Information Update - Intel Xeon 3400 Series Processors
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... not supported. Trademarks used in the Hardware Owner's Manual. • RDIMMs of 256 Mb/512 Mb technologies and x4/x16 DRAM device widths are not supported. • UDIMMs of 256 Mb technology and x4 DRAM device widths are not supported. • Quad-rank UDIMMs are trademarks of Dell Inc. April 2010 Information Update BIOS Setup Menu Update Processor Settings Screen The following information complements the system memory information...
... not supported. Trademarks used in the Hardware Owner's Manual. • RDIMMs of 256 Mb/512 Mb technologies and x4/x16 DRAM device widths are not supported. • UDIMMs of 256 Mb technology and x4 DRAM device widths are not supported. • Quad-rank UDIMMs are trademarks of Dell Inc. April 2010 Information Update BIOS Setup Menu Update Processor Settings Screen The following information complements the system memory information...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... ten error messages can be displayed sequentially on the LCD. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting rebooted. I1910 Intrusion System cover has been detected. I1911 LCD Log Full. Check the SEL for more . Remove AC power to review all Errors. Check the SEL for details on DIMM ##. implicated by the BIOS. Review & clear log. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2111 SBE log disabled on the events. Reseat DIMM. The eleventh message instructs the user to log any...
... ten error messages can be displayed sequentially on the LCD. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting rebooted. I1910 Intrusion System cover has been detected. I1911 LCD Log Full. Check the SEL for more . Remove AC power to review all Errors. Check the SEL for details on DIMM ##. implicated by the BIOS. Review & clear log. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2111 SBE log disabled on the events. Reseat DIMM. The eleventh message instructs the user to log any...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on setting the order of boot devices. messages for information on page 57 for possible causes. Ensure that the memory configuration. A mismatched modules are installed in memory module is installed. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. a valid configuration. System Messages (continued) Message Memory set check any other system lower for power conservation. MEMTEST lane failure detected on page...
... missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on setting the order of boot devices. messages for information on page 57 for possible causes. Ensure that the memory configuration. A mismatched modules are installed in memory module is installed. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. a valid configuration. System Messages (continued) Message Memory set check any other system lower for power conservation. MEMTEST lane failure detected on page...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...) checksum failure detected during shadowing. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 162. 46 About Your System If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on your operating system documentation. faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s). If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 162. Actual Link Width is x, the specified slot. PCI BIOS failed to expansion card(s) loose; Ensure that all appropriate cables are securely connected to the expansion card(s). Check the hard-drive...
...) checksum failure detected during shadowing. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 162. 46 About Your System If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on your operating system documentation. faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s). If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 162. Actual Link Width is x, the specified slot. PCI BIOS failed to expansion card(s) loose; Ensure that all appropriate cables are securely connected to the expansion card(s). Check the hard-drive...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... board. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on (TPM) function has failed. The system will now reset. please run Date settings; TPM failure A Trusted Platform Module See "Getting Help" on page 57. If the problem persists, replace the system battery. TPM configuration operation honored. Press (I or M to allow this change and reset the system. A TPM configuration command has been entered. TPM configuration operation is displayed during system restart after a TPM configuration command...
... board. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on (TPM) function has failed. The system will now reset. please run Date settings; TPM failure A Trusted Platform Module See "Getting Help" on page 57. If the problem persists, replace the system battery. TPM configuration operation honored. Press (I or M to allow this change and reset the system. A TPM configuration command has been entered. TPM configuration operation is displayed during system restart after a TPM configuration command...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... remove hardware • Set or change user-selectable options • Enable or disable integrated devices Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to specify the boot mode for more information on UEFI specifications that mode. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 See "Entering the UEFI Boot Manager" on page 69 for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface...
... remove hardware • Set or change user-selectable options • Enable or disable integrated devices Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to specify the boot mode for more information on UEFI specifications that mode. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 See "Entering the UEFI Boot Manager" on page 69 for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... power states. Number of the processor Stepping SATA Settings Screen Option SATA Controller Port A (Off default) Description ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Core Speed Displays the processor clock speed. Off disables BIOS support for the device attached to two logical processors. Processor 1 Family -Model- Execute Disable (Enabled default) Enables or disables execute disable memory protection technology. If this feature if your system will not be (Enabled default) running virtualization software. Bus Speed Displays the processor bus speed...
... power states. Number of the processor Stepping SATA Settings Screen Option SATA Controller Port A (Off default) Description ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Core Speed Displays the processor clock speed. Off disables BIOS support for the device attached to two logical processors. Processor 1 Family -Model- Execute Disable (Enabled default) Enables or disables execute disable memory protection technology. If this feature if your system will not be (Enabled default) running virtualization software. Bus Speed Displays the processor bus speed...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... disables BIOS support for a USB flash drive. USB Flash Drive Emulation Type Determines the emulation type for the device. If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing when prompted to UEFI. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63 Off disables BIOS support for the device. Boot Settings Screen Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from booting if the operating system was not installed in the same boot mode. Auto enables...
... disables BIOS support for a USB flash drive. USB Flash Drive Emulation Type Determines the emulation type for the device. If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing when prompted to UEFI. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 63 Off disables BIOS support for the device. Boot Settings Screen Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from booting if the operating system was not installed in the same boot mode. Auto enables...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... setup password. Embedded System Management The Unified Server Configurator (USC) is not locked through the Password Status option, you want to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors, physical disks, and other peripherals Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75 NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in three attempts, the system lets you do not enter the correct password in conjunction with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC): • Installing an operating system • Running diagnostics...
... setup password. Embedded System Management The Unified Server Configurator (USC) is not locked through the Password Status option, you want to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors, physical disks, and other peripherals Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75 NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in three attempts, the system lets you do not enter the correct password in conjunction with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC): • Installing an operating system • Running diagnostics...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...'s integrated NIC • Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting • Provides access to system event log and sensor status • Allows control of system functions including power on or restart your system and try again. 76 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager BMC provides the following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware For more information about setting up USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system...
...'s integrated NIC • Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting • Provides access to system event log and sensor status • Allows control of system functions including power on or restart your system and try again. 76 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager BMC provides the following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware For more information about setting up USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Dell is enabled. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 8 Place the system upright on the card. Installing System Components 97 See "Opening the System" on page 85. 3 To remove the existing hard-drive bracket, press the blue tabs on page 115. 7 Replace the system cover. NOTE: If connecting to the integrated SATA controller (SATA hard drives only), connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive. See Figure 6-1. NOTE: If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS...
... Dell is enabled. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 8 Place the system upright on the card. Installing System Components 97 See "Opening the System" on page 85. 3 To remove the existing hard-drive bracket, press the blue tabs on page 115. 7 Replace the system cover. NOTE: If connecting to the integrated SATA controller (SATA hard drives only), connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive. See Figure 6-1. NOTE: If connecting to a SAS RAID controller card (SAS...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... interface cable. 3 Turn off the system and any system messages pertaining to the NIC controller. If the problem persists, replace the device. If the problem is functioning, enter the system setup program. Troubleshooting a NIC 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Verify that all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 177. If all USB ports are enabled. If the problem persists, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on setting the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your keyboard is resolved, replace the serial device...
... interface cable. 3 Turn off the system and any system messages pertaining to the NIC controller. If the problem persists, replace the device. If the problem is functioning, enter the system setup program. Troubleshooting a NIC 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Verify that all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 177. If all USB ports are enabled. If the problem persists, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on setting the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your keyboard is resolved, replace the serial device...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 64. 6 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the switch or hub. Troubleshooting a Wet System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be damaged or missing. 3 Check the...
... appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 64. 6 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the switch or hub. Troubleshooting a Wet System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be damaged or missing. 3 Check the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... properly installed: • Expansion cards • Power supplies • Fans • Processor and heat sink • Memory modules • Hard-drive carriers 4 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a defective battery. 152 Troubleshooting Your System See "Opening the System" on page 165. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 86. 6 Run the system board tests in...
... properly installed: • Expansion cards • Power supplies • Fans • Processor and heat sink • Memory modules • Hard-drive carriers 4 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a defective battery. 152 Troubleshooting Your System See "Opening the System" on page 165. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 86. 6 Run the system board tests in...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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..., memory-module blank, power-supply blank, or back filler bracket is removed. • Heat-sink blank is removed (in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in single-processor configurations). • Ambient temperature is not covered by the LCD panel or the diagnostic software. 4 Reseat the fan's power cable. 154 Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting a Fan CAUTION: Many repairs...
..., memory-module blank, power-supply blank, or back filler bracket is removed. • Heat-sink blank is removed (in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in single-processor configurations). • Ambient temperature is not covered by the LCD panel or the diagnostic software. 4 Reseat the fan's power cable. 154 Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting a Fan CAUTION: Many repairs...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... "Opening the System" on page 85. 6 Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive and to the controller. 7 Ensure that a power cable is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 177. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 57. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. If the problem is properly connected...
... "Opening the System" on page 85. 6 Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive and to the controller. 7 Ensure that a power cable is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 177. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 57. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. If the problem is properly connected...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... "Removing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on the hard drive. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. a Restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2 If your system has a RAID controller and your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on...
... "Removing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on the hard drive. 1 Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. a Restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2 If your system has a RAID controller and your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... operating system or some specialized function to perform remote, or "out-of tests for your network server using a remote access controller. See device driver. Embedded server management. A connector on your system. DRAM - device driver - DNS - The file system structure used by transferring data on the system board. A program that potentially doubles the data rate by MS-DOS® to interface correctly with controllers for plugging in -line memory module. DDR - Dual in an expansion card. ESM - expansion bus...
... operating system or some specialized function to perform remote, or "out-of tests for your network server using a remote access controller. See device driver. Embedded server management. A connector on your system. DRAM - device driver - DNS - The file system structure used by transferring data on the system board. A program that potentially doubles the data rate by MS-DOS® to interface correctly with controllers for plugging in -line memory module. DDR - Dual in an expansion card. ESM - expansion bus...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. GB - However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is usually rounded to insert or install a device, typically a hard drive or an internal cooling fan, into the host system while the system is about to be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. graphics mode - A video mode that data is powered on and running. host adapter - The ability to 1,000,000,000...
...(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. GB - However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is usually rounded to insert or install a device, typically a hard drive or an internal cooling fan, into the host system while the system is about to be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. graphics mode - A video mode that data is powered on and running. host adapter - The ability to 1,000,000,000...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... devices. SDRAM - serial port - SNMP - A virtual disk may use several stripes on the same set of the space on each disk used. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. Serial-attached SCSI. SCSI - Secure digital flash memory card. sec - service tag - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by setting features such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for operation. system memory - Synchronous dynamic random-access...
... devices. SDRAM - serial port - SNMP - A virtual disk may use several stripes on the same set of the space on each disk used. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. Super video graphics array. Serial-attached SCSI. SCSI - Secure digital flash memory card. sec - service tag - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by setting features such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for operation. system memory - Synchronous dynamic random-access...
