Dell T110 II Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge T110 IISystemsOwner’s ManualRegulatory Model E11S SeriesRegulatory Type E11S002Coaster_HOM.book Page 1 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23

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100 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-22. Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply1Attach the cable clip to the new power supply.2Align

Installing System Components 1018Replace the expansion-card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78.9Close the

102 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-23. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch CA

Installing System Components 1035Remove the switch and its attached cable from the system.Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion S

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

Installing System Components 105Figure 3-25. Removing the Link Bracket Lock6Remove the mounting screw holding the control panel assembly to the front

106 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-26. Removing and Installing the Control Panel AssemblyInstalling the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many rep

Installing System Components 1075Connect the control-panel cable to the system board.6Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel&qu

108 Installing System Components8Remove all memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 88. CAUTION: The processor and heat sink

Installing System Components 109Installing the System Board1Unpack the new system board.2Remove the labels from the processor shield and affix them to

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

110 Installing System Components16Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.Coaster_HOM

Troubleshooting Your System 1114Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified

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

Troubleshooting Your System 11310If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device.If the pro

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

Troubleshooting Your System 1155Reinstall the components you removed in step 3.6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60.7Turn

116 Troubleshooting Your System6Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 127.If th

Troubleshooting Your System 117Troubleshooting Power Supply1Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Removing the Power Supp

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

Troubleshooting Your System 119Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

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

120 Troubleshooting Your System9Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60.10Enter the System Setup program and check the system

Troubleshooting Your System 1216Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning.7If the problem is not resolved, r

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

Troubleshooting Your System 123Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

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

Troubleshooting Your System 125eRun the appropriate diagnostic test.If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 135.Troubleshooting the Pr

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Running the System Diagnostics 1275Running the System DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for

128 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 129Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to

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

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

Jumpers and Connectors 1316Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board JumperFor information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see "

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

Jumpers and Connectors 1335 NIC NIC connector6 FAN System fan connector7 SLOT1 PCIE_G2_X8 PCIe x8 half length8 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X8 PCIe x8 full length9

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

Getting Help 1357Getting 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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Index 137IndexNumerics5.25-inch driveinstalling, 68Bbatteryinstalling, 97troubleshooting, 116battery (system)replacing, 97BMCconfiguring, 53Ccable cli

138 IndexEerror messages, 36expansion cards, 81installing, 84removing, 82replacing, 84troubleshooting, 124Ffront bezelinsert, 62removing, 61replacing,

Index 139Mmemorybranches, 86channels, 86troubleshooting, 119memory key connector (USB), 101memory modules (DIMMs)configuring, 86installing, 89removing

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

140 Indextape drive, 65replacingchassis intrusion switch, 103cooling fan, 96expansion cards, 84front bezel, 62I/O panel, 106power supply, 100system ba

Index 141battery, 116CD drive, 121cooling fan, 118damaged system, 115expansion cards, 124external connections, 111hard drive, 123internal USB key, 120

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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 17Diagnostic LightsThe four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1

18 About Your SystemHard drive failure. Ensure that the hard drives are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 70 for information on

About Your System 19System MessagesSystem messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a s

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 SystemAlert! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Alert! Continuing system boot accepts the risk that

About Your System 21Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board.Please run SETUP.NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear setting. CMOS h

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

About Your System 23Local keyboard may not work because all user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and e

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

About Your System 25No boot device available.Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key in

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

About Your System 27Sector not found.Seek error.Seek operation failed.Faulty hard drive, USB device or medium.Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure

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

About Your System 29Timer chip counter 2 failed.Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 135.TPM configuration operation honored. Sys

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

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

About Your System 31Warning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. Warning! Performance degraded. CPU and memory set

32 About Your SystemWarning 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 352Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerThe System Setup program is the BIOS progr

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 ManagerSATA Settings Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 39Memory Settings ScreenProcessor Settings ScreenF1/F2 Prompt on Error(Enabled default)Enables th

4 ContentsSystem Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Memory Settings Screen

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 ScreenIntegrated Devices ScreenPort D(Off default)Auto enables BIOS support for t

42 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerPCI IRQ Assignments ScreenEmbedded Gb NIC 1(Enabled with PXE default)Enables or disables the em

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 43Serial Communication ScreenOption DescriptionSerial Communication(On without Console Redirectio

44 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerPower Management ScreenOption DescriptionPower Management(OS Control default)Options are OS Con

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 45System Security ScreenOption DescriptionTPM Security(Off default)Sets the reporting of the Trus

46 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSetup Password(Not Enabled default)Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a setu

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

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 5Inside the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Opening and Closing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Opening the System

50 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerWhen a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the en

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 Manager• Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting• Provides access to system event log and sensor statu

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 55In addition, the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to:• Configure, enable, or disable the

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Installing System Components 573Installing System ComponentsRecommended ToolsYou may need the following items to perform the procedures in this sectio

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

Installing System Components 59Opening and Closing the System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injur

6 ContentsExpansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Expansion Card Installation Guidelines. . . . . . . 81Removing an Expansion

60 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 61Front Bezel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesh

62 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 63Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel InsertInstalling Front Bezel Insert1To replace the insert on the fr

64 Installing System Components3Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 61. 4Slide the drive release latch in the dir

Installing System Components 65Optical and Tape Drives (Optional)Your system contains two 5.25-inch drive bays. In the upper 5.25-inch drive bay, you

66 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 67Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing an Optical Drive (SATA Connection)7If you are installing another drive in the bay,

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

Installing System Components 698On the new drive, attach the three shoulder screws to the drive, one screw on the lower front screw hole on the right

Contents 7System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Installing the System Bo

70 Installing System ComponentsHard Drives NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of either all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives;

Installing System Components 71Figure 3-9. Removing or Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the dri

72 Installing System ComponentsInstalling a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

Installing System Components 73Figure 3-10. Attaching a SAS Hard Drive to a SAS Controller Expansion Card7Close the system. See "Closing the Syst

74 Installing System ComponentsRemoving a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive BracketDetach the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive by pushing ou

Installing System Components 752Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59.3Disconnect the data/power cable from the hard drive by

76 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-13. Removing and Installing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive6 Slide the hard-drive carrier back in the hard drive bay.7 C

Installing System Components 772Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59.3To remove the existing hard-drive bracket, see step 4

78 Installing System Components10Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.11Enter the

Installing System Components 79support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow t

8 ContentsTroubleshooting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Troubleshooting Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . 124Troubleshooting the Pr

80 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-15. Removing and Installing the Cooling ShroudInstalling the Cooling Shroud1Align the holes on the cooling shr

Installing System Components 81Expansion CardsExpansion Card Installation GuidelinesYour system supports up to four PCIe Generation 2 cards. To identi

82 Installing System Components1. When available. 2. Maximum of 2 of any card whose maximum power exceeds 15 W.3. Refer to the expansion card document

Installing System Components 834Disconnect all cables from the card.5Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-16.6Grasp the expansion card by its e

84 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-16. Removing and Installing an Expansion CardInstalling an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be do

Installing System Components 853Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59.4Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removi

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

Installing System Components 87Table 3-2. Sample UDIMM Memory ConfigurationsMemory Module SizeMemory Sockets Single Processor1324Physical Memory (GB)

88 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 89Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Memory ModuleInstalling Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to t

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90 Installing System Components3Remove the expansion-card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78.4Remove the co

Installing System Components 91The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.17If the value is incorrect, one

92 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 9310Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position by

94 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 9514Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system c

96 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-20. Removing and Installing the Cooling FanInstalling the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done b

Installing System Components 974Replace expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78.5Replace the co

98 Installing System ComponentsFigure 3-21. Replacing the System Battery5To install the new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" fa

Installing System Components 99Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You sho