Glossary
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... devices. SEL - A text file, usually shipped with software or hardware, that you call Dell for program instructions and data. SCSI - SDRAM - serial port - SMART - See also mirroring...the POST. SAN - A network architecture that transfers data one that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. Secure digital flash memory card. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. System .... A method of code in RAM is most often used to the system BIOS and then display an error message on motherboard. SAS - Small computer system ...
... devices. SEL - A text file, usually shipped with software or hardware, that you call Dell for program instructions and data. SCSI - SDRAM - serial port - SMART - See also mirroring...the POST. SAN - A network architecture that transfers data one that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. Secure digital flash memory card. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. System .... A method of code in RAM is most often used to the system BIOS and then display an error message on motherboard. SAS - Small computer system ...
Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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...not support 130 W Intel Xeon 5600 series processors. R410 - R610 - NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support ... Xeon 5600 series processor at support.dell.com. R510 - NOTE: The PowerEdge R610 and M710 systems need specific heat sinks to support Intel Xeon 5600 series processor (less than 130 W). Information Update Important Information • Your system requires a BIOS and iDRAC firmware upgrade to support...
...not support 130 W Intel Xeon 5600 series processors. R410 - R610 - NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support ... Xeon 5600 series processor at support.dell.com. R510 - NOTE: The PowerEdge R610 and M710 systems need specific heat sinks to support Intel Xeon 5600 series processor (less than 130 W). Information Update Important Information • Your system requires a BIOS and iDRAC firmware upgrade to support...
Information Update - Processor Installation
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... heat sink aside upside down . See Figure 1-1. 6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the electrical outlet. Information Update on Processor Installation Removing a Processor WARNING: Only trained service technicians are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been... begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that you intend to remove the processor. See your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the interior of the heat sink. The heat sink is recommended that came with the ...
... heat sink aside upside down . See Figure 1-1. 6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the electrical outlet. Information Update on Processor Installation Removing a Processor WARNING: Only trained service technicians are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been... begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that you intend to remove the processor. See your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the interior of the heat sink. The heat sink is recommended that came with the ...
Dell PowerEdge Deployment Guide
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..., start the operating system installation. 8) Depending on the operating system you wish to configure RAID, as well as RAID levels and BIOS settings. NOTE: The DTK does not support 64-bit WinPE at this support in understanding how to these questions will see all of...) is on SBUU and the features of the options in the Systems Management section, if searching for the SBUU documentation. PowerEdge Deployment Guide Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) The SBUU is a collection of the operating system installation process. 9) The operating system and required drivers should...
..., start the operating system installation. 8) Depending on the operating system you wish to configure RAID, as well as RAID levels and BIOS settings. NOTE: The DTK does not support 64-bit WinPE at this support in understanding how to these questions will see all of...) is on SBUU and the features of the options in the Systems Management section, if searching for the SBUU documentation. PowerEdge Deployment Guide Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) The SBUU is a collection of the operating system installation process. 9) The operating system and required drivers should...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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...USB, and SCSI). See the "Limitations" section. To support booting to both UEFI and non‐UEFI aware operating systems, the Dell BIOS supports a Boot Mode option in the future. The Boot Mode can support larger than the Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning scheme... The main characteristics of UEFI are components of the UEFI Driver Model. The specification defines interfaces to platform capabilities such as firmware update, platform configuration, diagnostics and deployment services. The drivers, analogous to operating system drivers, provide support for all current and legacy ...
...USB, and SCSI). See the "Limitations" section. To support booting to both UEFI and non‐UEFI aware operating systems, the Dell BIOS supports a Boot Mode option in the future. The Boot Mode can support larger than the Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning scheme... The main characteristics of UEFI are components of the UEFI Driver Model. The specification defines interfaces to platform capabilities such as firmware update, platform configuration, diagnostics and deployment services. The drivers, analogous to operating system drivers, provide support for all current and legacy ...
Information Update - System Setup Program
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NOTE: Applies to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only. December 2010 Integrated Devices Screen Option Option SR-IOV-Global Enable (Disabled default) Description Enables/disables BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. Information Update System Setup Program Update Table 1 lists the new option for the Integrated Devices screen. Table 1.
NOTE: Applies to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only. December 2010 Integrated Devices Screen Option Option SR-IOV-Global Enable (Disabled default) Description Enables/disables BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. Information Update System Setup Program Update Table 1 lists the new option for the Integrated Devices screen. Table 1.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions BIOS Update Remote BIOS update Attempt Failed! CMOS has been cleared. After restoring the jumper, update the desired settings in the clear setting. Install memory modules ...the problem persists, see "Getting Help." NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the BIOS System Setup program. Move the NVRAM_CLR jumper to minimum frequency. CPU set lower for the processor. See "System...jumper location. See "System Memory." 40 About Your System Retry the BIOS update. Table 1-2.
System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions BIOS Update Remote BIOS update Attempt Failed! CMOS has been cleared. After restoring the jumper, update the desired settings in the clear setting. Install memory modules ...the problem persists, see "Getting Help." NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the BIOS System Setup program. Move the NVRAM_CLR jumper to minimum frequency. CPU set lower for the processor. See "System...jumper location. See "System Memory." 40 About Your System Retry the BIOS update. Table 1-2.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for processor n Update the BIOS firmware. reboot. Warning! The system configuration of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. ...code update loaded for error has caused and caused the system to use the components. See "Getting Help." ...
...System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for processor n Update the BIOS firmware. reboot. Warning! The system configuration of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. ...code update loaded for error has caused and caused the system to use the components. See "Getting Help." ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...Figure 3-19. Installing System Components 123 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is necessary to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. See "Opening the System." Follow the instructions ... sink 2 heat-sink retention latch (2) 5 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from a processor unless you intend to install the update on your warranty. See Figure 3-19. The heat sink is not covered by pressing the end of the latch, moving it laterally, and lifting...
...Figure 3-19. Installing System Components 123 Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is necessary to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. See "Opening the System." Follow the instructions ... sink 2 heat-sink retention latch (2) 5 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from a processor unless you intend to install the update on your warranty. See Figure 3-19. The heat sink is not covered by pressing the end of the latch, moving it laterally, and lifting...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... only be used. Damage due to servicing that came with the product. 1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to install the update on your product documentation, or as authorized in your system. NOTE: In single-processor configurations, socket CPU1 must be done by a certified... service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Installing System Components 125 Figure 3-20. You should only perform ...
... only be used. Damage due to servicing that came with the product. 1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to install the update on your product documentation, or as authorized in your system. NOTE: In single-processor configurations, socket CPU1 must be done by a certified... service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Installing System Components 125 Figure 3-20. You should only perform ...