AMD Processor Update
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...HT Assist feature can be HT3 capable, depending on the Dell Support website at HT3 frequency, the HyperTransport Technology field in May 2009. Your system and/or processors may or may not be enabled or disabled using your system's Hardware Owner's Manual on when it was added to HT3 by default. If... your system is not HT3 capable, this field is set to selected Dell systems in early 2009 and HT3 processors became available in the BIOS settings ...
...HT Assist feature can be HT3 capable, depending on the Dell Support website at HT3 frequency, the HyperTransport Technology field in May 2009. Your system and/or processors may or may not be enabled or disabled using your system's Hardware Owner's Manual on when it was added to HT3 by default. If... your system is not HT3 capable, this field is set to selected Dell systems in early 2009 and HT3 processors became available in the BIOS settings ...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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..., and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 See "Removing the Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in which a SATA ...Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. c Release the spring latch at the back of the tray and slide the drive tray out of the system. Removing an Existing Optical Drive - See your Hardware Owner's Manual...
..., and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 See "Removing the Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in which a SATA ...Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. c Release the spring latch at the back of the tray and slide the drive tray out of the system. Removing an Existing Optical Drive - See your Hardware Owner's Manual...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the power supply connector. Figure 1-3. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable 2 SATA_A connector on the system and attached peripherals. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the...
... Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the power supply connector. Figure 1-3. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable 2 SATA_A connector on the system and attached peripherals. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... the bracket detaches from the chassis slots. 6 Route the SATA cable in the cable channel in the PowerEdge 2950 and 2970 1 2 3 4 5 1 SATA_B connector on the system board. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Remove the cable retention bracket from the right interior wall of the chassis by pushing the blue...
... the bracket detaches from the chassis slots. 6 Route the SATA cable in the cable channel in the PowerEdge 2950 and 2970 1 2 3 4 5 1 SATA_B connector on the system board. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Remove the cable retention bracket from the right interior wall of the chassis by pushing the blue...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... other to an available power supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. For a PowerEdge 2900, use the SATA_D connector. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 11 Reconnect the system to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane...
... other to an available power supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. For a PowerEdge 2900, use the SATA_D connector. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 11 Reconnect the system to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Reconnect the system to the SAS controller daughter card. 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in a PowerEdge 2900 or 1900 3 2 4 5 1 1 optical drive 3 SATA data cable 5 SATA power connector on SAS backplane (PowerEdge 2900 only) 2 SATA power cable 4 SATA connector on system board 8 Reconnect the cables to power and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 10 Installing a SATA Optical Drive Figure 1-5.
SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Reconnect the system to the SAS controller daughter card. 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in a PowerEdge 2900 or 1900 3 2 4 5 1 1 optical drive 3 SATA data cable 5 SATA power connector on SAS backplane (PowerEdge 2900 only) 2 SATA power cable 4 SATA connector on system board 8 Reconnect the cables to power and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 10 Installing a SATA Optical Drive Figure 1-5.
Information Update
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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
Information Update
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... use the system diagnostics. Information Update 5 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations Memory configurations other than those listed in the Hardware Owner's Manual has been replaced by the online Dell PowerEdge™ Diagnostics suite of diagnostic programs. Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics includes online diagnostic tests for systems running supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems are available...
... use the system diagnostics. Information Update 5 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations Memory configurations other than those listed in the Hardware Owner's Manual has been replaced by the online Dell PowerEdge™ Diagnostics suite of diagnostic programs. Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics includes online diagnostic tests for systems running supported Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems are available...
Information Update
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... on your system during start -up : clear kernel mapping: mapping is split: will leak memory This message is specific to information listed in your Hardware Owner's Manual. • On the Serial Communication screen, the default setting for the Serial Communication field is On without Console Redirection. • On the Serial Communication screen...
... on your system during start -up : clear kernel mapping: mapping is split: will leak memory This message is specific to information listed in your Hardware Owner's Manual. • On the Serial Communication screen, the default setting for the Serial Communication field is On without Console Redirection. • On the Serial Communication screen...
Information Update
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... systems management settings, see "Getting Help" in your systems management software documentation. not supported. 8 Information Update If the power supply has failed, see your Hardware Owner's Manual. If AC power was lost , the specified power supply has failed. For information on .
... systems management settings, see "Getting Help" in your systems management software documentation. not supported. 8 Information Update If the power supply has failed, see your Hardware Owner's Manual. If AC power was lost , the specified power supply has failed. For information on .
Information Update
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System Board Jumpers The jumper settings shown in Figure 6-1 and described in Table 6-1 of your system's Hardware Owner's Manual are shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-2. Figure 1-1. System Board Jumpers Information Update 9 The correct settings are incorrect.
System Board Jumpers The jumper settings shown in Figure 6-1 and described in Table 6-1 of your system's Hardware Owner's Manual are shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-2. Figure 1-1. System Board Jumpers Information Update 9 The correct settings are incorrect.
Information Update
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Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 provide updates to indicate that are not supported on your system's Hardware Owner's Manual regarding the currently supported system memory configurations and memory sparing configurations. Table 1-3. Memory Configurations Total System Memory 1 CPU 2 CPUs 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB 3 ...
Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 provide updates to indicate that are not supported on your system's Hardware Owner's Manual regarding the currently supported system memory configurations and memory sparing configurations. Table 1-3. Memory Configurations Total System Memory 1 CPU 2 CPUs 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB 3 ...
Information Update
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... Update One-half of this DIMM is spared instead of one rank out of spared memory than using single- Table 1-4. Memory Sparing in your Hardware Owner's Manual regarding memory sparing configurations that are supported on your system are quad-rank modules. Table 1-4 supersedes the information provided in Single- The entire capacity of...
... Update One-half of this DIMM is spared instead of one rank out of spared memory than using single- Table 1-4. Memory Sparing in your Hardware Owner's Manual regarding memory sparing configurations that are supported on your system are quad-rank modules. Table 1-4 supersedes the information provided in Single- The entire capacity of...
Information Update
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... do not reinstall it is free. If you must have SAS hard drives or drive blanks installed. See "Removing the Front Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 2 Insert your finger under the shrouded end of the blank and press in on the other end of the blank until the blank is fully...
... do not reinstall it is free. If you must have SAS hard drives or drive blanks installed. See "Removing the Front Bezel" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 2 Insert your finger under the shrouded end of the blank and press in on the other end of the blank until the blank is fully...
Information Update
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... trained service technicians are authorized to record which hard drive you remove from which bay. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Open the drive-carrier release handle on each hard drive and partially extend all of the components inside the computer, and protecting...
... trained service technicians are authorized to record which hard drive you remove from which bay. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Open the drive-carrier release handle on each hard drive and partially extend all of the components inside the computer, and protecting...
Information Update
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... the location of the optical drive power connector. 5 Disconnect the SAS cable(s) from the backplane connectors. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. See Figure 1-4 for the location of the optical drive. 7 If present, remove the storage controller daughter card. Information Update 17 Figure 1-3. SAS/SATA Backplane Board...
... the location of the optical drive power connector. 5 Disconnect the SAS cable(s) from the backplane connectors. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. See Figure 1-4 for the location of the optical drive. 7 If present, remove the storage controller daughter card. Information Update 17 Figure 1-3. SAS/SATA Backplane Board...
Information Update
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... backplane board toward the front of the system. See Figure 1-3. 2 Pull the SAS-backplane board release pin. See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 18 Information Update See Figure 1-3. 3 While pulling the release pin, tilt the SAS backplane board toward the back of the system...Only trained service technicians are fully inserted into place. 4 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Reattach the SAS controller daughter card cables and the control panel cable. 6 Reinsert the hard drives. 7 If applicable, reconnect the...
... backplane board toward the front of the system. See Figure 1-3. 2 Pull the SAS-backplane board release pin. See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 18 Information Update See Figure 1-3. 3 While pulling the release pin, tilt the SAS backplane board toward the back of the system...Only trained service technicians are fully inserted into place. 4 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Reattach the SAS controller daughter card cables and the control panel cable. 6 Reinsert the hard drives. 7 If applicable, reconnect the...
Getting Started Guide
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...you do not understand a procedure in all locations. This service may be offered in this document or as expected, see www.dell.com/training for experienced users or technicians. Warranty information may not be included within this guide or if the system does not ... Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to set up your Product Information Guide. Other Information You May Need CAUTION: The Product...
...you do not understand a procedure in all locations. This service may be offered in this document or as expected, see www.dell.com/training for experienced users or technicians. Warranty information may not be included within this guide or if the system does not ... Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to set up your Product Information Guide. Other Information You May Need CAUTION: The Product...
Rack Installation Guide
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... on the back of the cable-management arm, to enable cables to be routed within the arms (see your system's Getting Started Guide or Hardware Owner's Manual. Routing Cables on the Cable-Management Arm 1 2 1 tie wraps (2) 3 cable-management arm 4 3 2 system status-indicator cable connector 4 wire cable basket 2 If applicable, connect the system...
... on the back of the cable-management arm, to enable cables to be routed within the arms (see your system's Getting Started Guide or Hardware Owner's Manual. Routing Cables on the Cable-Management Arm 1 2 1 tie wraps (2) 3 cable-management arm 4 3 2 system status-indicator cable connector 4 wire cable basket 2 If applicable, connect the system...