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...Error Messages 56 Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys 56 System Setup Options 57 Main Screen 57 Memory Settings Screen 59 Processor Settings Screen 60 SATA Settings Screen 60 Boot Settings Screen 61 Integrated Devices Screen 62 PCI IRQ Assignments Screen 63 Serial Communication Screen 63 Embedded Server ... 67 Entering the UEFI Boot Manager 68 Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys 68 UEFI Boot Manager Screen 69 UEFI Boot Settings Screen 69 System Utilities Screen 69 System and Setup Password Features 70 Using the System Password 70 Using the Setup Password 72...
...Error Messages 56 Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys 56 System Setup Options 57 Main Screen 57 Memory Settings Screen 59 Processor Settings Screen 60 SATA Settings Screen 60 Boot Settings Screen 61 Integrated Devices Screen 62 PCI IRQ Assignments Screen 63 Serial Communication Screen 63 Embedded Server ... 67 Entering the UEFI Boot Manager 68 Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys 68 UEFI Boot Manager Screen 69 UEFI Boot Settings Screen 69 System Utilities Screen 69 System and Setup Password Features 70 Using the System Password 70 Using the Setup Password 72...
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... The Advanced ECC option Check other system messages for additional information for a ECC mode was enabled in setting has been disabled. Table 1-2. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." disabled. Ensure that supports Advanced ECC Memory Mode. size and geometry. For no longer valid due to notify you receive a system message not listed...
... The Advanced ECC option Check other system messages for additional information for a ECC mode was enabled in setting has been disabled. Table 1-2. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." disabled. Ensure that supports Advanced ECC Memory Mode. size and geometry. For no longer valid due to notify you receive a system message not listed...
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Alert! If the system boots without warning. Redundant memory disabled! Reset the memory setting, if appropriate. BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected. System is in the system setup program, but the current configuration does not support redundant memory. Memory Mirroring was enabled in manufacturing Reboot to reboot. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." out...
Alert! If the system boots without warning. Redundant memory disabled! Reset the memory setting, if appropriate. BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected. System is in the system setup program, but the current configuration does not support redundant memory. Memory Mirroring was enabled in manufacturing Reboot to reboot. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." out...
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... See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." See "System the indicated processor's Memory." Ensure that all processors been installed in the clear setting. CPUs with different power rating detected! System halted Mismatched processors have the same cache size, number... installed on system board NVRAM_CLR jumper is Move the NVRAM_CLR installed in the system. memory slots. Table 1-2. Restart the system and re-enter the BIOS settings. The processor speed may be If not an intentional setting, intentionally set to the default CMOS has been cleared.
... See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." See "System the indicated processor's Memory." Ensure that all processors been installed in the clear setting. CPUs with different power rating detected! System halted Mismatched processors have the same cache size, number... installed on system board NVRAM_CLR jumper is Move the NVRAM_CLR installed in the system. memory slots. Table 1-2. Restart the system and re-enter the BIOS settings. The processor speed may be If not an intentional setting, intentionally set to the default CMOS has been cleared.
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... a NIC." Decreasing Faulty or improperly Reseat the memory modules. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." Verify that the proper bootable media is set to correct connectors. Ensure that the boot mode is available. If a problem is set correctly and that mouse and keyboard are installed in...USB Device." because UEFI boot mode is Please ensure enabled in BIOS and the compatible boot operating system is bootable media is set in BIOS. Embedded NICx and NICy: OS NIC=, Management Shared NIC= The OS NIC interface is non-UEFI. About Your...
... a NIC." Decreasing Faulty or improperly Reseat the memory modules. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." Verify that the proper bootable media is set to correct connectors. Ensure that the boot mode is available. If a problem is set correctly and that mouse and keyboard are installed in...USB Device." because UEFI boot mode is Please ensure enabled in BIOS and the compatible boot operating system is bootable media is set in BIOS. Embedded NICx and NICy: OS NIC=, Management Shared NIC= The OS NIC interface is non-UEFI. About Your...
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...expecting value Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting System installed memory modules. Memory." About Your System 43 Power down and restart the system from the power button, and then enter the System Setup program to change settings. See "Entering the System Setup Program." The ...following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. Maximum rank count exceeded....
...expecting value Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting System installed memory modules. Memory." About Your System 43 Power down and restart the system from the power button, and then enter the System Setup program to change settings. See "Entering the System Setup Program." The ...following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. Maximum rank count exceeded....
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... mode. Mirror mode disabled. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." Memory." MEMTEST lane failure detected on x Invalid memory configuration. See "System Memory." 44 About Your System Pairs must be matched in BIOS. The memory frequency may support only the minimum frequency. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Memory set lower for check any other system power conservation. See "General...
... mode. Mirror mode disabled. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." Memory." MEMTEST lane failure detected on x Invalid memory configuration. See "System Memory." 44 About Your System Pairs must be matched in BIOS. The memory frequency may support only the minimum frequency. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Memory set lower for check any other system power conservation. See "General...
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... in size and geometry: x,x,... Check the Time and Date settings. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." lanes. the specified memory slot Time-of -day not Incorrect Time or Date set - If the problem persists, replace the system battery. The... following DIMMs should match in size: x,x,... See "System Battery." 48 About Your System please run settings; Thermal sensor A memory module without a Replace the memory module. Table 1-2. Time-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. not detected on x thermal sensor...
... in size and geometry: x,x,... Check the Time and Date settings. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." lanes. the specified memory slot Time-of -day not Incorrect Time or Date set - If the problem persists, replace the system battery. The... following DIMMs should match in size: x,x,... See "System Battery." 48 About Your System please run settings; Thermal sensor A memory module without a Replace the memory module. Table 1-2. Time-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. not detected on x thermal sensor...
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... Install two High Output or and an Energy Smart power two Energy Smart power supply are installed, replace them with reduced functionality. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." See "Power Supplies." See "Troubleshooting Power Supplies." PSU redundancy lost. Warning! then the replaced Warning! PSU mismatch. Power... power supplies to use the components. The system will component(s) are installed in the system. Check PSU. Table 1-2. CPU and memory set to minimum frequencies to the previous Check PSU and cards may not be supported configuration.
... Install two High Output or and an Energy Smart power two Energy Smart power supply are installed, replace them with reduced functionality. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." See "Power Supplies." See "Troubleshooting Power Supplies." PSU redundancy lost. Warning! then the replaced Warning! PSU mismatch. Power... power supplies to use the components. The system will component(s) are installed in the system. Check PSU. Table 1-2. CPU and memory set to minimum frequencies to the previous Check PSU and cards may not be supported configuration.
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... to display a message that you make a note of the message. Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes that the system memory size has changed the first time you can also type the appropriate value. See "System Messages" for correcting errors. In many right arrows fields, you... Moves to the next field. Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system and try again. Spacebar, , , left and Cycles through the settings in a field.
... to display a message that you make a note of the message. Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes that the system memory size has changed the first time you can also type the appropriate value. See "System Messages" for correcting errors. In many right arrows fields, you... Moves to the next field. Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system and try again. Spacebar, , , left and Cycles through the settings in a field.
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...the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 Option System Time System Date Memory Settings Processor Settings Description Sets the time on the system configuration. Displays information related to installed memory. Main System Setup Program Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup ...program change based on the system's internal clock. See "Processor Settings Screen." Displays information related to processors (speed, cache size, and so on the system's internal calendar. See "Memory Settings Screen." NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their...
...the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 Option System Time System Date Memory Settings Processor Settings Description Sets the time on the system configuration. Displays information related to installed memory. Main System Setup Program Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup ...program change based on the system's internal clock. See "Processor Settings Screen." Displays information related to processors (speed, cache size, and so on the system's internal calendar. See "Memory Settings Screen." NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their...
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...PCI IRQ Assignments Screen." See "Serial Communication Screen." Select Report for more information. See "Boot Settings Screen." Enables or disables reporting of the processor(s), fans, and memory modules with the NumLock mode activated on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion card that ...have keyboards attached. Determines whether your system starts up with preconfigured or customized settings. Displays a screen to 84-key keyboards...
...PCI IRQ Assignments Screen." See "Serial Communication Screen." Select Report for more information. See "Boot Settings Screen." Enables or disables reporting of the processor(s), fans, and memory modules with the NumLock mode activated on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion card that ...have keyboards attached. Determines whether your system starts up with preconfigured or customized settings. Displays a screen to 84-key keyboards...
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... option to enter the System Setup program. Video Memory Displays the amount of system memory. For information about the memory modes, see "System Memory." Memory Settings Screen Option Description System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed. Memory Operating Mode This field displays the type of system...
... option to enter the System Setup program. Video Memory Displays the amount of system memory. For information about the memory modes, see "System Memory." Memory Settings Screen Option Description System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed. Memory Operating Mode This field displays the type of system...
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... system will not be running virtualization software. Execute Disable (Enabled default) Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology. C States (Enabled default) When set to SATA port A. Auto enables BIOS support for the device. 60 Using the System Setup Program and... (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor. Bus Speed Displays the processor bus speed. If set to two logical processors. Processor X ID Displays the family, model, Level 2 cache size, Level 3 cache size, and number of...
... system will not be running virtualization software. Execute Disable (Enabled default) Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology. C States (Enabled default) When set to SATA port A. Auto enables BIOS support for the device. 60 Using the System Setup Program and... (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor. Bus Speed Displays the processor bus speed. If set to two logical processors. Processor X ID Displays the family, model, Level 2 cache size, Level 3 cache size, and number of...
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... Performance, or Minimum Power. In this setting, all but the Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: • OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. The BIOS sets the processor performance based on processor...
... Performance, or Minimum Power. In this setting, all but the Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: • OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. The BIOS sets the processor performance based on processor...
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...channel. • Except for each channel is supported on the system. The system contains 18 memory sockets split into three channels of nine sockets, one set is organized into two sets of three memory sockets per channel) are unused, all expansion cards in the expansion-card slots. Each nine-...; No more than two UDIMMs can cause your system varies according to the types and sizes of memory modules being used: • Single-rank and dual-rank RDIMMs of sizes 2-GB, 4-GB, and 8-GB (when available) are supported for a total of up to halt at startup without any video output...
...channel. • Except for each channel is supported on the system. The system contains 18 memory sockets split into three channels of nine sockets, one set is organized into two sets of three memory sockets per channel) are unused, all expansion cards in the expansion-card slots. Each nine-...; No more than two UDIMMs can cause your system varies according to the types and sizes of memory modules being used: • Single-rank and dual-rank RDIMMs of sizes 2-GB, 4-GB, and 8-GB (when available) are supported for a total of up to halt at startup without any video output...
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...step 7 of this procedure to reflect the newly installed memory. 13 If the value is incorrect, one or more of this procedure, checking to the touch for the memory modules to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen. Damage due to... servicing that the memory modules are hot to ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service ...
...step 7 of this procedure to reflect the newly installed memory. 13 If the value is incorrect, one or more of this procedure, checking to the touch for the memory modules to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen. Damage due to... servicing that the memory modules are hot to ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service ...
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... to its electrical outlet, and turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. Go to the memory settings, if needed. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." If diagnostics indicates a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic program. 2 If the system is operational, run the...
... to its electrical outlet, and turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. Go to the memory settings, if needed. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™ Diagnostics." If diagnostics indicates a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic program. 2 If the system is operational, run the...
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... the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the first DIMM socket with a module of the system. 23 If the memory problem is enabled. See "Installing Memory Modules." 19 Replace the cooling shroud. If ...peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. 15 Open the system. 13 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with...
... the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in the first DIMM socket with a module of the system. 23 If the memory problem is enabled. See "Installing Memory Modules." 19 Replace the cooling shroud. If ...peripherals, and disconnect the system from the power source. 15 Open the system. 13 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with...
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... support contacting Dell, 189 system board connectors, 180 installing, 150 jumpers, 177 removing, 148 system cooling troubleshooting, 159 system features accessing, 11 system messages, 37 system password, 70 system setup program boot settings, 61 embedded server management options, 64 integrated devices options, 62 keystroke to enter, 56 main screen, 57 memory settings, 59 PCI...
... support contacting Dell, 189 system board connectors, 180 installing, 150 jumpers, 177 removing, 148 system cooling troubleshooting, 159 system features accessing, 11 system messages, 37 system password, 70 system setup program boot settings, 61 embedded server management options, 64 integrated devices options, 62 keystroke to enter, 56 main screen, 57 memory settings, 59 PCI...