Getting Started Guide
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... dividing processor operations between independent processors. Not all versions of the Intel Xeon processor will work properly as additional processors. The upgrade kit from Dell. slot 3 is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height...is a 3.3-V, PCIe x8 lane; Getting Started With Your System 3 The system board includes the following features: • Six PCI slots located in the eight memory module sockets on the system board. • Support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), which is available on systems with...
... dividing processor operations between independent processors. Not all versions of the Intel Xeon processor will work properly as additional processors. The upgrade kit from Dell. slot 3 is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height...is a 3.3-V, PCIe x8 lane; Getting Started With Your System 3 The system board includes the following features: • Six PCI slots located in the eight memory module sockets on the system board. • Support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), which is available on systems with...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...-Only Procedure 97 Removing the System Board 97 Installing the System Board 99 4 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You and Your System 101 Start-Up Routine 101 Checking the Equipment 102 Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts 102 ...
...-Only Procedure 97 Removing the System Board 97 Installing the System Board 99 4 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You and Your System 101 Start-Up Routine 101 Checking the Equipment 102 Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts 102 ...
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...Selecting Devices for Testing 122 Selecting Diagnostics Options 123 Viewing Information and Results 123 6 Jumpers and Connectors System Board Jumpers 125 System Board Connectors 127 Disabling a Forgotten Password 129 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 131 Online Services 131 AutoTech Service ...132 Automated Order-Status Service 132 Technical Support Service 132 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 133 Problems With Your Order ...
...Selecting Devices for Testing 122 Selecting Diagnostics Options 123 Viewing Information and Results 123 6 Jumpers and Connectors System Board Jumpers 125 System Board Connectors 127 Disabling a Forgotten Password 129 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 131 Online Services 131 AutoTech Service ...132 Automated Order-Status Service 132 Technical Support Service 132 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 133 Problems With Your Order ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... D## F## PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error on page 131. If the problem persists, the system board is faulty. If the problem that there has been an error in PCI slot #. function ##. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting space at ...bus ##, device ##, function ##. If the problem persists, the The system BIOS has reported a system board is unavailable, or out of acceptable range. See "Getting Help" on page 117. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E161C E1620 E1710 E1711 ...
... D## F## PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error on page 131. If the problem persists, the system board is faulty. If the problem that there has been an error in PCI slot #. function ##. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting space at ...bus ##, device ##, function ##. If the problem persists, the The system BIOS has reported a system board is unavailable, or out of acceptable range. See "Getting Help" on page 117. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E161C E1620 E1710 E1711 ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... "Memory" on page 110. Table 1-5. Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. on page 80. Memory" on page 87. board. The following DIMM pair is inaccessible to Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially the system due to its location. DIMMs should be accessible. The system will be...
... "Memory" on page 110. Table 1-5. Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. on page 80. Memory" on page 87. board. The following DIMM pair is inaccessible to Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially the system due to its location. DIMMs should be accessible. The system will be...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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This message is unable to take the appropriate action to resolve the problem. Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board System is required. Faulty memory module(s). Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. System Messages (continued...Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by specific information. faulty system board. No action is in manufacturing mode. See "Getting Help" on page 110. Information only. 26 About Your System The operating ...
This message is unable to take the appropriate action to resolve the problem. Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board System is required. Faulty memory module(s). Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. System Messages (continued...Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value Memory tests terminated by POST memory test terminated by specific information. faulty system board. No action is in manufacturing mode. See "Getting Help" on page 110. Information only. 26 About Your System The operating ...
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Faulty system board. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. See your hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 33 for information about setting the ...
Faulty system board. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. See your hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 33 for information about setting the ...
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faulty system board. Remote configuration update attempt failed System unable to the expansion cards. all appropriate cables are properly connected. Sector not found from the diskette or hard ...
faulty system board. Remote configuration update attempt failed System unable to the expansion cards. all appropriate cables are properly connected. Sector not found from the diskette or hard ...
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... page 33. Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. Ensure that came with your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Time-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is used . Utility partition not available...
... page 33. Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. Ensure that came with your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Time-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is used . Utility partition not available...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...DOS or DOS-like operating systems. USB Flash Drive Type (Auto default) Determines the emulation type for more information. See support.dell.com for host systems that require an IRQ. The first hard drive in the system will be the bootable C: drive in ... System Setup Program Table 2-2. NOTE: The Snoop Filter option may optimize or degrade the performance of the integrated devices on the system board. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. See Table 2-3. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Memory Information Displays information related to...
...DOS or DOS-like operating systems. USB Flash Drive Type (Auto default) Determines the emulation type for more information. See support.dell.com for host systems that require an IRQ. The first hard drive in the system will be the bootable C: drive in ... System Setup Program Table 2-2. NOTE: The Snoop Filter option may optimize or degrade the performance of the integrated devices on the system board. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. See Table 2-3. System Setup Program Options (continued) Option Description Memory Information Displays information related to...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... option and press . 3 Type your password, you cannot change the system password. When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is Unlocked. See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 42). As you for the System Password changes to completing step 5. 4 Press . 5 To confirm your password. Using...
... option and press . 3 Type your password, you cannot change the system password. When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is Unlocked. See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 42). As you for the System Password changes to completing step 5. 4 Press . 5 To confirm your password. Using...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Keys to the system keylocks • #2 Phillips screwdriver •...
... diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • Microprocessors • SAS RAID controller daughter card • Control panel assembly • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Keys to the system keylocks • #2 Phillips screwdriver •...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the chassis (see Figure 6-2 for connector locations): • 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 page...
... "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the chassis (see Figure 6-2 for connector locations): • 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 page...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...-bay cooling fan (FAN1) • Two processor cooling fans, one for connector locations): • 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...
...-bay cooling fan (FAN1) • Two processor cooling fans, one for connector locations): • 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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See "Opening the System" on page 48. 2 Squeeze the release latches on the system board and insert the fan into the connector. 4 Close the system. The fan will start when it seats into the fan bracket. Installing System Components 53 ...
See "Opening the System" on page 48. 2 Squeeze the release latches on the system board and insert the fan into the connector. 4 Close the system. The fan will start when it seats into the fan bracket. Installing System Components 53 ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... cooling shroud without first powering down the system. NOTE: Do not remove the cooling shroud from the cooling shroud by squeezing the latches on system board 2 fan 3 center fan bracket Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access...
... cooling shroud without first powering down the system. NOTE: Do not remove the cooling shroud from the cooling shroud by squeezing the latches on system board 2 fan 3 center fan bracket Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power cables from the system board, the SAS controller card, or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, and pull the cable out of the way of the center fans. 6 Remove the...
... about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power cables from the system board, the SAS controller card, or the SAS RAID controller daughter card, and pull the cable out of the way of the center fans. 6 Remove the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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.... Figure 3-12. SATA_A is the blue connector, and SATA_B is the black 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. See Figure 3-12 for... hard-drive interface and power cables as follows: • For up to two SATA drives, connect the cables to the two SATA connectors on System Board) 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 center fan retention cage 2 power cable connector 4 hard drive interface connector 5 SATA_A connector 62 Installing System Components 3 hard drive...
.... Figure 3-12. SATA_A is the blue connector, and SATA_B is the black 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. See Figure 3-12 for... hard-drive interface and power cables as follows: • For up to two SATA drives, connect the cables to the two SATA connectors on System Board) 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 center fan retention cage 2 power cable connector 4 hard drive interface connector 5 SATA_A connector 62 Installing System Components 3 hard drive...
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... optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the system board. See Figure 3-13. Installing System Components 63 • For up to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-13 should... only be installed into expansion slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to the connector on the system board and the connector on the card itself.
... optional integrated SAS RAID controller daughter card illustrated in Figure 3-14 should only be installed into the integrated daughter card slot (INT_STORAGE) on the system board. See Figure 3-13. Installing System Components 63 • For up to four SAS or SATA drives in a RAID configuration and illustrated in Figure 3-13 should... only be installed into expansion slot 4 (PCIE_X4_4), and connect the hard-drive activity LED cable to the connector on the system board and the connector on the card itself.
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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. 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