Dell PowerEdge 2650 User Manual

Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual System Overview Basic Troubleshooting Indicators, Codes, and Messages Removing and Replacing Parts Jumper

NIC Indicator Codes Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link status (see Figure3-6). Table

Line 1 Message Line 2 Message Causes Corrective Actions SYSTEM ID SYSTEM NAME SYSTEM ID is a unique name, five characters or less, defined by the us

E07FA TEMP CPU n THERM Specified microprocessor is out of acceptable temperature range and is operating at a reduced speed, or frequency. Ensure tha

Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages When a single message appears on the status LCD, locate the code in Table3-9 and perform the sugge

Diskette read failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette. Replace the diskette. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed d

System Beep Codes When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the system may emit a series of beeps that identi

Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and asks you to take corrective action before the system continues a task. For exa

Diagnostics Messages When you run a test group or subtest in system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covere

Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual System Features Supported Operating Systems Service Feature

l Back-panel connectors including video, keyboard, mouse, two serial, two USB, embedded remote access Ethernet, and two NICs. l Front-panel connecto

Back to Contents Page Basic Troubleshooting Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual Initial User Contact External Visual Inspection Obser

Other Documents You May Need Besides this document, the following documentation is included with your system: l The Setting Up Your System document pr

    NIC two RJ45 connectors for integrated 10/100/1000 NICs Embedded remote access Ethernet one RJ45 connector for integrated remote access card (

Back to Contents Page  Operating –16 to 3,048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft.) Storage –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

Back to Contents Page Jumpers and Connectors Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual Jumpers—AGeneralExplanation System Board Jumpers S

System Board Connectors See Figure5-3 and Table5-2 for the location and description of system board connectors. Figure 5-3. System Board Connecto

Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses Figure5-4 shows the components on the expansion-card riser board, including the expansion-card

SCSI Backplane Board Connectors Figure5-5 shows the location of the connectors on the SCSI backplane board. Figure 5-5. SCSI Backplane Board Componen

Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual The procedures in this guide require that you remov

Bezel The bezel has a system status indicator. A lock on the bezel restricts access to the power button, diskette drive, CD drive, hard drive(s), an

1. Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel"). 2. Loosen the three thumbscrews that secure the cover to the chassis (see Figure4-3).

Observing the Boot Routine After you have performed an external visual inspection, boot the system and, while the boot routine is running, observe the

Control-Panel Cable Cover The control-panel cable cover shields the cable connected between the control panel board and the SCSI backplane board. Remo

Replacing the Front-Panel I/O Board 1. Lower the front-panel I/O board into the system and align the I/O board connector with the control panel bo

Replacing the Control Panel 1. Lower the control-panel assembly into the system. 2. Connect the control-panel cable to the control panel board

Replacing a Cooling Fan 1. Lower the fan into the retention base until the fan snaps into position (see Figure4-8). 2. Replace the cover (see

Replacing the System-Fan Bracket 1. Replace the system-fan bracket (see Figure4-9): a. Lower the bracket into the chassis, hooking the top bra

Replacing a Power Supply 1. With the power-supply handle in the extended position, slide the new power supply into the chassis (see Figure4-10).

Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 1. With the expansion-card cage lever in the upright position, carefully lower the cage into the chassis until it

Installing an Expansion Card 1. Unpack the expansion card, and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation accompanying t

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the cover (see "R

Replacing the Expansion-Card Riser Board 1. Replace the expansion-card riser board (see Figure4-13): a. Align the riser board with the expansi

1. Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel"). 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect all the power

Performing a Memory Upgrade 1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2. 

5. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key, and insert the memory module in the connector (see Figure4-14). The memor

2. Press the CD/diskette drive tray release handle until the tray snaps into place (see Figure4-15). 3. Reconnect your system and peripherals to

c. Press the cable securing latch into the locked position. 3. Install the CD drive on the drive tray (see Figure4-16): a. Lower the left side

4. Replace the CD/diskette drive tray (see "Replacing the CD/Diskette Drive Tray"). SCSI Configuration Information Although SCSI devices

The hard-drive bays provide space for up to five 1-inch SCSI hard drives. The hard drives connect to a controller on the system board or a RAID contro

1. Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel"). 2. If your replacement hard drive does not have a carrier, install the new drive on a ca

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the cover (see "R

11. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover"). 12. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including

SCSI Backplane Daughter Card To operate the SCSI backplane in a split backplane configuration, you must install a daughter card. In a split backplane

provided to assist you. For more information on these help tools, see "Getting Help" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Back to

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2. Pull the retention lever to s

1. Lower the backplane board into the system board tray. 2. Connect the control-panel cable to the SCSI backplane board (see Figure4-5). 3. Al

5. Lift the front of the system board tray upward slightly and then pull the tray straight back until it clears the chassis. Replacing the System

To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can add a second microprocessor or replace either the primary or secondary micropr

4. Pull the socket release lever upward to the fully open position (see Figure4-28). 5. Lift the microprocessor out of the socket and leave the

13. Hook the end of the clips without the latch to the tab on the edge of the socket. 14. Push down and pivot the securing clip latch until the h

4. Remove the system battery (see Figure4-30). See Figure5-3 to locate the system battery on the system board. You can pry the system battery out

Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the system board (see Figure4-31): a. Lower the front of the system board into the system board tray, un

Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual Entering the System Setup Program System Setup

help area), the changes take effect immediately. System Setup Options The following subsections outline the options on the System Setup screens. Main

Back to Contents Page Indicators, Codes, and Messages Dell™PowerEdge™2650SystemsServiceManual The system indicators and features are illustrat

l PCIX Slot Information — Displays a menu that contains information about each of the system's PCI-X slots. l Console Redirection — Displays a

l Setup Password — Allows you to restrict access to the System Setup program in the same way that you restrict access to your system with the system p

3. Type your new system password. You can use up to 32 characters in your password. As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank sp

Using the Setup Password Feature Your system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should

9. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover"). 10. Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the

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Additional indicators are located behind the bezel. The front-panel status LCD provides information using an alphanumeric character display (see "

Power Indicator Codes The system has indicators on the front panel and the power supplies that signify system power status. Power-Button Indicator

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes Each hard-drive carrier has two indicators: a busy indicator and a status indicator (see Figure3-5). The indicators pro