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... processors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available), Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD), upgradable to six 3.5-inch, internal Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives or six 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives. • Peripheral bay provides support...
... processors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available), Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD), upgradable to six 3.5-inch, internal Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives or six 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives. • Peripheral bay provides support...
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCI-X PCIe Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard drives Diskette drive One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence PCI, PCI-X, PCIe one full-height, half-length 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz (slot 1) one full...
Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCI-X PCIe Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard drives Diskette drive One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence PCI, PCI-X, PCIe one full-height, half-length 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz (slot 1) one full...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing an Expansion Card 57 Removing an Expansion Card 58 Hard Drives 59 Removing a Hard Drive 59 Installing a Hard Drive 61 Internal Tape Backup Unit 67 Removing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 67 Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 68 Optical...
... a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing an Expansion Card 57 Removing an Expansion Card 58 Hard Drives 59 Removing a Hard Drive 59 Installing a Hard Drive 61 Internal Tape Backup Unit 67 Removing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 67 Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 68 Optical...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 107 Troubleshooting the System Battery 108 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 108 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 109 Troubleshooting a Fan 109 Troubleshooting System Memory 110 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 113 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 115 Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 116 6 Contents
... 107 Troubleshooting the System Battery 108 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 108 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 109 Troubleshooting a Fan 109 Troubleshooting System Memory 110 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 113 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 115 Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 116 6 Contents
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the bezel on the system's front panel. Figure 1-1. About Your System 11 Front-Panel Components Item Component Icon 1 Hard-drive activity indicator LED Description The green hard drive activity indicator flashes when the hard drives are in use. Table 1-2 provides component descriptions. Front-Panel Features and Indicators 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 Table 1-2.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the bezel on the system's front panel. Figure 1-1. About Your System 11 Front-Panel Components Item Component Icon 1 Hard-drive activity indicator LED Description The green hard drive activity indicator flashes when the hard drives are in use. Table 1-2 provides component descriptions. Front-Panel Features and Indicators 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 Table 1-2.
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Optional optical drive. Connects a monitor to the system. Optional diskette drive. Optional half-height tape backup unit (may require optional controller). Table 1-2. Six bays for 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA hard drives. Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component Icon 6 USB connectors (2) 7 Video connector 8 Optical drive 9 Tape backup unit 10 Diskette drive 11 Hard drives Description Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. About Your System 13
Optional optical drive. Connects a monitor to the system. Optional diskette drive. Optional half-height tape backup unit (may require optional controller). Table 1-2. Six bays for 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA hard drives. Front-Panel Components (continued) Item Component Icon 6 USB connectors (2) 7 Video connector 8 Optical drive 9 Tape backup unit 10 Diskette drive 11 Hard drives Description Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. About Your System 13
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 110. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 131. Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. About Your System 27 See ... Training Error: Slot n No operating system on page 131. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot number. See your hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 56. See "Expansion Cards" on page 33. See "Using the System Setup Program...
.... See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 110. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 131. Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. About Your System 27 See ... Training Error: Slot n No operating system on page 131. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot number. See your hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 56. See "Expansion Cards" on page 33. See "Using the System Setup Program...
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...About Your System Install the NVRAM_CLR jumper and reboot the system. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 115 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. Shutdown failure Shutdown test failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory"...checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are not properly seated, See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on the disk, or the requested sector is detected during all appropriate cables are ...
...About Your System Install the NVRAM_CLR jumper and reboot the system. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 115 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. Shutdown failure Shutdown test failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory"...checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are not properly seated, See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on the disk, or the requested sector is detected during all appropriate cables are ...
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... removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . The following DIMM pair is used . DIMM y Ensure that came with the system. See "Troubleshooting the System .... If the problem persists, replace the system battery. Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on the boot hard drive. Utility partition not available The key was pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on page 131. Create a utility partition on the boot...
... removed, check the SEL to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . The following DIMM pair is used . DIMM y Ensure that came with the system. See "Troubleshooting the System .... If the problem persists, replace the system battery. Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on the boot hard drive. Utility partition not available The key was pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on page 131. Create a utility partition on the boot...
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... all data on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond before you to respond by either the application or the operating system. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs...System has detected a legal but will experience suboptimal performance. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 80. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in slot 1. System ...
... all data on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond before you to respond by either the application or the operating system. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs...System has detected a legal but will experience suboptimal performance. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 113, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 80. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in slot 1. System ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... cache size, and so on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that have keyboards attached. See support.dell.com for a USB flash drive. Serial Communication Displays a screen to set a userdefined LCD string. Embedded Server Management Displays a screen to configure the ...NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a removal diskette drive. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network. See "Using the System Password" on...
... cache size, and so on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that have keyboards attached. See support.dell.com for a USB flash drive. Serial Communication Displays a screen to set a userdefined LCD string. Embedded Server Management Displays a screen to configure the ...NOTE: System boot is not supported from external devices. Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a removal diskette drive. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and network. See "Using the System Password" on...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Power supply • Cooling fans • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System...
Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Power supply • Cooling fans • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...): • PWR1 connector on the system board • PWR2 connector on the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on the unoccupied power supply bay. Removing the Power Supply 1 Turn off the system and...
...): • PWR1 connector on the system board • PWR2 connector on the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on the unoccupied power supply bay. Removing the Power Supply 1 Turn off the system and...
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...): • PWR1 connector on the system board • PWR2 connector on the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on top of a problem with a particular fan, the fan's number is referenced by the systems...
...): • PWR1 connector on the system board • PWR2 connector on the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on top of a problem with a particular fan, the fan's number is referenced by the systems...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. See Figure 3-10. b Slide the hard-drive bay out of the components inside the computer, and protecting against the chassis. 9 Close the expansion-card retainer. ...the system until the latch clicks into the stabilizer pivot slots. a Loosen the four screws that secure the drive bay to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page ... See "Closing the System" on page 53. 5 Disconnect the cables from the hard drives in the drive bay. 8 Remove the hard-drive bay.
...peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. See Figure 3-10. b Slide the hard-drive bay out of the components inside the computer, and protecting against the chassis. 9 Close the expansion-card retainer. ...the system until the latch clicks into the stabilizer pivot slots. a Loosen the four screws that secure the drive bay to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page ... See "Closing the System" on page 53. 5 Disconnect the cables from the hard drives in the drive bay. 8 Remove the hard-drive bay.
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Figure 3-10. See Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Bay 3 4 2 1 1 screws (4) 4 interface cable 2 drive bay 3 power cable 9 Remove the drive from the hard-drive bay. a Loosen the four screws that secure the hard drive in the hard-drive bay. b Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bay. 60 Installing System Components
Figure 3-10. See Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Bay 3 4 2 1 1 screws (4) 4 interface cable 2 drive bay 3 power cable 9 Remove the drive from the hard-drive bay. a Loosen the four screws that secure the hard drive in the hard-drive bay. b Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bay. 60 Installing System Components
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Removing and Installing a Hard Drive 2 3 1 1 drive bay 2 screws (4) 3 hard drive Installing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the drive bay. NOTE: For instructions, see Figure 3-11): a Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay (see the documentation that secure the hard drive in the hard-drive bay. See your Product Information Guide for installation...
Removing and Installing a Hard Drive 2 3 1 1 drive bay 2 screws (4) 3 hard drive Installing a Hard Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the drive bay. NOTE: For instructions, see Figure 3-11): a Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay (see the documentation that secure the hard drive in the hard-drive bay. See your Product Information Guide for installation...
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.... b Install the four screws that secure the drive bay to the system. 4 Depending on your hard-drive configuration, connect the hard-drive interface and power cables as follows: • For up to two SATA drives, connect the cables to the two SATA connectors ... power cable connector 4 hard drive interface connector 5 SATA_A connector 62 Installing System Components 3 hard drive interface cable connector 6 SATA_B connector Two-Hard-Drive Configuration (Integrated SATA on the system board. See Figure 3-10: a Slide the hard-drive bay into the system until the drive bay contacts the system...
.... b Install the four screws that secure the drive bay to the system. 4 Depending on your hard-drive configuration, connect the hard-drive interface and power cables as follows: • For up to two SATA drives, connect the cables to the two SATA connectors ... power cable connector 4 hard drive interface connector 5 SATA_A connector 62 Installing System Components 3 hard drive interface cable connector 6 SATA_B connector Two-Hard-Drive Configuration (Integrated SATA on the system board. See Figure 3-10: a Slide the hard-drive bay into the system until the drive bay contacts the system...
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... the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. NOTE: The optional SAS controller card supporting up to four SAS or SATA drives in a level 0 or 1 RAID configuration, connect the cables to an optional SAS controller card (see "Installing an Expansion Card" on ...page 57) installed into expansion slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). Installing System Components...
... the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the card itself. NOTE: The optional SAS controller card supporting up to four SAS or SATA drives in a level 0 or 1 RAID configuration, connect the cables to an optional SAS controller card (see "Installing an Expansion Card" on ...page 57) installed into expansion slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4). Installing System Components...
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Four-hard-drive Configuration (SAS Controller Card) 3 2 4 5 1 6 7 1 central fan retention bracket 2 expansion-slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4) 3 hard drive activity system board connector 4 hard drive activity system board connector 5 SAS1 connector 6 hard drive interface cable connector 7 power cable connector 64 Installing System Components Figure 3-13.
Four-hard-drive Configuration (SAS Controller Card) 3 2 4 5 1 6 7 1 central fan retention bracket 2 expansion-slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4) 3 hard drive activity system board connector 4 hard drive activity system board connector 5 SAS1 connector 6 hard drive interface cable connector 7 power cable connector 64 Installing System Components Figure 3-13.