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Not all versions of your system by dividing processor operations between independent processors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available... Xeon processors. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height, full-length expansion cards. NOTE: If you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell. slot 3 is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. Expansion-card slots 2 through 6 are 3.3-V, PCIe x4 lanes. Getting Started With Your System 3 NOTE...
Not all versions of your system by dividing processor operations between independent processors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink. • A minimum of 512 MB of 533 or 667 MHz (when available... Xeon processors. slots 4 through 6 accommodate full-height, full-length expansion cards. NOTE: If you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell. slot 3 is opened. • An 800-W power supply. • Six system cooling fans. Expansion-card slots 2 through 6 are 3.3-V, PCIe x4 lanes. Getting Started With Your System 3 NOTE...
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... indicating which cable to the system. Plug the other end of the power supply and connect it to plug into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Connecting the Power Attach the system's power cable to the cable clasp at the top of the cable into...
... indicating which cable to the system. Plug the other end of the power supply and connect it to plug into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Connecting the Power Attach the system's power cable to the cable clasp at the top of the cable into...
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...63 Hz 2320 BTU/hr maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for integrated 1-GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin, USB...With Your System Drives (continued) Optical drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD ...
...63 Hz 2320 BTU/hr maximum Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for integrated 1-GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA 15-pin VGA Two 4-pin, USB...With Your System Drives (continued) Optical drive Flash drive Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Front Video USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Batteries System battery RAID battery (optional) one optional CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Opening and Closing the System 46 Removing the Bezel 46 Installing the Bezel 47 Opening the System 48 Closing the System 48 Power Supply 50 Removing the Power Supply 50 Installing the Power Supply 51 Fans 52 Removing and Installing a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing an Expansion...
... Opening and Closing the System 46 Removing the Bezel 46 Installing the Bezel 47 Opening the System 48 Closing the System 48 Power Supply 50 Removing the Power Supply 50 Installing the Power Supply 51 Fans 52 Removing and Installing a Fan 53 Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 54 Expansion Cards 56 Installing an Expansion...
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... a Serial I/O Device 105 Troubleshooting a USB Device 105 Troubleshooting a NIC 106 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 107 Troubleshooting the System Battery 108 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 108 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 109 Troubleshooting a Fan 109 Troubleshooting System Memory 110 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External...
... a Serial I/O Device 105 Troubleshooting a USB Device 105 Troubleshooting a NIC 106 Troubleshooting a Wet System 106 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 107 Troubleshooting the System Battery 108 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 108 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 109 Troubleshooting a Fan 109 Troubleshooting System Memory 110 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 112 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 113 Troubleshooting an External...
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...amber when the system needs attention, and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by the operating system's documentation. The power button controls the DC power supply output to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can cause the LCD to flash ...blue to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of a paper clip. NOTE: If you turn off...
...amber when the system needs attention, and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by the operating system's documentation. The power button controls the DC power supply output to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can cause the LCD to flash ...blue to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of a paper clip. NOTE: If you turn off...
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 expansion-card slots (6) 4 system identification button 7 USB connectors (4) 10 serial connector 10 2 remote access connector (optional) 5 system status indicator connector 8 power supply 9 3 system status indicator 6 NIC connector 9 video connector 14 About Your System Figure 1-2.
Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 expansion-card slots (6) 4 system identification button 7 USB connectors (4) 10 serial connector 10 2 remote access connector (optional) 5 system status indicator connector 8 power supply 9 3 system status indicator 6 NIC connector 9 video connector 14 About Your System Figure 1-2.
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..." on page 118. processor bus parity error. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 131. processor protocol error. Power supply voltage is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page...
..." on page 118. processor bus parity error. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 131. processor protocol error. Power supply voltage is in a configuration unsupported by Dell. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page...
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... the system board is faulty. If problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 108. PS # Input Range Power source for specified power supply is unable to determine its origin. I /O Channel Chk The system BIOS has reported an See "Getting Help" on ..., see "Troubleshooting space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. See "Getting Help" on page 117. Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. that resides in PCI configuration persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 131. I /O channel check error. LCD...
... the system board is faulty. If problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 108. PS # Input Range Power source for specified power supply is unable to determine its origin. I /O Channel Chk The system BIOS has reported an See "Getting Help" on ..., see "Troubleshooting space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. See "Getting Help" on page 117. Check the AC power source for the specified power supply. that resides in PCI configuration persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 131. I /O channel check error. LCD...
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... link on Memory" on the Northbound side has failed. For example, if the code E0780 MISSING CPU 1 appears, you might determine that a microprocessor is a failing power supply. 22 About Your System The fourth message displays as the standard overflow message. Information only. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2118...
... link on Memory" on the Northbound side has failed. For example, if the code E0780 MISSING CPU 1 appears, you might determine that a microprocessor is a failing power supply. 22 About Your System The fourth message displays as the standard overflow message. Information only. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E2118...
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Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Power supply • Cooling fans • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • ...
Installing System Components This section describes how to install the following system components: • Power supply • Cooling fans • Expansion cards • Hard drives • Tape, optical, and diskette drives • System battery • System memory • RAC card • ...
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... System Components See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 6 Disconnect the power cables from the following components where applicable (see Figure 3-4) 7 Remove the four screws securing the power supply to the back panel. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the chassis (see...clips on page 53. 5 Remove the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-4. 8 Slide the power supply from the cable retention bracket. 3 Open the system. NOTICE: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed on page 48. 4 Remove the expansion-bay and processor-cooling fans...
... System Components See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 6 Disconnect the power cables from the following components where applicable (see Figure 3-4) 7 Remove the four screws securing the power supply to the back panel. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on the chassis (see...clips on page 53. 5 Remove the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-4. 8 Slide the power supply from the cable retention bracket. 3 Open the system. NOTICE: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed on page 48. 4 Remove the expansion-bay and processor-cooling fans...
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Installing System Components 51 Figure 3-4. See Figure 3-4. 2 Install the four screws to secure the power supply to the system's back panel. Installing and Removing the Power Supply 1 2 3 4 1 power cable retention bracket 2 4 cable retention clips (3) screws (4) 3 power supply Installing the Power Supply 1 Slide the power supply into the chassis until the power supply is fully seated in the chassis.
Installing System Components 51 Figure 3-4. See Figure 3-4. 2 Install the four screws to secure the power supply to the system's back panel. Installing and Removing the Power Supply 1 2 3 4 1 power cable retention bracket 2 4 cable retention clips (3) screws (4) 3 power supply Installing the Power Supply 1 Slide the power supply into the chassis until the power supply is fully seated in the chassis.
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... and FAN6) NOTICE: In the event of the memory cooling shroud (FAN4) - See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 48. 7 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on top of a problem with a particular fan, the fan's number is referenced by the systems management...
... and FAN6) NOTICE: In the event of the memory cooling shroud (FAN4) - See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 48. 7 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on top of a problem with a particular fan, the fan's number is referenced by the systems management...
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... keep dust and dirt out of the system until the card is also inserted into the securing slot on page 48. 11 Connect the power cable to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the expansion-card cage. 7 Close the expansion-card retainer. See "Closing the System... tabs on page 48. 3 If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over empty expansion-card slots to the power supply and the power outlet. NOTE: Keep this bracket if you are removing a full-length expansion card, remove the expansion-card stabilizer: a Pivot the end...
... keep dust and dirt out of the system until the card is also inserted into the securing slot on page 48. 11 Connect the power cable to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the expansion-card cage. 7 Close the expansion-card retainer. See "Closing the System... tabs on page 48. 3 If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over empty expansion-card slots to the power supply and the power outlet. NOTE: Keep this bracket if you are removing a full-length expansion card, remove the expansion-card stabilizer: a Pivot the end...
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See "Closing the System" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power cables from the hard drives in the drive bay. 8 Remove the hard-drive bay. a Loosen the four screws that secure the drive bay to remove ... the way of the center fans. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 48. 11 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet. Installing System Components 59 See Figure 3-9. 10 Close the system. See Figure 3-10. b Slide the hard-drive bay out of the...
See "Closing the System" on page 79. 7 Disconnect the interface and power cables from the hard drives in the drive bay. 8 Remove the hard-drive bay. a Loosen the four screws that secure the drive bay to remove ... the way of the center fans. 6 Remove the center fan bracket. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 48. 11 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet. Installing System Components 59 See Figure 3-9. 10 Close the system. See Figure 3-10. b Slide the hard-drive bay out of the...
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... Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing... Installing a Fan" on page 58. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the system. 11 If you are authorized to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 8 Push the spring-loaded release latch on top of the peripheral bay...
... Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. See "Opening the System" on page 47. 9 Connect the power cable to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing... Installing a Fan" on page 58. 5 Disconnect the tape backup SCSI cable from the system. 11 If you are authorized to the power supply and the power outlet. See "Removing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79. 8 Push the spring-loaded release latch on top of the peripheral bay...
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... latch at the top of the peripheral bay to the right, and then pry the top end of the filler plate away from the power supply to the CD power connect or on page 48. 18 Replace the front bezel, if removed. See "Closing the System" on the rear of the optical drive... the IDE connector on the system board (see Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on the rear of the optical drive. 11 Attach power cable P5 from the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge...
... latch at the top of the peripheral bay to the right, and then pry the top end of the filler plate away from the power supply to the CD power connect or on page 48. 18 Replace the front bezel, if removed. See "Closing the System" on the rear of the optical drive... the IDE connector on the system board (see Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on the rear of the optical drive. 11 Attach power cable P5 from the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge...
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... connector (FLOPPY) on the system board (Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 8 Attach power cable P4 from the power supply to the power connector on page 53 c If applicable, reconnect the cables to their electrical outlets. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on the carrier locks...
... connector (FLOPPY) on the system board (Figure 6-2) and the other end to the connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 8 Attach power cable P4 from the power supply to the power connector on page 53 c If applicable, reconnect the cables to their electrical outlets. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on the carrier locks...
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...Open the system. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 8 Connect the power cable to cool before handling them. See your Product Information Guide for the DIMMs to the power supply and the power outlet. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system... and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan" on page 48. 3 Remove the memory cooling shroud. NOTICE: Never remove the memory cooling shroud without first powering down . See Figure 3-21. 6 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See Figure 6-2. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 48. See ...
...Open the system. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 8 Connect the power cable to cool before handling them. See your Product Information Guide for the DIMMs to the power supply and the power outlet. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system... and Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan" on page 48. 3 Remove the memory cooling shroud. NOTICE: Never remove the memory cooling shroud without first powering down . See Figure 3-21. 6 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See Figure 6-2. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 48. See ...