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... 2.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA internal drives One optional internal SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW drive NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Optional external USB DVD-ROM Getting Started With Your System 9
... 2.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA internal drives One optional internal SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW drive NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Optional external USB DVD-ROM Getting Started With Your System 9
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... RJ-45 (for integrated 1 GB NICs) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA One 7-pin connector 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Video Video type Video memory Matrox G200, integrated in Winbond WPCM450 8 MB Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 250 W Voltage...
... RJ-45 (for integrated 1 GB NICs) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA One 7-pin connector 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Video Video type Video memory Matrox G200, integrated in Winbond WPCM450 8 MB Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 250 W Voltage...
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... Expansion Card 61 Installing an Expansion Card 62 Expansion-Card Riser 63 Removing an Expansion-Card Riser 63 Installing an Expansion-Card Riser 65 Internal USB Memory Key 65 Cooling Shroud 66 Removing the Cooling Shroud 67 Contents 5
... Expansion Card 61 Installing an Expansion Card 62 Expansion-Card Riser 63 Removing an Expansion-Card Riser 63 Installing an Expansion-Card Riser 65 Internal USB Memory Key 65 Cooling Shroud 66 Removing the Cooling Shroud 67 Contents 5
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... System 97 Safety First-For You and Your System 97 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure 97 Troubleshooting External Connections 97 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 98 Troubleshooting a USB Device 98 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 99 Troubleshooting a NIC 99 Troubleshooting a Wet System 100 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 101 Troubleshooting the System Battery 102 Troubleshooting Power Supply...
... System 97 Safety First-For You and Your System 97 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure 97 Troubleshooting External Connections 97 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 98 Troubleshooting a USB Device 98 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 99 Troubleshooting a NIC 99 Troubleshooting a Wet System 100 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 101 Troubleshooting the System Battery 102 Troubleshooting Power Supply...
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... Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 3 Video connector 4 Hard-drive activity indicator 5 Diagnostic indicator lights (4) 6 System status indicator 7 System identification button 8 USB connectors (2) 9 System identification panel 10 Optical drive (optional) Description Connects a monitor to a problem. The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during normal... identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to the system. NOTE: DVD devices are USB 2.0-compliant. Connect USB devices to locate a particular system within a rack.
... Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 3 Video connector 4 Hard-drive activity indicator 5 Diagnostic indicator lights (4) 6 System status indicator 7 System identification button 8 USB connectors (2) 9 System identification panel 10 Optical drive (optional) Description Connects a monitor to a problem. The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during normal... identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to the system. NOTE: DVD devices are USB 2.0-compliant. Connect USB devices to locate a particular system within a rack.
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... 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 2 VFlash media slot (optional) 3 PCIe expansion card slot 4 Serial connector 5 Video connector 6 eSATA 7 USB connectors (2) 8 Ethernet connectors (2) Description Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC connectors. 14 About Your System Connects additional storage devices. Connects a VGA...
... 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 2 VFlash media slot (optional) 3 PCIe expansion card slot 4 Serial connector 5 Video connector 6 eSATA 7 USB connectors (2) 8 Ethernet connectors (2) Description Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC connectors. 14 About Your System Connects additional storage devices. Connects a VGA...
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..." on page 119. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 119. See "Getting Help" on page 104. Other failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 104. See "Hard Drives" on page 119. Possible system board resource and/or system board hardware failure. No memory modules ...detected. Code Causes Hard drive failure. Possible USB failure. System board failure. Corrective Action Ensure that the optical drive and hard drives are properly connected. Memory" on page 98. ...
..." on page 119. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 119. See "Getting Help" on page 104. Other failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 104. See "Hard Drives" on page 119. Possible system board resource and/or system board hardware failure. No memory modules ...detected. Code Causes Hard drive failure. Possible USB failure. System board failure. Corrective Action Ensure that the optical drive and hard drives are properly connected. Memory" on page 98. ...
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... Actions Keyboard cable connector is in a valid configuration. Invalid memory configuration. Cables to install. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 98, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 107, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 69. PCI BIOS... System is Reseat the keyboard cable. Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 108. If the problem persists, see keyboard is physically available....
... Actions Keyboard cable connector is in a valid configuration. Invalid memory configuration. Cables to install. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 98, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 107, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 69. PCI BIOS... System is Reseat the keyboard cable. Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 108. If the problem persists, see keyboard is physically available....
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...the device attached to SATA port E. Off disables BIOS support for the device. If this option to UEFI. Enables or disables the internal USB port. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Off disables BIOS support for the device. If the operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware ... to SATA port C. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field to the...
...the device attached to SATA port E. Off disables BIOS support for the device. If this option to UEFI. Enables or disables the internal USB port. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Off disables BIOS support for the device. If the operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware ... to SATA port C. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field to the...
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... fails, the system will not respond until the boot is active. Select the boot option you to access the System Setup program, System Services (Dell Unified Server Configurator [USC]), Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options. 38 Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager Selects the field and sub...screen from the other program screens. Displays the list of available boot options (marked with the first item in the boot order until the USB keyboard is successful or no more boot options are found. change boot order; Displays the Boot Manager help file. Enables you wish to use...
... fails, the system will not respond until the boot is active. Select the boot option you to access the System Setup program, System Services (Dell Unified Server Configurator [USC]), Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options. 38 Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager Selects the field and sub...screen from the other program screens. Displays the list of available boot options (marked with the first item in the boot order until the USB keyboard is successful or no more boot options are found. change boot order; Displays the Boot Manager help file. Enables you wish to use...
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...in your product documentation, or as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.To use the internal USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must configure the USB memory key with the product. See "Closing the System" on page 51. 5 Reconnect the system to servicing that... program. Internal USB Memory Key The USB memory key can be used as directed by your warranty. Installing System Components 65 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by a certified service technician. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is fully seated...
...in your product documentation, or as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.To use the internal USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must configure the USB memory key with the product. See "Closing the System" on page 51. 5 Reconnect the system to servicing that... program. Internal USB Memory Key The USB memory key can be used as directed by your warranty. Installing System Components 65 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by a certified service technician. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is fully seated...
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Figure 3-10. See Figure 3-20. 4 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. 5 Close the system. Removing and Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key connector 2 USB memory key Cooling Shroud The cooling shroud covers the processor, heat sink, and memory modules, and provides airflow to ... the System" on the control panel board. NOTE: To avoid interference with other components, the maximum allowable dimensions of the USB key are positioned directly behind the cooling shroud. 66 Installing System Components See "Opening the System" on page 50. 3 Locate the...
Figure 3-10. See Figure 3-20. 4 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. 5 Close the system. Removing and Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key connector 2 USB memory key Cooling Shroud The cooling shroud covers the processor, heat sink, and memory modules, and provides airflow to ... the System" on the control panel board. NOTE: To avoid interference with other components, the maximum allowable dimensions of the USB key are positioned directly behind the cooling shroud. 66 Installing System Components See "Opening the System" on page 50. 3 Locate the...
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...). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on the cable to unseat the connector. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is operating properly. a Press the metal tabs on the ends of the control panel board: CAUTION: Do not pull on page 26. 10 ... 65. 6 Disconnect the control panel cable at back of the cable connector. Installing System Components 91 Doing so can damage the cable. See "Internal USB Memory Key" on page 49. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the control panel. 7 Remove the four ...
...). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on the cable to unseat the connector. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is operating properly. a Press the metal tabs on the ends of the control panel board: CAUTION: Do not pull on page 26. 10 ... 65. 6 Disconnect the control panel cable at back of the cable connector. Installing System Components 91 Doing so can damage the cable. See "Internal USB Memory Key" on page 49. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the control panel. 7 Remove the four ...
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Removing and Installing the Control Panel 1 6 2 3 4 5 1 control panel cable 3 USB connectors (4) 5 LED display module 2 USB connector cable 4 screws (4) 6 control panel board 92 Installing System Components Figure 3-20.
Removing and Installing the Control Panel 1 6 2 3 4 5 1 control panel cable 3 USB connectors (4) 5 LED display module 2 USB connector cable 4 screws (4) 6 control panel board 92 Installing System Components Figure 3-20.
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Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive" on page 65. 7 Close the system. Be sure ... 3-20. 3 Connect the control panel cable to the power source and turn on page 49. 9 Reconnect the system to the control panel board. 4 Connect the USB connector cable. 5 Replace the hard drive. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs...
Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive" on page 65. 7 Close the system. Be sure ... 3-20. 3 Connect the control panel cable to the power source and turn on page 49. 9 Reconnect the system to the control panel board. 4 Connect the USB connector cable. 5 Replace the hard drive. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on the system and attached peripherals. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs...
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... the connectors on the system board): • SATA interface cable, if applicable • Control panel interface cable • Optical drive power cable • Control panel USB interface cable • System board power cables 10 Install the expansion card, if any attached peripherals. 96 Installing System Components See "Installing the Cooling Shroud...
... the connectors on the system board): • SATA interface cable, if applicable • Control panel interface cable • Optical drive power cable • Control panel USB interface cable • System board power cables 10 Install the expansion card, if any attached peripherals. 96 Installing System Components See "Installing the Cooling Shroud...
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... side of the system. 3 If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and check if the non functioning USB ports are enabled. 4 Replace the keyboard/mouse with another working keyboard/mouse. 5 If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard/mouse....4. 1 Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the system to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Verify that all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system. 8 Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Troubleshooting the ...
... side of the system. 3 If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and check if the non functioning USB ports are enabled. 4 Replace the keyboard/mouse with another working keyboard/mouse. 5 If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard/mouse....4. 1 Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the system to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Verify that all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system. 8 Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Troubleshooting the ...
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...; If the link indicator does not light, check all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on each USB device one at a time. 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. 9 Reconnect and power on page 119. If the problem persists, replace...
...; If the link indicator does not light, check all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on each USB device one at a time. 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. 9 Reconnect and power on page 119. If the problem persists, replace...
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... network device. 7 Ensure that all set to servicing that the NICs, hubs, and switches on page 47. • Hard drives • USB memory key • NIC hardware key • VFlash media • Expansion card and expansion-card riser 100 Troubleshooting Your System You should only ...service technician. Damage due to the same data transmission speed. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 31. 6 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. If you are bound. See "Installing System Components" on the ...
... network device. 7 Ensure that all set to servicing that the NICs, hubs, and switches on page 47. • Hard drives • USB memory key • NIC hardware key • VFlash media • Expansion card and expansion-card riser 100 Troubleshooting Your System You should only ...service technician. Damage due to the same data transmission speed. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 31. 6 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. If you are bound. See "Installing System Components" on the ...
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...3. 8 Insert a different USB key that the USB key port is not covered by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is enabled. If the ...problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see "Getting Help" on page 65. 5 Close the system. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is still indicated, ...
...3. 8 Insert a different USB key that the USB key port is not covered by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is enabled. If the ...problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see "Getting Help" on page 65. 5 Close the system. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is still indicated, ...