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Page 1 - Hardware Owner’s

Dell PowerEdge R515 SystemsHardware Owner’sManualRegulatory Model E12S Series and E13S SeriesRegulatory Type E12S002 and E13S002book.book Page 1 Tue

Page 2 - Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

10 ContentsSelecting Devices for Testing. . . . . . . . . . . 179Selecting Diagnostics Options . . . . . . . . . . 179Viewing Information and Resu

Page 3 - Contents

100 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-14. Removing and Installing a Fan (Twelve–Hard-Drive System) 1 fans (5) 2 release tab3 fan cable123book.book

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Installing System Components 101Installing a Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p

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102 Installing System ComponentsPower SuppliesYour system supports 750 W power supply. NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on t

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Installing System Components 103Figure 3-15. Removing and Installing a Power SupplyInstalling a Power Supply 1Verify that both power supplies are of t

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104 Installing System Components3Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the cable into a power outlet. CAUTION: When connecting the pow

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Installing System Components 105The maximum memory that is supported on your system varies according to the types and sizes of memory modules being us

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106 Installing System Components– For dual-rank memory modules:• One memory module per channel supports up to 1333 MHz.• Two memory modules per channe

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Installing System Components 107Table 3-1. Sample RDIMM Single- and Dual-Rank Memory Configurations (Per Processor)Memory Module SizeMemory Sockets Si

Page 11 - About Your System

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

Page 12 - 12 About Your System

Installing System Components 109Figure 3-16. Removing and Installing a Memory Module7Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment

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About Your System 111About Your SystemAccessing System Features During StartupThe following keystrokes provide access to system features during startu

Page 14 - 14 About Your System

110 Installing System Components12Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.13Start up

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Installing System Components 1116Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 87.7Close the system. See "Clo

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112 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-4. Expansion-Card Installation Priority for Riser 2Table 3-3. Expansion-Card Installation Priority for Riser 1

Page 17 - Home Screen

Installing System Components 113Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

Page 18 - View Menu

114 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-17. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card 9Connect any cables to the expansion card.10Close the system. S

Page 19 - Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

Installing System Components 115Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 20 - 20 About Your System

116 Installing System ComponentsRemoving an Expansion-Card Riser CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should

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Installing System Components 117Figure 3-18. Removing and Installing an Expansion-Card Riser 1 integrated storage controller slot 2 riser guides (2)3

Page 22 - 22 About Your System

118 Installing System ComponentsInstalling an Expansion-Card Riser CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shou

Page 23 - NIC Indicator Codes

Installing System Components 119Integrated Storage Controller CardYour system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the riser for an integrated

Page 24 - Power Indicator Codes

12 About Your SystemFront-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (Eight–Hard-Drive System)Item Indicator, Button

Page 25 - Diagnostic Lights (Optional)

120 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-19. Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card1 storage connector 2 expansion-card riser3 storage co

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Installing System Components 121Installing the Storage Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

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122 Installing System Components10Replace the expansion card. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 113.11Close the system. See "C

Page 28 - 28 About Your System

Installing System Components 123Figure 3-20. Removing and Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card 7Reinstall all expansion cards in the expansion-card riser

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124 Installing System Components3Pull back slightly on the retention standoff tab at the front edge of the card and gently lift the card off the reten

Page 30 - 30 About Your System

Installing System Components 125Figure 3-21. Removing and Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 7If applicable, install the VFlash media card. See &qu

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126 Installing System ComponentsRemoving an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shou

Page 32 - 32 About Your System

Installing System Components 127VFlash Media (Optional)The VFlash media card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the iDRAC6 Enterprise card

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128 Installing System Components4Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 3-22.5Close the system. See "Closing the System&quo

Page 34 - 34 About Your System

Installing System Components 1293Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.4Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Coo

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About Your System 132 NMI button Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be press

Page 36 - 36 About Your System

130 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-23. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink10Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure

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Installing System Components 131Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing a Processor1 processor 2 processor shield3 notch in processor 4 socket key 5 ZIF

Page 38 - 38 About Your System

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

Page 39 - Removing LCD Status Messages

Installing System Components 13310 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-23.11Replace the cooling shro

Page 40 - System Messages

134 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-25. Replacing the System Battery4If installed, remove the expansion card from the expansion-card slot. See &q

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Installing System Components 1359Press the battery toward the negative side of the connector and lift it out of the securing tab.10Support the battery

Page 42 - 42 About Your System

136 Installing System ComponentsRAID Battery (Optional)Removing the RAID Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techni

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Installing System Components 137Installing the RAID Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 44 - 44 About Your System

138 Installing System Components5Remove the screw securing the power button board to the control-panel module. See Figure 3-27.6Remove the power butto

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Installing System Components 139Installing the Control-Panel Module–LED CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

Page 46 - MEMTEST lane

14 About Your SystemFigure 1-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators (Twelve–Hard-Drive System)8 Hard drives Up to eight 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch, hot-swap

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140 Installing System ComponentsControl Panel Assembly—LCD (Optional) NOTE: This section applies to eight–hard-drive systems only. NOTE: The control

Page 48 - 48 About Your System

Installing System Components 141Installing the Control Panel Display Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.

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142 Installing System Components5Disconnect the display module cable from the control panel board. See Figure 3-28.6Remove the two screws that secure

Page 50 - 50 About Your System

Installing System Components 143Installing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You s

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144 Installing System Components3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backpla

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Installing System Components 145Figure 3-29. Removing and Installing a SAS Backplane (Eight–Hard-Drive System) 1 backplane retention latches (2) 2 SAS

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146 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-30. Removing and Installing a SAS Backplane (Twelve–Hard-Drive System)1 SAS backplane 2 backplane retention l

Page 54 - 54 About Your System

Installing System Components 147Installing the SAS Backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

Page 55 - Alert Messages

148 Installing System ComponentsPower Distribution BoardThe power distribution board is located on your system directly behind the power supply fan mo

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Installing System Components 14911Pull the blue tab, lift the power distribution board, and move it toward the front of the system to disengage from t

Page 57 - Choosing the System Boot Mode

About Your System 152 LED panel The LED panel has four diagnostic indicator lights that display error codes during system startup. See "Diagnosti

Page 58 - Responding to Error Messages

150 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-32. Removing and Installing the Power Distribution Board (Twelve–Hard-Drive System)1 screws (3) 2 power suppl

Page 59 - System Setup Options

Installing System Components 151Replacing the Power Distribution Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

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152 Installing System ComponentsSystem BoardRemoving the System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You s

Page 61 - Processor Settings Screen

Installing System Components 15311Remove the nine screws securing the system board to the chassis and then slide the system board assembly toward the

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154 Installing System ComponentsInstalling the System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Page 63 - Boot Settings Screen

Installing System Components 15513If applicable, install the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. See "Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card" on page 124.

Page 64 - Integrated Devices Screen

156 Installing System Componentsbook.book Page 156 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:47 PM

Page 65 - Serial Communication Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 1574Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified

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

Page 67 - System Security Screen

Troubleshooting Your System 1597Reconnect and power on each USB device one at a time.8If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, repl

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16 About Your SystemLCD Panel Features (Optional) NOTE: This section is applicable only to eight–hard-drive systems.The system's LCD panel prov

Page 69 - Exit Screen

160 Troubleshooting Your System• Change the auto-negotiation setting, if possible.• Use another connector on the switch or hub.If you are using a NIC

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Troubleshooting Your System 161• VFlash media cards• USB memory keys• NIC hardware key• Expansion-card riser • Integrated storage controller card•iDRA

Page 71 - UEFI Boot Settings Screen

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

Page 72 - Assigning a System Password

Troubleshooting Your System 1633Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.4Enter the System Setup program.If the date and t

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164 Troubleshooting Your SystemEnsure that none of the following conditions exist:• System cover, cooling shroud, drive blank, power supply blank, or

Page 74 - Disabling the System Password

Troubleshooting Your System 165Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

Page 75 - Assigning a Setup Password

166 Troubleshooting Your System9Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 108.10Replace the coolin

Page 76 - Embedded System Management

Troubleshooting Your System 167Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shou

Page 77 - Entering the BMC Setup Module

168 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should

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Troubleshooting Your System 169Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

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About Your System 17Home ScreenThe Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system

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170 Troubleshooting Your System5Restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and verify that the controller is enabled and the drives appear in

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Troubleshooting Your System 1713Ensure that the required device drivers for your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See the o

Page 82 - Front Bezel (Optional)

172 Troubleshooting Your System7Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.8Ensure that the controller card is firmly seated into

Page 83 - Opening the System

Troubleshooting Your System 1734Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.5Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in it

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174 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting Processors CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p

Page 85 - Closing the System

Troubleshooting Your System 17516Replace processor 1 with processor 2. See "Installing a Processor" on page 132.17Repeat step 11 through ste

Page 86 - Cooling Shroud

176 Troubleshooting Your Systembook.book Page 176 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:47 PM

Page 87 - Hard Drives

Running the System Diagnostics 1775Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for

Page 88 - Removing a Hard Drive

178 Running the System Diagnostics• Temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing when a user-defined error limit is reache

Page 89 - Installing a Hard Drive

Running the System Diagnostics 179Embedded System Diagnostics Testing OptionsClick the testing option in the Main Menu window.Using the Custom Test Op

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18 About Your SystemSetup MenuView MenuOption DescriptionBMC or DRACNOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the system, the BMC option is repl

Page 91 - Internal Hard Drives

180 Running the System Diagnostics•Test Iterations—Selects the number of times the test is run.•Log output file pathname—Enables you to specify the di

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Jumpers and Connectors 1816Jumpers and ConnectorsThis section provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic info

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

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Jumpers and Connectors 183Table 6-2. System Board ConnectorsItem Connector Description1 CPU2 Processor 22 iDRAC6 Enterprise iDRAC6 Enterprise card con

Page 95 - Optical Drive (Optional)

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

Page 96 - Installing an Optical Drive

Jumpers and Connectors 1855Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.The existing passwords are not di

Page 97 - Cooling Fans

186 Jumpers and Connectorsbook.book Page 186 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:47 PM

Page 98 - Removing a Cooling Fan

Getting Help 1877Getting 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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188 Getting Helpbook.book Page 188 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:47 PM

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Index 189IndexBBack-Panel Features and Indicators, 20batteriestroubleshooting, 160batterytroubleshooting the RAID card battery, 169battery (system)rep

Page 101 - Installing a Cooling Fan

About Your System 19Hard-Drive Indicator PatternsFigure 1-4. Hard-Drive IndicatorsNumber Displays the Asset tag or the Service Tag for the system.Powe

Page 102 - Power Supplies

190 Indexwhen to use, 176DIMMsSee memory modules (DIMMs).drive blankinstalling, 88removing, 87EEmbedded System Management, 76error messages, 58expansi

Page 103 - Installing a Power Supply

Index 191Jjumpers (system board), 179Kkeyboardstroubleshooting, 156LLCD panelfeatures, 16menus, 17Lifecyle Controller, 76Mmemorytroubleshooting, 163me

Page 104 - System Memory

192 IndexSee processor.upgrades, 127processorstroubleshooting, 172Rremovingbezel, 82control panel assembly, 136, 140cooling shroud, 86cover, 83expansi

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Index 193system messages, 40system password, 72system setup programboot settings, 63embedded server management options, 66integrated devices options,

Page 106 - Mode-Specific Guidelines

194 IndexWwarning messages, 55warranty, 56wet systemtroubleshooting, 158book.book Page 194 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:47 PM

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

Page 108 - Installing Memory Modules

20 About Your SystemBack-Panel Features and IndicatorsFigure 1-5 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the back panel of the syste

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About Your System 21Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description1 Serial connector Connects a serial device to the system.2 Video connector Co

Page 110 - Removing Memory Modules

22 About Your System9System status indicatorLights blue during normal system operation.Both the systems management software and the identification but

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About Your System 23Guidelines for Connecting Optional External Devices• Turn off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new exte

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24 About Your SystemPower Indicator CodesThe power supplies have an indicator that shows whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurre

Page 113 - Installing an Expansion Card

About Your System 25Diagnostic Lights (Optional) NOTE: This section is applicable to twelve–hard-drive systems.The four diagnostic indicator lights o

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26 About Your SystemHard drive failure. Ensure that the diskette drive and hard drive are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 87 f

Page 115 - Removing an Expansion Card

About Your System 27LCD Status Messages (Optional) NOTE: This section is applicable only to eight–hard-drive systems.The system's control panel

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28 About Your SystemE1114 Ambient Temp exceeds allowed range.Ambient temperature has a reached a point outside of the allowed range.See "Troubles

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About Your System 29E122A CPU # VTT Regulator failure. Reseat CPU.Specified processor VTT voltage regulator has failed.Reseat the processor(s). See &q

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

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30 About Your SystemE1410 System Fatal Error detected.Specified processor has an internal error. The error may or may not have been caused by the proc

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About Your System 31E1420 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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32 About Your SystemE1620 Power Supply # (### W) AC power error. Check PSU cables.Specified power supply's AC input is outside of the allowable r

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About Your System 33E1711 PCI parity error on #. Review & clear SEL.The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in

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34 About Your SystemE1920 iDRAC6 Upgrade FailedThe iDRAC6 Express Card is not installed properly or the card is bad.Reseat the iDRAC6 Express Card. If

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About Your System 35E2012 Memory configured but unusable. Check DIMMs.Memory configured, but is unusable. See "Troubleshooting System Memory"

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36 About Your SystemE2018 Programmable Timer error. Power cycle AC.Programmable interval timer error.Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and

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About Your System 37E201E POST memory test failure. Check DIMMs.BIOS POST memory test failure.See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 16

Page 127 - Internal USB Memory Key

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

Page 128 - Processors

About Your System 39Solving Problems Described by LCD Status MessagesThe code and text on the LCD can often specify a very precise fault condition tha

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4 ContentsDiagnostics Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Other Information Y

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

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

Page 132 - Installing a Processor

42 About Your SystemBIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected. MANUFACTURING MODE will be cleared before the next boot. System reboot required for normal opera

Page 133 - System Battery

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 SystemDIMM configuration on each CPU should match. Invalid memory configuration on a dual-processor system. The memory module configurat

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About Your System 45Keyboard fuse has failedOvercurrent detected at the keyboard connector.See "Getting Help" on page 187.Local keyboard may

Page 136 - RAID Battery (Optional)

46 About Your SystemMemory set to minimum frequency.The memory frequency may be intentionally set lower for power conservation.If not an intentional s

Page 137 - Control Panel Assembly—LED

About Your System 47No boot sector on hard drive.Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no operating system on hard drive.Check

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48 About Your SystemRead faultRequested sector not foundThe operating system cannot read from the hard drive, optical drive, or USB device, the system

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About Your System 49The amount of system memory has changedMemory has been added or removed or a memory module may be faulty.If memory has been added

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Contents 5System Utilities Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72System and Setup Password Features . . . . . . . . . 72Using the System Password

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50 About Your SystemThermal sensor not detected on xA memory module without a thermal sensor is installed in the specified memory slot.Replace the mem

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About Your System 51Unable to launch System Services image. System halted!System halted after F10 keystroke because System Services image is either co

Page 143 - SAS Backplane

52 About Your SystemUnsupported memory configuration. DIMM mismatch across slots detected: x,x,...Invalid memory configuration. Memory modules are mis

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About Your System 53Warning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Warning! Performance degraded. CPU and memory set

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54 About Your SystemWrite faultWrite fault on selected driveFaulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard drive subsystem

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About Your System 55Warning MessagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

Page 147 - Installing the SAS Backplane

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

Page 148 - 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> after you se

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

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6 ContentsInstalling a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 152 - System Board

60 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSATA Settings (Optional)See "SATA Settings Screen (Optional)" on page 62.Boot Setting

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 61Memory Settings ScreenProcessor Settings ScreenOption DescriptionSystem Memory Size Displays th

Page 154 - Installing the System Board

62 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSATA Settings Screen (Optional)DRAM Prefetcher(Enabled default)When Enabled, it turns on the DR

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63Boot Settings ScreenPort D(Off default)Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SAT

Page 156 - Installing System Components

64 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerIntegrated Devices ScreenOption DescriptionIntegrated SAS Controller(Enabled default)Enables or

Page 157 - Troubleshooting Your System

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 65PCI IRQ Assignments ScreenSerial Communication ScreenOption DescriptionEmbedded X-treme PCI Ada

Page 158 - Troubleshooting a USB Device

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

Page 159 - Troubleshooting a NIC

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 67Power Management ScreenSystem Security ScreenOption DescriptionPower Management(OS Control defa

Page 160 - Troubleshooting a Wet System

68 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSetup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a setup password.NOTE: See

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 69Exit ScreenPress <Esc> to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays:• Save

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Contents 7Expansion Card Installation Guidelines . . . . . . 111Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Removing an Expansion Card

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70 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerEntering the UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for exa

Page 164 - Troubleshooting a Fan

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71UEFI Boot Manager ScreenUEFI Boot Settings ScreenOption DescriptionContinue The system attempts

Page 165 - Troubleshooting System Memory

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

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 73When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the en

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74 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerTo disable the password security:1Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt

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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 169 - 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 77Baseboard Management Controller Configuration NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on

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78 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManageriDRAC6 Configuration UtilityThe iDRAC6 Configuration Utility is a pre-boot configuration enviro

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Installing System Components 793Installing System ComponentsRecommended Tools• Key to the system keylock• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers• T10 Torx sc

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8 ContentsInstalling the Control-Panel Module–LED . . . . 139Control Panel Assembly—LCD (Optional). . . . . . . 140Removing the Control Panel Dis

Page 174 - Troubleshooting Processors

80 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-1. Inside the System (Eight–Hard-Drive System) 1 control panel board 2 SAS backplane 3 power supply cooling fa

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Installing System Components 81Figure 3-2. Inside the System (Twelve–Hard-Drive System) 1 power supply cooling fan 2 internal hard drives (2)3 expansi

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82 Installing System ComponentsFront Bezel (Optional) A lock on the bezel restricts access to the power button, optical drive, and hard drive(s). The

Page 177 - Using Online Diagnostics

Installing System Components 83Installing the Front Bezel1Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.2Fit the free end of the bezel onto the sys

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84 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-4. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Eight–Hard-Drive System) 1 system cover latch 2 latch release lock

Page 179 - Using the Custom Test Options

Installing System Components 85Figure 3-5. Removing and Replacing the System Cover (Twelve–Hard-Drive System) Closing the System1Lift the latch on the

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86 Installing System ComponentsCooling ShroudThe cooling shroud directs airflow from the cooling fans over the system processor(s) and memory module(s

Page 181 - Jumpers and Connectors

Installing System Components 87Installing the Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

Page 182 - System Board Connectors

88 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-7. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Blank Installing a Hard-Drive Blank Align the hard-drive blank with th

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Installing System Components 89Figure 3-8. Removing and Installing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been

Page 184 - (continued)

Contents 9Troubleshooting a Wet System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Troubleshooting a Damaged System . . . . . . . . . . 162Troubleshooting the Sys

Page 185 - Jumpers and Connectors 185

90 Installing System Components4 With the lever on the hard drive carrier open, slide the hard drive into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the

Page 186 - 186 Jumpers and Connectors

Installing System Components 91Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier1Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector

Page 187 - Getting Help

92 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-10. Removing and Installing an Internal Hard-Drive Bay1 internal hard drives (2) 2 release latch3 internal har

Page 188 - 188 Getting Help

Installing System Components 93Installing an Internal Hard-Drive Bay CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sho

Page 189 - Index 189

94 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-11. Removing and Installing an Internal Hard Drive From the Internal Hard-Drive Bay*Screws are supplied along

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Installing System Components 95Optical Drive (Optional) An optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and co

Page 191 - Index 191

96 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-12. Removing and Installing the Optical DriveInstalling an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be do

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Installing System Components 976Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.7Connect the optical drive cable to the back of the drive.

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98 Installing System ComponentsRemoving a Cooling Fan WARNING: The cooling fan can continue to spin for some time after the system has been powered d

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Installing System Components 99Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing a Fan (Eight–Hard-Drive System) 1 fans (5) 2 release tab3 fan cable123book.book P

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