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100 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-23. Removing and Installing the Control Panel AssemblyInstalling the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many re

Installing System Components 1015Connect the control panel cable to the system board.6Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel&qu

102 Installing System Components CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Allow sufficient time for the processor and heat sink

Installing System Components 1033Holding the system board by its edges, lower the system board into the chassis. CAUTION: Do not lift the system boa

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Troubleshooting Your System 105Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified

106 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1Check the system and power connections to the monitor.2Check the video interface c

Troubleshooting Your System 10710If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device.If the pro

108 Troubleshooting Your System4Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation.5Enter

Troubleshooting Your System 1095Reinstall the components you removed in step 3.6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 58.7Turn

About Your System 11About Your SystemAccessing System Features During StartupThe following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup

110 Troubleshooting Your System6Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 121.If th

Troubleshooting Your System 111Troubleshooting Power Supply1Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Removing the Power Supp

112 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Troubleshooting Your System 113Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

114 Troubleshooting Your System9Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 58.10Enter the System Setup program and check the system

Troubleshooting Your System 1156Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning.7If the problem is not resolved, r

116 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit1Try using a different tape cartridge.2Ensure that the device drivers for the tape ba

Troubleshooting Your System 117Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

118 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting Expansion Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

Troubleshooting Your System 119eRun the appropriate diagnostic test.If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 129.Troubleshooting the Pr

12 About Your SystemFront-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-1. Front Panel Features and IndicatorsItem Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Descrip

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Running the System Diagnostics 121Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for t

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

Running the System Diagnostics 123Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to

124 Running the System DiagnosticsViewing Information and ResultsThe following tabs in the Customize window provide information about the test and the

Jumpers and Connectors 125Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board JumperFor information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see "D

126 Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board ConnectorsFigure 6-1. System Board Jumpers and ConnectorsTable 6-2. System Board Jumpers and ConnectorsItem Con

Jumpers and Connectors 1275 NIC NIC connector6 FAN System fan connector7 SLOT1 PCIE_G2_X8 PCIe x8 half length8 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X8 PCIe x8 full length9

128 Jumpers and ConnectorsDisabling a Forgotten PasswordThe system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, w

Getting Help 129Getting HelpContacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active

About Your System 132 System health indicatorThe system health indicator blinks amber when a system fault is detected.3 Hard drive activity indicatorT

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Glossary 131GlossaryA — Ampere(s).AC — Alternating current.ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the op

132 GlossaryCPU — Central processing unit. See processor.DC — Direct current.DDR — Double-data rate. A technology in memory modules that potentially d

Glossary 133storage devices.flash memory — A type of electronic chip that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility.FSB — Front-side

134 GlossaryK — Kilo-; 1000.Kb — Kilobit(s); 1024 bits.KB — Kilobyte(s); 1024 bytes.Kbps — Kilobit(s) per second.KBps — Kilobyte(s) per second.kg — Ki

Glossary 135memory address — A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in the system’s RAM.memory module — A small circuit board

136 Glossarysystem.pixel — A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A video resolution, such as

Glossary 137SDRAM — Synchronous dynamic random-access memory.sec — Second(s).serial port — A legacy I/O port with a 9-pin connector that transfers dat

138 GlossaryU-DIMM — An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module.uplink port — A port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or

Index 139IndexNumerics5.25-inch driveinstalling, 66Bbatteryinstalling, 91troubleshooting, 110battery (system)replacing, 91BMCconfiguring, 54Ccable cli

14 About Your SystemBack-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsItem Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Descripti

140 IndexEerror messages, 36expansion cards, 75installing, 78removing, 76replacing, 78troubleshooting, 118Ffront bezelinsert, 60removing, 59replacing,

Index 141Mmemorybranches, 80channels, 80troubleshooting, 113memory key connector (USB), 95memory modules (DIMMs)configuring, 80installing, 83removing,

142 Indextape drive, 63replacingchassis intrusion switch, 97cooling fan, 90expansion cards, 78front bezel, 60I/O panel, 100power supply, 94system batt

Index 143cooling fan, 112damaged system, 109expansion cards, 118external connections, 105hard drive, 117internal USB key, 114keyboard, 106memory, 113N

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About Your System 15Guidelines for Connecting External Devices• Turn off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new external devi

16 About Your SystemNIC Indicator CodesFigure 1-3. NIC Indicator Codes1 link indicator 2 activity indicatorIndicator Indicator CodeLink and activity i

About Your System 17Power SelectionThe voltage selection switch on the back panel of the system allows you to select one of two primary voltage inputs

18 About Your SystemDiagnostic LightsThe four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1

About Your System 19Hard drive failure. Ensure that the hard drives are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 68 for information on

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

20 About Your SystemSystem MessagesSystem messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a s

About Your System 21Alert! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Alert! Continuing system boot accepts the risk that

22 About Your SystemCaution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board.Please run SETUP.NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear setting. CMOS h

About Your System 23Error 8602 - Auxiliary Device Failure. Verify that mouse and keyboard are securely attached to correct connectors.Mouse or keyboar

24 About Your SystemLocal keyboard may not work because all user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and e

About Your System 25Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value.Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.See "Troub

26 About Your SystemNo boot device available.Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key in

About Your System 27Plug & Play Configuration Error.Error encountered in initializing PCIe device; faulty system board.Install the NVRAM_CLR jumpe

28 About Your SystemSector not found.Seek error.Seek operation failed.Faulty hard drive, USB device or medium.Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure

About Your System 29The following DIMMs should match in geometry: x,x,...Invalid memory configuration. The specified memory modules do not match in si

Contents 3Contents1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Accessing System Features During Startup. . . . . . . 11Front-Panel Feat

30 About Your SystemTimer chip counter 2 failed.Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 129.TPM configuration operation honored. Sys

About Your System 31Unsupported DIMM detected. The following DIMM has been disabled: xInvalid memory configuration. The system will run but with the s

32 About Your SystemWarning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Warning! Performance degraded. CPU and memory set

About Your System 33Warning MessagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 35Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerThe System Setup program is the BIOS progra

36 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEntering the System Setup Program1Turn on or restart your system.2Press <F2> immediately

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 37System Setup OptionsMain Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on

38 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerMemory Settings Displays information related to installed memory. See "Memory Settings Scr

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 39Memory Settings ScreenProcessor Settings ScreenReport Keyboard Errors(Report default)Enables or

4 Contents2 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Choosing the System Boot Mode . . . . . . . . .

40 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSATA Settings ScreenLogical Processor(Enabled default)On processors that support Simultaneous M

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 41Boot Settings ScreenPort A(Off default)Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SAT

42 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerIntegrated Devices ScreenUSB Flash Drive Emulation Type(Auto default)Determines the emulation t

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 43PCI IRQ Assignments ScreenSerial Communication ScreenEmbedded Video Controller(Enabled default)

44 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerPower Management ScreenFailsafe Baud Rate(115200 default)Displays the failsafe baud rate used f

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 45System Security ScreenFan Power and Performance ManagementOptions are Maximum Performance or Mi

46 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerTPM Activation(No Change default)When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled to default settings.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 47Exit ScreenPress <Esc> to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays:•Save C

48 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerUEFI Boot Manager ScreenUEFI Boot Settings Screen<Esc> Refreshes the UEFI Boot Manager sc

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 49System Utilities ScreenSystem and Setup Password Features NOTE: For a forgotten password, see

Contents 5System and Setup Password Features . . . . . . . . . 49Using the System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Using the Setup Password. .

50 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerAssigning a System PasswordBefore assigning a system password, enter the System Setup program a

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 51Using Your System Password to Secure Your System NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (

52 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerUsing the Setup PasswordAssigning a Setup PasswordYou can assign a setup password only when the

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 53Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password1Enter the System Setup program and select the S

54 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerBaseboard Management Controller ConfigurationThe BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recov

Installing System Components 55Installing System ComponentsRecommended ToolsYou may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section

56 Installing System ComponentsInside the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tr

Installing System Components 57Opening and Closing the System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injur

58 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-2. Opening and Closing the SystemClosing the System1Align the cover with the slots on the bottom of the chassi

Installing System Components 59Front Bezel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubles

6 ContentsOptical and Tape Drives (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 63Removing an Optical or Tape Drive. . . . . . . . . 63Installing an Optical o

60 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-3. Removing and Installing the Front BezelInstalling the Front Bezel1Align the tabs on the front bezel with th

Installing System Components 61Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel InsertInstalling Front Bezel Insert1To replace the insert on the fr

62 Installing System Components3Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 59. 4Slide the drive release latch in the dir

Installing System Components 63Optical and Tape Drives (Optional)Your system contains two 5.25-inch drive bays. In the upper 5.25-inch drive bay, you

64 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-6. Removing and Installing a Tape Drive (SCSI Connection)1 power cable 2 data cable3 drive release latch 4 dri

Installing System Components 65Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing an Optical Drive (SATA Connection)7If you are installing another drive in the bay,

66 Installing System ComponentsInstalling an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sho

Installing System Components 678On the new drive, attach the three shoulder screws to the drive, one screw on the lower front screw hole on the right

68 Installing System ComponentsHard Drives NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives.Hard Dr

Installing System Components 69Figure 3-9. Removing or Installing a Hard Drive NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from th

Contents 7Cooling Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Removing the Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Installing the Cooling

70 Installing System ComponentsInstalling a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perf

Installing System Components 71Figure 3-10. Attaching a SAS Hard Drive to a SAS Controller Expansion Card7Replace the system cover. See "Closing

72 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-11. Removing or Installing a Hard Drive From a Hard Drive BracketExpansion Card StabilizerRemoving the Expansi

Installing System Components 732Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 58.Cooling ShroudThe cooling shroud directs airflow over

74 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-12. Removing and Installing the Cooling ShroudInstalling the Cooling Shroud1Align the holes on the cooling shr

Installing System Components 75Expansion CardsExpansion Card Installation GuidelinesYour system supports up to four PCIe Generation 2 cards. To identi

76 Installing System Components1. Maximum of 2 of any card whose maximum power exceeds 15 W.2. Refer to the expansion card documentation to ensure tha

Installing System Components 774Disconnect all cables from the card.5Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-13.6Grasp the expansion card by its e

78 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-13. Removing and Installing an Expansion CardInstalling an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be d

Installing System Components 793Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 57.4Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removi

8 ContentsTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device. . . . . . . . . . 107Troubleshooting a NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Troubleshooting a We

80 Installing System ComponentsSystem MemoryYour system supports DDR3 ECC unbuffered memory modules (UDIMMs). The DIMMs can be 1066 or 1333-MHz. Singl

Installing System Components 81Table 3-2. Sample UDIMM Memory ConfigurationsMemory Module SizeMemory Sockets Single Processor1324Physical Memory (GB)

82 Installing System ComponentsRemoving Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered d

Installing System Components 83Figure 3-14. Installing and Removing a Memory ModuleInstalling Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to t

84 Installing System Components3Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer" on page 72.4Remove the co

Installing System Components 85The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.17If the value is incorrect, one

86 Installing System Components CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is nece

Installing System Components 8710Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position by

88 Installing System Components CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can p

Installing System Components 8914Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system c

Contents 9Using the Custom Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Selecting Devices for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . 123Selecting Diagnostics O

90 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-17. Removing and Installing the Cooling FanInstalling the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done

Installing System Components 914Replace expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer" on page 72.5Replace the co

92 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-18. Replacing the System Battery5To install the new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" fa

Installing System Components 93Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sh

94 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-19. Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply1Attach the cable clip to the new power supply.2Align

Installing System Components 958Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer" on page 72.9Close the

96 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-20. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch CA

Installing System Components 975Remove the switch and its attached cable from the system.Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion Sw

98 Installing System ComponentsControl Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perfo

Installing System Components 99Figure 3-22. Removing the Link Bracket Lock6Remove the mounting screw holding the control panel assembly to the front c