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Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 Regional Hardware Owner's Manuals Available on the Web 5 Using the Online Diagnostics 5 System Setup Program Updates 6 Memory Optimizer Technology Feature 6 QDMA Mode Feature 6 Demand-Based Power Management Feature . . . . 6 Additional CPU Information 6 Default Settings Update 7 System Start-up Behavior 7 Overcurrent Events on USB Ports 7 LCD Status Message Update 8 System Board Jumpers 9 Creating a BMC User Password 10 System Memory Update 11 Contents 3
Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 Regional Hardware Owner's Manuals Available on the Web 5 Using the Online Diagnostics 5 System Setup Program Updates 6 Memory Optimizer Technology Feature 6 QDMA Mode Feature 6 Demand-Based Power Management Feature . . . . 6 Additional CPU Information 6 Default Settings Update 7 System Start-up Behavior 7 Overcurrent Events on USB Ports 7 LCD Status Message Update 8 System Board Jumpers 9 Creating a BMC User Password 10 System Memory Update 11 Contents 3
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... versions of the Hardware Owner's Manual were unavailable for download on the CDs that came with your system. For information about using the PowerEdge Diagnostics, then use the online Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics. The system clocks down the performance to the slowest speed in the DIMM set for chassis and storage components such as hard drives...
... versions of the Hardware Owner's Manual were unavailable for download on the CDs that came with your system. For information about using the PowerEdge Diagnostics, then use the online Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics. The system clocks down the performance to the slowest speed in the DIMM set for chassis and storage components such as hard drives...
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... to continue or F2 for Setup (按 F1 F2 DIMM DIMM Web 在制作 5.2 版的《Dell OpenManage CD CD 中。该 CD support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge™ Diagnostics Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics NIC、CMOS Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics PowerEdge Diagnostics Microsoft® Windows® 和 Linux PowerEdge Diagnostics support.dell.com CD Dell PowerVault Diagnostics User's Guide(Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 信息更新 25
... to continue or F2 for Setup (按 F1 F2 DIMM DIMM Web 在制作 5.2 版的《Dell OpenManage CD CD 中。该 CD support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge™ Diagnostics Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics NIC、CMOS Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics PowerEdge Diagnostics Microsoft® Windows® 和 Linux PowerEdge Diagnostics support.dell.com CD Dell PowerVault Diagnostics User's Guide(Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 信息更新 25
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Microsoft® Windows® OS および Linux OS PowerEdge Diagnostics CD support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 最新の BIOS Memory Information Memory Optimizer Technology 2 個の DRAM 64 ECC ECC 128 QDMA Integrated Devices Embedded SATA(内 蔵 SATA ...
Microsoft® Windows® OS および Linux OS PowerEdge Diagnostics CD support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 最新の BIOS Memory Information Memory Optimizer Technology 2 個の DRAM 64 ECC ECC 128 QDMA Integrated Devices Embedded SATA(内 蔵 SATA ...
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... Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 20 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 27 Removing LCD Status Messages 28 System Messages 28 Warning Messages 35 Diagnostics Messages 35 Alert Messages 36 2 Using the System Setup Program 37 Entering the System Setup Program 37 Responding to Error Messages 37 Using the System...
... Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 20 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 27 Removing LCD Status Messages 28 System Messages 28 Warning Messages 35 Diagnostics Messages 35 Alert Messages 36 2 Using the System Setup Program 37 Entering the System Setup Program 37 Responding to Error Messages 37 Using the System...
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...Microprocessors 133 5 Running the System Diagnostics 135 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 135 System Diagnostics Features 135 When to Use the System Diagnostics 135 Running the System Diagnostics 136 System Diagnostics Testing Options 136 Using the Custom Test Options 136 Selecting Devices for Testing 136 Selecting Diagnostics Options 137 Viewing Information and Results... Help 147 Technical Assistance 147 Online Services 147 AutoTech Service 148 Automated Order-Status Service 148 Technical Support Service 148 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 149 8 Contents
...Microprocessors 133 5 Running the System Diagnostics 135 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 135 System Diagnostics Features 135 When to Use the System Diagnostics 135 Running the System Diagnostics 136 System Diagnostics Testing Options 136 Using the Custom Test Options 136 Selecting Devices for Testing 136 Selecting Diagnostics Options 137 Viewing Information and Results... Help 147 Technical Assistance 147 Online Services 147 AutoTech Service 148 Automated Order-Status Service 148 Technical Support Service 148 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 149 8 Contents
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... software. • Documentation for any problems indicated by any of the following: • Front or back panel indicators • System messages • Warning messages • Diagnostics messages • Alert messages This section describes each type of your system's front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. Other Information...
... software. • Documentation for any problems indicated by any of the following: • Front or back panel indicators • System messages • Warning messages • Diagnostics messages • Alert messages This section describes each type of your system's front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. Other Information...
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• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to run the system diagnostics. If a SAS controller is installed, this keystroke enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your integrated NIC. Keystrokes for more information, see the... enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to configure an optional SAS RAID card. NOTE: Always check for more information on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to...
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to run the system diagnostics. If a SAS controller is installed, this keystroke enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your integrated NIC. Keystrokes for more information, see the... enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to configure an optional SAS RAID card. NOTE: Always check for more information on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to...
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...Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Diagnostics Messages When you to respond by CPUn. No micro code update loaded for obtaining technical assistance. Write fault Write fault on... Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you run but with reduced functionality. NOTE: For the full name of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on the diskette. Invalid memory configuration. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to respond before ...
...Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Diagnostics Messages When you to respond by CPUn. No micro code update loaded for obtaining technical assistance. Write fault Write fault on... Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you run but with reduced functionality. NOTE: For the full name of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on the diskette. Invalid memory configuration. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to respond before ...
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... automatically set to install the AMD PowerNow! Performance is dependent on the operating system and version used on the Dell OpenManage Service and Diagnostic CD provided with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible. when disabled, the...and at hand. Additionally, for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, you will not be reported to the task at support.dell.com. driver to the operating system. Enabling AMD PowerNow!™ Technology AMD PowerNow! Table 2-5. if your operating system user guide for...
... automatically set to install the AMD PowerNow! Performance is dependent on the operating system and version used on the Dell OpenManage Service and Diagnostic CD provided with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible. when disabled, the...and at hand. Additionally, for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, you will not be reported to the task at support.dell.com. driver to the operating system. Enabling AMD PowerNow!™ Technology AMD PowerNow! Table 2-5. if your operating system user guide for...
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... system only with system password protection. NOTE: You can disable the password by changing a jumper setting. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen. If system is set to you without having a system password assigned or if you leave the system running and unattended without the system password...
... system only with system password protection. NOTE: You can disable the password by changing a jumper setting. Pressing this button halts the operating system and displays a diagnostic screen. If system is set to you without having a system password assigned or if you leave the system running and unattended without the system password...
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... have memory modules installed. 8 Repeat step 3 through step 11 of this procedure to install the memory module in the socket in the system diagnostics. NOTE: The memory module socket has two alignment keys that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 13 Run the system memory ... on page 55. 11 (Optional) Enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on page 136. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on the main System Setup screen. CAUTION: The DIMMs are authorized to lock the memory module into the socket. Overheating of the system can ...
... have memory modules installed. 8 Repeat step 3 through step 11 of this procedure to install the memory module in the socket in the system diagnostics. NOTE: The memory module socket has two alignment keys that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 13 Run the system memory ... on page 55. 11 (Optional) Enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on page 136. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on the main System Setup screen. CAUTION: The DIMMs are authorized to lock the memory module into the socket. Overheating of the system can ...
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... the processor when handling the processor or the system board. See "Closing the System" on page 136 for information about running the diagnostics. Installing System Components 99 NOTICE: Do not use the heat sink that the new processor operates correctly. d When the processor is fully... c Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. c Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-28. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 56. When placing the processor in the socket. If you receive a heat sink and pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, ...
... the processor when handling the processor or the system board. See "Closing the System" on page 136 for information about running the diagnostics. Installing System Components 99 NOTICE: Do not use the heat sink that the new processor operates correctly. d When the processor is fully... c Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. c Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-28. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 56. When placing the processor in the socket. If you receive a heat sink and pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, ...
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... monitors attached to the front panel, the back-panel video, keyboard, and mouse connectors are enabled. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 135. If the tests run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Action 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Swap the monitor with the keyboard • Keyboard is...
... monitors attached to the front panel, the back-panel video, keyboard, and mouse connectors are enabled. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 135. If the tests run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Action 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Swap the monitor with the keyboard • Keyboard is...
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... the mouse is confined to a particular application, see "Getting Help" on page 135. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty ...ports are using. If the problem is damaged, continue to step 4. If the problem is enabled. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. If the mouse is not resolved, see the application documentation for any applications you are configured appropriately for ...
... the mouse is confined to a particular application, see "Getting Help" on page 135. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty ...ports are using. If the problem is damaged, continue to step 4. If the problem is enabled. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. If the mouse is not resolved, see the application documentation for any applications you are configured appropriately for ...
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...are enabled. If the problem is resolved, the USB connector might be defective. See "Getting Help" on page 135. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. 5 If possible, swap the interface cable with a working cable, and turn on page 147. If the problem persists, ...and swap the device with a USB device. • Device connected to the serial port is not operating properly. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting Your System 119 Troubleshooting a Serial I /O Device" on page 119. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable....
...are enabled. If the problem is resolved, the USB connector might be defective. See "Getting Help" on page 135. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 147. 5 If possible, swap the interface cable with a working cable, and turn on page 147. If the problem persists, ...and swap the device with a USB device. • Device connected to the serial port is not operating properly. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting Your System 119 Troubleshooting a Serial I /O Device" on page 119. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable....
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... See Network Cable Requirements in your Getting Started Guide. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147. Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the network are of an integrated NIC, see the documentation for the NIC card. 3 Ensure that the...the USB device. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on the NIC connector. 7 Turn on the switch or hub. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 136. 2 Check the appropriate indicator on page 147. If you are using a NIC card instead of the proper type and do not ...
... See Network Cable Requirements in your Getting Started Guide. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147. Action 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the network are of an integrated NIC, see the documentation for the NIC card. 3 Ensure that the...the USB device. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on the NIC connector. 7 Turn on the switch or hub. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 136. 2 Check the appropriate indicator on page 147. If you are using a NIC card instead of the proper type and do not ...
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... from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Troubleshooting a Damaged System Problem • System was dropped or damaged. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 72. 8 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system and attached peripherals. Troubleshooting Your System 121 Action CAUTION: Only trained service...
... from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Troubleshooting a Damaged System Problem • System was dropped or damaged. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 72. 8 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Opening and Closing the System" on the system and attached peripherals. Troubleshooting Your System 121 Action CAUTION: Only trained service...
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... the system time to the electrical outlet and turn on page 100. NOTE: Some software may lose its system configuration information. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 55. 5 Run the system board tests in the System Setup program, replace the battery. 4 Close the system. See "System Battery" on the system... do not remain current. Troubleshooting Power Supplies Problem • System-status indicators are amber. • Power-supply fault indicators are not correct in the system diagnostics.
... the system time to the electrical outlet and turn on page 100. NOTE: Some software may lose its system configuration information. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 55. 5 Run the system board tests in the System Setup program, replace the battery. 4 Close the system. See "System Battery" on the system... do not remain current. Troubleshooting Power Supplies Problem • System-status indicators are amber. • Power-supply fault indicators are not correct in the system diagnostics.
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...If the problem persists, see if the problem is working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installed. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system... turns green to operate. Action Ensure that the power supply is obstructed. • Cables inside the system. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 62. See "Replacing a Power Supply" on page 135. 2 Locate the faulty power supply. Operating the system for the...
...If the problem persists, see if the problem is working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installed. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system... turns green to operate. Action Ensure that the power supply is obstructed. • Cables inside the system. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 62. See "Replacing a Power Supply" on page 135. 2 Locate the faulty power supply. Operating the system for the...