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Page 1 - Hardware Owner’s

Dell PowerEdge R415 SystemsHardware Owner’sManualRegulatory Model E07S SeriesRegulatory Type E07S003R415HOM.book Page 1 Friday, September 24, 2010

Page 2 - Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

Page 3 - Contents

100 Installing System Components• Table 3-1 provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion

Page 4 - 4 Contents

Installing System Components 1016If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion-card slot on the ch

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102 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-12. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card 8Connect any cables to the expansion card.9Close the system. Se

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Installing System Components 103Integrated Storage Controller CardYour system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the expansion-card riser for

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104 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-13. Removing and Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card Installing the Integrated Storage Controll

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Installing System Components 1054Hold the card by its edges and insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector on the riser l

Page 9 - About Your System

106 Installing System Components5If applicable, remove any cables from the riser.6To remove the expansion-card riser, grasp the riser guides and lift

Page 10 - 10 About Your System

Installing System Components 107Replacing an Expansion-Card Riser1To install an expansion-card riser, align the riser guides with the riser guide post

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108 Installing System Components3Locate the USB connector on the control panel board. See Figure 3-15.4Insert the USB memory key into the USB connecto

Page 12 - LCD Panel Features (Optional)

Installing System Components 109System Board ShroudThe system board shroud covers the processors, heat sinks, and memory modules, and provides air flo

Page 13 - Home Screen

About Your System 113 Video connector Connects a monitor to the system.4 LCD menu buttons Allows you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.5LED or LC

Page 14 - Setup Menu

110 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-16. Removing and Installing the System Board ShroudInstalling the System Board Shroud1Open the system. See &q

Page 15 - View Menu

Installing System Components 111Power Distribution Board ShroudThe power distribution board shroud covers the power distribution board and provides ai

Page 16 - 16 About Your System

112 Installing System ComponentsInstalling the Power Distribution Board Shroud1Align the power distribution board shroud using center of the numbered

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Installing System Components 113Figure 3-18. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card CAUTION: Many repairs m

Page 18 - 18 About Your System

114 Installing System Components4Align the front edge of the card with the connector on the system board. See Figure 6-1 for the location of the conne

Page 19 - NIC Indicator Codes

Installing System Components 1158Replace the plastic filler plug over the port at the system back panel. See "Back-Panel Features and Indicators&

Page 20 - Power Indicator Codes

116 Installing System ComponentsInstalling an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sh

Page 21 - Diagnostic Lights (Optional)

Installing System Components 117Installing a VFlash Media Card1Locate the VFlash media slot at the back corner of the system. 2With the label side fac

Page 22 - 22 About Your System

118 Installing System Components3Remove the system board shroud or the power distribution board shroud as applicable. See "Removing the System Bo

Page 23 - (continued)

Installing System Components 119Installing a Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p

Page 24 - LCD Status Messages

12 About Your SystemLCD Panel Features (Optional)The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to signify when

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120 Installing System Components3To disconnect the RAID battery cable from the connector on the system board, press the tab on the RAID battery cable

Page 26 - 26 About Your System

Installing System Components 121Installing the RAID Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

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122 Installing System ComponentsGeneral Memory Module Installation GuidelinesTo ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following gener

Page 28 - 28 About Your System

Installing System Components 1231 When available.Table 3-2. Memory Rank Population Guidelines for Speed DIMM 1 DIMM 2Max MHz, 1.5V DIMMsMax MHz, 1.35V

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124 Installing System ComponentsInstalling Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powere

Page 30 - 30 About Your System

Installing System Components 1255Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown in Figure 3-22, to allow the memory module to b

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126 Installing System Components10Replace the system board shroud. See "Installing the System Board Shroud" on page 110.11Close the system.

Page 32 - 32 About Your System

Installing System Components 1275Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. See Figu

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128 Installing System Components5Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-23.6Wait 30 seconds for t

Page 34 - 34 About Your System

Installing System Components 12910Use the tab on the processor shield to rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-24.Figure

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About Your System 13Figure 1-2. LCD Panel FeaturesHome ScreenThe Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is d

Page 36 - 36 About Your System

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

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Installing System Components 131Figure 3-25. Keeping the Processor Parallel to the SocketFigure 3-26. Aligning the Processor With the Socket Keys1 soc

Page 38 - 38 About Your System

132 Installing System Components9Verify that the processor is properly aligned and seated. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the

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Installing System Components 133System BatteryReplacing the System Battery WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly

Page 40 - System Messages

134 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-27. Replacing the System Battery5Locate the battery socket. See "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 17

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Installing System Components 13511If applicable, replace the system board shroud. See "Installing the System Board Shroud" on page 110.12If

Page 42 - 42 About Your System

136 Installing System Components6Gently work the connector out of the socket. 7For LCD control panel, disconnect the display module cable from the con

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Installing System Components 137Figure 3-28. Removing and Installing the Control Panel—LED 1 LED display module 2 control panel board3 control panel d

Page 44 - 44 About Your System

138 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-29. Removing and Installing the Control Panel—LCD1 display module cable 2 control panel board3 control panel

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Installing System Components 139Installing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You s

Page 46 - 46 About Your System

14 About Your SystemTo navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the up arrow until the Home icon is displayed, and then s

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140 Installing System ComponentsSAS Backplane Removing the SAS Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Yo

Page 48 - 48 About Your System

Installing System Components 141Figure 3-30. Removing and Installing the SAS Backplane Installing the SAS Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be

Page 49 - System Setup Program

142 Installing System Components3Slide the backplane downward until the two blue retention latches snap into place. 4Connect the SAS data and power ca

Page 50 - 50 About Your System

Installing System Components 143Replacing the Power Distribution BoardFigure 3-31. Removing and Replacing the Power Distribution Board1 screw (2) 2 po

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

Page 52 - 52 About Your System

Installing System Components 1451Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.2Open t

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146 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-32. Removing and Installing the System Board Installing the System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be d

Page 54 - Alert Messages

Installing System Components 1474Replace all the memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 126 and "Installing Memory Modul

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148 Installing System Components14If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the PERC controller card.15If applicable, reinstall the iDRAC6 En

Page 56 - 56 About Your System

Troubleshooting Your System 1494Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified

Page 57 - Choosing the System Boot Mode

About Your System 15View MenuOption DescriptionBMC IP or DRAC IPNOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the system, the BMC IP option is repla

Page 58 - Responding to Error Messages

150 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting External ConnectionsEnsure that all external cables are securely attached to the external connectors on

Page 59 - System Setup Options

Troubleshooting Your System 1513Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the System Setup program. Verify that all USB ports are

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152 Troubleshooting Your System3Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on page 19.• If the link ind

Page 61 - Processor Settings Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 1533Disassemble components from the system. See "Installing System Components" on page 79.• System board shroud•

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154 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting a Damaged System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should

Page 63 - Boot Settings Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 155Troubleshooting the System Battery NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months),

Page 64 - Integrated Devices Screen

156 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

Page 65 - Serial Communication Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 1576If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and install a new fan. See "Removing a Cooling Fan" on p

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158 Troubleshooting Your System4Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 61.

Page 67 - Power Management Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 15920Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.21As the sys

Page 68 - System Security Screen

16 About Your SystemHard-Drive Indicator Patterns Figure 1-3. Hard-Drive Indicators1 hard-drive activity indicator (green)2 hard-drive status indicat

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160 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting an SD Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p

Page 70 - Exit Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 16111Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83.12Turn on the system and attached peripherals and che

Page 71 - UEFI Boot Manager Screen

162 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting an External Tape Drive1Try using a different tape cartridge.2Ensure that the device drivers for the tap

Page 72 - System Utilities Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 163Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 73 - Using the System Password

164 Troubleshooting Your System4Ensure that the required device drivers for your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See the o

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Troubleshooting Your System 1656Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.7Open th

Page 75 - Using the Setup Password

166 Troubleshooting Your System5Ensure that the expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page

Page 76 - Embedded System Management

Troubleshooting Your System 1676Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83.7Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and tu

Page 77 - Entering the BMC Setup Module

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Running the System Diagnostics 1695Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for

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About Your System 17Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condit

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170 Running the System Diagnostics• View help messages that briefly describe each test and its parameters• View status messages that inform you if tes

Page 81 - Front Bezel (Optional)

Running the System Diagnostics 171Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to

Page 82 - Opening the System

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

Page 83 - Closing the System

Jumpers and Connectors 1736Jumpers and ConnectorsThis section provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic info

Page 84 - Hard Drives

174 Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board ConnectorsSee Figure 6-1 and Table 6-2 for the location and description of the system board connectors.Figure 6

Page 85 - Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier

Jumpers and Connectors 175Table 6-2. System Board ConnectorsItem Connector Description1 CPU2 Processor 22 iDRAC6 Enterprise iDRAC6 Enterprise card con

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176 Jumpers and ConnectorsSAS Backplane Board Connectors Figure 6-2. SAS Backplane Board Connectors17 SATA_ASATA_BSATA_CSATA_DSATA_ESATA connector ASA

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Jumpers and Connectors 177Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCIe BusesFigure 6-3. PCIe Expansion-Card Riser Components1 data cable connector 2

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178 Jumpers and ConnectorsPower Distribution Board Connectors Figure 6-4. Power Distribution Board Connectors 1 power supply connector (2) 2 system bo

Page 89 - Removing a Cabled Hard Drive

Jumpers and Connectors 179Disabling a Forgotten PasswordThe system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, w

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18 About Your System4 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional)Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.5 USB connectors (2) Connects

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Page 92 - Optical Drive

Getting Help 1817Getting HelpContacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active

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Page 94 - Installing an Optical Drive

Index 183IndexBback-panel features, 17batteriestroubleshooting, 155batterytroubleshooting the RAID card battery, 164battery (system)replacing, 133beze

Page 95 - Power Supplies

Index 184using embedded system diagnostics, 169using Online Diagnostics, 169when to use, 170DIMMsSee memory modules (DIMMs).drive blankinstalling, 85r

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Index 185installingcontrol panel assembly, 139cooling shroud, 110, 112expansion card, 101hard drive (cabled), 90hard drive (hot-pluggable), 87hard dri

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Index 186Ooptical driveinstalling, 92Optimizer memory mode, 123Ppasswordsetup, 75system, 73passwordsdisabling, 179phone numbers, 181POSTaccessing syst

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Index 187SAS RAID controller daughter cardtroubleshooting, 164SATA hard drive. See hard drive.SD cardtroubleshooting, 159-160securing your system, 68,

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Index 188NIC, 151SAS RAID controller daughter card, 164SD card, 159-160system cooling, 156tape drive, 162video, 150wet system, 152UUEFI Boot Manageren

Page 100 - Removing an Expansion Card

About Your System 19Guidelines for Connecting External Devices• Turn off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new external devi

Page 101 - Installing an Expansion Card

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

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20 About Your SystemPower Indicator CodesThe power supplies have indicators that show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.•

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About Your System 21Figure 1-6. Power Supply Status IndicatorDiagnostic Lights (Optional)The four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front pane

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22 About Your SystemTable 1-1. Diagnostic Indicator Codes (Optional)Code Causes Corrective ActionThe system is in a normal off condition or a possible

Page 105 - Expansion-Card Riser

About Your System 23No memory modules detected.See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 157.System board failure. See "Getting Help&

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24 About Your SystemLCD Status MessagesThe LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). Fo

Page 107 - Internal USB Memory Key

About Your System 25Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (Optional)Code Text Causes Corrective ActionsE1000 Failsafe voltage error. Contact support.Check th

Page 108 - Installing System Components

26 About Your SystemE122E On-board regulator failed. Call support.One of the on-board voltage regulators failed.Remove AC power to the system for 10 s

Page 109 - System Board Shroud

About Your System 27E1410 System Fatal Error detected.A fatal system error detected.Check LCD for additional scrolling messages. Remove AC power to th

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28 About Your SystemE1420 CPU Bus parity error. Power cycle AC.The system BIOS has reported a processor bus parity error.Remove AC power to the system

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About Your System 29E161C Power Supply # (### W) lost AC power. Check PSU cables.Specified power supply is attached to the system, but it has lost its

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Contents 3Contents1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Accessing System Features During Startup. . . . . . . . 9Front-Panel Fea

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30 About Your SystemE1710 I/O channel check error. Review & clear SEL.The system BIOS has reported an I/O channel check. Check the SEL for more in

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About Your System 31E1712 PCI system error on Bus ## Device ## Function ##The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides

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32 About Your SystemE1716 Chipset IERR Bus ## Dev ## Function ##. Review & clear SEL.The system BIOS reported a chipset internal error that reside

Page 116 - VFlash Media (Optional)

About Your System 33E1810 Hard drive ## fault. Review & clear SEL.The specified hard-drive has experienced a fault.See "Troubleshooting a Har

Page 117 - Cooling Fans

34 About Your SystemE1A15 SAS cable B failure. Check connection.SAS cable B is missing or bad.Reseat the cable. If the problem persists, replace cable

Page 118 - 1 fan 2 power cable

About Your System 35E2015 DMA Controller failure. Power cycle AC.DMA controller failure. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the

Page 119 - RAID Battery (Optional)

36 About Your SystemE201A SuperIO failure. Power cycle AC.SIO failure. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system.If the prob

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About Your System 37E2021 Incorrect memory configuration. Review User Guide.Incorrect memory configuration.Check screen for specific error messages. S

Page 121 - System Memory

38 About Your SystemE2112 Memory spared on DIMM ##. Power cycle AC.The system BIOS has spared the memory because it has determined the memory had too

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About Your System 39W1628 Performance degraded. Check PSU and system configuration.The system configuration requires more power than what the power su

Page 123 - When available

4 Contents2 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Choosing the System Boot Mode . . . . . . . . .

Page 124 - Installing Memory Modules

40 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

Page 125

About Your System 41Alert! Node Interleaving disabled! Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving. The memory configuration has changed (

Page 126 - Removing Memory Modules

42 About Your SystemAlert! System fatal error during previous boot.An error caused the system to reboot.Check other system messages for additional inf

Page 127 - Processors

About Your System 43CPUs with different cache sizes detected.Mismatched processors have been installed in the system.Ensure that all processors have t

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

Page 129

About Your System 45Keyboard data line failure.Keyboard stuck key failure.Keyboard cable connector is improperly connected or the keyboard is defectiv

Page 130 - Installing a Processor

46 About Your SystemNo boot device available.Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard-drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or non-bootable USB key i

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About Your System 47PCIe Training Error: Expected Link Width is x, Actual Link Width is y.Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified sl

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48 About Your SystemSATA port x device auto-sensing error.SATA port x device configuration error.SATA port 0 device failure.The drive connected to the

Page 133 - System Battery

About Your System 49Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program.Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty system battery.Check the Time and Date sett

Page 134

Contents 5Internal USB Memory Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107System Board Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Power Distribution B

Page 135 - Control Panel Assembly

50 About Your SystemUnable to launch System Services image. System halted!System halted after <F10> keystroke because System Services image is e

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About Your System 51Unsupported memory configuration. DIMM mismatch across slots detected: x,x,...Invalid memory configuration. Memory modules are mis

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52 About Your SystemWarning: Front Control Panel is not installed.The control panel is not installed or has a faulty cable connection.Install the cont

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About Your System 53Warning: Following faulty DIMMs are ignored:DIMM n1 n2Total memory size is reduced.Faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). C

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

Page 140 - SAS Backplane

About Your System 55Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty informa

Page 141 - Installing the SAS Backplane

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Page 142 - Power Distribution Board

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 572Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerThe System Setup program is the BIOS progr

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

Page 144 - System Board

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 59System Setup OptionsMain ScreenFigure 2-1. Main Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup

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6 ContentsTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device. . . . . . . . . . 151Troubleshooting a NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Troubleshooting a We

Page 146 - Installing the System Board

60 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerOption DescriptionSystem Time Sets the time on the system's internal clock.System Date Set

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 61Memory Settings ScreenProcessor Settings ScreenReport Keyboard Errors(Report default)Enables or

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62 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerHyper Transport Tec hn ol ogy (HT3 default)Displays the HyperTransport link speed, and dependin

Page 149 - Troubleshooting Your System

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63SATA Settings ScreenBoot Settings ScreenOption DescriptionEmbedded SATA(Off default)ATA Mode en

Page 150 - Troubleshooting a USB Device

64 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerIntegrated Devices ScreenHard-Disk Drive SequenceDetermines the order in which the BIOS will at

Page 151 - Troubleshooting a NIC

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 65PCI IRQ Assignments ScreenSerial Communication ScreenOS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default)Aids r

Page 152 - Troubleshooting a Wet System

66 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEmbedded Server Management Screen Failsafe Baud Rate(115200 default)Displays the failsafe baud

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 67Power Management ScreenOption DescriptionPower Management(OS Control default)Options are OS Con

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68 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSystem Security ScreenOption DescriptionSystem Password Displays the current status of the pass

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 69TPM Clear(No default) CAUTION: Clearing the TPM will lose all encryption keys in the TPM. This

Page 156 - Troubleshooting a Fan

Contents 7Running the Embedded System Diagnostics . . . . . . 170System Diagnostics Testing Options . . . . . . . . . . 170Using the Custom Test Op

Page 157 - Troubleshooting System Memory

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

Page 158

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation KeysUEFI Boot Manager ScreenKeys ActionUp arrow Moves to

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72 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerUEFI Boot Settings ScreenSystem Utilities ScreenSystem and Setup Password Features NOTE: For a

Page 160 - Troubleshooting an SD Card

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 73Using the System PasswordWhen a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the system

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

Page 162

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75Using the Setup PasswordAssigning a Setup PasswordYou can assign a setup password only when the

Page 163 - Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

76 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerDeleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password1Enter the System Setup program and select Syste

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 77• Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s operating system• Provide

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78 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager• Change the administrative user name and password and manage user privileges• View System Even

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Installing System Components 793Installing System Components NOTE: Depending on the configuration, your system may have hot-swappable or cabled hard-

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80 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-1. Inside the System 1 power supply shroud 2 system board shroud3 power supply bay (2) 4 expansion-card riser

Page 169 - Using Dell Diagnostics

Installing System Components 81Front Bezel (Optional)Removing the Front Bezel1Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel.2Lift up the release lat

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

Page 171 - Using the Custom Test Options

Installing System Components 83Figure 3-3. Opening and Closing the System Closing the System1Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly t

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84 Installing System ComponentsHard DrivesYour system supports up to four 3.5-inch (SAS or SATA) or 2.5-inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hard drives in 3.5-in

Page 173 - Jumpers and Connectors

Installing System Components 85Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Blank Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 1 If applicable, remove the front

Page 174 - System Board Connectors

86 Installing System ComponentsIf the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is powered down. When the drive i

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Installing System Components 87Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the SAS/

Page 176 - 176 Jumpers and Connectors

88 Installing System ComponentsRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive CarrierRemove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and sep

Page 177 - PCIe Buses

Installing System Components 89Removing a Cabled Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 178 - 178 Jumpers and Connectors

About Your System 91About Your SystemAccessing System Features During StartupThe following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup

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

Page 180 - 180 Jumpers and Connectors

Installing System Components 91Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive BracketRemove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive bracket and sep

Page 181 - Getting Help

92 Installing System ComponentsOptical DriveAn optional DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and connects to the SATA control

Page 182 - 182 Getting Help

Installing System Components 93Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive1 data cable 2 power cable3 optical drive 4 release latch5 metal s

Page 183 - Index 183

94 Installing System ComponentsInstalling an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 184 - Index 184

Installing System Components 95Power SuppliesYour system supports the following power supply modules:• 480 W (non-redundant power supply)• 500 W (redu

Page 185 - Index 185

96 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-10. Removing and Installing a Redundant Power Supply Installing a Redundant Power Supply1Verify that both powe

Page 186 - Index 186

Installing System Components 97 NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply in a system with two power supplies, allow seve

Page 187 - Index 187

98 Installing System Components4Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply to the system board, hard drives and optical drive. See Figure 3

Page 188 - Index 188

Installing System Components 99Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

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