Dell PowerEdge R905 Owner's Manual

Dell™ PowerEdge™ R905Hardware Owner’sManual

10 Contents7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Glossary . . .

100 Installing System Componentssupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

Installing System Components 101 NOTICE: All processors must have the same frequency and core voltage.Removing a Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may

102 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-19. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink 7Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 8L

Installing System Components 10312Pull the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-20.Fig

104 Installing System Components3If you are adding a processor to an empty socket, perform the following steps:aRemove the protective cover from the p

Installing System Components 1056Replace the cooling shroud assembly:– If you are adding a processor on the system board, see "Replacing the Cool

106 Installing System Components4Remove the optical drive filler plate from the carrier:aLoosen the thumbscrew from the latch securing the optical dri

Installing System Components 1075Install the new optical drive in the carrier. See Figure 3-21.The pins on the carrier fit into the corresponding hole

108 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-22. Hard-Drive ID NumbersBefore You Begin NOTICE: Before you attempt to remove or install a drive while the

Installing System Components 109When you format a high-capacity hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Long format times fo

About Your System 11About Your SystemThis section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features that provide and ensure the essent

110 Installing System ComponentsRemoving a Hot-Plug Hard Drive1Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on pa

Installing System Components 111Figure 3-23. Removing and Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive NOTICE: When installing a

112 Installing System Components3Install the hot-plug hard drive.aOpen the handle on the hard-drive carrier. bInsert the hard-drive carrier into the d

Installing System Components 113Figure 3-24. Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive CarrierSAS Controller CardsRemoving a SAS Controller Card CAUTION:

114 Installing System Components4If you are removing a battery-cached SAS RAID controller, disconnect the RAID battery cable from the card.5Remove the

Installing System Components 115Figure 3-25. Installing a SAS RAID Controller Installing the SAS RAID Controller Card BatteryTo install the RAID batte

116 Installing System ComponentsConnecting an External SAS Tape DriveThis subsection describes how to connect an external SAS tape drive to the option

Installing System Components 117 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting an

118 Installing System Components1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2Open t

Installing System Components 119 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing

12 About Your System• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.• Docum

120 Installing System Componentssupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

Installing System Components 121Figure 3-27. Removing and Installing the Control Panel Installing the Control Panel1Insert the control panel assembly

122 Installing System Components4 Connect the display module cable to the control panel board. See Figure 3-27.5If the control panel data cable is not

Installing System Components 123Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch1Connect the

124 Installing System ComponentsSAS BackplaneRemoving the SAS Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

Installing System Components 12510Remove the SAS backplane from the system:aIf you are removing a 2.5-inch drive backplane, press the spring-loaded bl

126 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-29. Removing and Installing a 2.5-Inch SAS Backplane1 SAS A cable 2 SAS B cable3 backplane power cable 4 rete

Installing System Components 127Figure 3-30. Removing and Installing a 3.5" Drive SAS BackplaneInstalling a SAS Backplane1Install the SAS backpla

128 Installing System ComponentscSlide the retention slots on the backplane over the retention hooks on the chassis. dSlide the backplane downward unt

Installing System Components 1295Disconnect the SAS data and backplane power cables from the back of the SAS backplane. See Figure 3-29 or Figure 3-30

About Your System 13Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack beze

130 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-31. Removing and Installing the Peripheral Interposer Board 10Remove the peripheral interposer board:aPress t

Installing System Components 131cLift the board out of the system, being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.dPlace the inte

132 Installing System Componentssupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

Installing System Components 133Figure 3-32. Removing and Installing a Fan Interposer BoardInstalling a Fan Interposer Board1Slip the two securing tab

134 Installing System Components5Install the optical drive carrier. Slide the drive carrier into its drive bay and press in the release latch. See Fig

Installing System Components 13512Remove the RAID battery compartment:aLift the snap lever and gently pull the RAID battery compartment straight up. S

136 Installing System ComponentsbGrasp the system board by the heat sinks, or by the riser board. To avoid twisting the board, do not lift the board b

Installing System Components 137Installing the System Board1Transfer the processors and heat sinks to the new system board. See "Removing a Proce

138 Installing System Components• Chassis intrusion switch cable • SATA interface cable8Install all expansion cards. See "Installing an Expansion

Installing System Components 139support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

14 About Your SystemFigure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsTable 1-2. Front-Panel Features and ConnectorsItem Component Icon Description1 Powe

140 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-35. Removing and Installing the Power Distribution Board Installing the Power Distribution Board1Position the

Installing System Components 1415Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 68.6Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and tu

142 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-36. Removing and Installing the PEM Board Replacing the PEM Board1Install the new PEM board: aLower the PEM

Installing System Components 1433Remove the memory modules and transfer them to the same locations on the new PEM board. See "Removing Memory Mod

144 Installing System Components

Troubleshooting Your System 145Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your SystemTo perform certain procedures in this document, you mus

146 Troubleshooting Your SystemChecking Basic Power Problems1If the power indicator on the system front panel or power supplies does not indicate that

Troubleshooting Your System 147Troubleshooting External ConnectionsLoose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems for the

148 Troubleshooting Your SystemIf the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 181. Troubleshooting the Keyboard or MouseProblem• System messa

Troubleshooting Your System 1495If you have remote access to your system, use a remote host to access the system’s System Setup program and enable the

About Your System 154 LCD display Provides system ID, status information, and system error messages. The LCD display lights during normal system opera

150 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting Serial I/O ProblemsProblem• Error message indicates a problem with a serial port.• Device connected to

Troubleshooting Your System 1514Turn on the system and the serial device.If the problem is resolved, replace the serial device. See "Getting Help

152 Troubleshooting Your System3Restart the system and reconnect the USB devices. If the problem is resolved, the problem was likely caused by an over

Troubleshooting Your System 153Troubleshooting a NICProblem• NIC cannot communicate with network.Action1Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Se

154 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting a Wet SystemProblem• Liquid spilled on the system.• Excessive humidity.Action CAUTION: Many repairs may

Troubleshooting Your System 155Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemProblem• System was dropped or damaged.Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by

156 Troubleshooting Your System NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system confi

Troubleshooting Your System 157 NOTICE: You can hot-plug the power supplies. One power supply must be installed for the system to operate. The system

158 Troubleshooting Your System• Front panel LCD indicates a problem with the fan.• Fan status indicator indicates a problem with the fan.Action CAUTI

Troubleshooting Your System 159• Front-panel status LCD indicates a problem with system memory.Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert

16 About Your SystemHard-Drive Indicator CodesThe hard-drive carriers have two indicators—a drive-activity indicator and a drive-status indicator. See

160 Troubleshooting Your System9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.10Enter the System Setu

Troubleshooting Your System 161Action CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshootin

162 Troubleshooting Your Systemsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow t

Troubleshooting Your System 163If the hard drive functions properly in the original bay, the drive carrier could have intermittent problems. Replace t

164 Troubleshooting Your SystemAction CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshootin

Troubleshooting Your System 16511Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. If the problem persis

166 Troubleshooting Your System7Ensure that the tape drive’s interface/DC power cable is connected to the tape drive and controller card.8Close the sy

Troubleshooting Your System 1676Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.If the problem persists

168 Troubleshooting Your SystemAction CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshootin

Running the System Diagnostics 169Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for t

About Your System 17Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back pane

170 Running the System Diagnostics• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully.• View error messages that inform you of

Running the System Diagnostics 171Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window appears and a

172 Running the System Diagnostics•Log output file pathname — When checked, enables you to specify where the test log file is saved.Viewing Informatio

Jumpers and Connectors 173Jumpers and ConnectorsThis section provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic infor

174 Jumpers and Connectors1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2Open the sys

Jumpers and Connectors 175Figure 6-1. System Board Connectors112111023456891315161720212218, 1914723

176 Jumpers and ConnectorsTable 6-2. System Board ConnectorsConnector Label Description1PCIE_Xn_n PCIe expansion slots (7)2 INT_STORAGE SAS controller

Jumpers and Connectors 177Processor Expansion Module Board ConnectorsSee Figure 6-2 and Table 6-3 for the location and description of the PEM board co

178 Jumpers and ConnectorsSAS Backplane Board ConnectorsFigure 6-3 shows the location of the connectors on the backplane board.Figure 6-3. SAS Backpla

Jumpers and Connectors 179Figure 6-4. SAS Backplane Board Connectors: 2.5-inch Option SAS 2.5-Inch Peripheral Interposer BoardIn addition to the backp

18 About Your SystemFigure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Connecting External DevicesWhen connecting external devices to your system, follow

180 Jumpers and ConnectorsFigure 6-5. SAS Peripheral Interposer Board Connectors1 control panel 2 power3 power to backplane 4 data interface1234

Getting Help 181Getting HelpContacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active

182 Getting Help

Glossary 183GlossaryThis section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents.A — Ampere(s).AC — A

184 Glossaryoperating system when you start your system. Unless the operating system fails to respond, you can reboot (also called warm boot) your sys

Glossary 185device driver — A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface correctly with a peripheral. Some device dri

186 Glossaryexpansion card — An add-in card, such as a NIC or SCSI adapter, that plugs into an expansion-card connector on the system board. An expans

Glossary 187host adapter — A host adapter implements communication between the system’s bus and the controller for a peripheral device. (Hard-drive co

188 GlossaryKVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the

Glossary 189memory — An area in your system that stores basic system data. A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as integrated

About Your System 19For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 173. For information about enabling, d

190 Glossarypixel — 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 4

Glossary 191rpm — Revolutions per minute.RTC — Real-time clock.SAS — Serial-attached SCSI.SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard int

192 Glossarysystem diskette — See bootable diskette.system memory — See RAM.System Setup program — A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure y

Glossary 193video adapter — The logical circuitry that provides (in combination with the monitor) your system’s video capabilities. A video adapter ma

194 Glossary

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 About Your SystemFigure 1-4. Power Supply IndicatorsNIC Indicator CodesEach NIC on the system back panel has an indicator that provides information

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About Your System 21LCD Status MessagesThe system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating correctly

22 About Your SystemTable 1-7. LCD Status MessagesLine 1MessageLine 2MessageCauses Corrective ActionsN/ASYSTEM NAMEA 62-character string that can be d

About Your System 23E122A CPU # VTT Processor # VTT voltage has exceeded the allowable voltage rangeSee "Getting Help" on page 181.E122D CPU

24 About Your SystemE1313 Fan RedundancyOne or more cooling fans has failed. Cooling fan redundancy has been lost.See "Troubleshooting System Coo

About Your System 25E141C CPU Mismatch Processors are in an unsupported configuration.Ensure that your processors match and conform to the type descri

26 About Your SystemE161C PS # Input LostPower source for specified power supply is unavailable, or out of acceptable range.Check the AC power source

About Your System 27E1712 PCI SERR B## D## F##PCI SERR Slot #The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides in PCI config

28 About Your SystemE1812 HDD ## RemovedSpecified hard drive has been removed from the system.Information only.E1914 DRAC5 Conn2 CblDRAC 5 cable is mi

About Your System 29E2013 Shadow BIOS FailThe system BIOS failed to copy its flash image into memory.See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on

Contents 3Contents1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Other Information You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Accessing Syste

30 About Your SystemE201F DRAC Config Remote access controller (RAC) configuration failure. Check screen for specific error messages. Ensure that the

About Your System 31E2112 Mem Spare DIMM ##The system BIOS has spared the memory because it has determined that the memory had too many errors. "

32 About Your SystemSolving Problems Described by LCD Status MessagesThe code and text on the LCD can often specify a very precise fault condition tha

About Your System 33Any of these actions will remove fault messages, and return the status indicators and LCD colors to the normal state. Messages wil

34 About Your SystemTable 1-8. System MessagesMessage Causes Corrective ActionsAlert! Node Interleaving disabled! Memory configuration does not suppor

About Your System 35CPUs with different cache sizes detected!Microprocessors with different cache sizes are installed.Ensure that all microprocessors

36 About Your SystemHyperTransport error caused a system reset:HyperTransport devicePlease check the system event log for details.A fatal system error

About Your System 37Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting valueFaulty or improperly installed memory modules.See "Troubles

38 About Your SystemNo boot sector on hard driveIncorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no operating system on hard drive.Check t

About Your System 39PCI BIOS failed to installPCI device BIOS (Option ROM) checksum failure is detected during shadowing. A cable to an expansion card

4 Contents2 Using the System Setup Program . . . . . 45Entering the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . 45Responding to Error Messages. .

40 About Your SystemRemote configuration update attempt failedSystem unable to process Remote Configuration request.Retry Remote Configuration.ROM bad

About Your System 41This system supports only Opteron n series processors.Microprocessor(s) is not supported by the system.Install a supported micropr

42 About Your SystemWarning: Following faulty DIMMs are disabled:CPUn: DIMM nCPUn: DIMM nTotal memory size is reduced.Faulty or improperly seated memo

About Your System 43Warning MessagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

44 About Your System

Using the System Setup Program 45Using the System Setup ProgramAfter you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with

46 Using the System Setup ProgramUsing the System Setup ProgramTable 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup

Using the System Setup Program 47Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program ScreenTable 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields t

48 Using the System Setup ProgramBoot Sequence Determines the order of devices from which the system attempts to boot during system startup. Available

Using the System Setup Program 49Memory Information ScreenTable 2-4 lists the descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Memory Inform

Contents 5Cooling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Removing a Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Replacing a Cooling Fa

50 Using the System Setup ProgramCPU Information ScreenTable 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU

Using the System Setup Program 51Enabling AMD PowerNow!™ TechnologyAMD PowerNow! technology controls your system’s processor performance automatically

52 Using the System Setup ProgramTable 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen OptionsOption DescriptionIntegrated SAS/RAID Controller(Enabled default)Enables

Using the System Setup Program 53Serial Communication ScreenTable 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the

54 Using the System Setup ProgramSetup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program in the same way that you restrict access to your system u

Using the System Setup Program 55TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM.When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated at def

56 Using the System Setup ProgramExit ScreenAfter you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following optio

Using the System Setup Program 57password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in &

58 Using the System Setup Program4Press <Enter>. 5To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>. The setting shown for

Using the System Setup Program 59 NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to

6 ContentsNIC Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Installing the NIC Daughter Card. . . . . . . . . . 91Removing the NIC Daugh

60 Using the System Setup ProgramAs you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.The password

Using the System Setup Program 61Disabling a Forgotten PasswordSee "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 173.Baseboard Management Control

62 Using the System Setup Program

Installing System Components 63Installing System ComponentsThis section describes how to install the following system components:• Front bezel• System

64 Installing System Components• Peripheral interposer board• Fan interposer board• System board • Power distribution board• Processor expansion modul

Installing System Components 65Figure 3-1. Inside the System 1 fan modules (4) 2 memory modules (16)3 heatsink/processor (2) 4 riser card5 cooling sh

66 Installing System ComponentsThe system board holds the system's control circuitry and other electronic components. The processors and memory m

Installing System Components 67To replace the optional bezel, hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis, then fit the free end of the bezel ont

68 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-3. Removing and Replacing the System Cover Closing the System1Lift up the latch on the cover.2Align the cover

Installing System Components 69Cooling FansThis system contains four hot-plug cooling fans, connected directly to the system board. NOTICE: In the ev

Contents 7System Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Replacing the System Battery . . . . . . . . . . . 117Control Panel Assembly

70 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-4. Removing and Replacing a Cooling Fan Replacing a Cooling Fan NOTE: The procedure for installing each indi

Installing System Components 71Cooling Shroud AssemblyRemoving the Cooling Shroud Assembly NOTICE: Do not operate the system without the cooling shro

72 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-5. Removing and Replacing the Cooling Shroud Assembly Replacing the Cooling Shroud Assembly1Slowly lower the s

Installing System Components 732Gently press down on the shroud assembly until it is fully seated. The upper surface of the shroud should be flush wit

74 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-6. Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Replacing a Power Supply1Holding the lever in the open position, slid

Installing System Components 75 NOTE: After installing a new power supply in a system with two power supplies, allow several seconds for the system t

76 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-7. Installing and Removing a PEM NOTICE: Use two hands to lift the PEM from the chassis. 4Lift the PEM from th

Installing System Components 77Figure 3-8. PEM in Service Position 1 PEM 2 cooling shroud3 handle in service position123

78 Installing System ComponentsTo access the PEM board, remove the cooling shroud. See Figure 3-9.Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing the PEM Cooling

Installing System Components 795Lower the PEM into the system and rotate the PEM handle until the PEM is fully seated in the chassis. Expansion CardsE

8 Contents4 Troubleshooting Your System . . . . . . . . 145Safety First—For You and Your System . . . . . . . . 145Start-Up Routine . . . . . . .

80 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-10. Expansion Slots Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified servic

Installing System Components 815Open the expansion-card retainer and remove the filler bracket. See Figure 3-11. 6Install the expansion card: aHolding

82 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-11. Installing or Removing an Expansion Card 7Connect any cables to the expansion card.• If you are installing

Installing System Components 83Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p

84 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-12. Riser Boards Removing the Riser Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techn

Installing System Components 85Figure 3-13. Installing or Removing a Riser Board Replacing the Riser Board1If applicable, remove the protection caps

86 Installing System Components3Holding the riser board by the retention latches, align the riser with the two riser guide posts on the system board,

Installing System Components 87bPosition the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector.cInsert the card-edge conne

88 Installing System ComponentsWhen the system boots, the Remote Access Controller Detected message displays and the option ROM and firmware informati

Installing System Components 89Figure 3-15. Installing a USB Memory Key 5Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67.6Reconnect t

Contents 9Troubleshooting Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . 166Troubleshooting the Microprocessors . . . . . . . . . 1675 Running the System Di

90 Installing System Components NOTE: TOE Operating system support and the Microsoft® scalable network pack are required for TOE functionality. NOTE:

Installing System Components 916Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67.7Reconnect the system to power and restart the system.

92 Installing System Componentssupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow t

Installing System Components 935Straighten the card so that the cutouts on the side edges of the card insert into the two support standoffs. See Figur

94 Installing System ComponentsSystem MemoryYou can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 128 GB (two-processor configurations) or 256 GB (four-p

Installing System Components 95Table 3-1. Examples of Two-Processor Memory ConfigurationsTotal System MemoryMemory Modules – Number, Size and SpeedMem

96 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-2. Examples of Four-Processor Memory ConfigurationsTotal System MemoryMemory Modules – Number, Size and SpeedMe

Installing System Components 97Installing Memory Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only pe

98 Installing System Components1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2Open th

Installing System Components 998Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memor