Glossary
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... system BIOS and then display an error message on motherboard. The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support. Any information stored in ROM include the program that transfers data one that you call Dell for program instructions and data. A registered DDR3 memory module. A read -only file - Read-only memory. Examples of...
... system BIOS and then display an error message on motherboard. The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support. Any information stored in ROM include the program that transfers data one that you call Dell for program instructions and data. A registered DDR3 memory module. A read -only file - Read-only memory. Examples of...
Glossary
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... the resources of pixels up and down. WMI - Volt(s). A video adapter may be integrated into an expansion slot. Watt(s). A program used to your monitor must support the resolution. VGA - Video graphics array. The logical circuitry that a program can display (with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. The amount...
... the resources of pixels up and down. WMI - Volt(s). A video adapter may be integrated into an expansion slot. Watt(s). A program used to your monitor must support the resolution. VGA - Video graphics array. The logical circuitry that a program can display (with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. The amount...
User Manual
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... your system. Installing the Optional Bezel Install the bezel (optional). This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. • Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. 6 Getting...
... your system. Installing the Optional Bezel Install the bezel (optional). This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. • Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. 6 Getting...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on . Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by descriptive text. When one of the buttons is connected to the system.
... pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on . Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by descriptive text. When one of the buttons is connected to the system.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... system. Name Displays the name of the Setup menu (see "Setup Menu" on the iDRAC6. NOTE: If the iDRAC6 Express card is NOTE: BMC IP supports only IPv4 addresses. Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the optional NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on page...
... system. Name Displays the name of the Setup menu (see "Setup Menu" on the iDRAC6. NOTE: If the iDRAC6 Express card is NOTE: BMC IP supports only IPv4 addresses. Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the optional NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on page...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the System ID button for each message. The SYSTEM NAME is displayed under the following conditions: • The system is powered on page 55. Table 1-1. support. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by the user in the SEL.
... the System ID button for each message. The SYSTEM NAME is displayed under the following conditions: • The system is powered on page 55. Table 1-1. support. The LCD scrolls a message that includes a status code followed by the user in the SEL.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the system at risk of intended operating range. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Call support. Another fans. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 156. Reseat the memory modules. Check fan. Corrective Actions Reseat the processor(s). See "Troubleshooting...
... the system at risk of intended operating range. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Call support. Another fans. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 156. Reseat the memory modules. Check fan. Corrective Actions Reseat the processor(s). See "Troubleshooting...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... seconds or clear the SEL. I1912 SEL full. The SEL is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals. more power Check PSU and than 24 hours of charge left. Turn off power to the system for details on the events. Turn...
... seconds or clear the SEL. I1912 SEL full. The SEL is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals. more power Check PSU and than 24 hours of charge left. Turn off power to the system for details on the events. Turn...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for possible causes. Alert! Advanced ECC Memory Mode disabled! Ensure that supports Advanced ECC Memory Mode. System Messages Message Causes 128-bit Advanced The Advanced ECC option ECC mode was enabled in faulty or...receive a system message not listed in BIOS, but the current configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. A memory module may be faulty. About Your System 35 Memory configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. NOTE: If you of the message and recommended action...
...running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for possible causes. Alert! Advanced ECC Memory Mode disabled! Ensure that supports Advanced ECC Memory Mode. System Messages Message Causes 128-bit Advanced The Advanced ECC option ECC mode was enabled in faulty or...receive a system message not listed in BIOS, but the current configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. A memory module may be faulty. About Your System 35 Memory configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. NOTE: If you of the message and recommended action...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the optional iDRAC6 takes longer than normal to the system for the system to BIOS reboot. that supports node interleaving. Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for example, a memory module has failed) ...not Wait for 10 seconds and restart the system. iDRAC6 not The optional iDRAC6 responding. Rebooting. The memory configuration does not support node interleaving, or the configuration has changed (for possible causes. Alert! For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" ...
... the optional iDRAC6 takes longer than normal to the system for the system to BIOS reboot. that supports node interleaving. Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for example, a memory module has failed) ...not Wait for 10 seconds and restart the system. iDRAC6 not The optional iDRAC6 responding. Rebooting. The memory configuration does not support node interleaving, or the configuration has changed (for possible causes. Alert! For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Mirroring was enabled in the for possible causes. messages for additional information for failure. Table 1-2. Memory configuration does not support redundant memory. See system setup program, but "Troubleshooting System the current configuration Memory" on page 55. About Your System...them with this power supply. See "Using may be supported by the power supplies. If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with High Output power supplies to the previous configuration. does not support redundant Reset the memory setting, memory. Alert! If the...
... Mirroring was enabled in the for possible causes. messages for additional information for failure. Table 1-2. Memory configuration does not support redundant memory. See system setup program, but "Troubleshooting System the current configuration Memory" on page 55. About Your System...them with this power supply. See "Using may be supported by the power supplies. If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with High Output power supplies to the previous configuration. does not support redundant Reset the memory setting, memory. Alert! If the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... frequency. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Mismatched memory modules are installed in size and geometry. 42 About Your System The memory frequency may support configuration supports the only the minimum frequency. "System Memory" on page 111. pairs. Table 1-2. POST memory test was terminated by keystroke. Mirror mode The memory configuration...
... frequency. Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Mismatched memory modules are installed in size and geometry. 42 About Your System The memory frequency may support configuration supports the only the minimum frequency. "System Memory" on page 111. pairs. Table 1-2. POST memory test was terminated by keystroke. Mirror mode The memory configuration...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... on performing a field replacement of the flash memory. Reseat the memory modules. Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Processor(s) not supported by the system. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in protected ... optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card flash memory or BMC SPI flash may be Configuration user documentation for instructions on support.dell.com. Unexpected interrupt in a valid configuration. The system will run but with the specified memory module disabled. Install...
... on performing a field replacement of the flash memory. Reseat the memory modules. Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Processor(s) not supported by the system. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in protected ... optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card flash memory or BMC SPI flash may be Configuration user documentation for instructions on support.dell.com. Unexpected interrupt in a valid configuration. The system will run but with the specified memory module disabled. Install...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...and an Energy Smart power two Energy Smart power supply are installed, replace them with this warning, then the replaced component(s) are not supported with the High Output power supplies to the previous configuration. You can also run the system on page 169. System Messages (continued) ..."Getting Help" on one power supply until you can obtain two power supplies of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. The system configuration of the same type. See "Power Supplies" on page 147. 50 About Your System system at...
...and an Energy Smart power two Energy Smart power supply are installed, replace them with this warning, then the replaced component(s) are not supported with the High Output power supplies to the previous configuration. You can also run the system on page 169. System Messages (continued) ..."Getting Help" on one power supply until you can obtain two power supplies of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. The system configuration of the same type. See "Power Supplies" on page 147. 50 About Your System system at...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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The memory configuration is : Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with reduced functionality. If the problem persists, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals. The recommended memory configuration is not optimal. About Your System 51 Unsupported memory configuration detected. Ensure that the USB, SAS backplane, or SATA ...
The memory configuration is : Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with reduced functionality. If the problem persists, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals. The recommended memory configuration is not optimal. About Your System 51 Unsupported memory configuration detected. Ensure that the USB, SAS backplane, or SATA ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that provides documentation and tools for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. About Your System 53 Warranty... Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. • Dell systems management application documentation at support.dell.com/manuals provides information about installing and using the systems management software. • Any media that ships with your...
... Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that provides documentation and tools for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. About Your System 53 Warranty... Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications. • Dell systems management application documentation at support.dell.com/manuals provides information about installing and using the systems management software. • Any media that ships with your...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Boot Manager The System Setup program is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on this interface. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated...
... Boot Manager The System Setup program is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on this interface. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...boot. For information about the memory modes, see "System Memory" on all systems. If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. Displays the processor clock speed. Displays the processor bus speed. Memory Settings Screen Option System Memory... configuration is enabled. Processor Settings Screen Option 64-bit Clock Speed Bus Speed Description Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Displays the system memory speed. Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the system...
...boot. For information about the memory modes, see "System Memory" on all systems. If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. Displays the processor clock speed. Displays the processor bus speed. Memory Settings Screen Option System Memory... configuration is enabled. Processor Settings Screen Option 64-bit Clock Speed Bus Speed Description Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Displays the system memory speed. Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...If set to SATA port A. Virtualization Technology NOTE: Disable this field is set to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device attached to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by the (Enabled default) processor(s), enables or disables...) Port C (Off default) Description ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Option Description Logical Processor (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor is enabled. Number of Cores per Processor (All default) If set to two logical processors....
...If set to SATA port A. Virtualization Technology NOTE: Disable this field is set to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device attached to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by the (Enabled default) processor(s), enables or disables...) Port C (Off default) Description ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Option Description Logical Processor (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor is enabled. Number of Cores per Processor (All default) If set to two logical processors....
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... operating system was not installed in the system during system startup. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 61 Off disables BIOS support for the device. If Boot Mode is set this field tells the system where the operating system files needed for startup are located. If... boot mode could prevent the system from hard drives in the same boot mode. Option Port D (Off default) Port E Description Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Auto enables BIOS...
... operating system was not installed in the system during system startup. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 61 Off disables BIOS support for the device. If Boot Mode is set this field tells the system where the operating system files needed for startup are located. If... boot mode could prevent the system from hard drives in the same boot mode. Option Port D (Off default) Port E Description Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Auto enables BIOS...