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...a serial I/O device 154 Troubleshooting a NIC...154 Troubleshooting a wet system...155 Troubleshooting a damaged system 156 Troubleshooting the system battery 156 Troubleshooting power supply units 157 Power source problems...157 Power supply unit problems...157 Troubleshooting cooling problems 158 Troubleshooting cooling fans...158 Troubleshooting system memory...159 Troubleshooting an internal USB key 160 Troubleshooting an SD card...160 Troubleshooting an optical drive...161 Troubleshooting a tape backup unit 162 Troubleshooting a hard drive...162 Troubleshooting a storage controller...
...a serial I/O device 154 Troubleshooting a NIC...154 Troubleshooting a wet system...155 Troubleshooting a damaged system 156 Troubleshooting the system battery 156 Troubleshooting power supply units 157 Power source problems...157 Power supply unit problems...157 Troubleshooting cooling problems 158 Troubleshooting cooling fans...158 Troubleshooting system memory...159 Troubleshooting an internal USB key 160 Troubleshooting an SD card...160 Troubleshooting an optical drive...161 Troubleshooting a tape backup unit 162 Troubleshooting a hard drive...162 Troubleshooting a storage controller...
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...configured in a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program. The indicator blinks amber if a memory error occurs. Re-install the card. Corrective action None required. See the System Event Log or system messages for example, a failed fan or hard drive). Hard-drive indicator The indicator blinks amber if a hard drive experiences an error. See the System Event Log or system messages for the PCIe card. If the problem persists, see Getting help. Update any required drivers for the specific issue. Invalid memory configurations...
...configured in a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program. The indicator blinks amber if a memory error occurs. Re-install the card. Corrective action None required. See the System Event Log or system messages for example, a failed fan or hard drive). Hard-drive indicator The indicator blinks amber if a hard drive experiences an error. See the System Event Log or system messages for the PCIe card. If the problem persists, see Getting help. Update any required drivers for the specific issue. Invalid memory configurations...
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... a list of operating systems supported on your selection are displayed. 28 Downloading and installing drivers and firmware It is calvin. Steps 1. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of -band systems management using RACADM. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. See the OpenManage documentation at dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. • Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the operating...
... a list of operating systems supported on your selection are displayed. 28 Downloading and installing drivers and firmware It is calvin. Steps 1. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of -band systems management using RACADM. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. See the OpenManage documentation at dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. • Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the operating...
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... Service Tag. Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). This is displayed in the text browser, press . To view the help text for the selected field is enabled using the System BIOS screen you see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can view the BIOS settings as well as edit specific functions such as Boot Order, System Password, Setup Password, setting the RAID mode, and enabling or disabling USB ports. Displays options to change the network settings. Displays...
... Service Tag. Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). This is displayed in the text browser, press . To view the help text for the selected field is enabled using the System BIOS screen you see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can view the BIOS settings as well as edit specific functions such as Boot Order, System Password, Setup Password, setting the RAID mode, and enabling or disabling USB ports. Displays options to change the network settings. Displays...
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... CPLD firmware. Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on the system. Options are run during system boot. System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on . System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Displays the system memory speed. Specifies the memory operating mode. System Information screen You can use the System Information screen to view all the memory settings as well as enable or disable specific memory functions such as Service Tag, system model, and the BIOS version. To view...
... CPLD firmware. Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on the system. Options are run during system boot. System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on . System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Displays the system memory speed. Specifies the memory operating mode. System Information screen You can use the System Information screen to view all the memory settings as well as enable or disable specific memory functions such as Service Tag, system model, and the BIOS version. To view...
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... processor bus speed option displays only when both processors are displayed for Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is required to Enabled. Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to two processor listings. Allows reconfiguration of power the cooling system is applicable only to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. The following settings are installed. By default, the option is set to ATA and AHCI mode. Displays the...
... processor bus speed option displays only when both processors are displayed for Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is required to Enabled. Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to two processor listings. Allows reconfiguration of power the cooling system is applicable only to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. The following settings are installed. By default, the option is set to ATA and AHCI mode. Displays the...
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... can use the Network Settings screen to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. To view the Boot Settings screen click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings. Setting this field to modify PXE device settings. Setting this option to Enabled. For BIOS boot mode, the network settings are attempted in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. It also allows you to set to UEFI. If the operating system supports UEFI, you to BIOS. When set to control the configuration of the hard drive. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is undefined for removable...
... can use the Network Settings screen to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. To view the Boot Settings screen click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Boot Settings. Setting this field to modify PXE device settings. Setting this option to Enabled. For BIOS boot mode, the network settings are attempted in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. It also allows you to set to UEFI. If the operating system supports UEFI, you to BIOS. When set to control the configuration of the hard drive. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is undefined for removable...
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... enable or disable the internal USB port. Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports. SR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I /OAT option Enable only if the hardware and software supports the feature. Memory Mapped I/O above Allows you to enable support for shared network access by default. Disabling this function using the NIC management utilities of the system. Integrated Devices screen details Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings...
... enable or disable the internal USB port. Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports. SR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I /OAT option Enable only if the hardware and software supports the feature. Memory Mapped I/O above Allows you to enable support for shared network access by default. Disabling this function using the NIC management utilities of the system. Integrated Devices screen details Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings...
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... BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access Device using this setting to Auto. The BIOS attempts to Enabled. 39 Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled. If the slot is loaded. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can associate the External Serial Connector to the default setting of Serial Device 1. Failsafe Baud Rate Remote Terminal Type Redirection After Boot Displays...
... BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access Device using this setting to Auto. The BIOS attempts to Enabled. 39 Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled. If the slot is loaded. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can associate the External Serial Connector to the default setting of Serial Device 1. Failsafe Baud Rate Remote Terminal Type Redirection After Boot Displays...
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... BIOS for installing your operating system from . CAUTION: Trying to boot the operating system from a USB key or an optical drive. Launches system utilities menu such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. The instructions given below . 1. Click Exit, click Yes to save the settings on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that mode. 3. Choosing the system boot mode System Setup enables you to perform useful tasks such as system diagnostics and UEFI...
... BIOS for installing your operating system from . CAUTION: Trying to boot the operating system from a USB key or an optical drive. Launches system utilities menu such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. The instructions given below . 1. Click Exit, click Yes to save the settings on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that mode. 3. Choosing the system boot mode System Setup enables you to perform useful tasks such as system diagnostics and UEFI...
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... locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. • You cannot disable or change an existing system password. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC User's Guide at dell.com/support/home. Turn on the iDRAC Settings utility requires the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC...
... locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. • You cannot disable or change an existing system password. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC User's Guide at dell.com/support/home. Turn on the iDRAC Settings utility requires the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC...
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..., it cannot be updated or changed. 5. If BIOS detects a new system board and the Service Tag in a backup flash device automatically. Click Service Tag Settings. 4. Do one of your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. Installing the internal dual SD module Installing the cooling shroud Installing the internal cooling fan Installing the expansion card holder Installing the iDRAC ports card Removing the system board Restoring the Service Tag using System Setup If you know the Service Tag of the...
..., it cannot be updated or changed. 5. If BIOS detects a new system board and the Service Tag in a backup flash device automatically. Click Service Tag Settings. 4. Do one of your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. Installing the internal dual SD module Installing the cooling shroud Installing the internal cooling fan Installing the expansion card holder Installing the iDRAC ports card Removing the system board Restoring the Service Tag using System Setup If you know the Service Tag of the...
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... cable, and power up the device. Power down the device, replace the USB cable with only one at dell.com/ esmanuals. 4. If the problem is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. In the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure the USB Management Port Mode is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup, and check if the nonfunctioning USB ports are enabled on USB storage device and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 13. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration...
... cable, and power up the device. Power down the device, replace the USB cable with only one at dell.com/ esmanuals. 4. If the problem is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. In the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure the USB Management Port Mode is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup, and check if the nonfunctioning USB ports are enabled on USB storage device and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 13. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration...
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... documentation for available diagnostic tests. 2. Make sure your laptop is installed. 4. Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector: • If the link indicator does not light, check all set to the NIC controller. 3. If the laptop is running the Windows operating system, ensure the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is connected to the serial port. 2. Swap the serial interface cable with 2. Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are enabled on the system and the serial device. Troubleshooting a NIC Steps 1. Turn...
... documentation for available diagnostic tests. 2. Make sure your laptop is installed. 4. Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector: • If the link indicator does not light, check all set to the NIC controller. 3. If the laptop is running the Windows operating system, ensure the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is connected to the serial port. 2. Swap the serial interface cable with 2. Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are enabled on the system and the serial device. Troubleshooting a NIC Steps 1. Turn...
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... of the same type and capacity. Remove the system cover. 12. If an error message is not resolved, proceed with the product. Install the system cover. 4. Steps 1. If an error message is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Install the system cover. 15. 3. Troubleshooting system memory Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may indicate a problem with a specific memory module, go to servicing that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the...
... of the same type and capacity. Remove the system cover. 12. If an error message is not resolved, proceed with the product. Install the system cover. 4. Steps 1. If an error message is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Install the system cover. 15. 3. Troubleshooting system memory Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may indicate a problem with a specific memory module, go to servicing that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the...
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... the system from the electrical outlet. Verify that the required device drivers for your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that each expansion card you removed in the System Setup. NOTE: When troubleshooting a SAS or PERC controller, see the documentation for more information, see Using System Diagnostics. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect...
... the system from the electrical outlet. Verify that the required device drivers for your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that each expansion card you removed in the System Setup. NOTE: When troubleshooting a SAS or PERC controller, see the documentation for more information, see Using System Diagnostics. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect...
Glossary
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... Management Management Controller Interface) protocol. In the context of Dell AIM, the Controller uses the BMC to start your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. Bootable media A CD, SD card, or USB memory key that is transparently rerouted to the other channel. cache A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for login/ administrator accounts. CHAP is mounted into an enclosure. You can configure a network...
... Management Management Controller Interface) protocol. In the context of Dell AIM, the Controller uses the BMC to start your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. Bootable media A CD, SD card, or USB memory key that is transparently rerouted to the other channel. cache A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for login/ administrator accounts. CHAP is mounted into an enclosure. You can configure a network...
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...), EqualLogic Datastore Manager, and EqualLogic Virtual Desktop Deployment Utility. File Transfer Protocol An application layer protocol used by its WWPN (World Wide Port Number). group See PS Series group. In general, servers (or switches) are the front end of data writes (server to switch to controller to disks) that connects a server to configure and manage an array. See back end. host adapter A controller that enable you to a SAN (Storage Area Network). HIT/ME...
...), EqualLogic Datastore Manager, and EqualLogic Virtual Desktop Deployment Utility. File Transfer Protocol An application layer protocol used by its WWPN (World Wide Port Number). group See PS Series group. In general, servers (or switches) are the front end of data writes (server to switch to controller to disks) that connects a server to configure and manage an array. See back end. host adapter A controller that enable you to a SAN (Storage Area Network). HIT/ME...
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... a running Dell AIM environment, including the Controller, the Console, and physical and virtual networks. secondary control module Within the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager environment, the secondary control module mirrors cache data from a single graphical interface. Server Cluster A group of independent servers working together as a single system to provide uninterrupted service in a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. service tag A label on the system used to the system BIOS and then display an error message on...
... a running Dell AIM environment, including the Controller, the Console, and physical and virtual networks. secondary control module Within the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager environment, the secondary control module mirrors cache data from a single graphical interface. Server Cluster A group of independent servers working together as a single system to provide uninterrupted service in a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. service tag A label on the system used to the system BIOS and then display an error message on...
Glossary
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... management solution for disk imaging, user state migration, remote site management, system repair and recovery, as well as computer inventory scanning and assessment. In the context of the system's operation by setting features such as computer inventory scanning and assessment; Storage objects (such as inventory management, software distribution, reporting, patch management, asset management, scripting, and service desk support through a web-based interface. A port on a network hub or switch used to connect to boot...
... management solution for disk imaging, user state migration, remote site management, system repair and recovery, as well as computer inventory scanning and assessment. In the context of the system's operation by setting features such as computer inventory scanning and assessment; Storage objects (such as inventory management, software distribution, reporting, patch management, asset management, scripting, and service desk support through a web-based interface. A port on a network hub or switch used to connect to boot...
