Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 10
.... See your integrated NIC. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 33. Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Keystrokes for more information, see the documentation for your ...optional SAS controller user's guide for Accessing System Features Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. Option is displayed only if you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. Table ...
.... See your integrated NIC. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 33. Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. Enters the RAID configuration utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). Keystrokes for more information, see the documentation for your ...optional SAS controller user's guide for Accessing System Features Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. Option is displayed only if you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to selected DRAC configuration settings. Table ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 38
... Table 2-5 lists the options and descriptions for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. This field does not have user-selectable settings. Serial Communication Screen Options Option Serial Communication (Off default)... are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. When set to a disk. Table 2-5. Embedded SATA (Off default) Allows the integrated SATA...
... Table 2-5 lists the options and descriptions for the integrated 10/100/1000 NIC. This option appears only if a SAS RAID controller is installed. This field does not have user-selectable settings. Serial Communication Screen Options Option Serial Communication (Off default)... are Enabled without PXE, Enabled with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off. 38 Using the System Setup Program Integrated RAID Controller (Enabled default) Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. When set to a disk. Table 2-5. Embedded SATA (Off default) Allows the integrated SATA...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 75
... See "Installing the Bezel" on page 47. 12 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 10 Close the system. Installing System Components 75 See "Closing the System" on page 58. 5 To remove...Align the slots on the bottom of the diskette drive carrier with the system battery. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on the System Setup screens. System Battery Replacing the System Battery CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to work with the drive bay tabs on top of the...
... See "Installing the Bezel" on page 47. 12 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS controller card (see Figure 3-13) or the SAS RAID controller daughter card (see Figure 3-14). 10 Close the system. Installing System Components 75 See "Closing the System" on page 58. 5 To remove...Align the slots on the bottom of the diskette drive carrier with the system battery. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on the System Setup screens. System Battery Replacing the System Battery CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to work with the drive bay tabs on top of the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 95
...panel board to the battery cable connector on the SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-26 and Figure 6-2. If you need to remove the panel. 5 Disconnect the display module cable from drive 0. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the expansion-bay bracket. See Figure ...3-27. Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 1 Hold the SAS RAID controller daughter card by its edges and align the card with the slide rails...
...panel board to the battery cable connector on the SAS RAID controller daughter card. See Figure 3-26 and Figure 6-2. If you need to remove the panel. 5 Disconnect the display module cable from drive 0. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the expansion-bay bracket. See Figure ...3-27. Installing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 1 Hold the SAS RAID controller daughter card by its edges and align the card with the slide rails...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 116
...the system from its electrical outlet. 7 Open the system. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 57. See "Closing the System" on page 131. If the problem persists, see "SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 92. 116 Troubleshooting Your System Before performing any procedure...service technicians are securely seated in their connectors. If your system uses a SAS controller expansion card, see your operating system and the SAS RAID controller daughter card. f Reconnect the system to the next step. 5 Remove the bezel. Problem • Error message indicates a problem ...
...the system from its electrical outlet. 7 Open the system. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 57. See "Closing the System" on page 131. If the problem persists, see "SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 92. 116 Troubleshooting Your System Before performing any procedure...service technicians are securely seated in their connectors. If your system uses a SAS controller expansion card, see your operating system and the SAS RAID controller daughter card. f Reconnect the system to the next step. 5 Remove the bezel. Problem • Error message indicates a problem ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 129
...Connectors 129 See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 7 Remove the password jumper plug. To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79) and replace the fans in its original position to enable the password protection feature. ...16 Replace the center fan bracket and fans and reconnect the SAS RAID controller daughter card cables. 17 Close the system, reconnect the system to remove the system cover and access any password(s) currently in use....
...Connectors 129 See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 7 Remove the password jumper plug. To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on page 79) and replace the fans in its original position to enable the password protection feature. ...16 Replace the center fan bracket and fans and reconnect the SAS RAID controller daughter card cables. 17 Close the system, reconnect the system to remove the system cover and access any password(s) currently in use....
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 160
...be configured for technical support. When such devices are connected in effect until you call Dell for operation. RTC - SDRAM - The volume of disks in the configuration software for ...settings remain in a series, you start -up file for Windows. system memory - System Setup program - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Some devices (such as the processor, RAM, ... port on a single dynamic, physical disk. SMP - striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. system diskette - system.ini file - service tag - SMART - A BIOS-based program that tells...
...be configured for technical support. When such devices are connected in effect until you call Dell for operation. RTC - SDRAM - The volume of disks in the configuration software for ...settings remain in a series, you start -up file for Windows. system memory - System Setup program - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Some devices (such as the processor, RAM, ... port on a single dynamic, physical disk. SMP - striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. system diskette - system.ini file - service tag - SMART - A BIOS-based program that tells...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 163
..., 109 cooling shroud installing, 79 removing, 77 cooling shroud fan, 54 cover closing, 48 opening, 48 CPU setup options, 37 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 Dell contacting, 136 diagnostics checklist, 135 testing options, 122 when to use, 121 DIMM installing, 83 removing, 85 ...connecting, 15 Index 163 Index A alert messages, 31 asset tag, 37 B baseboard management controller battery, 75 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 92 system, 75 troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 116 troubleshooting the system battery, 108 bezel (rack) installing, 47 bezel (tower) installing, 47 BMC...
..., 109 cooling shroud installing, 79 removing, 77 cooling shroud fan, 54 cover closing, 48 opening, 48 CPU setup options, 37 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 Dell contacting, 136 diagnostics checklist, 135 testing options, 122 when to use, 121 DIMM installing, 83 removing, 85 ...connecting, 15 Index 163 Index A alert messages, 31 asset tag, 37 B baseboard management controller battery, 75 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 92 system, 75 troubleshooting the RAID card battery, 116 troubleshooting the system battery, 108 bezel (rack) installing, 47 bezel (tower) installing, 47 BMC...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 165
...unit, 67 S safety, 101 SAS controller. See SAS controller daughter card SAS RAID controller daughter card battery replacement, 92 troubleshooting, 116 securing your system, 42 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 105 setup password assigning, 43 changing, 44 using, 43 spare bank, 82 startup accessing ...system features, 10 status messages LCD, 16 systems management, 23 support contacting Dell, 136 system board connectors, 127 installing, 99 jumpers, ...
...unit, 67 S safety, 101 SAS controller. See SAS controller daughter card SAS RAID controller daughter card battery replacement, 92 troubleshooting, 116 securing your system, 42 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 105 setup password assigning, 43 changing, 44 using, 43 spare bank, 82 startup accessing ...system features, 10 status messages LCD, 16 systems management, 23 support contacting Dell, 136 system board connectors, 127 installing, 99 jumpers, ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
Page 166
..., 33, 44 navigation keys, 34 options, 34 system setup screens console redirection, 38 CPU information, 37 integrated devices, 38 main, 34 system security, 39 T tape backup unit installing, 68 removing, 67 tape drive troubleshooting, ... expansion cards, 117 external connections, 102 hard drive, 115 keyboard, 103 memory, 110 microprocessors, 118 mouse, 104 NIC, 106 troubleshooting (continued) power supply, 108 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 116 serial I/O device, 105 start-up routine, 101 system battery, 108 system cooling, 109 tape drive, 113 USB device, 105 video, 103...
..., 33, 44 navigation keys, 34 options, 34 system setup screens console redirection, 38 CPU information, 37 integrated devices, 38 main, 34 system security, 39 T tape backup unit installing, 68 removing, 67 tape drive troubleshooting, ... expansion cards, 117 external connections, 102 hard drive, 115 keyboard, 103 memory, 110 microprocessors, 118 mouse, 104 NIC, 106 troubleshooting (continued) power supply, 108 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 116 serial I/O device, 105 start-up routine, 101 system battery, 108 system cooling, 109 tape drive, 113 USB device, 105 video, 103...
Information Update
Page 3
See support.dell.com for information on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. These circumstances include rare Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) hardware failures ... processor upgrades • Memory mirroring with fully buffered DIMMs • System message update • LCD status messages update • System Setup program update • Memory capacity reporting • Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID controller Quad-Core Processor Upgrades If the front of your system chassis is labeled with fully buffered DIMMs (FBDs) provides...
See support.dell.com for information on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. These circumstances include rare Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) hardware failures ... processor upgrades • Memory mirroring with fully buffered DIMMs • System message update • LCD status messages update • System Setup program update • Memory capacity reporting • Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID controller Quad-Core Processor Upgrades If the front of your system chassis is labeled with fully buffered DIMMs (FBDs) provides...