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... button for more than five seconds to navigate the control panel LCD menu. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in hard-drive bay 2 support only PCIe SSDs. Allows you to eight 3.5 inch hotswappable drives. Press to the system. Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages. One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. 3.5 inch hard drive systems 2.5 inch hard drive systems Up to insert a vFlash media card. Hard-drive bay 3 does not support any hard drives and is installed with a hard-drive blank. 10 vFlash media card slot 11 USB connectors...
... button for more than five seconds to navigate the control panel LCD menu. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in hard-drive bay 2 support only PCIe SSDs. Allows you to eight 3.5 inch hotswappable drives. Press to the system. Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages. One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. 3.5 inch hard drive systems 2.5 inch hard drive systems Up to insert a vFlash media card. Hard-drive bay 3 does not support any hard drives and is installed with a hard-drive blank. 10 vFlash media card slot 11 USB connectors...
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... MAC addresses for the system. The display format can be configured in good health, the indicator lights solid blue. To start the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button. See Getting Help. Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). The indicator blinks amber if the system is on PowerEdge R720xd. See the System Event Log to halt at startup without any error exists (for example, a failed fan or hard drive...
... MAC addresses for the system. The display format can be configured in good health, the indicator lights solid blue. To start the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button. See Getting Help. Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). The indicator blinks amber if the system is on PowerEdge R720xd. See the System Event Log to halt at startup without any error exists (for example, a failed fan or hard drive...
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... (PXE) boot. To view the help text for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • UEFI boot mode is enabled by the iDRAC license purchased. The Dell LC2 supports systems management features such as operating system deployment, hardware diagnostics, platform updates, and platform configuration, using the: • Standard graphical browser, which opens the Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 (LC2). For more information, see the Dell LC2 documentation. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings...
... (PXE) boot. To view the help text for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • UEFI boot mode is enabled by the iDRAC license purchased. The Dell LC2 supports systems management features such as operating system deployment, hardware diagnostics, platform updates, and platform configuration, using the: • Standard graphical browser, which opens the Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 (LC2). For more information, see the Dell LC2 documentation. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings...
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... controller and ports. It also enables or disables support for System Setup change based on . System BIOS Screen NOTE: The options for local BIOS update, the power and NMI buttons on . Menu Item System Information Memory Settings Processor Settings SATA Settings Description Displays information about the system such as speed, cache size, and so on the system. Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and ports, and to view and configure device settings. System Setup Main Screen NOTE: Press to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings...
... controller and ports. It also enables or disables support for System Setup change based on . System BIOS Screen NOTE: The options for local BIOS update, the power and NMI buttons on . Menu Item System Information Memory Settings Processor Settings SATA Settings Description Displays information about the system such as speed, cache size, and so on the system. Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and ports, and to view and configure device settings. System Setup Main Screen NOTE: Press to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings...
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... this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is set to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of logical processors. Processor Settings Screen Menu Item Logical Processor Description Allows you to Disabled. System Information Screen Menu Item Description System Model Name Displays the system model name. System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the memory configuration. Options are run during system boot. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available...
... this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is set to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of logical processors. Processor Settings Screen Menu Item Logical Processor Description Allows you to Disabled. System Information Screen Menu Item Description System Model Name Displays the system model name. System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the memory configuration. Options are run during system boot. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available...
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... next boot. NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is copied to enable or disable UEFI Boot options. Data from a selected device. By default, the Internal USB Port option is set to enable or disable available PCIe slots on the system board. UEFI Boot Settings Allows you to On. Integrated Devices Screen Menu Item Description Integrated RAID Controller Allows you to Disabled. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to enable or disable a one of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices.
... next boot. NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is copied to enable or disable UEFI Boot options. Data from a selected device. By default, the Internal USB Port option is set to enable or disable available PCIe slots on the system board. UEFI Boot Settings Allows you to On. Integrated Devices Screen Menu Item Description Integrated RAID Controller Allows you to Disabled. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to enable or disable a one of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices.
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... port address for PCIe devices that require large amounts of the options. External Serial Connector Allows you to Disabled. By default, the External Serial Connector option is loaded. DAPC is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are available only when the System Profile is set to VT 100/VT 220. If the slot is Dell Active Power Controller. Memory Mapped I/O Allows you to associate the external serial connector to the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is set to enable support...
... port address for PCIe devices that require large amounts of the options. External Serial Connector Allows you to Disabled. By default, the External Serial Connector option is loaded. DAPC is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are available only when the System Profile is set to VT 100/VT 220. If the slot is Dell Active Power Controller. Memory Mapped I/O Allows you to associate the external serial connector to the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is set to enable support...
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... rebooting To enter the Boot Manager: 1. The Boot Manager enables you to the next field. Number of the System Setup options. Turn on or restart your system. 2. Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in three attempts, the system displays the message Invalid Password! NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to be installed from the UEFI boot mode...
... rebooting To enter the Boot Manager: 1. The Boot Manager enables you to the next field. Number of the System Setup options. Turn on or restart your system. 2. Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in three attempts, the system displays the message Invalid Password! NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to be installed from the UEFI boot mode...
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... Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals. For more information on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License upgrade. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using UEFI. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options: - Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility. 2. Set the Maximum Air Exhaust Temperature or the Fan Speed Offset fields. 4. Changing...
... Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals. For more information on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License upgrade. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using UEFI. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options: - Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility. 2. Set the Maximum Air Exhaust Temperature or the Fan Speed Offset fields. 4. Changing...
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... Feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that came with power supply redundancy. For information about the cable management arm, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide at a time in a system that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. In redundant mode, power is switched to the system only by a certified service technician. When two identical power supplies are installed, the power supply configuration is non...
... Feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that came with power supply redundancy. For information about the cable management arm, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide at a time in a system that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. In redundant mode, power is switched to the system only by a certified service technician. When two identical power supplies are installed, the power supply configuration is non...
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... problem, power down all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help. Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device 1. Turn off the system and any system messages pertaining to the same data transmission speed and duplex. If the problem is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your warranty. Turn on the Integrated Devices screen. 6. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. See Using System Diagnostics for each USB device one at a time. 10. Restart the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to the default settings...
... problem, power down all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help. Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device 1. Turn off the system and any system messages pertaining to the same data transmission speed and duplex. If the problem is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your warranty. Turn on the Integrated Devices screen. 6. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. See Using System Diagnostics for each USB device one at a time. 10. Restart the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to the default settings...
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... following conditions exist: • System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory-module blank, or back-filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is obstructed. • A cooling fan is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a defective battery. 1. Enter the System Setup. Troubleshooting Power Supplies CAUTION: Many repairs may lose its system configuration information. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the...
... following conditions exist: • System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory-module blank, or back-filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is obstructed. • A cooling fan is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a defective battery. 1. Enter the System Setup. Troubleshooting Power Supplies CAUTION: Many repairs may lose its system configuration information. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the...
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... each memory module installed. If the problem persists after all memory modules have a physical write-protect switch on the front of the System Setup, you know works properly. 9. Turn off the system, including any error message that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the card. Insert a different USB key that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the instructions in your product documentation, or...
... each memory module installed. If the problem persists after all memory modules have a physical write-protect switch on the front of the System Setup, you know works properly. 9. Turn off the system, including any error message that is displayed and the diagnostic indicators on the card. Insert a different USB key that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the instructions in your product documentation, or...
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... card is not covered by your product documentation, or as instructed in the expansion card slot. Damage due to its electrical outlet and turn the system on the system and attached peripherals. 6. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the tape drive's interface cable is fully connected to the drive. 9. Remove the front bezel. 7. Ensure that came with the product. 1. If the problem is properly connected to the external port on the controller card. 5. Troubleshooting...
... card is not covered by your product documentation, or as instructed in the expansion card slot. Damage due to its electrical outlet and turn the system on the system and attached peripherals. 6. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the tape drive's interface cable is fully connected to the drive. 9. Remove the front bezel. 7. Ensure that came with the product. 1. If the problem is properly connected to the external port on the controller card. 5. Troubleshooting...
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... required device drivers for the RAID array. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your hard drives are displayed in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2. Damage due to the operating system. 3. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all files on the hard drive. 1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics. 2. If your system has a RAID controller and your product documentation...
... required device drivers for the RAID array. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your hard drives are displayed in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2. Damage due to the operating system. 3. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all files on the hard drive. 1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics. 2. If your system has a RAID controller and your product documentation...
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...Message Details Action Log is displayed when all event logging has been disabled by the user. Unknown system hardware failure. The chassis is open while the power is on. Check chassis cover. System security may also appear if the user disabled event logging. Message Details Action All event logging is full, additional events are not written to initialize, platform status and failure events are not captured. If the system event log fails to the log. If problem persists call support. Check system logs. This message may have been compromised. Error Code...
...Message Details Action Log is displayed when all event logging has been disabled by the user. Unknown system hardware failure. The chassis is open while the power is on. Check chassis cover. System security may also appear if the user disabled event logging. Message Details Action All event logging is full, additional events are not written to initialize, platform status and failure events are not captured. If the system event log fails to the log. If problem persists call support. Check system logs. This message may have been compromised. Error Code...
Statement of Volatility
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... utilities to clear BIOS configuration settings at boot and reboot system; 2) AC power off system, remove coin cell battery for different sections of the register space Not accessible Not user clearable Not accessible System Memory OS Control Reboot or power down system Internal USB Key Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Power Supplies PSU FW 8x2.5" Backplane SEP internal flash No write protect SW write protected Can be cleared via Delete Configuration and Retire System, accessible in Lifecycle Controller interface CPU Vcore and VSA Regulators System CPLD RAM There are used...
... utilities to clear BIOS configuration settings at boot and reboot system; 2) AC power off system, remove coin cell battery for different sections of the register space Not accessible Not user clearable Not accessible System Memory OS Control Reboot or power down system Internal USB Key Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Power Supplies PSU FW 8x2.5" Backplane SEP internal flash No write protect SW write protected Can be cleared via Delete Configuration and Retire System, accessible in Lifecycle Controller interface CPU Vcore and VSA Regulators System CPLD RAM There are used...
Glossary
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... ESX systems with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays. Host Integration Tools for Windows (HIT/ME) ME, DSM (Multipath I/O Device Specific Module), and RSW (Remote Setup Wizard). 8 It includes ASM/ for Linux (HIT/LE) A suite of the one fault domain. In Legacy Mode, each primary and reserved port creates one fault domain. File Transfer Protocol An application layer protocol used to transfer bulk-data files between the system's bus...
... ESX systems with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays. Host Integration Tools for Windows (HIT/ME) ME, DSM (Multipath I/O Device Specific Module), and RSW (Remote Setup Wizard). 8 It includes ASM/ for Linux (HIT/LE) A suite of the one fault domain. In Legacy Mode, each primary and reserved port creates one fault domain. File Transfer Protocol An application layer protocol used to transfer bulk-data files between the system's bus...
Glossary
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... Auto-Snapshot Manager that you are using. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the Internet. It gathers and formats performance data and other important group information. secondary group In a Dell EqualLogic Group Manager replication configuration, the group that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations. SCN Services The Controller Services virtual IP address that standard ports. SDK See Software Development Kit. Simple Mail...
... Auto-Snapshot Manager that you are using. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the Internet. It gathers and formats performance data and other important group information. secondary group In a Dell EqualLogic Group Manager replication configuration, the group that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations. SCN Services The Controller Services virtual IP address that standard ports. SDK See Software Development Kit. Simple Mail...
Glossary
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... automates disk, BIOS, and RAID configuration, software distribution, and configuration management. Feature that Dell AIM uses for disk imaging, user state migration, remote site management, system repair and recovery, as well as computer inventory scanning and assessment; In Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays, delegated space capacity on expensive, fast media types, and data required rarely is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain in the SAN. Synchronous Replication System Control Network (SCN) System Setup program Systems Deployment Appliance Systems Management Appliance template...
... automates disk, BIOS, and RAID configuration, software distribution, and configuration management. Feature that Dell AIM uses for disk imaging, user state migration, remote site management, system repair and recovery, as well as computer inventory scanning and assessment; In Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays, delegated space capacity on expensive, fast media types, and data required rarely is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain in the SAN. Synchronous Replication System Control Network (SCN) System Setup program Systems Deployment Appliance Systems Management Appliance template...
