Microprocessor Installation Information
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....; Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in the Hardware Owner's Manual included on the CDs provided with a "II," your system. Dell Inc. Prior to be used in the System Setup program. NOTICE: Failure to update your system to the latest BIOS ... in your system hanging during POST. See your system. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual included on the CDs provided with your system or on support.dell.com. 3 Download and flash the latest BIOS version if necessary. 4 Check your system BIOS version in...
....; Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in the Hardware Owner's Manual included on the CDs provided with a "II," your system. Dell Inc. Prior to be used in the System Setup program. NOTICE: Failure to update your system to the latest BIOS ... in your system hanging during POST. See your system. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual included on the CDs provided with your system or on support.dell.com. 3 Download and flash the latest BIOS version if necessary. 4 Check your system BIOS version in...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. WARNING: Only trained ...the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Remove the system cover. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. c Release the spring latch...
... the center fan bracket. Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems to remove the system cover and access any of the optical drive. 6 PowerEdge 2900 and 1900 systems only: Perform the following steps. WARNING: Only trained ...the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the bezel. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 3 See your Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Remove the system cover. See "Opening the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 PowerEdge 1950 systems only: Disconnect and remove the SAS controller daughter card. c Release the spring latch...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into position. 2 Connect the SATA cable (the ... SAS cable. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Close the system. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the power supply connector. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable...
PowerEdge 2970 or 2950 1 Insert the optical drive tray into the system until it is fully inserted and locked into position. 2 Connect the SATA cable (the ... SAS cable. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Close the system. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - Installing a SATA Optical Drive 7 SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the power supply connector. See "SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the PowerEdge 1950 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 SATA data cable 3 chipset shroud 5 SATA power cable...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... the bracket detaches from the chassis slots. 6 Route the SATA cable in the cable channel in the PowerEdge 2950 and 2970 1 2 3 4 5 1 SATA_B connector on the system board. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Remove the cable retention bracket from the right interior wall of the chassis by pushing the...
... the bracket detaches from the chassis slots. 6 Route the SATA cable in the cable channel in the PowerEdge 2950 and 2970 1 2 3 4 5 1 SATA_B connector on the system board. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 5 Remove the cable retention bracket from the right interior wall of the chassis by pushing the...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...bracket and connect the cable to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Replace the fans in the optical drive kit and connect one end to the optical drive and the other to an ... supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Close the system. 9 Replace the cooling shroud. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - For a PowerEdge 2900 system, connect to the SATA connector on the system and attached peripherals. See "Closing the...
...bracket and connect the cable to the CD/TBU connector on the system backplane. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Replace the fans in the optical drive kit and connect one end to the optical drive and the other to an ... supply cable. 5 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Close the system. 9 Replace the cooling shroud. Installing the SATA Optical Drive - For a PowerEdge 2900 system, connect to the SATA connector on the system and attached peripherals. See "Closing the...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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See "Closing the System" in a PowerEdge 2900 or 1900 3 2 4 5 1 1 optical drive 3 SATA data cable 5 SATA power connector on SAS backplane (PowerEdge 2900 only) 2 SATA power cable 4 SATA connector on the system and attached peripherals. 10 Installing a SATA Optical Drive Figure 1-5. SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Reconnect the system to power and turn on system board 8 Reconnect the cables to the SAS controller daughter card. 9 Close the system.
See "Closing the System" in a PowerEdge 2900 or 1900 3 2 4 5 1 1 optical drive 3 SATA data cable 5 SATA power connector on SAS backplane (PowerEdge 2900 only) 2 SATA power cable 4 SATA connector on the system and attached peripherals. 10 Installing a SATA Optical Drive Figure 1-5. SATA Cable Routing in your Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Reconnect the system to power and turn on system board 8 Reconnect the cables to the SAS controller daughter card. 9 Close the system.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update
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... are not equipped with TPM. Reproduction in the "Using the System Setup Program" chapter of your Hardware Owner's Manual. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change...
... are not equipped with TPM. Reproduction in the "Using the System Setup Program" chapter of your Hardware Owner's Manual. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change...
Information Update
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Incorrect Processor Information 25 System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . 25 Hardware Owner's Manual Updates 26 Installing the Processor 26 System Diagnostics Custom Test Options . . . . . 26 4 Contents System Setup Program Update 21 Memory Screen 21 CPU Information Screen 22 Integrated Devices Screen 22 System Security Screen 23 Operating System Information 25 Enumeration of NICs 25 RHEL -
Incorrect Processor Information 25 System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . 25 Hardware Owner's Manual Updates 26 Installing the Processor 26 System Diagnostics Custom Test Options . . . . . 26 4 Contents System Setup Program Update 21 Memory Screen 21 CPU Information Screen 22 Integrated Devices Screen 22 System Security Screen 23 Operating System Information 25 Enumeration of NICs 25 RHEL -
Information Update
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... (0.98") x 66.8mm length (2.63"). NOTE: To avoid interference with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the Hardware Owner's Manual.
... (0.98") x 66.8mm length (2.63"). NOTE: To avoid interference with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the Hardware Owner's Manual.
Information Update
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See "Removing the Memory Cooling Shroud" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Opening the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 Locate the USB connector on the system board and insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. Figure 1-2. See Figure 1-2. Installing the Optional Internal ...
See "Removing the Memory Cooling Shroud" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Opening the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 Locate the USB connector on the system board and insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. Figure 1-2. See Figure 1-2. Installing the Optional Internal ...
Information Update
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5 Replace the memory cooling shroud. 6 Close the system. PowerEdge 1950 III Systems PowerEdge 1950 III systems have added support for your system. PowerEdge 1950 II and PowerEdge 1950 III Systems • If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a "II," your system is...dual-rank memory modules If 64 GB of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. See support.dell.com for 8-GB Memory Modules - Processor Upgrades - See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the operating system documentation that your system. Support for ...
5 Replace the memory cooling shroud. 6 Close the system. PowerEdge 1950 III Systems PowerEdge 1950 III systems have added support for your system. PowerEdge 1950 II and PowerEdge 1950 III Systems • If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a "II," your system is...dual-rank memory modules If 64 GB of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. See support.dell.com for 8-GB Memory Modules - Processor Upgrades - See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 7 Reconnect the system to the operating system documentation that your system. Support for ...
Information Update
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...functionality. Information Update 11 The system memory configuration runs but with reduced information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure *** RAC virtual USB devices may not be for DIMM) so that the... Remote Access Controller is installed in the the internal SAS controller dedicated storage in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Installing a RAC Card" in a interleaving, or the configuration that supports configuration has changed node interleaving. ...
...functionality. Information Update 11 The system memory configuration runs but with reduced information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure *** RAC virtual USB devices may not be for DIMM) so that the... Remote Access Controller is installed in the the internal SAS controller dedicated storage in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Installing a RAC Card" in a interleaving, or the configuration that supports configuration has changed node interleaving. ...
Information Update
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... Expected Link Width the specified slot. PCIe Degraded Link Faulty or improperly Width Error: Slot n installed PCIe card in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board or riser See "Getting Help" in the dedicated PCIe connector. For a SAS controller ...daughter card, reseat the card in the Width Error: board. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCIe Training Error: Embedded device Faulty system board or riser board. Table 1-1. faulty or improperly expansion card(s). See "Installing a SAS...
... Expected Link Width the specified slot. PCIe Degraded Link Faulty or improperly Width Error: Slot n installed PCIe card in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board or riser See "Getting Help" in the dedicated PCIe connector. For a SAS controller ...daughter card, reseat the card in the Width Error: board. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCIe Training Error: Embedded device Faulty system board or riser board. Table 1-1. faulty or improperly expansion card(s). See "Installing a SAS...
Information Update
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...cables or RAC card installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Reseat the PCIe card in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Expansion Cards" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. operation honored. Hardware Owner's Manual. For a SAS controller daughter card,... (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Training Error: Integrated device The specified PCIe device is installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Remote Access Controller cable error or incorrect card in the (TPM) function has failed. RAC card is faulty...
...cables or RAC card installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Reseat the PCIe card in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Expansion Cards" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. operation honored. Hardware Owner's Manual. For a SAS controller daughter card,... (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Training Error: Integrated device The specified PCIe device is installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Remote Access Controller cable error or incorrect card in the (TPM) function has failed. RAC card is faulty...
Information Update
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... this change has been requested. WARNING: Modifying could prevent security. Warning: Following faulty DIMMs are disabled in the Hardware Owner's Manual. pairs, as indicated by the n1 and n2. Press M to restart. for any faulty components specified in the for processor...modify the TPM setting and restart. See the applicable troubleshooting section in See "Troubleshooting Your System" in Hardware Owner's Manual. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions TPM operation is reduced. Faulty or improperly seated See "Troubleshooting memory module(s).
... this change has been requested. WARNING: Modifying could prevent security. Warning: Following faulty DIMMs are disabled in the Hardware Owner's Manual. pairs, as indicated by the n1 and n2. Press M to restart. for any faulty components specified in the for processor...modify the TPM setting and restart. See the applicable troubleshooting section in See "Troubleshooting Your System" in Hardware Owner's Manual. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions TPM operation is reduced. Faulty or improperly seated See "Troubleshooting memory module(s).
Information Update
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...messages refer to the LCD status messages that the memory modules are installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Replace the faulty media. Invalid memory configuration. For hard drive problems, see "Troubleshooting... Table 1-2 lists updates to events recorded in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update 15 Reseat the USB device or USB cable. The system runs but with reduced functionality. For information on the PowerEdge 1950 III system and the probable cause for each message....
...messages refer to the LCD status messages that the memory modules are installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Replace the faulty media. Invalid memory configuration. For hard drive problems, see "Troubleshooting... Table 1-2 lists updates to events recorded in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update 15 Reseat the USB device or USB cable. The system runs but with reduced functionality. For information on the PowerEdge 1950 III system and the probable cause for each message....
Information Update
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...the system See "Getting Help" Support event log for string that can change the in the Hardware failure events. or unable to See the "RAID recharge due to maximum Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages Code N/A E1000 E1118 E1211 Text Causes Corrective Actions SYSTEM NAME A 62-character... This message is for critical in the System Setup system ID and program. name in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update ROMB Batt RAID battery is unable Turn off and active errors are displayed. CPU Temp Interface The BMC ...
...the system See "Getting Help" Support event log for string that can change the in the Hardware failure events. or unable to See the "RAID recharge due to maximum Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages Code N/A E1000 E1118 E1211 Text Causes Corrective Actions SYSTEM NAME A 62-character... This message is for critical in the System Setup system ID and program. name in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update ROMB Batt RAID battery is unable Turn off and active errors are displayed. CPU Temp Interface The BMC ...
Information Update
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...in PCI see configuration space "Troubleshooting at bus ##, device an Expansion Card" ##, function ##. in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is out Check the AC of acceptable range....BIOS Remove and reseat has reported a PCI the PCIe expansion parity error on a component that problem persists, resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a cards. Reinstall the expansion-card riser. Information Update ...
...in PCI see configuration space "Troubleshooting at bus ##, device an Expansion Card" ##, function ##. in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is out Check the AC of acceptable range....BIOS Remove and reseat has reported a PCI the PCIe expansion parity error on a component that problem persists, resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a cards. Reinstall the expansion-card riser. Information Update ...
Information Update
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...BIOS Remove and reseat has reported a PCI the PCIe expansion system error on a component that problem persists, resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 18 Information Update If the component that resides in the specified slot. The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error ...on a cards. Table 1-2. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Getting Help" in PCI see configuration space "Troubleshooting at bus ##, device Expansion Cards" ##, function ##. Reinstall the expansion-...
...BIOS Remove and reseat has reported a PCI the PCIe expansion system error on a component that problem persists, resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 18 Information Update If the component that resides in the specified slot. The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error ...on a cards. Table 1-2. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Getting Help" in PCI see configuration space "Troubleshooting at bus ##, device Expansion Cards" ##, function ##. Reinstall the expansion-...
Information Update
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... the problem persists, the riser card or system board is missing or disconnected. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E171F E1914 E1B01 Text Causes Corrective Actions PCIE Fatal Err B## D## F## The system BIOS has... reseat the PCIe expansion cards. See "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, replace or remove the device. Information Update 19 See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Reconnect the cable. PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has reported...
... the problem persists, the riser card or system board is missing or disconnected. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E171F E1914 E1B01 Text Causes Corrective Actions PCIE Fatal Err B## D## F## The system BIOS has... reseat the PCIe expansion cards. See "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, replace or remove the device. Information Update 19 See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Reconnect the cable. PCIE Fatal Err Slot # The system BIOS has reported...
