Microprocessor Installation Information
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.... 2 Check the latest system BIOS version available on your system BMC firmware version in the U.S.A. See your system. Dell Inc. NOTICE: Failure to update your system to the latest BIOS and BMC firmware versions prior to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ...products. All rights reserved. Printed in the BMC Configuration Utility. See www.dell.com and support.dell.com for property damage, personal injury, or ...
.... 2 Check the latest system BIOS version available on your system BMC firmware version in the U.S.A. See your system. Dell Inc. NOTICE: Failure to update your system to the latest BIOS and BMC firmware versions prior to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ...products. All rights reserved. Printed in the BMC Configuration Utility. See www.dell.com and support.dell.com for property damage, personal injury, or ...
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update
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... trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Disregard any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update Systems that are shipping in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in the "Using the System Setup ...Program" chapter of Dell Inc. Reproduction in any TPM options listed in this document to refer to change without the ...
... trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Disregard any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Update Systems that are shipping in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in the "Using the System Setup ...Program" chapter of Dell Inc. Reproduction in any TPM options listed in this document to refer to change without the ...
Information Update
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Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 PowerEdge 2950 III - Safeguarding Encrypted Data 9 System Message Update 10 LCD Status Messages Update 15 Contents 3 PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 Processor Upgrades - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 System Board Replacement - New System Features 5 New Performance Features 5 New High-Efficiency Power Supply and Power Monitoring Features 5 New I/O and Storage Features 6 New Security Features 6 Optional Internal USB Memory Key 6 Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key 7 Support for 8-GB Memory Modules -
Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 PowerEdge 2950 III - Safeguarding Encrypted Data 9 System Message Update 10 LCD Status Messages Update 15 Contents 3 PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 Processor Upgrades - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 System Board Replacement - New System Features 5 New Performance Features 5 New High-Efficiency Power Supply and Power Monitoring Features 5 New I/O and Storage Features 6 New Security Features 6 Optional Internal USB Memory Key 6 Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key 7 Support for 8-GB Memory Modules -
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Incorrect Processor Information 23 System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . 24 System Diagnostics Update 24 4 Contents System Setup Program Update 19 Memory Screen 19 CPU Information Screen 20 Integrated Devices Screen 20 System Security Screen 21 Serial Communication Screen 23 Operating System Information 23 Enumeration of NICs 23 RHEL -
Incorrect Processor Information 23 System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . 24 System Diagnostics Update 24 4 Contents System Setup Program Update 19 Memory Screen 19 CPU Information Screen 20 Integrated Devices Screen 20 System Security Screen 21 Serial Communication Screen 23 Operating System Information 23 Enumeration of NICs 23 RHEL -
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PowerEdge 2950 III - New High-Efficiency Power Supply and Power Monitoring Features • Higher system efficiency on power conversion across workloads. • Baseboard Management Control (BMC) power ... Memory Configuration Press F1 to the slowest speed in the system. The system clocks down the performance to continue or F2 for the channel. Information Update 5
PowerEdge 2950 III - New High-Efficiency Power Supply and Power Monitoring Features • Higher system efficiency on power conversion across workloads. • Baseboard Management Control (BMC) power ... Memory Configuration Press F1 to the slowest speed in the system. The system clocks down the performance to continue or F2 for the channel. Information Update 5
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... USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must conform to the following maximum dimensions: 11mm thick (0.43") x 23.2mm width (0.91") x 67mm length (2.64"). 6 Information Update CAUTION: To avoid interference with a USB flash memory key. Optional Internal USB Memory Key The system provides an internal USB connector located on the sideplane...
... USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must conform to the following maximum dimensions: 11mm thick (0.43") x 23.2mm width (0.91") x 67mm length (2.64"). 6 Information Update CAUTION: To avoid interference with a USB flash memory key. Optional Internal USB Memory Key The system provides an internal USB connector located on the sideplane...
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Information Update 7 See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See Figure 1-1. 4 Close the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, ...
Information Update 7 See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See Figure 1-1. 4 Close the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, ...
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Figure 1-1. Installing an Internal USB Key 3 2 1 1 sideplane board 3 USB memory key 2 internal USB connector 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 8 Information Update See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 8 Reconnect the system to power and restart the system. 9 Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key has been detected by the system.
Figure 1-1. Installing an Internal USB Key 3 2 1 1 sideplane board 3 USB memory key 2 internal USB connector 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 8 Information Update See "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 8 Reconnect the system to power and restart the system. 9 Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key has been detected by the system.
Information Update
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... for 8-GB Memory Modules - Loading the latest BIOS version ensures that was shipped with a "II", your system. See support.dell.com for information on your system. Information Update 9 Processor Upgrades - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems • If the front of your system chassis is labeled with your system is installed, the system...
... for 8-GB Memory Modules - Loading the latest BIOS version ensures that was shipped with a "II", your system. See support.dell.com for information on your system. Information Update 9 Processor Upgrades - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems • If the front of your system chassis is labeled with your system is installed, the system...
Information Update
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... your Product Information Guide for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving. Be sure to notify you of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. System Message Update Table 1-1 lists new system messages for... remove the system cover and access any of a possible problem with the system. "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Information Update
... your Product Information Guide for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. Memory configuration does not support Node Interleaving. Be sure to notify you of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. System Message Update Table 1-1 lists new system messages for... remove the system cover and access any of a possible problem with the system. "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Information Update
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...'s Manual. Embedded device See see "Troubleshooting System Expansion Cards" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. installed expansion card(s). Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information Update 11 System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure *** RAC virtual USB devices may not be available... If the problem...
...'s Manual. Embedded device See see "Troubleshooting System Expansion Cards" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. installed expansion card(s). Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information Update 11 System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure *** RAC virtual USB devices may not be available... If the problem...
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.... PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board Width Error: Slot n or riser board. See "Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 12 Information Update System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Integrated device Expected Link Width is n Actual Link Width is n The specified PCIe...
.... PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board Width Error: Slot n or riser board. See "Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 12 Information Update System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Integrated device Expected Link Width is n Actual Link Width is n The specified PCIe...
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... system. Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting seated memory module(s). System Memory" in the DIMMs are disabled: DIMM n1 n2 Total memory size is reduced. Information Update 13 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" in the specified slot. NOTE: All TPM information messages appear after the BMC option ROM has been...
... system. Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting seated memory module(s). System Memory" in the DIMMs are disabled: DIMM n1 n2 Total memory size is reduced. Information Update 13 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" in the specified slot. NOTE: All TPM information messages appear after the BMC option ROM has been...
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...processor n Hardware Owner's Manual. See the applicable troubleshooting section in See "Troubleshooting Your System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Update the BIOS firmware. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. For hard drive ...system runs but with reduced functionality. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Information Update Warning! code update loaded See "Getting Help" in the SEL. Replace the faulty media. A fatal system error occurred and caused the ...
...processor n Hardware Owner's Manual. See the applicable troubleshooting section in See "Troubleshooting Your System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Update the BIOS firmware. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. For hard drive ...system runs but with reduced functionality. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Information Update Warning! code update loaded See "Getting Help" in the SEL. Replace the faulty media. A fatal system error occurred and caused the ...
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LCD Status Messages Update Table 1-2 lists updates to the LCD status messages that can be defined by the user in the System Setup program. Table 1-2. The BMC is off power to determine ...-character string that can change the system ID and name in the System Setup program. You can occur on the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause for each message. Information Update 15 See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Turn off and active errors are displayed. The LCD messages refer...
LCD Status Messages Update Table 1-2 lists updates to the LCD status messages that can be defined by the user in the System Setup program. Table 1-2. The BMC is off power to determine ...-character string that can change the system ID and name in the System Setup program. You can occur on the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause for each message. Information Update 15 See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Turn off and active errors are displayed. The LCD messages refer...
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... configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update Corrective Actions Reseat the RAID battery connector. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is out of acceptable range. E1625 E1711 PS...
... configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 16 Information Update Corrective Actions Reseat the RAID battery connector. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is out of acceptable range. E1625 E1711 PS...
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... a component that resides in the Hardware slot. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update 17 Reinstall the expansioncard riser. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty...
... a component that resides in the Hardware slot. See "Expansion Card Risers" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update 17 Reinstall the expansioncard riser. See "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty...
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.... too many errors. The video has been turned off Information only. Information only. The video was turned off by the RAC remote user. 18 Information Update System Memory" bit error (SBE) logging, in the Hardware that the memory had a System Memory" in the Reseat the device cable. in the Hardware Owner...
.... too many errors. The video has been turned off Information only. Information only. The video was turned off by the RAC remote user. 18 Information Update System Memory" bit error (SBE) logging, in the Hardware that the memory had a System Memory" in the Reseat the device cable. in the Hardware Owner...
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...) Low Power Mode (Disabled default) Description Displays the amount of video memory. Redundant memory feature is disabled if the Node Interleaving field is installed. Information Update 19 Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. If this field is set to conserve energy. Displays the amount of system memory. System...
...) Low Power Mode (Disabled default) Description Displays the amount of video memory. Redundant memory feature is disabled if the Node Interleaving field is installed. Information Update 19 Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. If this field is set to conserve energy. Displays the amount of system memory. System...