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Next, plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Turn on the System and Monitor Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory. Connect the System to Power Connect the system's power cable to the system. Getting Started With Your System 7
Next, plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Turn on the System and Monitor Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory. Connect the System to Power Connect the system's power cable to the system. Getting Started With Your System 7
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Connectors (continued) Front USB Internally accessible SATA channels USB key (for memory key) Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant (CD/DVD/USB key) one 4-pin ...
Connectors (continued) Front USB Internally accessible SATA channels USB key (for memory key) Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant (CD/DVD/USB key) one 4-pin ...
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Contents 1 About Your System 9 Other Information You May Need 9 Accessing System Features During Startup 10 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 11 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Connecting External Devices 14 NIC Indicator Codes 14 Power Supply Indicators 15 Diagnostic Lights 16 System Messages 18 Warning Messages 27 Diagnostics Messages 27 Alert Messages 27 2 Using the System Setup Program 29 Entering the System Setup Program 29 Responding to Error Messages 29 Using the System Setup Program 30 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your System 9 Other Information You May Need 9 Accessing System Features During Startup 10 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 11 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Connecting External Devices 14 NIC Indicator Codes 14 Power Supply Indicators 15 Diagnostic Lights 16 System Messages 18 Warning Messages 27 Diagnostics Messages 27 Alert Messages 27 2 Using the System Setup Program 29 Entering the System Setup Program 29 Responding to Error Messages 29 Using the System Setup Program 30 Contents 3
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System Battery 88 Removing the System Battery 88 Installing the System Battery 89 Power Supply 90 Removing the Power Supply 90 Installing the Power Supply 92 Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure 94 Removing ...
System Battery 88 Removing the System Battery 88 Installing the System Battery 89 Power Supply 90 Removing the Power Supply 90 Installing the Power Supply 92 Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure 94 Removing ...
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... Device 108 Troubleshooting a NIC 109 Troubleshooting a Wet System 111 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 111 Troubleshooting the System Battery 112 Troubleshooting Power Supply 113 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 114 Troubleshooting a Fan 114 Troubleshooting System Memory 115 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 117 Troubleshooting an... . . 123 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 124 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 126 5 Running the System Diagnostics 129 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 129 System Diagnostics Features 129 When to Use the System Diagnostics 130 Contents 7
... Device 108 Troubleshooting a NIC 109 Troubleshooting a Wet System 111 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 111 Troubleshooting the System Battery 112 Troubleshooting Power Supply 113 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 114 Troubleshooting a Fan 114 Troubleshooting System Memory 115 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 117 Troubleshooting an... . . 123 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 124 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 126 5 Running the System Diagnostics 129 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 129 System Diagnostics Features 129 When to Use the System Diagnostics 130 Contents 7
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... Test (POST). The system is turned off. NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off . Steady green - No light - Holds an optional optical or tape backup unit drive.... The system is off immediately after the power button is a problem with the power supply. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . The system is in a low power state. A BIOS failure occurred before the power is powered on page 16. Blinking amber - Table 1-2. Front-Panel Components (continued...
... Test (POST). The system is turned off. NOTE: If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off . Steady green - No light - Holds an optional optical or tape backup unit drive.... The system is off immediately after the power button is a problem with the power supply. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . The system is in a low power state. A BIOS failure occurred before the power is powered on page 16. Blinking amber - Table 1-2. Front-Panel Components (continued...
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Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 1 voltage selection switch 3 USB connectors (5) 5 video connector 7 I/O expansion-card slots (4) 3 4 5 6 7 2 power connector 4 NIC connector 6 serial connector About Your System 13 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 1 voltage selection switch 3 USB connectors (5) 5 video connector 7 I/O expansion-card slots (4) 3 4 5 6 7 2 power connector 4 NIC connector 6 serial connector About Your System 13 Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
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Table 1-4. Indicates that the activity indicator is off at the same time that the switch is disabled in your power source is: The voltage selection switch should be set to the proper voltage according to select one of the system allows you to Table 1-4. About ... Description When off , the NIC is not connected to the network or the NIC is set to: 110 V 115 220 V 230 For information on system power requirements, see "Technical Specifications" in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the back panel of two primary voltage inputs. Ensure...
Table 1-4. Indicates that the activity indicator is off at the same time that the switch is disabled in your power source is: The voltage selection switch should be set to the proper voltage according to select one of the system allows you to Table 1-4. About ... Description When off , the NIC is not connected to the network or the NIC is set to: 110 V 115 220 V 230 For information on system power requirements, see "Technical Specifications" in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the back panel of two primary voltage inputs. Ensure...
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... 124. 16 About Your System Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with the power supply. If the power LED shows a solid amber, a BIOS failure occurred before Power-On Self Test (POST). NOTE: If the power LEDs blink amber, there is on page 139. The system is in recovery mode. See "Troubleshooting.... operating condition after the system successfully boots to the operating system. system is off condition or a electrical outlet and press the possible pre-BIOS failure power button. Possible processor failure.
... 124. 16 About Your System Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with the power supply. If the power LED shows a solid amber, a BIOS failure occurred before Power-On Self Test (POST). NOTE: If the power LEDs blink amber, there is on page 139. The system is in recovery mode. See "Troubleshooting.... operating condition after the system successfully boots to the operating system. system is off condition or a electrical outlet and press the possible pre-BIOS failure power button. Possible processor failure.
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... drive and hard-drive cables are generated by typing y (yes) or n (no). Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. About Your System 27 Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before you format a diskette, a message will...
... drive and hard-drive cables are generated by typing y (yes) or n (no). Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. About Your System 27 Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before you format a diskette, a message will...
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...to be used by software that require high use of sequential memory access. If the processor does not support Demand-Based Power Management, this option for applications that supports Virtualization Technology. Level 2 Cache Displays the amount of the installed Processor 0....permits all logical processors to the operating system. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. Demand-Based Power Management (Enabled default) When set to Disabled, the Performance State Tables are reported to use of random memory access. Processor ...
...to be used by software that require high use of sequential memory access. If the processor does not support Demand-Based Power Management, this option for applications that supports Virtualization Technology. Level 2 Cache Displays the amount of the installed Processor 0....permits all logical processors to the operating system. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. Demand-Based Power Management (Enabled default) When set to Disabled, the Performance State Tables are reported to use of random memory access. Processor ...
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...This field is read -only when TPM Security is restored. If system is set to Off. When set to Off, the system remains off after power is set to Activate, the TPM is restored. Be sure to back up the TPM keys prior to the operating system and will cause loss...System Setup Program This field is read -only when TPM Security is set to Last, the system returns to Off. When set to the last power state. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM are preserved). The No Change state initiates ...
...This field is read -only when TPM Security is restored. If system is set to Off. When set to Off, the system remains off after power is set to Activate, the TPM is restored. Be sure to back up the TPM keys prior to the operating system and will cause loss...System Setup Program This field is read -only when TPM Security is set to Last, the system returns to Off. When set to the last power state. System Security Screen Options (continued) Option Description TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM are preserved). The No Change state initiates ...
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...; Optical and tape drives • Hard drives • Expansion cards • SAS controller card • Memory • Microprocessor • Cooling fans • System battery • Power supply • Chassis intrusion switch • Bezel • I/O panel • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in...
...; Optical and tape drives • Hard drives • Expansion cards • SAS controller card • Memory • Microprocessor • Cooling fans • System battery • Power supply • Chassis intrusion switch • Bezel • I/O panel • System board Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in...
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Drive bays in the front of the system provide space for up to provide an interior view of the system. Inside the System 10 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 5 1 power supply 3 system board 5 3.5-inch drive bay 7 5.25-inch drive bays (2) 9 drive cage 4 2 heat sink and shroud assembly 4 hard drives (2) 6 tape backup unit 8 bezel sliding plate ...
Drive bays in the front of the system provide space for up to provide an interior view of the system. Inside the System 10 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 5 1 power supply 3 system board 5 3.5-inch drive bay 7 5.25-inch drive bays (2) 9 drive cage 4 2 heat sink and shroud assembly 4 hard drives (2) 6 tape backup unit 8 bezel sliding plate ...
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...chassis. b Press down on the system and attached peripherals. See Figure 3-2. Cover was previously opened. Installing System Components 47 Power is required for SAS hard drives. Opening the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and... the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Press the power button to the system board and internal peripherals through a single nonredundant power supply. A controller expansion card is supplied to ground the system board. 3 Lay the system...
...chassis. b Press down on the system and attached peripherals. See Figure 3-2. Cover was previously opened. Installing System Components 47 Power is required for SAS hard drives. Opening the System CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and... the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Press the power button to the system board and internal peripherals through a single nonredundant power supply. A controller expansion card is supplied to ground the system board. 3 Lay the system...
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... Bezel" on page 47. 3 Remove the front drive bezel. See Figure 3-6. 52 Installing System Components Figure 3-5. See "Opening the System" on page 49. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Removing and Replacing the Blank Drive Insert 3 2 1 1 tab 3 drive blank alignment screw 2 blank drive insert...
... Bezel" on page 47. 3 Remove the front drive bezel. See Figure 3-6. 52 Installing System Components Figure 3-5. See "Opening the System" on page 49. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Removing and Replacing the Blank Drive Insert 3 2 1 1 tab 3 drive blank alignment screw 2 blank drive insert...
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See Figure 3-8 and Figure 6-2. See Figure 3-6. 11 Connect the data cable from the drive to the drive. Figure 3-7. Installing Diskette Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 screws (4) 9 From the front of the chassis, slide the drive into the drive bay until the shoulder screws fit into their slots and snap securely into the sliding plate. 10 Connect the power cable to the diskette drive connector (FLOPPY) on the system board. Installing System Components 55
See Figure 3-8 and Figure 6-2. See Figure 3-6. 11 Connect the data cable from the drive to the drive. Figure 3-7. Installing Diskette Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 screws (4) 9 From the front of the chassis, slide the drive into the drive bay until the shoulder screws fit into their slots and snap securely into the sliding plate. 10 Connect the power cable to the diskette drive connector (FLOPPY) on the system board. Installing System Components 55
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... Drive to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 47. 14 Reconnect the system to the Hard Drive 8 9 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 system board 3 diskette drive ribbon cable 5 SATA power convert cable 7 diskette drive ribbon cable 9 SATA hard drive cables (2) 2 diskette drive connector 4 heat sink shroud tab (2) 6 front drive bezel 8 cable clip 12 Replace the...
... Drive to the electrical outlet, and turn on page 47. 14 Reconnect the system to the Hard Drive 8 9 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 system board 3 diskette drive ribbon cable 5 SATA power convert cable 7 diskette drive ribbon cable 9 SATA hard drive cables (2) 2 diskette drive connector 4 heat sink shroud tab (2) 6 front drive bezel 8 cable clip 12 Replace the...
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.... Installing System Components 57 See Figure 3-9 for disconnecting SCSI connections and Figure 3-10 for disconnecting SATA connections. 5 Slide the lever on page 49. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Removing an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove...
.... Installing System Components 57 See Figure 3-9 for disconnecting SCSI connections and Figure 3-10 for disconnecting SATA connections. 5 Slide the lever on page 49. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Removing an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove...
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... Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 screws (3) 8 Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. 9 Attach the SCSI power cable (see Figure 3-12) or SATA power cable (see Figure 3-13) to the bottom row of holes and two to the drive. Installing System Components 61 Figure 3-11.
... Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 screws (3) 8 Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. 9 Attach the SCSI power cable (see Figure 3-12) or SATA power cable (see Figure 3-13) to the bottom row of holes and two to the drive. Installing System Components 61 Figure 3-11.