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Unpacking the System Unpack your system and identify each item. To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, you . The rack equipment must adequately support the system during installation and removal. CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in Cl. 1.2.7.3 ...
Unpacking the System Unpack your system and identify each item. To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, you . The rack equipment must adequately support the system during installation and removal. CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in Cl. 1.2.7.3 ...
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... you need to lift the system, get others to lift the system by yourself. To avoid injury, do not attempt to assist you must adequately support the system during installation and removal. WARNING: To avoid a potential electrical shock hazard, a third wire safety grounding conductor is important to the rack or mounted...
... you need to lift the system, get others to lift the system by yourself. To avoid injury, do not attempt to assist you must adequately support the system during installation and removal. WARNING: To avoid a potential electrical shock hazard, a third wire safety grounding conductor is important to the rack or mounted...
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.../manuals. Getting Started With Your System 11 Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see support.dell.com. Supported Operating Systems • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.4 Standard edition (x86_64) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 ... installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your operating system. Be sure the operating system is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with the system. NOTE...
.../manuals. Getting Started With Your System 11 Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see support.dell.com. Supported Operating Systems • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.4 Standard edition (x86_64) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 ... installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your operating system. Be sure the operating system is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with the system. NOTE...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... SAS Mezzanine Card 74 Installing the SAS Mezzanine Card 75 Removing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card . . . . . 76 Installing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card. . . . . . 77 System Memory 77 Supported DIMM Configuration 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 Installing Memory Modules 80 Interposer Extenders 82 Removing the Interposer Extender 82 Installing the Interposer Extender 83 System...
... SAS Mezzanine Card 74 Installing the SAS Mezzanine Card 75 Removing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card . . . . . 76 Installing the Infiniband Mezzanine Card. . . . . . 77 System Memory 77 Supported DIMM Configuration 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 Installing Memory Modules 80 Interposer Extenders 82 Removing the Interposer Extender 82 Installing the Interposer Extender 83 System...
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... Cause 0162h Yes CPU3 Processor missing microcode 0163h Yes CPU4 Processor missing microcode 0180 Yes CPU 1 stepping no support 0181 Yes CPU 2 stepping no support 0182 Yes CPU 3 stepping no support 0183 Yes CPU 4 stepping no support Corrective Actions A BIOS update is required. A BIOS update is required. Ensure that your processors match and conform...
... Cause 0162h Yes CPU3 Processor missing microcode 0163h Yes CPU4 Processor missing microcode 0180 Yes CPU 1 stepping no support 0181 Yes CPU 2 stepping no support 0182 Yes CPU 3 stepping no support 0183 Yes CPU 4 stepping no support Corrective Actions A BIOS update is required. A BIOS update is required. Ensure that your processors match and conform...
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If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 143. 8104h No USB OHCI EMUL Not Supported See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 143. About Your System 31 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 114. If the problem persists, ...
If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 143. 8104h No USB OHCI EMUL Not Supported See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 143. About Your System 31 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 114. If the problem persists, ...
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NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in BMC Cause Corrective Actions F005h No BIOS Update FRU Internal Area Remove ...
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in BMC Cause Corrective Actions F005h No BIOS Update FRU Internal Area Remove ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... [ ] can be executed under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration, configure items such as: - The Flash memory supports the Plug and Play specification, and contains a System Setup program, the Power On Self Test (POST) routine, and the PCI auto-configuration utility...Power management features • When a configuration error is stored in Flash memory. This Setup utility should be modified. This system board supports system BIOS shadowing, enabling the BIOS to the security setup NOTE: Only items in brackets are display only. Using the System Setup ...
... [ ] can be executed under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration, configure items such as: - The Flash memory supports the Plug and Play specification, and contains a System Setup program, the Power On Self Test (POST) routine, and the PCI auto-configuration utility...Power management features • When a configuration error is stored in Flash memory. This Setup utility should be modified. This system board supports system BIOS shadowing, enabling the BIOS to the security setup NOTE: Only items in brackets are display only. Using the System Setup ...
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... during POST. Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to a serial port. The BIOS Console is the BIOS Console. The BIOS supports console redirection to diagnose and fix problems on a system, which has not successfully booted the operating system. System Setup Options at Boot You can... initiate Setup by the system, the system must be capable of supporting the functionality documented in the ANSI Terminal Definition. 36 Using the System Setup Program The driver for the serial console must provide...
... during POST. Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to a serial port. The BIOS Console is the BIOS Console. The BIOS supports console redirection to diagnose and fix problems on a system, which has not successfully booted the operating system. System Setup Options at Boot You can... initiate Setup by the system, the system must be capable of supporting the functionality documented in the ANSI Terminal Definition. 36 Using the System Setup Program The driver for the serial console must provide...
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... than marked frequency in the Exit menu to boot up normally. A full reset is enabled. Capability (Enabled default) C1E Support (Enabled default) Enable this option to enable or disable the Adjacent (Disabled default) Cache Line Prefetch Disable Feature. Adjacent Cache...flag to change its state. CPU Configuration Option Description Virtualization Technology (VT) (Disabled default) Enable this option when the processor supports VT. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) For UP Platforms, leave it may cause the system to malfunction. CAUTION: Making incorrect ...
... than marked frequency in the Exit menu to boot up normally. A full reset is enabled. Capability (Enabled default) C1E Support (Enabled default) Enable this option to enable or disable the Adjacent (Disabled default) Cache Line Prefetch Disable Feature. Adjacent Cache...flag to change its state. CPU Configuration Option Description Virtualization Technology (VT) (Disabled default) Enable this option when the processor supports VT. Hardware Prefetcher (Enabled default) For UP Platforms, leave it may cause the system to malfunction. CAUTION: Making incorrect ...
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... performance for non-NUMA operating system. 40 Using the System Setup Program Memory Configuration Option Memory Frequency (Auto default) Memory Mode (Independent default) NUMA Support (Enabled default) Description Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tck detected using SPD. Option Active Processor Cores (All default) Frequency Ratio Intel...(R) C-STATE tech (Enabled default) C6 State (Enabled default) Description Number of cores to enable in idle mode. and Max. C6 Support. CState: CPU idle is in each processor package. Independent: independent channel.
... performance for non-NUMA operating system. 40 Using the System Setup Program Memory Configuration Option Memory Frequency (Auto default) Memory Mode (Independent default) NUMA Support (Enabled default) Description Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tck detected using SPD. Option Active Processor Cores (All default) Frequency Ratio Intel...(R) C-STATE tech (Enabled default) C6 State (Enabled default) Description Number of cores to enable in idle mode. and Max. C6 Support. CState: CPU idle is in each processor package. Independent: independent channel.
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... write protection. SATA#2 Configuration (Enhanced default) Configures SATA#2. • Primary Master/Slave is SATA Port 0/2 • Secondary Master/Slave is supported. Option Configure SATA as Hard Disk Write Protect (Disabled default) IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) (35 default) Description Configures the SATA: ...-sector transfer is accessed through BIOS. This is effective only if the device is supported. Indicates whether LAB access mode is in SETUP screen when it is supported or not supported. Option Device Vendor Size LAB Mode: Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto default)...
... write protection. SATA#2 Configuration (Enhanced default) Configures SATA#2. • Primary Master/Slave is SATA Port 0/2 • Secondary Master/Slave is supported. Option Configure SATA as Hard Disk Write Protect (Disabled default) IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) (35 default) Description Configures the SATA: ...-sector transfer is accessed through BIOS. This is effective only if the device is supported. Indicates whether LAB access mode is in SETUP screen when it is supported or not supported. Option Device Vendor Size LAB Mode: Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto default)...
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... default) Enables LAB access mode: • Disabled: LAB access mode is disabled. • Auto: Enables LAB Mode if the device supports it and the device is supported. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enables multi-sector transfer block mode: (Auto default) • Disabled: data transfer from and to the device... occurs one sector at a time • Auto: data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if supported by the device PIO Mode (Auto default) Selects the device PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode, which type of device is installed or select ...
... default) Enables LAB access mode: • Disabled: LAB access mode is disabled. • Auto: Enables LAB Mode if the device supports it and the device is supported. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enables multi-sector transfer block mode: (Auto default) • Disabled: data transfer from and to the device... occurs one sector at a time • Auto: data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if supported by the device PIO Mode (Auto default) Selects the device PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode, which type of device is installed or select ...
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...drive degradation to the operating system to work around it, because RedHat Linux 9.0 is not supported completely for legacy USB devices. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Using the System Setup Program 43 If USB device (...is used for every byte of potential failure: • Auto: automatically sets optimal or default S.M.A.R.T. Enables support for hand-off function. Option USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support (Enabled default) Description Displays USB devices currently detected. Option DMA Mode (Auto default) S.M.A.R.T. (Auto default...
...drive degradation to the operating system to work around it, because RedHat Linux 9.0 is not supported completely for legacy USB devices. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Using the System Setup Program 43 If USB device (...is used for every byte of potential failure: • Auto: automatically sets optimal or default S.M.A.R.T. Enables support for hand-off function. Option USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support (Enabled default) Description Displays USB devices currently detected. Option DMA Mode (Auto default) S.M.A.R.T. (Auto default...
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... USB mass storage device after the start Unit command is a work around for operating systems without EHCI handoff support. ZIP drive) PCI Configuration Option Description NIC Function Support (PXE NIC Function Disable or PXE/iSCSI Support default) NIC1 Option ROM (Enable Set OnBoard 82576EB Disable/Enable Option ROM default) NIC2 Option ROM (Enable...
... USB mass storage device after the start Unit command is a work around for operating systems without EHCI handoff support. ZIP drive) PCI Configuration Option Description NIC Function Support (PXE NIC Function Disable or PXE/iSCSI Support default) NIC1 Option ROM (Enable Set OnBoard 82576EB Disable/Enable Option ROM default) NIC2 Option ROM (Enable...
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Restore on RING function. (Disabled default) WHEA Support (Disabled default) Enables or disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The options are (Power On default) Power Off, Power On and Last State. Delay Time: Sets ...
Restore on RING function. (Disabled default) WHEA Support (Disabled default) Enables or disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The options are (Power On default) Power Off, Power On and Last State. Delay Time: Sets ...
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... PXE Option ROM Configuration. Option Description Redirection After BIOS POST Selects the settings for ANSI/VT100 terminals. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support (Enabled default) Enables or disables VT-UTF8 combination key support for the redirection. Displays BMC Firmware Revision. This item (Always default) disappears when Remote Access is disabled: • Disabled: turns...
... PXE Option ROM Configuration. Option Description Redirection After BIOS POST Selects the settings for ANSI/VT100 terminals. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support (Enabled default) Enables or disables VT-UTF8 combination key support for the redirection. Displays BMC Firmware Revision. This item (Always default) disappears when Remote Access is disabled: • Disabled: turns...
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To avoid injury to yourself or damage to your system, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is necessary to use the component for the installation. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the system case,... on systems that are ready to do so. CAUTION: System components and electronic circuit boards can be done by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be extremely dangerous. Read and follow these guidelines: • Always disconnect the system from the power outlet ...
To avoid injury to yourself or damage to your system, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is necessary to use the component for the installation. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the system case,... on systems that are ready to do so. CAUTION: System components and electronic circuit boards can be done by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be extremely dangerous. Read and follow these guidelines: • Always disconnect the system from the power outlet ...
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CAUTION: This system must be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Figure 3-1. Inside the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be operated ...
CAUTION: This system must be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Figure 3-1. Inside the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be operated ...
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... maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See Figure 3-3. 3 Using the release handle, pull the hard-drive carrier... simple repairs as authorized in your warranty. Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team.
... maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See Figure 3-3. 3 Using the release handle, pull the hard-drive carrier... simple repairs as authorized in your warranty. Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team.