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Safeguarding Encrypted Data 9 System Message Update 10 LCD Status Messages Update 15 Contents 3 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 - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 System Board Replacement - PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 Processor Upgrades - Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 PowerEdge 2950 III -
Safeguarding Encrypted Data 9 System Message Update 10 LCD Status Messages Update 15 Contents 3 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 - Power 2950 II and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 System Board Replacement - PowerEdge 2950 III Systems 9 Processor Upgrades - Contents Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 5 PowerEdge 2950 III -
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LCD Status Messages Code N/A E1000 E1118 Text SYSTEM NAME FAILSAFE, Call Support CPU Temp Interface Causes Corrective Actions A 62-character string that can occur on . • The power is powered on the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause for each message. Consequently, the BMC ...increases the CPU fan speed to events recorded in the system event log (SEL). The LCD messages refer to maximum as a precautionary measure. The ...
LCD Status Messages Code N/A E1000 E1118 Text SYSTEM NAME FAILSAFE, Call Support CPU Temp Interface Causes Corrective Actions A 62-character string that can occur on . • The power is powered on the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause for each message. Consequently, the BMC ...increases the CPU fan speed to events recorded in the system event log (SEL). The LCD messages refer to maximum as a precautionary measure. The ...
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... due to thermal issues. Corrective Actions Reseat the RAID battery connector. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1211 Text ROMB Batt Causes RAID battery is faulty. E1625 E1711 PS AC Current PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # Power source...
... due to thermal issues. Corrective Actions Reseat the RAID battery connector. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1211 Text ROMB Batt Causes RAID battery is faulty. E1625 E1711 PS AC Current PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # Power source...
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See "Getting Help" in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, the Hardware Owner's function ##. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1712 E171F Text Causes Corrective Actions PCI SERR B## D## F## The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides in ...
See "Getting Help" in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, the Hardware Owner's function ##. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1712 E171F Text Causes Corrective Actions PCI SERR B## D## F## The system BIOS has reported a PCI system error on a component that resides in ...
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... DIMMs has had Owner's Manual. The video was turned off by the BIOS. Table 1-2. See "Installing a RAC Card" in ## (LCD lights with a blue or amber background.) Video Off in the Hardware Owner's Manual. in the memory multi-bit error Hardware Owner's (MBE...). LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1914 E1B01 E2110 E2111 E2112 I1915 I1916 Text DRAC5 Conn2 Cbl USB# Overcurrent MBE DIMM # & # SBE Log Disable DIMM # Mem Spare DIMM # Video Off (LCD lights with a blue or amber background.) Causes Corrective ...
... DIMMs has had Owner's Manual. The video was turned off by the BIOS. Table 1-2. See "Installing a RAC Card" in ## (LCD lights with a blue or amber background.) Video Off in the Hardware Owner's Manual. in the memory multi-bit error Hardware Owner's (MBE...). LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1914 E1B01 E2110 E2111 E2112 I1915 I1916 Text DRAC5 Conn2 Cbl USB# Overcurrent MBE DIMM # & # SBE Log Disable DIMM # Mem Spare DIMM # Video Off (LCD lights with a blue or amber background.) Causes Corrective ...
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目录 29 PowerEdge 2950 III 29 29 29 全新 I/O 30 30 内部 USB 30 USB 30 支持 8 GB PowerEdge 2950 III 32 PowerEdge 2950 II 和 PowerEdge 2950 III 32 32 33 LCD 37 40 Memory 40 CPU Information (CPU 42 Integrated Devices 42 System Security 44 Serial Communication 45 目录 27
目录 29 PowerEdge 2950 III 29 29 29 全新 I/O 30 30 内部 USB 30 USB 30 支持 8 GB PowerEdge 2950 III 32 PowerEdge 2950 II 和 PowerEdge 2950 III 32 32 33 LCD 37 40 Memory 40 CPU Information (CPU 42 Integrated Devices 42 System Security 44 Serial Communication 45 目录 27
Getting Started Guide
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... with the systems management software. • Standard baseboard management controller with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery. See support.dell.com for an integrated SAS host bus adapter or an optional RAID controller card with serial access. • Back-panel connectors include one...one video, two USB, and two NIC connectors. • Front-panel connectors include a video and two USB connectors. • Front-panel 1x5 LCD for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with 64 K colors; A left riser card options: - The system board ...
... with the systems management software. • Standard baseboard management controller with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery. See support.dell.com for an integrated SAS host bus adapter or an optional RAID controller card with serial access. • Back-panel connectors include one...one video, two USB, and two NIC connectors. • Front-panel connectors include a video and two USB connectors. • Front-panel 1x5 LCD for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with 64 K colors; A left riser card options: - The system board ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Codes 15 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 17 Power Indicator Codes 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 19 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 27 Removing LCD Status Messages 27 System Messages 28 Warning Messages 35 Diagnostics Messages 35 Alert Messages 35 2 Using the System Setup...
... Codes 15 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 17 Power Indicator Codes 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 19 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 27 Removing LCD Status Messages 27 System Messages 28 Warning Messages 35 Diagnostics Messages 35 Alert Messages 35 2 Using the System Setup...
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... Connector Icon 1 Power-on indicator, power button 2 NMI button 3 System identification button Description The power-on indicator lights when the system power is pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack...
... Connector Icon 1 Power-on indicator, power button 2 NMI button 3 System identification button Description The power-on indicator lights when the system power is pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack...
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... system. 6 Video connector Connects a monitor to identify a particular system. NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system has been powered on the front and back of the system can cause the... LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (8) 8 Optical drive (optional) Eight 2.5-inch hot plug OR Six 3.5-inch hot plug OR Four 3.5-inch hot-plug ...
... system. 6 Video connector Connects a monitor to identify a particular system. NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system has been powered on the front and back of the system can cause the... LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (8) 8 Optical drive (optional) Eight 2.5-inch hot plug OR Six 3.5-inch hot plug OR Four 3.5-inch hot-plug ...
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...cause for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. The NIC is being sent or received. Table 1-6 lists the LCD status messages that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Record the code, then see the systems management software documentation. ...Product Information Guide for each message. Figure 1-5. Network data is connected to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). The LCD messages refer to a valid link partner on network activity and link status. For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings...
...cause for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. The NIC is being sent or received. Table 1-6 lists the LCD status messages that includes a status code followed by descriptive text. Record the code, then see the systems management software documentation. ...Product Information Guide for each message. Figure 1-5. Network data is connected to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). The LCD messages refer to a valid link partner on network activity and link status. For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings...
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... temperature and has been Cooling Problems" on page 119. RAID battery is See "Troubleshooting System out of over- Check control panel LCD for information defined by the user in the System Setup under the following conditions: program. Cooling Problems" on page 119. The system... is off and active POST errors are displayed. Setup program. LCD Status Messages Code Text N/A SYSTEM NAME E1000 E1114 FAILSAFE, Call Support Temp Ambient E1116 Temp Memory E12nn xx PwrGd E1210 CMOS Batt...
... temperature and has been Cooling Problems" on page 119. RAID battery is See "Troubleshooting System out of over- Check control panel LCD for information defined by the user in the System Setup under the following conditions: program. Cooling Problems" on page 119. The system... is off and active POST errors are displayed. Setup program. LCD Status Messages Code Text N/A SYSTEM NAME E1000 E1114 FAILSAFE, Call Support Temp Ambient E1116 Temp Memory E12nn xx PwrGd E1210 CMOS Batt...
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... 147. If the problem persists, ensure that your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 119. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message until the system's power cord is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor ...Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. processor protocol error. processor initialization error. has halted operation. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for the most current system information. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help...
... 147. If the problem persists, ensure that your system's Information Update Tech Sheet located on page 119. NOTE: The LCD continues to display this message until the system's power cord is disconnected and reconnected to the type described in the Microprocessor ...Technical Specifications outlined in your system's Getting Started Guide. processor protocol error. processor initialization error. has halted operation. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for the most current system information. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help...
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... 118. If the last Supplies" on page 147. PS # Input Lost Power source for specified power supply is out of See "Troubleshooting Power acceptable range; LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1422 E1610 E1614 E1618 E161C E1620 E1624 E1710 Text Causes Corrective Actions CPU Machine Chk The system BIOS has reported a See...
... 118. If the last Supplies" on page 147. PS # Input Lost Power source for specified power supply is out of See "Troubleshooting Power acceptable range; LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1422 E1610 E1614 E1618 E161C E1620 E1624 E1710 Text Causes Corrective Actions CPU Machine Chk The system BIOS has reported a See...
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... BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1711 E1712 E1714 E171F Text Causes Corrective Actions PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error...
... BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component that resides in PCI configuration space at bus ##, device ##, function ##. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1711 E1712 E1714 E171F Text Causes Corrective Actions PCI PERR B## D## F## PCI PERR Slot # The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error...
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.... 24 About Your System Reseat the cable. Table 1-6. See "Getting Help" on page 69. Update to copy See "Troubleshooting System its flash image into memory. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1811 E1812 E1913 E1A11 E1A12 E1A14 E1A15 E2010 E2011 E2012 E2013 E2014 E2015 Text Causes Corrective Actions HDD ## Rbld Abrt The...
.... 24 About Your System Reseat the cable. Table 1-6. See "Getting Help" on page 69. Update to copy See "Troubleshooting System its flash image into memory. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E1811 E1812 E1913 E1A11 E1A12 E1A14 E1A15 E2010 E2011 E2012 E2013 E2014 E2015 Text Causes Corrective Actions HDD ## Rbld Abrt The...
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...seated. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. System Memory" on page 147. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E2016 E2017 E2018 E2019 E201A E201B E201C E201D E201E E201F E2020 E2021 E2022 E2110 Text Causes Corrective...failure. POST Fail General failure after video. Kybd Controller Keyboard controller failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error messages. Prog Timer Programmable interval timer error. See "Getting Help" on page ...
...seated. Memory Population Incorrect memory configuration. System Memory" on page 147. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 147. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code E2016 E2017 E2018 E2019 E201A E201B E201C E201D E201E E201F E2020 E2021 E2022 E2110 Text Causes Corrective...failure. POST Fail General failure after video. Kybd Controller Keyboard controller failure. See "Getting Help" on page 147. DRAC Config Dell remote access controller Check screen for specific error messages. Prog Timer Programmable interval timer error. See "Getting Help" on page ...
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..., the "Crd #" string is left out of the message. "## & ##" represents the DIMM pair implicated by the BIOS. Information only. >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message. Fatal NB Mem CRC One of the connections in the Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory subsystem link on page 120. Fatal SB Mem... half of three error events. Mem Mirror Crd # DIMM ## & ## The system BIOS has disabled memory mirroring because it has Memory" on the LCD. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on the A maximum of the mirror has had too many errors. Intrusion System cover has been removed...
..., the "Crd #" string is left out of the message. "## & ##" represents the DIMM pair implicated by the BIOS. Information only. >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message. Fatal NB Mem CRC One of the connections in the Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory subsystem link on page 120. Fatal SB Mem... half of three error events. Mem Mirror Crd # DIMM ## & ## The system BIOS has disabled memory mirroring because it has Memory" on the LCD. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on the A maximum of the mirror has had too many errors. Intrusion System cover has been removed...
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... A failure is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in socket 1. charge left. For example, if you receive a series of range, the LCD displays the fault; For other faults, you will lose the event history for a component goes out of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might ...on page 74. For example, if the code E1418 CPU_1_Presence appears, you know that maps to remove the message from the electrical outlet; Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on page 169. For example, if temperature for the...
... A failure is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in socket 1. charge left. For example, if you receive a series of range, the LCD displays the fault; For other faults, you will lose the event history for a component goes out of messages indicating multiple voltage faults, you might ...on page 74. For example, if the code E1418 CPU_1_Presence appears, you know that maps to remove the message from the electrical outlet; Removing LCD Status Messages For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on page 169. For example, if temperature for the...
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...NOTE: System boot is attached to act as a hard drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. See Table 2-4. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from an external device attached to 84-key keyboards). Displays a screen to change the ...system password and setup password features. If you have keyboards attached. Displays a screen to set a userdefined LCD string. Displays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to configure serial communication, external serial connector, failsafe baud rate, remote terminal type, and redirection ...
...NOTE: System boot is attached to act as a hard drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. See Table 2-4. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting from an external device attached to 84-key keyboards). Displays a screen to change the ...system password and setup password features. If you have keyboards attached. Displays a screen to set a userdefined LCD string. Displays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to configure serial communication, external serial connector, failsafe baud rate, remote terminal type, and redirection ...