release latch counterclockwise to the
unlocked position. See Figure 3-5.
4 Press the cover release latch, and rotate the latch end of the cover away
from the system. See Figure 3-5.
5 Grasp the cover on both sides and carefully lift the cover away
from the system. See Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5. Opening and Closing the System
1

4
1

cover release latch lock

cover release latch

system cover

chassis slots

Closing the System
1 Ensure that all internal cables are connected and folded out of the way.
2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
3 Place the bottom edge of the cover, opposite from the cover release latch,
into the slots in the system chassis. See Figure 3-5.
4 Lower the cover into the chassis.
5 Press the latch end of the cover into the chassis until the latch
locks into place.
6 Turn the lock on the cover release latch clockwise to the locked position.
See Figure 3-5.
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7 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Expansion Card Stabilizer
Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from
the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 While pressing inwards on the touch points of the expansion
card stabilizer, lift it away from the system. See Figure 3-6.

Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer
1 Align the expansion card stabilizer with the slots on the chassis and the
cooling shroud.
2 Hold the touch points and lower the expansion card stabilizer.
See Figure 3-6.
3 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
4 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
5 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

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Cooling Shroud
The cooling shroud covers the processor, heat sink, and memory modules,
and provides air flow to these components. The cooling shroud directs airflow
over the system processor and memory modules.
WARNING: The memory modules and heat sink can get very hot during normal
operation. Ensure that the memory modules and heat sink have had sufficient
time to cool before you touch them.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed.
The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system
and loss of data.

Removing the Cooling Shroud
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from
the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cable secured into the bracket on the side of the cooling
shroud. See Figure 3-6.
5 Hold the touch point and rotate the cooling shroud 180° away from
the chassis.

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Figure 3-6.

Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud

3
5
4

cooling shroud

expansion card stabilizer

expansion card stabilizer touch
points (2)

cable bracket

cooling shroud touch point

Installing the Cooling Shroud
1 Carefully lower the cooling shroud into the system holding by the
touch point.
2 Ensure that no cables are pinned under the edges of the cooling shroud.
3 Secure the cable into the bracket on the side of the cooling shroud.
4 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

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6 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
7 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
8 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Hard Drives
Your system supports up to four internal hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS or SATA
hard drives, or 2.5-inch internal hot-swap SAS or SSD hard drives in 3.5-inch
hot-swap hard-drive carrier. It also supports up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS
or SATA internal hard drives. Depending on your chassis, the hard drives
are installed internally (see Figure 3-10) or at the front of the system
(see Figure 3-8).
Internal hard drives are connected to the system board or an optional
controller card. Front-mounted hard drives are connected to a SAS backplane
through hard-drive carriers and can be configured as hot-swappable.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is
running, see the documentation for the SAS controller card to ensure that the host
adapter is configured correctly to support hot-swap drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the drive is being
formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
NOTE: Use only drives that have been tested and approved for use with the
SAS/SATA backplane board.
NOTE: When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to
be completed. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a number of
hours to format.

Removing a Hard-Drive Blank
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must
have-drive blanks installed.
1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
2 Grasp the front of the hard-drive blank, press the release handle and
slide the blank out until it is free of the drive bay. See Figure 3-7.
3 Slide the drive blank out until it is free of the drive bay.

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Figure 3-7. Removing or Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
1

hard-drive blank

release handle

Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
Align the hard-drive blank with the drive bay and insert the blank into the
drive bay until the release lever clicks into place.

Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports
hot-swap drive removal and installation. See the documentation provided
with your operating system for more information.
1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
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 been online, the green activity/fault indicator will flash as
the drive is powered down. When the drive indicators are off, the drive
is ready for removal. See "Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns" on page 18.
3 Press the button on the front of the drive carrier to release the carrier
handle. See Figure 3-8.

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4 Open the hard-drive carrier release handle to release the drive.
See Figure 3-8.
5 Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.
6 Remove the hard drive from the carrier. See "Removing a Hot-Swap
Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier" on page 94.
7 Insert a drive blank in the vacated drive bay. See "Installing a Hard-Drive
Blank" on page 91.
8 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must
have drive blanks installed.
Figure 3-8. Removing or Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
1

3
2

release button

hard-drive carrier

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Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with
the SAS/SATA backplane.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully
installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a
partially installed carrier can 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 your operating system.
CAUTION: Combining SATA and SAS hard drives in the same system
configuration is not supported.
1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
2 If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a HardDrive Blank" on page 90.
3 Install the hot-swap hard drive into the hard-drive carrier. See "Installing a
Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier" on page 95.
4 With the handle on the hard-drive carrier open, slide the hard drive into
the drive bay until the carrier contacts the backplane.
5 Push in on the hard-drive carrier and rotate the handle up until it
snaps into place.
6 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.

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Removing a Hot-Swap 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. See Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

hard drive

screws (4)

SAS/SATA screw hole

hard-drive carrier

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Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier
1 Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end
of the drive at the rear. See Figure 3-9.
NOTE: For a 2.5-inch hard-drive, secure the hard drive into an insert and then
slide in into the drive carrier.

2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the
hard-drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive will be flush with the
back of the hard-drive carrier.
3 Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.

Removing a Cabled Hard Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive in the drive bay.
4 Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each
other and slide the drive up and out of the bay. See Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10. Removing or Installing a Cabled Hard Drive
1

power/data cable

tabs (2)

hard drive

hard-drive bracket

5 Detach the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive by pushing out at the
edges of the bracket and removing the hard drive.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the drive
bracket (see Figure 3-11) and insert the empty bracket back into the drive bay.

6 Replace the system cover. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
7 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

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Installing a Cabled Hard Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 To remove the existing hard-drive bracket, press the blue tabs on each side
of the bracket toward each other and slide the bracket up and out of the
system. See Figure 3-11.
4 Snap the hard-drive bracket on to the hard drive. See Figure 3-11.
5 Slide the hard drive into the drive bay until it snaps into place.
6 Connect the power/data cable to the hard drive.
NOTE: 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.

NOTE: If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS or SATA hard
drives), connect the data cable to the connector on the card. For information
on installing a SAS controller card, see "Installing an Expansion Card" on
page 115.

7 Replace the system cover. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
8 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
9 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
10 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the hard drive’s
controller is enabled. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on
page 58.
11 Exit the System Setup program and reboot the system.
See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions on
installing any software required for drive operation.

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Removing a Cabled Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket
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 3-11.
Figure 3-11. Removing or Installing a Cabled Hard Drive From a Hard Drive Bracket

hard drive

tabs (2)

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Optical and Tape Drives
The 5.25-inch drive bays at the front of your system provide support for an
optical drive and either an optional tape drive or a second optical drive.

Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
See Figure 3-12.
5 Slide the drive release latch in the direction of the arrow to release the
shoulder screw and then slide the drive out of the bay. See Figure 3-12.
6 If you are installing another drive in the bay, see "Installing an Optical or
Tape Drive" on page 100.
If the drive is being permanently removed:
a

Install an EMI filler panel into the empty drive bay. See "Installing an
EMI Filler Panel" on page 84.

Install a front bezel insert in the front bezel. See "Installing the Front
Bezel Insert" on page 83.

7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
8 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
9 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
10 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

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Figure 3-12. Removing and Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
1

2
3

4
5

power and data cables

drive release latch

drive bay screw slots

shoulder screws (3)

optical drive

Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.

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1 Unpack and prepare the drive for installation. For instructions, see the
documentation that accompanied the drive.
If you are installing a SAS tape drive, you must have an integrated
SAS storage controller card installed. See "Installing an Expansion Card"
on page 115.
If you are installing a SCSI tape drive, you must have a SCSI controller
card installed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115.
You must configure the tape drive according to the documentation that
came with the tape drive, keeping in mind the following guidelines.
NOTE: Each device attached to a SCSI host adapter must have a unique
SCSI ID number (narrow SCSI devices use IDs 0 to 7; wide SCSI devices
use IDs from 0 to 15). Set the drive's SCSI ID to avoid conflicts with other
devices on the SCSI bus. For the default SCSI ID setting, see the
documentation provided with the drive.

NOTE: There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned
sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order by ID number.

NOTE: 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 of devices
(or sole device) connected to the SCSI controller.

2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
5 If you are installing a drive into an empty bay:
a

Remove the EMI filler panel. See "Removing an EMI Filler Panel" on
page 83.

Remove the front bezel insert. See "Removing the Front Bezel Insert"
on page 82.

If you are installing a new drive into a bay that has an optical or
a tape drive, see "Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive" on page 99.

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6 Attach the three shoulder screws to the drive, one screw on the lower front
screw hole on the right side and two screws on the lower screw holes on the
left side. See Figure 3-13.
NOTE: If the optical or tape drive you are installing does not have shoulder
screws, remove the three shoulder screws from the old drive or the back of
the 5.25-inch front bezel insert.
Figure 3-13. Installing Optical or Tape Drive Shoulder Screws

shoulder screws (3)

7 From the front of the system, 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 3-12.
8 Attach the power and data cables to the drive.
9 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.
10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

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11 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
12 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
13 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
14 Test the drive by running system diagnostics (optional). See "Running the
System Diagnostics" on page 165.

Power Supplies
Your system supports the following power supply modules:
•

375 W (non-redundant power supply)

•

400 W (redundant power supply)

If two power supplies are installed, the second power supply provides
hot-swappable, power redundancy. In redundant mode, the system
distributes the power load across both power supplies to maximize efficiency.
When a power supply is removed with the system powered on, the full power
load is picked up by the remaining power supply.

Removing a Redundant Power Supply
CAUTION: The system requires one power supply to operate normally.
On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one power supply
at a time in a system that is powered on.
1 Disconnect the power cable from the power supply.
2 Press the release latch and slide the power supply out of the chassis.
See Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14. Removing and Replacing a Redundant Power Supply

2
3
1

release latch

velcro strap

power supply handle

Installing a Redundant Power Supply
1 Verify that both power supplies are of the same type and have the same
maximum output power.
NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the power
supply label.

2 If you are installing a power supply into a bay that has a power supply,
see "Removing a Redundant Power Supply" on page 103.
3 Slide the new power supply into the chassis until the power supply is fully
seated and the release latch snaps into place.
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 installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply in a
system with two power supplies, allow several seconds for the system to recognize
the power supply and determine its status. The power-supply status indicator turns
green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly (see Figure 1-4).
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Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
1 Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the power cable from the power supply.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Disconnect all cables from the power supply to the system board,
hard drives and optical drive.
5 Loosen the three screws securing the power supply to the chassis and
lift the power supply to remove it from the chassis. See Figure 3-15.
Figure 3-15.

Removing and Replacing a Non-Redundant Power Supply

non-redundant power supply

screws (3)

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Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply
1 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
2 Place the power supply in the chassis. Tighten the three screws to
secure the power supply to the chassis.
3 Connect all cables to the system board and drives.
4 Replace the system cover. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
5 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
6 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
7 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

System Fan
Removing the System Fan
WARNING: The system fan can continue to spin for some time after the system
has been powered down. Allow time for the fan to stop spinning before removing
it from the system.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the system without the system fan.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 88.
5 Disconnect the system fan power cable from the system board.
See Figure 3-16.
6 Press the fan release tab and slide the fan out of the securing slots on the
chassis. See Figure 3-16.
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Figure 3-16.

Removing the System Fan

5
1

touch-point

release tab

system fan

power cable

FAN connector on the system board

Installing the System Fan
1 Align the tabs on the system fan with the securing slots on the chassis.
2 Slide the system fan into the securing slots until the release tab
locks into place.

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3 Connect the system fan power cable to the system board.
4 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 89.
5 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86
7 Lay the system upright on a flat surface.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 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 be 800- or 1067-MHz.
Your system supports single-channel mode and dual-channel mode.
The system contains a total of six memory sockets. UDIMM supports
single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs. Only RDIMM supports quad-rank DIMMs.
The maximum memory that is supported on your system varies according to
the types and sizes of memory modules being used:
•

Single-rank and dual-rank RDIMMs of sizes 2-GB, 4-GB and 8-GB
are supported for a total of up to 24 GB.

•

Quad-rank RDIMMs are supported for a total of up to 32 GB.

•

1-GB and 2-GB UDIMMs are supported for a total of up to 8 GB.

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general
guidelines when configuring your system memory.
NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can prevent
your system from starting and producing any video output.

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•

RDIMMs and UDIMMs cannot be mixed.

•

Except for memory channels that are unused, all populated memory
channels must have identical configurations.

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•

Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed in A1-A3 or B1-B3
(for example, 2-GB and 4-GB), but all populated channels must have
identical configurations.

•

The memory speed of each channel depends 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 support up to 1333 MHz.

•

Three memory modules per channel support up to 800 MHz.

For quad-rank memory modules:
•

One memory module per channel supports up to 1067 MHz.

•

Two memory modules per channel are limited to 800 MHz,
regardless of memory module speed.

•

If quad-rank memory modules are mixed with single- or dual-rank
modules, the quad-rank modules must be installed in the sockets with the
white release levers.

•

If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at
the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s).

Mode-Specific Guidelines
There are two memory channels with each channel supporting a maximum of
three RDIMMs and two UDIMMs.
Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 show sample memory configurations that follow the
appropriate memory guidelines stated in this section. The samples show
identical memory-module configurations and the physical and available
memory totals. The tables do not show mixed or quad-rank memory-module
configurations, nor do they address the memory speed considerations of any
configuration.

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Table 3-1. Sample RDIMM Memory Configurations
Memory Sockets
Memory
1
Module Size

2
3

2-GB

8-GB

all

4
X

4-GB

Physical
Available
Memory (GB) Memory (GB)

4
5

1-GB

Processor

all

8
X

all
all

Table 3-2. Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations
Memory Sockets
Memory
1
Module Size

2
3

X
X

Physical
Available
Memory (GB) Memory (GB)

4
5

1-GB

Processor

X
X

2-GB

all
X
X

110

all

X
X

4
X

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Installing Memory Modules
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system
has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before
handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching
the components on the memory module.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be
installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory-module
blanks only if you intend to install memory in those sockets.
1 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 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
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.
7 Press out the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory-module
blank pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-17.
NOTE: Make sure to retain any removed memory-module blanks
for future use.

8 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown
in Figure 3-17, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
9 Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to
touch the middle of the memory module.

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Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Memory Module
1

3
1

memory module

alignment key

memory module socket ejectors (2)

10 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the
memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you
to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.

11 Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory
module into the socket.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on
the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets
that have memory modules installed.
12 Repeat step 8 through step 11 of this procedure to install the remaining
memory modules. See Table 3-1 and Table 3-2.
13 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
14 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
15 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
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16 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
17 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
18 Start up the system, 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 memory.
19 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not
be installed properly. Repeat step 2 through step 18 of this procedure,
checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in
their sockets.
20 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the
System Diagnostics" on page 165.

Removing Memory Modules
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the
system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool
before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and
avoid touching the components on the memory module.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be
installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory-module
blanks only if you intend to install memory in those sockets.
1 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 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
5 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1.
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6 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the
memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-17.
Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to
touch the middle of the memory module.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the memory module, insert a memory module
blank in the socket.

7 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
8 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
10 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
11 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
12 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Expansion Cards
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
Your system supports five PCIe Generation 2 expansion cards. To identify the
expansion slots see Figure 6-1.
•

The expansion slots support one full-length, and four half-length cards.

•

The expansion-card slot is not hot-swappable.
CAUTION: To ensure proper cooling, only one of the two expansion cards
can have a power consumption of greater than 15 W (up to 25 W maximum),
not including the integrated storage controller.

•

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Table 3-3 provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper
cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority
should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other
expansion cards should be installed in card priority and slot priority order.

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Table 3-3.

Expansion-Card Installation Priority

Card Priority

Card Type

Max
25-W
Slot Priority Allowed Card?

PERC 6/i Adapter

S300 Adapter

1, 2

SAS 6/iR

1, 2

SAS 5/iR

3, 1

PERC 6/E 256

1, 2, 3

PERC 6/E 512

1, 2, 3

SAS 5/E

1, 2, 3

All other NICs

3,1, 2

Non-Dell storage cards

Intel PRO/1000PT 1G Cu
Single Port NIC

4, 5, 3

* Refer to the expansion card’s documentation to determine if the maximum power
exceeds 15W. Any cards that exceed 15W will be affected by the restriction of one 25W
card.

Installing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
NOTE: Before installing any expansion cards, see "Expansion card installation
Guidelines"
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See"Removing the Expansion
Card Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket.
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5 Open the expansion-card latch adjacent to the slot. See Figure 3-18.
NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card.
Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper
cooling and airflow inside the system.

6 Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your system.
7 If you are installing a full-length expansion card (slot 2), thread the end of
the card into the expansion card guide.
8 Insert the card into the expansion card connector on the system board and
press down firmly. Ensure that the card’s metal tab is inserted in the
expansion card tab slot. See Figure 3-18.
9 Close the expansion-card latch to secure the card in the system.
CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over
the cards can prevent the system cover from closing properly or cause damage to
the equipment.
10 Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.
See the documentation that came with the card for information about its
cable connections.
11 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
12 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
13 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
14 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
15 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
16 Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the
documentation for the card.

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Figure 3-18.

Removing and Installing an Expansion Card
3

2
1

5
6
7

expansion card stabilizer

expansion card stabilizer touch
points (2)

expansion card latch

expansion card

expansion card tab

expansion card tab slot

expansion card connector

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Removing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion
Card Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
5 Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot. See Figure 3-18.
6 Grasp the expansion card by its top corners, and carefully pull the card
from the expansion-card connector.
7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the
empty card slot.
NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to
maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and
dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

8 Close the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot. See Figure 3-18.
9 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
11 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
12 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
13 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
14 Remove the card’s device driver from the operating system.

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iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)
Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.
3 Insert the notch on the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6
(iDRAC6) Express card into the clip on the system board.
4 Align the front edge of the card with the connector on the system board.
See Figure 3-19 for the location of the connector.
5 Press the card down until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-19.
When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoff tab snaps
over the edge of the holder.

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Figure 3-19. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)

3
5

clip

iDRAC6 Express card

retention standoff tab clip

iDRAC6 Express card connector

notch

6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
7 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.

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3 Pull back slightly on the retention standoff tab at the front edge of the
card and gently lift the card off the retention standoff. See Figure 3-19.
As the holder releases from the standoff, the connector under the card
disengages from the system board connector.
4 Angle the card so that the notch on the card slips through the clip
on the system board.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
7 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
8 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
5 Remove the plastic filler plug for the iDRAC6 Enterprise port from
the system back panel.
6 Angle the card so that the RJ-45 connector fits through the back-panel
opening. See Figure 3-20.
7 Align the front edge of the card with the two front plastic retention
standoffs next to the iDRAC6 Enterprise connector on the system board,
and lower the card into place. See Figure 3-20.
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8 When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoffs snap over
the edge of the card.
Figure 3-20. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)

2
1

6
5
1

iDRAC6 Enterprise card

VFlash media slot

VFlash SD card

retention standoff posts (2)

retention standoff tabs (2)

iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector

9 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
10 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
11 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
12 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
13 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
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Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 If present, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the iDRAC6 Enterprise
Card connector on the system back panel. See Figure 1-3.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
5 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
6 Remove the VFlash media card (if installed) from the iDRAC6
Enterprise card.
7 Pull back slightly on the two tabs at the front edge of the card and
gently lift the front edge of the card off of the retention standoffs.
8 As the card releases from the standoffs, the connector under the card
disengages from the system board connector.Slide the card away from
the back of the system until the RJ-45 connector is clear of the back panel,
then lift the card out of the system.
9 Replace the plastic filler plug over the port at the system back panel.
"Back-Panel Features and Indicators" on page 19 for the port location.
10 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
11 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
12 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
13 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
14 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
15 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
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VFlash Media (Optional)
The VFlash media is a Secure Digital (SD) card that can be used with the
optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.

Installing a VFlash Media
1 Locate the VFlash media slot at the back of the system. See "Back-Panel
Features and Indicators" on page 19 for the location of the media slot.
2 With the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD card
into the card slot on the module.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
3 Press the card to lock it into the slot.

Removing a VFlash Media
To remove the VFlash media, push inward on the card to release it and pull
the card from the card slot.

Internal USB Memory Keys
The USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot
device, security key, or mass storage device. The USB connector must be
enabled by the Internal USB Port option in the Integrated Devices screen of
the System Setup program.
To boot from a 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.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.
3 Locate the USB connector on the system board. See Figure 6-1.
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4 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 3-21.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
7 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
8 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
9 Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key
has been detected by the system. See "Entering the System Setup
Program" on page 58.
Figure 3-21.

Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key
1

USB memory key

USB memory key connector

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Processor
Removing a Processor
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version
from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the
compressed download file to install the update on your system.
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet. When disconnected from AC power,
press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to fully drain the system of
stored power prior to removing the cover.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while
working on components in the interior of the system.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
5 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to 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 the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper
thermal conditions.
6 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention
screws. See Figure 3-22.
7 Wait for 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
8 Repeat step 6 and step 7 to loosen the three heat-sink retention screws.

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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.
Figure 3-22.

Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

heat sink

heat-sink retention screws (4)

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 the processor socket-release lever and
release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and pulling out
from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90° upward until the processor is
released from the socket. See Figure 3-23.
11 Use the tab on the processor shield to rotate shield upward and out of the
way. See Figure 3-23.

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Figure 3-23. Removing a Processor

5
1

processor

notch in processor (2)

processor shield

ZIF socket

socket key (2)

socket-release lever

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing
the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board.

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12 Carefully, lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up
so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
13 After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse,
return, or temporary storage.
NOTE: 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
install a processor blank and a heat-sink blank in the CPU socket to ensure
proper system cooling.

14 Adding the blank is similar to installing a processor. See "Installing a
Processor" on page 129.

Installing a Processor
1 Unpack the new processor.
2 Align the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-23.
3 Install the processor in the socket.
CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the
system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.
4 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.
5 Close the processor shield.
6 Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place.
7 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink.
8 Open the grease packet included with your processor kit and apply thermal
grease evenly to the top of the new processor.
9 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-23.
10 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws.
See Figure 3-22.
11 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 89.
12 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
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13 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
14 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
15 Reattach any peripherals 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 that the processor
information matches the new system configuration. See "Entering the
System Setup Program" on page 58.
18 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
See "Running the Embedded System Diagnostics" on page 166 for
information about running the diagnostics.

System Battery
The system battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery.

Replacing the System Battery
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly
installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. See your safety information for additional info.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 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 85.
3 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.

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Figure 3-24.

Replacing the System Battery
1
2

positive side of battery connector

negative side of battery connector

system battery

4 Remove the PCIe expansion card from slot 1. See "Removing an
Expansion Card" on page 118.
5 Locate the battery socket. See "System Board Connectors" on page 170.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the
connector while installing or removing a battery.
6 Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side
of the connector.
7 Press the battery toward the positive side of the connector and lift it up
out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.
8 Install the new battery by pressing down firmly on the positive side
of the connector.
9 Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing
tabs at the positive side of the connector.
10 Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.
11 Install the expansion card. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115.
12 Install the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.

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13 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
14 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
15 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
16 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
17 Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating
properly. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 58.
18 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program's Time and
Date fields.
19 Exit the System Setup program.

RAID Battery (Optional)
Removing the RAID Battery
The information in this section applies only to systems with the optional
PERC controller card.
1 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 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the storage controller card. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on
page 118.
5 To disconnect the RAID battery cable from the connector on the storage
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 3-25.
6 Pull the battery carrier release tab, and lift the battery carrier out of the
battery carrier slots on the chassis. See Figure 3-25.
7 Pull back gently on the two tabs holding the RAID battery and lift the
RAID battery from the battery carrier. See Figure 3-25.

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Figure 3-25.

Removing and Installing the RAID Battery
1

2
6

battery cable connector

battery carrier slots (2)

battery carrier

battery carrier tabs

battery carrier release tab

RAID battery

Installing a RAID Battery
1 Insert the RAID battery into the battery carrier. See Figure 3-25.
2 Align the tabs on the battery carrier with the battery carrier slots
on the chassis.
3 Slide the battery carrier into the battery carrier slots until it locks
into place. See Figure 3-25.

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4 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the storage card and replace
the storage controller card. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115.
5 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
7 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Chassis Intrusion Switch
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from the connector on
the system board. See Figure 3-26.
4 Slide the chassis intrusion switch out of the securing bracket notch.

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Figure 3-26.

Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

3
1

chassis intrusion switch

intrusion connector on the
system board

chassis intrusion switch cable

Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
1 Align the chassis intrusion switch with the securing bracket notch.
See Figure 3-26.
2 Slide the switch into the securing bracket notch. See Figure 3-26.
3 Connect the chassis intrusion switch cable to the connector on
the system board.
4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
5 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
6 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
7 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
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Control Panel Assembly
Removing the Control Panel Assembly
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Remove the bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
CAUTION: Do not pull the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can
damage the cable.
4 To disconnect the control panel assembly cable from the connector on
the system board, press the metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector.
See Figure 3-27.
5 Gently pull the connector out of the socket.
6 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the control
panel assembly to the chassis. See Figure 3-27.
7 Press the release 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, squeeze the metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector.
See Figure 3-27.
9 Gently pull the connector out of the socket.

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Figure 3-27.

Removing and Installing the Control Panel

2
3
1

control panel cable

control panel assembly

control panel screw

release latch

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Installing the Control Panel Assembly
1 Push the control panel gently into the chassis
2 Connect the control panel cable to the control panel board.
3 Using a Phillips screwdriver, replace the screw that secures the control
panel assembly to the chassis.
4 Connect the control panel assembly cable to the system board.
See Figure 3-27.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
7 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.
8 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

SAS Backplane
Removing the SAS Backplane
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the
system from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove
the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily
label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
4 Remove all hard drives. See "Hard Drives" on page 90.

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5 Disconnect all of the cables connected to the SAS backplane including
the nSAS A cable, SAS B cable used for 3.5 inch hard drives, the backplane
power cable, and the data cable. See Figure 3-28.
6 To remove the SAS backplane, pull the blue release pin and slide the
backplane upwards.
7 Pull the backplane away from the front of the system until the securing
slots are free from the tabs on the chassis.
Figure 3-28.

Removing and Installing a SAS Backplane

3
2

6
1

power cable

SAS A cable

blue release pin

J_planar cable

SAS backplane

hard drive

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Installing the SAS Backplane
1 Lower the backplane into the system, being careful to avoid damaging
components on the face of the board.
2 Align the slots on the SAS backplane with the tabs on the chassis.
3 Slide down the SAS backplane until the release pin snaps into place.
See Figure 3-28.
4 Connect the SAS, data, and power cables to the SAS backplane.
5 Connect the SAS, data, and power cables to their respective connectors.
See Figure 3-28.
6 Install the hard drives in their original locations. See "Installing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on page 93.
7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
8 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 82.
9 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
10 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
11 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Power Distribution Board
Removing the Power Distribution Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
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 103 and "Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply" on page 105.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Disconnect all the power cables connected to the system board.

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5 Remove the cables that are routed on the power distribution board.
6 To remove the power distribution board, pull the blue release pin and
slide the board up.
7 Pull the board away from the chassis until the securing slots on the
board are free from the tabs on the chassis.
Figure 3-29.

Power Distribution Board
1
4
2
3

5
1

blue release pin

power-distribution board

securing slots

redundant power supplies (2)

power distribution board cables (5)

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Replacing the Power Distribution Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Align the securing slots on the power distribution board with the
tabs on the chassis.
2 Slide the board down until the blue release pin locks into place.
3 Connect all the power cables to the system board.
4 Replace the power supplies. See "Installing a Redundant Power Supply" on
page 104.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
7 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
8 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

System Board
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption
key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during 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 key when you restart your system or
program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drives.

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1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
5 Disconnect all the cables from the system board.
6 If applicable, remove all expansion cards and any attached cables.
See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 118.
7 If applicable, remove the iDRAC6 Express card. See "Removing an
iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)" on page 120.
8 If applicable, remove the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. See "Removing an
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card" on page 123.
9 If required, disconnect the cables from the SAS backplane.
10 Remove all the memory modules and memory blanks. See "Removing
Memory Modules" on page 113.
NOTE: To ensure proper reinstallation of memory modules, record the
memory module socket locations.

11 Remove the system fan. See "Removing the System Fan" on page 106.
WARNING: The heat sink can get hot during operation. To avoid burns, ensure
that the system has sufficient time to cool before removing the system board.
12 Remove the heat sink and processor. See "Removing a Processor" on
page 126.
13 Carefully route any loose cables away from the edges of the system board.
14 To remove the system board, using a Phillips screwdriver, remove all the
screws on the board. See Figure 3-30.
15 While holding the two touch points on the system board, slide the system
board toward the front of the system. See Figure 3-30.
16 Lift the system board away from the chassis.

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Figure 3-30. Removing and Installing the System Board

2
3
1

screws (8)

system board

blue touch points (2)

Installing the System Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
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, grip the system board by holding the blue
touch points.
4 Align the screw holes on the system board with that on the chassis and
lower the system board into the chassis.

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5 Slide the system board toward the back of the system, inserting the
connectors into the cutouts in the chassis.
6 Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws.
7 If applicable, replace the SAS backplane. See "Installing the SAS
Backplane" on page 140.
8 Replace the heat sink and processor. See "Installing a Processor" on
page 129.
9 Replace the system fan. See "Installing the System Fan" on page 107.
10 Replace all the memory modules and memory blanks. See "Installing
Memory Modules" on page 111.
11 If applicable, replace the iDRAC6 Express card. See "Installing an iDRAC6
Express Card" on page 119.
12 If applicable, replace the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. See "Installing an
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card" on page 121.
13 If applicable, replace all the expansion cards. See "Installing an Expansion
Card" on page 115.
14 Connect all the cables to the system board.
15 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 89.
16 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 87.
17 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
18 Place the system upright on a flat surface.
19 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
20 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
NOTE: See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 165 to verify that the new
processor operates correctly. See "Running the Embedded System Diagnostics" on
page 166 for information about running the diagnostics.

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Troubleshooting Your System
Safety First—For You and Your System
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
If your system halts during startup prior to video imaging or LCD messaging,
especially after installing an operating system or reconfiguring your system’s
hardware, check for the following conditions.
•

If you boot the system to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating
system from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system will hang. The reverse is
also true. You must boot to the same boot mode in which you installed the
operating system. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot
Manager" on page 57.

•

Invalid memory configurations could cause the system to halt at startup
without any video output. See "Expansion Cards" on page 114.

For all other startup issues, note the LCD panel messages and any system
messages that appear onscreen. See "LCD Status Messages" on page 25 and
"System Messages" on page 39 for more information.

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Troubleshooting External Connections
Ensure that all external cables are securely attached to the external
connectors on your system before troubleshooting any external devices.
See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for the front- and back-panel connectors
on your system.

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 online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
If the tests run successfully, the problem is not related to video hardware.
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting a USB Device
1 Use the following steps to troubleshoot a USB keyboard and/or mouse.
For other USB devices, go to step 2.
a

Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the system briefly
and reconnect them.

Connect the keyboard/mouse to the USB port(s) on the opposite side
of the system.
If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup
program, and check if the nonfunctioning USB ports are enabled.

Replace the keyboard/mouse with another working keyboard/mouse.
If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard/mouse.
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.

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3 Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system
setup program. Verify that all USB ports are enabled. See "Integrated
Devices Screen" on page 64.
If your keyboard is not functioning, you can also use remote access. If the
system is not accessible, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 174
for instructions on setting the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your system
and restoring the BIOS to the default settings.
4 Reconnect and power on each USB device one at a time.
5 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the
USB cable, and power up the device.
If the problem persists, replace the device.
If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
1 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial
port.
2 Swap the serial interface cable with a working cable, and turn on the
system and the serial device.
If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable.
3 Turn off the system and the serial device, and swap the device with a
comparable device.
4 Turn on the system and the serial device.
If the problem is resolved, replace the serial device.
If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting a NIC
1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
2 Restart the system and check for any system messages pertaining to the
NIC controller.

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3 Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See "NIC Indicator
Codes" on page 21.
•

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.

•

Change the autonegotiation setting, if possible.

•

Use another connector on the switch or hub.

If you are using a NIC card instead of an integrated NIC, see the
documentation for the NIC card.
4 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are
bound. See the NIC's documentation.
5 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NIC ports are
enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 64.
6 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the
same data transmission speed and duplex. See the documentation for each
network device.
7 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the
maximum length.
If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting a Wet System
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

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3 Disassemble components from the system. See "Installing System
Components" on page 79.
•

Hard drives

•

SD cards

•

USB memory key

•

Expansion cards

•

iDRAC6 Express card

•

iDRAC6 Enterprise card

•

Expansion cards

•

Power supplies

•

System fan

•

Processor and heat sink

•

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 the System" on page 86.
7 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the system does not start properly, see "Getting Help" on page 177.
8 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the
expansion cards that you removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on
page 115.
9 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

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Troubleshooting a Damaged System
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Ensure that the following components are properly installed:
•

Expansion cards

•

Power supplies

•

Fans

•

Processor and heat sink

•

Memory modules

•

Hard-drive carriers

4 Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Using Online
Diagnostics" on page 165.
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting the System Battery
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months),
the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation is
caused by a defective battery.
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1 Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program. See "Using
the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57.
2 Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for
at least one hour.
3 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.
4 Enter the System Setup program.
If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup program,
replace the battery. See "Replacing the System Battery" on page 130.
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.
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "Getting Help"
on page 177.

Troubleshooting Power Supplies
1 Identify the faulty power supply by the power supply's fault indicator.
See "Power Indicator Codes" on page 22.
CAUTION: At least one power supply must be installed for the system to operate.
Operating the system with only one power supply installed for extended periods of
time can cause the system to overheat.
2 Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Chassis
Intrusion Switch" on page 134.
NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system
to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly.
The power indicator turns green 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.

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Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
•

System cover, cooling shroud, drive blank, memory-module blank,
power-supply blank, or back filler bracket is removed.

•

Heat-sink blank is removed (in single-processor configurations).

•

Ambient temperature is too high. See your Getting Started Guide for
your system’s operating temperature requirements.

•

External airflow is obstructed.

•

Cables inside the system obstruct airflow.

•

An individual cooling fan is removed or has failed. See "Troubleshooting a
Fan" on page 154.

•

The expansion card installation guidelines have not been followed. See
"Expansion Card Installation Guidelines" on page 114.

Troubleshooting a Fan
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3 Locate the faulty fan indicated by the LCD panel or the diagnostic
software.
4 Reseat the fan's power cable.

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5 Restart the system.
If the fan functions properly, close the system. See "Closing the System" on
page 86.
6 If the fan does not function, turn off the system and install a new fan.
See "Removing the System Fan" on page 106 and "Installing the System
Fan" on page 107.
7 Restart the system.
If the problem is resolved, close the system. See "Closing the System" on
page 86.
If the replacement fan does not operate, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting System Memory
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
NOTE: Invalid memory configurations can cause your system to halt at startup
without video output. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on
page 108 and verify that your memory configuration complies with all applicable
guidelines.
1 If the system is operational, run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 165.
If diagnostics indicates a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by
the diagnostic program.
2 If the system is not operational, turn off the system and attached
peripherals, and unplug the system from the power source. Wait at
least 10 seconds and then reconnect the system to power.
3 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and note the messages
on the screen.
Go to step 15 if an error message appears indicating a fault with a specific
memory module.

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4 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting.
See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 61. Make any changes to the
memory settings, if needed.
If the memory settings match the installed memory but a problem is still
indicated, go to step 15.
5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
6 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
7 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
8 Check the memory banks and ensure that they are populated correctly.
See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 108.
9 Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Installing Memory
Modules" on page 111.
10 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
11 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
12 Place the system upright.
13 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
14 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting.
See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 61. If the problem is not resolved
proceed with the next step.
15 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the power source.
16 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
17 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as
faulty, swap or replace the module.
18 To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty memory module, replace the
memory module in the first DIMM socket with a module of the same type
and capacity. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 111.
19 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

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20 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
21 As the system boots, observe any error message that appears and the
diagnostic indicators on the front of the system.
22 If the memory problem is still indicated, repeat step 15 through step 21 for
each memory module installed.
If the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked,
see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SD card port is
enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 64.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85
4 Locate the USB key and reseat it. See "Chassis Intrusion Switch" on
page 134.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is
functioning.
7 If the problem is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3.
8 Insert a different USB key that you know works properly.
9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

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10 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is
functioning.
11 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
1 Try using a different DVD.
2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the integrated SATA
controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. See "Using the System
Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57.
3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
5 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
6 Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive
and to the controller.
7 Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive.
8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
9 Place the system upright.
10 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

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Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
1 Try using a different tape cartridge.
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.
4 For external tape drives, ensure that the tape drive’s interface cable is fully
connected to the external port on the controller card. For internal tape
drives, check the cable connections:
a

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the
system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

Reseat the controller card in the expansion card slot.

Ensure that the tape drive's interface cable is fully connected to the
tape drive and to the connector on the controller card (SAS or SCSI)
or the SATA connector on the system board.

Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive and to
the power distribution board.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system
and attached peripherals.

5 Run the appropriate online diagnostics tests. See "Using Online
Diagnostics" on page 165.
If you cannot resolve the problem, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

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Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard
drive. Before you proceed, back up all files on the hard drive.
1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Online
Diagnostics" on page 165.
Depending on the results of the diagnostics test, proceed as needed
through the following steps.
2 If your system has a RAID controller and your hard drives are configured in
a RAID array, perform the following steps.
a

Restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility
program by pressing for a PERC controller or
for a SAS controller.
See the documentation supplied with the host adapter for information
about the configuration utility.

Ensure that the hard drive(s) have been configured correctly for the
RAID array.

Take the hard drive offline and reseat the drive. See "Removing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on page 91.

Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to the
operating system.

3 Ensure that the required device drivers for your controller card are installed
and are configured correctly. See the operating system documentation for
more information.
4 Restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and verify that the
controller is enabled and the drives appear in the System Setup program.
See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on
page 57.

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Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller
NOTE: When troubleshooting a SAS or PERC controller, also see the
documentation for your operating system and the controller.
1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SAS or PERC
controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI
Boot Manager" on page 57.
3 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the
configuration utility program:
•

for a SAS controller

•

for PERC controller

See the controller's documentation for information about configuration
settings.
4 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and
restart the system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from its electrical outlet.
6 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
7 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
8 Ensure that the controller card is firmly seated into the system board
connector. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115
9 If you have a battery-cached PERC controller, ensure that the RAID
battery is properly connected and, if applicable, the memory module on
the PERC card is properly seated.

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10 If you have a SAS backplane, verify that the cable connections between the
SAS backplane and the SAS controller are correct. Ensure that the cables
are firmly connected to the SAS controller and the SAS backplane board.
11 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
12 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
NOTE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your
operating system and the expansion card.
1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"
on page 165.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Verify that the installed expansion cards are compliant with the expansion
card installation guidelines. See "Expansion Card Installation Guidelines"
on page 114.
5 Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector.
See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115.
6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
7 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
8 If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached
peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
9 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

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10 Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an
Expansion Card" on page 118.
11 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
12 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
13 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 177.
14 For each expansion card you removed in step 10, perform the following
steps:
a

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the
system from the electrical outlet.

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

Reinstall one of the expansion cards.

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

Run the appropriate diagnostic test.
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Troubleshooting the Processor
CAUTION: Many repairs may 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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Online
Diagnostics" on page 165.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.

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5 Ensure that each processor and heat sink are properly installed.
See "Installing a Processor" on page 129.
6 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
8 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
9 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
If a problem is still indicated, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

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Running the System Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before
calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test
your system's hardware without requiring additional equipment 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 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 you are unable to identify the problem using the online diagnostics,
then use the embedded system diagnostics.
The files required to run the online diagnostics for systems running
supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux® operating systems are
available at support.dell.com and on the CDs that came with your system.
For information about using diagnostics, see the Dell Online Diagnostics
User's Guide.

Embedded System Diagnostics Features
The system diagnostics provides a series of menus and options for
particular device groups or devices. The system diagnostics menus and
options allow you to:
•

Run tests individually or collectively

•

Control the sequence of tests

•

Repeat tests

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•

Display, print, or save test results

•

Temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing
when a user-defined error limit is reached

•

View help messages that briefly describe each test and its parameters

•

View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully

•

View error messages that inform you of problems encountered
during testing

When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly,
component failure may be indicated. As long as the microprocessor and the
system's input/output devices are functioning, you can use the embedded
system diagnostics to help identify the problem.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Unified Server
Configurator (USC) screen.
CAUTION: Use the embedded 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 left pane and click Launch Diagnostics in the
right pane.
The Diagnostics menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests
or to exit.

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System Diagnostics Testing Options
Click the testing option in the Main Menu window.
Testing Option

Function

Express Test

Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs
device tests that do not require user interaction.

Extended Test

Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test
can take an hour or longer.

Custom Test

Tests a particular device.

Information

Displays test results.

Using the Custom Test Options
When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize
window allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options
for testing, and view the test results.

Selecting Devices for Testing
The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested.
Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components. Click (+)
on any component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a device,
rather than its components, selects all of the components of the device
for testing.
NOTE: After you select all the devices and components that you want to test,
highlight All Devices and then click Run Tests.

Selecting Diagnostics Options
From the Diagnostics Options area, select the test(s) you want to run on a
device.
•

Non-Interactive Tests Only — Runs only tests that require no user
intervention.

•

Quick Tests Only — Runs only the quick tests on the device.

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•

Show 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.

Viewing Information and Results
The following tabs in the Customize window provide information about the
test and the test results.

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•

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 selected device.

•

Parameters — Displays parameters that you can set for the test.

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Jumpers and Connectors
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.

System Board Jumpers
For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password,
see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 174.
Table 6-1.

System Board Jumper Settings

Jumper
PWRD_EN

Setting

Description
(default) The password feature is enabled (pins 2-4)
The password feature is disabled, and iDRAC6
local access is unlocked at the next AC power
cycle (pins 4-6)

NVRAM_CLR

(default) The configuration settings are retained at system
boot (pins 3-5)
The configuration settings are cleared at the next
system boot (pins 1-3)

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System Board Connectors
Figure 6-1.

System Board Jumpers and Connectors

37
36
35

33
14
15
16
17

19
30

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Table 6-2.

System Board Jumpers and Connectors

Item

Connector

Description

USB1

External USB connector 1

USB2

External USB connector 2

USB3

External USB connector 3

USB4

External USB connector 4

NIC1

External NIC connector 1

NIC2

External NIC connector 1

VGA

External Video connector

COM

External Serial connector

FAN

Fan connector

iDRAC6 Enterprise

iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector

PCIE_X8

PCIe connector x8 (slot 1)

PCIE_X16

PCIe connector x16 (slot 2)

PCIE_X8

PCIe connector x8 (slot 3)

PCIE_X1

PCIe connector x1 (slot 4)

PCIE_X1

PCIe connector x1 (slot 5)

PWRD_EN

Password enable jumper

NVRM_CLR

NVRAM clear jumper

BATTERY

System battery

SATA_D

SATA connector D

SATA_C

SATA connector C

SATA_B

SATA connector B

SATA_A

SATA connector A

SATA_F

SATA connector F

INT_USB 2

Internal USB module connector 2

SATA_E

SATA connector E

INT_USB 1

Internal USB module connector 1

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Table 6-2.

System Board Jumpers and Connectors

Item

Connector

Description

BP_I2C

Backplane I2C connector

iDRAC6 Express

iDRAC6 Express card connector

HD_ACT_CARD

Hard drive activity connector

PWR_CONN

24 pin power connector

12V

4 pin power connector

PDB_CONN

Power distribution board power connector

CPU

Processor

CTRL_PNL

Control panel connector

INTRUSION

Chassis intrusion switch connector

Memory module slot B1 (white release lever)

Memory module slot B2

Memory module slot B3

Memory module slot A1 (white release lever)

Memory module slot A2

Memory module slot A3

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SAS Backplane Board Connectors
Figure 6-2. SAS Backplane Board Connectors

front

back
1

hard drive connectors 0–3

SAS A connector

backplane power (BKPLN)

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Power Distribution Board Connectors
1

J_PWR1 connector

J_PWR2 connector

Disabling a Forgotten Password
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup
password, which 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 the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System."
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3 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper (labeled "PWRD_EN") on
the system board.
4 Close the system.
5 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots
with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new
system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug
still removed, 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.
7 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System."
8 Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.
9 Lower the memory module shroud.
10 Close the system.
11 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
12 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning
a System Password."

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Getting Help
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, 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.
2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down
menu at the bottom of the page.
3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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Glossary
A — Ampere(s).
AC — Alternating current.
ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for
enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management.
ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the
system is located.
ANSI — American National Standards Institute. The primary organization for
developing technology standards in the U.S.
asset tag — An individual code assigned to a system, usually by an administrator,
for security or tracking purposes.
backup — A copy of a program or data file. As a precaution, back up your system’s
hard drive(s) on a regular basis.
blade — A 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 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 thermal unit.
bus — An information pathway between the components of a system. Your system
contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to communicate with controllers
for the peripheral devices connected to the system. Your system also contains an
address bus and a data bus for communications between the processor and RAM.
C — Celsius.
cache — A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for
quick data retrieval.
cm — Centimeter(s).
COMn — The device names for the serial ports on your system.
control panel — The part of the system that contains indicators and controls,
such as the power button and power indicator.
controller — A chip or expansion card that controls the transfer of data between
the processor and memory or between the processor and a peripheral device.
coprocessor — A chip that relieves the system’s processor of specific processing tasks.
A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing.
CPU — Central processing unit. See processor.
DC — Direct current.

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DDR — Double-data rate. A technology in memory modules that potentially doubles
the data rate by transferring data on both the rising and falling pulses of a clock cycle.
device driver — A program that allows the operating system or some other program to
interface correctly with a peripheral.
DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method of automatically
assigning an IP address to a client system.
diagnostics — A comprehensive set of tests for your system.
DIMM — Dual in-line memory module. See also memory module.
DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names,
such as www.example.com, into 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 remote access. ERA allows you to perform remote,
or "out-of-band," server management on your network server using a remote
access controller.
ESD — Electrostatic discharge.
ESM — Embedded server management.
expansion bus — Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the processor to
communicate with controllers for peripherals, such as NICs.
expansion card — An add-in card, such as a NIC or SCSI adapter, that plugs into an
expansion-card connector on the system board. An expansion card adds some
specialized function to the system by providing an interface between the expansion
bus and a peripheral.
expansion-card connector — A connector on the system board or riser board for
plugging in an expansion card.
F — Fahrenheit.
FAT — File allocation table. The file system structure used by MS-DOS® to organize
and keep track of file storage. The Microsoft® Windows® operating systems can
optionally use a FAT file system structure.

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Fibre Channel — A high-speed network interface used primarily with networked
storage devices.
flash memory — A type of electronic chip that can be programmed and
reprogrammed using a software utility.
FSB — Front-side bus. The FSB is the data path and physical interface between the
processor and the main memory (RAM).
FTP — File transfer protocol.
g — Gram(s).
G — Gravities.
Gb — Gigabit(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits.
GB — Gigabyte(s); 1024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. However, when referring
to hard-drive capacity, the term is usually rounded to 1,000,000,000 bytes.
graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels
by z colors.
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 running.
Hz — Hertz.
I/O — Input/output. A keyboard is an input device, and a monitor is an output device.
In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from computational activity.
IDE — Integrated drive electronics. A standard interface between the system board
and storage devices.
iDRAC — Internet Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that
uses the Internet SCSI protocol.
IP — Internet Protocol.
IPv6 — Internet Protocol version 6.
IPX — Internet package exchange.
IRQ — Interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a
peripheral device travels by an IRQ line to the processor. 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.

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jumper — Small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them.
Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire connects the pins and
creates a circuit, providing a simple and reversible method of changing the circuitry in
a board.
K — Kilo-; 1000.
Kb — Kilobit(s); 1024 bits.
KB — Kilobyte(s); 1024 bytes.
Kbps — Kilobit(s) per second.
KBps — Kilobyte(s) per second.
kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams.
kHz — Kilohertz.
KVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the
system from 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 diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is
passed through it.
LGA — Land grid array.
local bus — On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral
devices (such as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much
faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus. See also bus.
LOM — LAN on motherboard.
LVD — Low voltage differential.
m — Meter(s).
mA — Milliampere(s).
MAC address — Media Access Control address. Your system’s unique hardware
number on a network.
mAh — Milliampere-hour(s).
Mb — Megabit(s); 1,048,576 bits.
MB — Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity,
the term is often rounded to mean 1,000,000 bytes.

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Mbps — Megabits per second.
MBps — Megabytes per second.
MBR — Master boot record.
memory address — A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number,
in the system’s RAM.
memory module — A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the
system board.
memory — An area in your system that stores basic system data. A system can contain
several different forms of memory, such as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and
add-in memory modules (DIMMs).
memory key — A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector.
MHz — Megahertz.
mirroring — A type of data redundancy in which a set of physical drives stores data
and one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate copies of the data. Mirroring
functionality is provided by software. See also 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.
NIC — Network interface controller. A device that is installed or integrated in a
system to allow connection to a network.
NMI — Nonmaskable interrupt. A device sends an NMI to signal the processor about
hardware errors.
ns — Nanosecond(s).
NVRAM — Nonvolatile random-access 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 parity data.
partition — You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called
partitions with the fdisk command. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives.
You must format each logical drive with the format command.

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PCI — Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for local-bus
implementation.
PDU — Power distribution unit. A power source with multiple power outlets that
provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in a rack.
peripheral — An internal or external device, such as a diskette drive or keyboard,
connected to a system.
pixel — A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to
create an image. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is expressed as the number of
pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.
POST — Power-on self-test. Before the operating system loads when you turn on your
system, the POST tests various system components such as RAM and hard drives.
processor — The primary computational chip inside the system that controls the
interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written for
one processor must usually be revised to run on another processor. CPU is a synonym
for processor.
PXE — Preboot eXecution Environment. A way of booting a system via a LAN
(without a 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. The system’s primary temporary storage area for
program instructions and data. Any information stored in RAM is lost when you turn
off your system.
R-DIMM — A registered DDR3 memory module.
readme file — A text file, usually shipped with software or hardware, that contains
information supplementing or updating the product’s documentation.
read-only file — A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or
deleting.
ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its
operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your
system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system’s
boot routine and the POST.
ROMB — RAID on motherboard.
SAN — Storage Area Network. A network architecture that enables remote
network-attached storage devices to appear to a server to be locally attached.

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SAS — Serial-attached SCSI.
SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the
system board and storage devices.
SCSI — Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data
transmission rates than standard ports.
SD card — Secure digital flash memory card.
SDRAM — Synchronous dynamic random-access memory.
sec — Second(s).
serial port — A legacy I/O port with a 9-pin connector that transfers data one bit at a
time and is most often used to connect a modem 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.
SMP — Symmetric multiprocessing. Used to describe a system that has two or more
processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by an operating system,
where each processor has equal access to I/O devices.
SNMP — Simple Network Management Protocol. A standard interface that allows a
network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations.
striping — Disk striping writes data across three or more disks in an array, but only
uses a portion of the space on each disk. The amount of space used by a "stripe" is the
same on each disk used. A virtual disk may use several stripes on the same set of disks
in an array. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID.
SVGA — Super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video
adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
system board — As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of
your system’s integral components, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for
peripherals, and various ROM chips.
system configuration information — Data stored in memory that tells a system
what hardware is installed and how the system should be configured for operation.
system memory — See RAM.
System Setup program — A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure your
system’s hardware and customize the system’s operation by setting features such as
password protection. Because the System Setup program is stored in NVRAM,
any settings remain in effect until you change them again.

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TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
termination — Some devices (such as the last device at each end of a SCSI cable)
must be terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in the cable. When
such devices are connected in a series, you may need to enable or disable the
termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on the devices or
by changing settings in the 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-powered unit that automatically
supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure.
USB — Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector provides a single connection point for
multiple USB-compliant devices, such as mice and keyboards. USB devices can be
connected and disconnected while the system is running.
USB memory key — See memory key.
utility — A program used to manage system resources—memory, disk drives,
or printers, for example.
V — Volt(s).
VAC — Volt(s) alternating current.
VDC — Volt(s) direct current.
VGA — Video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters
with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
video adapter — The logical circuitry that provides (in combination with the monitor)
your system’s video capabilities. A video adapter may be integrated into the system
board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot.
video memory — Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in
addition to your system’s RAM. The amount of video memory installed primarily
influences the number of colors that a program can display (with the appropriate video
drivers and monitor capabilities).
video resolution — Video resolution (800 x 600, for example) 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.

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virtualization — The ability via software to share the resources of a single computer
across multiple environments. A single physical system may appear to the user as
multiple virtual systems able to host multiple operating systems.
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.

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Index
B
batteries
troubleshooting, 152
battery
troubleshooting the RAID card
battery, 161
battery (system)
replacing, 130
blank
hard drive, 90
BMC
configuring, 76

C
CD drive
troubleshooting, 158
connectors
USB, 12, 19
video, 12, 19
contacting Dell, 177
control panel assembly
features, 12
installing, 138
LCD panel features, 14
removing, 136
cooling fans
troubleshooting, 154

cover
closing, 86

D
damaged systems
troubleshooting, 152
Dell
contacting, 177
Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics
using, 165
diagnostics
advanced testing options, 167
testing options, 167
using Dell PowerEdge
Diagnostics, 165
when to use, 166
DIMMs
See memory modules (DIMMs).
drive blank
installing, 91
removing, 90
drive carrier
hard drive, 94

E
error messages, 58

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expansion card
troubleshooting, 162
expansion cards
installing, 115
removing, 118
expansion slots, 114

F
front-panel features, 12

G
guidelines
connecting external devices, 21
expansion card installation, 114
memory installation, 108

H
hard drive
drive carrier, 94
installing, 93
removing, 91
troubleshooting, 160
hard drives (cabled)
installing, 97
removing, 95
heat sink, 127
hot-plug
hard drives, 90

I
iDRAC card
installing, 119, 121
iDRAC Configuration Utility, 77
indicators
front-panel, 12
NIC, 21
power, 12, 22
installing
control panel assembly, 138
expansion card, 115
hard drive (cabled), 97
hard drive blank, 91
hard drives, 93
iDRAC card, 119, 121
memory modules, 111
processor, 129
SAS backplane board, 140

K
keyboards
troubleshooting, 148

L
LCD panel
features, 14
menus, 15

M
memory
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setup, 74
system, 72

troubleshooting, 155
memory key connector
(USB), 124
memory modules (DIMMs)
configuring, 108
installing, 111
removing, 113
messages
error messages, 58
status LCD, 25
warning, 54
microprocessor
See processor.

phone numbers, 177
POST
accessing system features, 11
power indicators, 12, 22
power supplies
indicators, 22
removing, 103, 105
replacing, 104, 106
troubleshooting, 153

microprocessors
troubleshooting, 163

processor
installing, 129
removing, 126
upgrades, 126

NIC
indicators, 21

removing
control panel assembly, 136
expansion cards, 118
hard drive (cabled), 95
hard drive blank, 90
hard drive from a drive carrier, 94
hard drives, 91
memory modules, 113
power supply, 103, 105
processor, 126
SAS backplane board, 138

NICs
troubleshooting, 149

O
options
system setup, 59

P
password
disabling, 174

replacing
power supply, 104, 106
system battery, 130

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entering, 58
keystroke, 58
memory options, 61-63
serial communications
options, 65-66
system security options, 67

safety, 147
SAS backplane board
installing, 140
removing, 138
SAS controller daughter card
troubleshooting, 161

system setup screens
main, 59

SAS RAID controller daughter
card
troubleshooting, 161

system startup failure, 147

SD card
troubleshooting, 157

securing your system, 67, 73
setup password, 74
slots
See expansion slots.
startup
accessing system features, 11
support
contacting Dell, 177
system
closing, 86
system cooling
troubleshooting, 154
system features
accessing, 11
system password, 72
system setup
options, 59
system setup program
CPU options, 62

telephone numbers, 177
TPM security, 67
troubleshooting
battery, 152
CD drive, 158
cooling fans, 154
damaged system, 152
expansion card, 162
external connections, 148
hard drive, 160
internal USB key, 157
keyboard, 148
memory, 155
microprocessors, 163
NIC, 149
power supplies, 153
SAS RAID controller daughter
card, 161
SD card, 157
system cooling, 154
system startup failure, 147
video, 148
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wet system, 150

U
UEFI Boot Manager
entering, 69
main screen, 70
System Utilities screen, 71
UEFI Boot Settings screen, 70
upgrades
processor, 126
USB
front-panel connectors, 12
internal connector for memory
key, 124
USB key
troubleshooting, 157

V
video
front-panel connectors, 12
troubleshooting, 148

W
warning messages, 54
warranty, 55
wet system
troubleshooting, 150

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