Getting Started Guide
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... System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second processor, you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available... feature, you must use an operating system that signals the appropriate systems management software if the top cover is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height, full-length expansion cards. SMP greatly improves overall system performance...
... System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second processor, you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available... feature, you must use an operating system that signals the appropriate systems management software if the top cover is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height, full-length expansion cards. SMP greatly improves overall system performance...
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... have icons indicating which cable to plug into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Plug the other end of the power supply and connect it to the cable clasp at the top of the cable into... each connector. Getting Started With Your System 7 Connecting the Power Attach the system's power cable to the ...
... have icons indicating which cable to plug into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Plug the other end of the power supply and connect it to the cable clasp at the top of the cable into... each connector. Getting Started With Your System 7 Connecting the Power Attach the system's power cable to the ...
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Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel. 8 Getting Started With Your System Press the power button on the system and monitor (optional). The power indicators should light. Turning on the System Turn on the system and the monitor.
Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel. 8 Getting Started With Your System Press the power button on the system and monitor (optional). The power indicators should light. Turning on the System Turn on the system and the monitor.
Getting Started Guide
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...63 Hz 2320 BTU/hr maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for integrated 1-GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin,...ES1000 video controller; Drives (continued) Optical drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/...
...63 Hz 2320 BTU/hr maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for integrated 1-GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin,...ES1000 video controller; Drives (continued) Optical drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... and Closing the System 46 Removing the Bezel 46 Installing the Bezel 47 Opening the System 48 Closing the System 48 Power Supply 50 Removing the Power Supply 50 Installing the Power Supply 51 Fans 52 Removing and Installing a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing...
... and Closing the System 46 Removing the Bezel 46 Installing the Bezel 47 Opening the System 48 Closing the System 48 Power Supply 50 Removing the Power Supply 50 Installing the Power Supply 51 Fans 52 Removing and Installing a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing...
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... a Serial I/O Device 105 Troubleshooting a USB Device 105 Troubleshooting a NIC 106 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 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...
... a Serial I/O Device 105 Troubleshooting a USB Device 105 Troubleshooting a NIC 106 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 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...
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... again. Table 1-2. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is on indicator lights when the system power is turned off the system using the end of the buttons is pressed. When one of these buttons is pushed, the LCD... normal system operation. Both the system management software and the identification buttons located on the front and back of whether the system has been powered on the front and back panels can be used to identify a particular system. NOTE: If the system is connected to AC...
... again. Table 1-2. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is on indicator lights when the system power is turned off the system using the end of the buttons is pressed. When one of these buttons is pushed, the LCD... normal system operation. Both the system management software and the identification buttons located on the front and back of whether the system has been powered on the front and back panels can be used to identify a particular system. NOTE: If the system is connected to AC...
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 expansion-card slots (6) 4 system identification button 7 USB connectors (4) 10 serial connector 10 2 remote access connector (optional) 5 system status indicator connector 8 power supply 9 3 system status indicator 6 NIC connector 9 video connector 14 About Your System Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-2.
Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 expansion-card slots (6) 4 system identification button 7 USB connectors (4) 10 serial connector 10 2 remote access connector (optional) 5 system status indicator connector 8 power supply 9 3 system status indicator 6 NIC connector 9 video connector 14 About Your System Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Figure 1-2.
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... has been Cooling Problems" on page 108. 16 About Your System CMOS battery is missing, or the See "Troubleshooting the System voltage is powered on. Battery" on page 109. LCD Status Messages The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to boot, press the System ID button... in the System only. For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see "Getting Help" on page 33. • The power is for each message. LCD Status Messages Code Text N/A SYSTEM NAME E1000 E1114 FAILSAFE, Call Support Temp Ambient E1116 Temp Memory E1210 CMOS Batt...
... has been Cooling Problems" on page 108. 16 About Your System CMOS battery is missing, or the See "Troubleshooting the System voltage is powered on. Battery" on page 109. LCD Status Messages The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to boot, press the System ID button... in the System only. For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see "Getting Help" on page 33. • The power is for each message. LCD Status Messages Code Text N/A SYSTEM NAME E1000 E1114 FAILSAFE, Call Support Temp Ambient E1116 Temp Memory E1210 CMOS Batt...
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... Messages (continued) Code E1211 E12nn E1229 E122B E122C E1310 E1410 Text ROMB Batt XX PwrGd CPU # VCORE 0.9V Over Voltage CPU Power Fault RPM Fan ## CPU # IERR Causes Corrective Actions RAID battery is See "Troubleshooting System out of specified cooling fan is either missing..., Reseat the RAID battery. Specified voltage regulator has See "Getting Help" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. See "Getting Help" on page 131. 0.9 V regulator voltage has exceeded the allowable voltage range ...
... Messages (continued) Code E1211 E12nn E1229 E122B E122C E1310 E1410 Text ROMB Batt XX PwrGd CPU # VCORE 0.9V Over Voltage CPU Power Fault RPM Fan ## CPU # IERR Causes Corrective Actions RAID battery is See "Troubleshooting System out of specified cooling fan is either missing..., Reseat the RAID battery. Specified voltage regulator has See "Getting Help" on support.dell.com for the most current system information. See "Getting Help" on page 131. 0.9 V regulator voltage has exceeded the allowable voltage range ...
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... Actions Specified microprocessor is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is out of See "Troubleshooting the Power acceptable range; specified power Supply" on page 131. The system BIOS has ...properly installed. machine check error. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message until the system's power cord is improperly installed or faulty. 18 About...
... Actions Specified microprocessor is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is out of See "Troubleshooting the Power acceptable range; specified power Supply" on page 131. The system BIOS has ...properly installed. machine check error. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message until the system's power cord is improperly installed or faulty. 18 About...
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...error on a component "Getting Help" on page 131. See "Getting Help" on page 131. About Your System 19 PS # Input Range Power source for specified power supply is unable to determine its origin. PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error... that there has been an error in slot #. See "Getting Help" on a component expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the Power Supply" on page 117. Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. PCIE Fatal Err B## D## F## PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has...
...error on a component "Getting Help" on page 131. See "Getting Help" on page 131. About Your System 19 PS # Input Range Power source for specified power supply is unable to determine its origin. PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error... that there has been an error in slot #. See "Getting Help" on a component expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the Power Supply" on page 117. Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. PCIE Fatal Err B## D## F## PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... E2119 Fatal SB Mem CRC One of "Replacing the SAS RAID charge left. messages can often specify a very precise fault condition that a microprocessor is a failing power supply. 22 About Your System For example, if the code E0780 MISSING CPU 1 appears, you might determine that the RAID Replace RAID battery. In contrast...
.... E2119 Fatal SB Mem CRC One of "Replacing the SAS RAID charge left. messages can often specify a very precise fault condition that a microprocessor is a failing power supply. 22 About Your System For example, if the code E0780 MISSING CPU 1 appears, you might determine that the RAID Replace RAID battery. In contrast...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...appears or the operating system's documentation for each message. Redundant memory disabled! About Your System 23 wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system. Table 1-5 lists the system messages that all memory modules are module(s). NOTE: If you will ...lose the event history for a component goes out of same type and size; For example, if temperature for the system. • Power cycle - For other faults, you of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. System Messages Message Alert! See "...
...appears or the operating system's documentation for each message. Redundant memory disabled! About Your System 23 wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system. Table 1-5 lists the system messages that all memory modules are module(s). NOTE: If you will ...lose the event history for a component goes out of same type and size; For example, if temperature for the system. • Power cycle - For other faults, you of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. System Messages Message Alert! See "...
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...improperly inserted diskette. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. Drive not ready Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. Replace the diskette. DIMMs must be available... Error: Memory failure detected....Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. Loose diskette drive interface cable, or Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or loose power cable. power cable. Memory size reduced. correct the settings. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 110. !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller...
...improperly inserted diskette. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. Drive not ready Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. Replace the diskette. DIMMs must be available... Error: Memory failure detected....Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. Loose diskette drive interface cable, or Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or loose power cable. power cable. Memory size reduced. correct the settings. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 110. !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller...
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For more information, see the systems management software documentation. About Your System 31 Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for your system.
For more information, see the systems management software documentation. About Your System 31 Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for your system.
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...logical processors to be reported to use of each processor. Enabled permits virtualization software to the operating system. Demand-Based Power Management (Disabled default) Enables or disables demand-based power management. when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables will not be used by the operating system. A submenu displays ... Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default) Enables or disables optimal use of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will be used by software that appear on the CPU Information screen.
...logical processors to be reported to use of each processor. Enabled permits virtualization software to the operating system. Demand-Based Power Management (Disabled default) Enables or disables demand-based power management. when disabled, the CPU Performance State tables will not be used by the operating system. A submenu displays ... Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default) Enables or disables optimal use of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will be used by software that appear on the CPU Information screen.
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... • Save Changes and Exit • Discard Changes and Exit • Return to the system. On turns on the system after power is a concern, operate your system. The button is restored to Setup System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic... level of protection, such as data encryption programs. NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on system power. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen. If system security is restored. NOTICE: Use the NMI button ...
... • Save Changes and Exit • Discard Changes and Exit • Return to the system. On turns on the system after power is a concern, operate your system. The button is restored to Setup System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic... level of protection, such as data encryption programs. NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on system power. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen. If system security is restored. NOTICE: Use the NMI button ...
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Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of the system's power or operating state • Provides text console redirection for the BMC and systems management applications. If your operating system begins to ... to Not Enabled. 3 If you press , allow the system to system event log and sensor status • Control of system functions including power on and off • Support is independent of systems remotely. BMC Setup Module Options For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how ...
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of the system's power or operating state • Provides text console redirection for the BMC and systems management applications. If your operating system begins to ... to Not Enabled. 3 If you press , allow the system to system event log and sensor status • Control of system functions including power on and off • Support is independent of systems remotely. BMC Setup Module Options For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how ...
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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 ...
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 ...