Getting Started Guide
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Turn on the System and Monitor Press the power button on the system and the monitor. Getting Started With Your System 7 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. The power indicators should light. 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. Getting Started With Your System 7 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. The power indicators should light. 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).
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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) Integrated 32 MB 305 W 100-120V/200-240V, 9/4.5A, 50/60 Hz, 1040 BTU/Hour CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell 391.55 mm (15.42 inches) 186.9 mm (7.40 inches) 418.5 mm (16.50 inches) 13 kg (28.70 lb) 10 Getting Started With Your System
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) Integrated 32 MB 305 W 100-120V/200-240V, 9/4.5A, 50/60 Hz, 1040 BTU/Hour CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell 391.55 mm (15.42 inches) 186.9 mm (7.40 inches) 418.5 mm (16.50 inches) 13 kg (28.70 lb) 10 Getting Started With Your System
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 15 Connecting External Devices 16 NIC Indicator Codes 16 Power Supply Indicators 17 Diagnostic Lights 18 System Messages 20 Warning Messages 29 Diagnostics Messages 29 Alert Messages 30 2 Using the System Setup Program 31 Entering the System Setup Program 31 Responding to Error Messages 31 Using the System Setup Program 32 Exiting the System Setup Program 33 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 15 Connecting External Devices 16 NIC Indicator Codes 16 Power Supply Indicators 17 Diagnostic Lights 18 System Messages 20 Warning Messages 29 Diagnostics Messages 29 Alert Messages 30 2 Using the System Setup Program 31 Entering the System Setup Program 31 Responding to Error Messages 31 Using the System Setup Program 32 Exiting the System Setup Program 33 Contents 3
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Power Supply 91 Removing the Power Supply 91 Installing the Power Supply 93 Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 94 Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure 95 Removing the ...
Power Supply 91 Removing the Power Supply 91 Installing the Power Supply 93 Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 94 Bezel (Service Only Parts Procedure 95 Removing the ...
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...108 Troubleshooting a Wet System 109 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 110 Troubleshooting the System Battery 111 Troubleshooting Power Supply 112 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 113 Troubleshooting a Fan 113 Troubleshooting System Memory 114 Troubleshooting a .... . . 122 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 123 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 125 5 Running the System Diagnostics 127 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 127 System Diagnostics Features 127 When to Use the System Diagnostics 128 Running the System Diagnostics 128 System Diagnostics Testing Options 128 Contents 7
...108 Troubleshooting a Wet System 109 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 110 Troubleshooting the System Battery 111 Troubleshooting Power Supply 112 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 113 Troubleshooting a Fan 113 Troubleshooting System Memory 114 Troubleshooting a .... . . 122 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 123 Troubleshooting the Microprocessor 125 5 Running the System Diagnostics 127 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 127 System Diagnostics Features 127 When to Use the System Diagnostics 128 Running the System Diagnostics 128 System Diagnostics Testing Options 128 Contents 7
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... Self Test (POST). There is pressed. Steady amber - A BIOS failure occurred before the power is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off immediately after the power button is a problem with the power supply. Holds an optional diskette drive. Steady green - See "Diagnostic Lights" on . Blinking green - Holds an optional optical or...
... Self Test (POST). There is pressed. Steady amber - A BIOS failure occurred before the power is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off immediately after the power button is a problem with the power supply. Holds an optional diskette drive. Steady green - See "Diagnostic Lights" on . Blinking green - Holds an optional optical or...
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See "Using the System Setup Program" on system power requirements, see "Technical Specifications" in your power source is: The voltage selection switch should be set to the proper voltage according to : 110 V 115 220 V 230 For information on page 31. When ... is disabled in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 31. 1000-Mbps connection 100-Mbps connection 10-Mbps connection Power Supply Indicators The voltage selection switch on the back panel of the system allows you to the network or the NIC is being sent or received...
See "Using the System Setup Program" on system power requirements, see "Technical Specifications" in your power source is: The voltage selection switch should be set to the proper voltage according to : 110 V 115 220 V 230 For information on page 31. When ... is disabled in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 31. 1000-Mbps connection 100-Mbps connection 10-Mbps connection Power Supply Indicators The voltage selection switch on the back panel of the system allows you to the network or the NIC is being sent or received...
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...highlighted circle indicates the light is in a Plug the computer into a working normal off . If the power LED shows a solid amber, a BIOS failure occurred before Power-On Self Test (POST). operating condition after the system successfully boots to the operating system. has occurred. .... NOTE: If the power LEDs blink amber, there is off condition or a electrical outlet and press the possible pre-BIOS failure power button. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on ; Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with the power supply. Possible expansion card See...
...highlighted circle indicates the light is in a Plug the computer into a working normal off . If the power LED shows a solid amber, a BIOS failure occurred before Power-On Self Test (POST). operating condition after the system successfully boots to the operating system. has occurred. .... NOTE: If the power LEDs blink amber, there is off condition or a electrical outlet and press the possible pre-BIOS failure power button. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on ; Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with the power supply. Possible expansion card See...
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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 this...
...; 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 this...
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... the system provide space for up to two SAS or SATA hard drives. Drive bays in the front 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 release...
... the system provide space for up to two SAS or SATA hard drives. Drive bays in the front 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 release...
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... the system board and internal peripherals through a single nonredundant power supply. Power is required for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. 3 Reinstall the system cover: a Insert the bottom edge of the cover into place. 4 ... the bottom of the system and lifting the cover off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Press the power button to appear on the screen at the next system start-up: Alert! After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if...
... the system board and internal peripherals through a single nonredundant power supply. Power is required for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. 3 Reinstall the system cover: a Insert the bottom edge of the cover into place. 4 ... the bottom of the system and lifting the cover off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Press the power button to appear on the screen at the next system start-up: Alert! After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Power Supply Removing the Power Supply CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are adjacent to the processor cooling ... screws are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your system configuration, disconnect the following power cables: • P1 and P2 to the system board • P3 and P5 to the SATA or SAS...NOTE: Note the routing of the old battery. Before performing any of the power supply. Installing System Components 91 10 Properly dispose of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in place. For more information, see your Product Information...
Power Supply Removing the Power Supply CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are adjacent to the processor cooling ... screws are authorized to remove the system cover and access any procedure, see your system configuration, disconnect the following power cables: • P1 and P2 to the system board • P3 and P5 to the SATA or SAS...NOTE: Note the routing of the old battery. Before performing any of the power supply. Installing System Components 91 10 Properly dispose of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in place. For more information, see your Product Information...
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Removing the Power Supply 1 2 3 1 power supply release tab 3 screws (4) 4 2 power supply 4 cable clip 92 Installing System Components See Figure 3-27. 9 Remove the cable clip and set it aside to attach to the back panel. 8 Press the power-supply release tab down and slide the power supply toward the front of the system, then lift it out of the system chassis. Figure 3-27. 7 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four Phillips screws that secure the power supply to the new power supply.
Removing the Power Supply 1 2 3 1 power supply release tab 3 screws (4) 4 2 power supply 4 cable clip 92 Installing System Components See Figure 3-27. 9 Remove the cable clip and set it aside to attach to the back panel. 8 Press the power-supply release tab down and slide the power supply toward the front of the system, then lift it out of the system chassis. Figure 3-27. 7 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four Phillips screws that secure the power supply to the new power supply.
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... about safety precautions, working inside the system. Installing the Power Supply 1 Attach the cable clip to the new power supply. 2 Align the power supply mounting holes with the mounting holes on the back panel. 3 Slide the power supply toward the back panel until it snaps into place over the power-supply release tab. 4 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four Phillips...
... about safety precautions, working inside the system. Installing the Power Supply 1 Attach the cable clip to the new power supply. 2 Align the power supply mounting holes with the mounting holes on the back panel. 3 Slide the power supply toward the back panel until it snaps into place over the power-supply release tab. 4 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four Phillips...
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Figure 3-31. 2 Secure the I /O panel assembly 4 cable clip on power supply 4 Replace the large processor cooling fan. See "Replacing the Cooling Fans" on the side of the power supply shroud, and connect the I/O panel ribbon cable to system board 5 I/O panel ribbon cable 2 2 I /O panel assembly by replacing the screw. Installing System Components 99 Cabling the I/O ...
Figure 3-31. 2 Secure the I /O panel assembly 4 cable clip on power supply 4 Replace the large processor cooling fan. See "Replacing the Cooling Fans" on the side of the power supply shroud, and connect the I/O panel ribbon cable to system board 5 I/O panel ribbon cable 2 2 I /O panel assembly by replacing the screw. Installing System Components 99 Cabling the I/O ...
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... can get hot during operation. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 3 Depending on your Product Information Guide for connector locations. • Two power-supply cables from the POWER and POWER12V1 connectors • Diskette data cable from the FLOPPY connector • I/O panel cable from the CONTROL-PANEL connector • Processor cooling fan cable...
... can get hot during operation. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 3 Depending on your Product Information Guide for connector locations. • Two power-supply cables from the POWER and POWER12V1 connectors • Diskette data cable from the FLOPPY connector • I/O panel cable from the CONTROL-PANEL connector • Processor cooling fan cable...
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... they were removed. 5 Install the memory modules in "Removing the System Board" on the system. 102 Installing System Components See Figure 6-2. • Two power-supply cables to the POWER and POWER12V1 connectors • If applicable, diskette data cable to the FLOPPY connector • I/O panel cable to the CONTROL-PANEL connector • Processor cooling...
... they were removed. 5 Install the memory modules in "Removing the System Board" on the system. 102 Installing System Components See Figure 6-2. • Two power-supply cables to the POWER and POWER12V1 connectors • If applicable, diskette data cable to the FLOPPY connector • I/O panel cable to the CONTROL-PANEL connector • Processor cooling...
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.... See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 47. 2 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion cards • Power supply • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Optional installed drivers • Memory modules 3 Ensure that you removed. If the ... system. If the tests fail, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 137. 110 Troubleshooting Your System See "Closing the System" on page 47. 5 Run the system board tests in...
.... See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 47. 2 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion cards • Power supply • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Optional installed drivers • Memory modules 3 Ensure that you removed. If the ... system. If the tests fail, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 137. 110 Troubleshooting Your System See "Closing the System" on page 47. 5 Run the system board tests in...
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...on page 91. 7 Install a new power supply. If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. See "Removing the Power Supply" on page 137. 112 Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem • Power-supply fault indicator is lit. The power supply's fault indicator is blinking amber. If .... See "Closing the System" on page 93. See "Installing the Power Supply" on page 47. See "Installing the Power Supply" on page 47. 4 Locate the faulty power supply. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to an improper setting...
...on page 91. 7 Install a new power supply. If the problem persists, remove the faulty power supply. See "Removing the Power Supply" on page 137. 112 Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem • Power-supply fault indicator is lit. The power supply's fault indicator is blinking amber. If .... See "Closing the System" on page 93. See "Installing the Power Supply" on page 47. See "Installing the Power Supply" on page 47. 4 Locate the faulty power supply. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to an improper setting...
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... where the system is located. Basic input/output system. blade - BMC - AC - ANSI - Software designed to direct configuration and power management. asset tag - backup - Before making a change to a system, usually by an administrator, for Information Interchange. A battery ... and Power Interface. Applications run from your operating system. BIOS - Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the U.S. A - As a precaution, back up files from your system's speaker. A module that includes power supplies and ...
... where the system is located. Basic input/output system. blade - BMC - AC - ANSI - Software designed to direct configuration and power management. asset tag - backup - Before making a change to a system, usually by an administrator, for Information Interchange. A battery ... and Power Interface. Applications run from your operating system. BIOS - Glossary This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the U.S. A - As a precaution, back up files from your system's speaker. A module that includes power supplies and ...