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...though it is working correctly 53 Troubleshooting hard drives...54 Troubleshooting multiple Drive failure...54 Checking hard drive status in the PERC BIOS...55 FAQs...56 Symptoms...57 Drive timeout error...58 Drives not accessible...58 Troubleshooting an optical drive...58 Troubleshooting a tape backup... Server Configurator 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and ...
...though it is working correctly 53 Troubleshooting hard drives...54 Troubleshooting multiple Drive failure...54 Checking hard drive status in the PERC BIOS...55 FAQs...56 Symptoms...57 Drive timeout error...58 Drives not accessible...58 Troubleshooting an optical drive...58 Troubleshooting a tape backup... Server Configurator 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and ...
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...foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers 94 Why am I unable to update firmware...95 Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers 95 Unable to create a partition or locate the ... Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death...
...foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers 94 Why am I unable to update firmware...95 Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers 95 Unable to create a partition or locate the ... Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death...
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...the tests that no airflow obstructed. 4. log to show time and messages related to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0115 CPU - memory errors were detected and repaired An error...2. However, the system has self repaired. 1. Table 13. However, the system has self repaired. 1. Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0123 ePSA 2000-0123 PSA NA ePSA 2000-0124 Memory - Actual (d)C tests that may involve the system ...
...the tests that no airflow obstructed. 4. log to show time and messages related to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0115 CPU - memory errors were detected and repaired An error...2. However, the system has self repaired. 1. Table 13. However, the system has self repaired. 1. Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0123 ePSA 2000-0123 PSA NA ePSA 2000-0124 Memory - Actual (d)C tests that may involve the system ...
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...the system and reseat the system battery. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0133 Battery - Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. PSA 2000-0141 ePSA 2000-0141 PSA 1000-0142 ePSA...system. If a Portable, reseat the hard drive, if a Desktop, reseat both ends of the data cable and reseat the power cable to the latest BIOS. 2. If a known good hard drive is full 1. Your hard disk drive has indicated a failure. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Clear the...
...the system and reseat the system battery. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0133 Battery - Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. PSA 2000-0141 ePSA 2000-0141 PSA 1000-0142 ePSA...system. If a Portable, reseat the hard drive, if a Desktop, reseat both ends of the data cable and reseat the power cable to the latest BIOS. 2. If a known good hard drive is full 1. Your hard disk drive has indicated a failure. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Clear the...
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...DVD drive has indicated a failure. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. Reseat the drive, reseat the data cable and power connection at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. 4. Turn off your computer and reconnect your systems Owners Manual at ... ePSA 2000-0145 PSA Hard Drive - Table 13. timeout waiting for your operating system. 3. Check www.dell.com/ support for a firmware update for Drive Self Test to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update the firmware if one is available. 2. Run a Chkdsk /r or format your hard ...
...DVD drive has indicated a failure. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. Reseat the drive, reseat the data cable and power connection at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. 4. Turn off your computer and reconnect your systems Owners Manual at ... ePSA 2000-0145 PSA Hard Drive - Table 13. timeout waiting for your operating system. 3. Check www.dell.com/ support for a firmware update for Drive Self Test to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update the firmware if one is available. 2. Run a Chkdsk /r or format your hard ...
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... continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0154 Tape Drive - Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0212 System board - If a replacement working hard drive is current. 1. If failure...during the = (x), Expected = (x), Found = tests that the drive firmware is available, see if the working system. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. 22 Running diagnostics Repeat the PSA diagnostics. BIST --(s) The CD or DVD Drive is showing an 1. Tape Drive [s] S/N [d], incorrect ...
... continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0154 Tape Drive - Update to the latest BIOS version. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0212 System board - If a replacement working hard drive is current. 1. If failure...during the = (x), Expected = (x), Found = tests that the drive firmware is available, see if the working system. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support. 22 Running diagnostics Repeat the PSA diagnostics. BIST --(s) The CD or DVD Drive is showing an 1. Tape Drive [s] S/N [d], incorrect ...
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... detected, try memory modules individually. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that may involve the main version. If a memory error is not generating ... board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that may involve the main version. system board of the system....
... detected, try memory modules individually. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that may involve the main version. If a memory error is not generating ... board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that may involve the main version. system board of the system....
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... If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. PSA 1000-0241 BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Table 13. If a memory error is current, contact ... updating An error occurred during the 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support no 2000-0123 memory error & If diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. PSA 1000-0235 ePSA NA System board - A20...
... If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. PSA 1000-0241 BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Table 13. If a memory error is current, contact ... updating An error occurred during the 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support no 2000-0123 memory error & If diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. PSA 1000-0235 ePSA NA System board - A20...
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... not being detected by motherboard issues. 1. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - pointing stick/ touchpad not detected The mouse, touchpad, ...problem. Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. Table 13. System board - Interrupt controller - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is detected, try 2. PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps ePSA 2000...
... not being detected by motherboard issues. 1. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - pointing stick/ touchpad not detected The mouse, touchpad, ...problem. Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. Table 13. System board - Interrupt controller - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is detected, try 2. PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps ePSA 2000...
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... panel - If you answered No to the LCD BIST test instead of Yes. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support 1. Update to the latest BIOS version 2. If failure continues, contact Technical Support 26 Running diagnostics PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number... and reconnect your LCD cable. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Check LCD connector and cables. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update to detect inverter lamp status. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0315 Sensor - the...
... panel - If you answered No to the LCD BIST test instead of Yes. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support 1. Update to the latest BIOS version 2. If failure continues, contact Technical Support 26 Running diagnostics PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number... and reconnect your LCD cable. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Check LCD connector and cables. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update to detect inverter lamp status. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0315 Sensor - the...
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... PSA 1000-0326 ePSA 2000-0326 LCD panel - panel does not display the BIOS screen correctly and the BIOS screen is not detecting the graphics adapter. If failure continues,, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0332 Video memory - Turn off your computer and...computer and reconnect your LCD cable. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 27 unable to the latest BIOS. Ensure that you to be turned on the LCD. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0331 Video controller - Video memory ...
... PSA 1000-0326 ePSA 2000-0326 LCD panel - panel does not display the BIOS screen correctly and the BIOS screen is not detecting the graphics adapter. If failure continues,, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0332 Video memory - Turn off your computer and...computer and reconnect your LCD cable. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 27 unable to the latest BIOS. Ensure that you to be turned on the LCD. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0331 Video controller - Video memory ...
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If you answered No to the color test instead of Yes. Update to the latest BIOS. Repeat the PSA diagnostics.. 5. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0412 Cables - Reseat the cable connection and inspect the cable and connections for damage. 2....connection and inspect the cable and connections for version. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0411 Cables - the error (LCD LVDS CABLE for damage. 2. 3. Update to the latest BIOS the error (LCD LVDS CABLE for version. example) is indicated in the ...
If you answered No to the color test instead of Yes. Update to the latest BIOS. Repeat the PSA diagnostics.. 5. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0412 Cables - Reseat the cable connection and inspect the cable and connections for damage. 2....connection and inspect the cable and connections for version. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0411 Cables - the error (LCD LVDS CABLE for damage. 2. 3. Update to the latest BIOS the error (LCD LVDS CABLE for version. example) is indicated in the ...
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...test failed. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0621 Network - Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. If failure continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8001 BIOS - Check the following cables, jumper, connection,...cable, jumper, or connection indicated in the connectors. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 29 Update to the latest BIOS/ may not be faulty. Update to the latest BIOS/ Firmware versions. 2. the (s) fan is indicated in 1. Network [d] {Vendor ...
...test failed. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0621 Network - Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. If failure continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8001 BIOS - Check the following cables, jumper, connection,...cable, jumper, or connection indicated in the connectors. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 29 Update to the latest BIOS/ may not be faulty. Update to the latest BIOS/ Firmware versions. 2. the (s) fan is indicated in 1. Network [d] {Vendor ...
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... all systems. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8009 Diagnostics - Fan - LCD BIST not supported The LCD BIST may not be rebooted. 1. If failure continues...
... all systems. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8009 Diagnostics - Fan - LCD BIST not supported The LCD BIST may not be rebooted. 1. If failure continues...
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.../ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message PSA NA ePSA 2000-800C BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800E BIOS - Update to a device under test. 1. Set lamp off function error. Update to the device. Repeat .... 1. Invalid The attached USB device is 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800F BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8013 Diagnostics - No EPSA beep code mapped! If failure continues,...
.../ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message PSA NA ePSA 2000-800C BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800E BIOS - Update to a device under test. 1. Set lamp off function error. Update to the device. Repeat .... 1. Invalid The attached USB device is 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800F BIOS - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8013 Diagnostics - No EPSA beep code mapped! If failure continues,...
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... Install the correct tape drive media. 1. Table 13. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Unable to log to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8156 Tape Drive - Tape Drive [d] S/N [s], ULTRIUM [d] media found but drive. Repeat... the PSA diagnostics. 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8017 BIOS - BIOS has no media cannot test drive Insert writable tape drive media. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update ...
... Install the correct tape drive media. 1. Table 13. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Unable to log to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8156 Tape Drive - Tape Drive [d] S/N [s], ULTRIUM [d] media found but drive. Repeat... the PSA diagnostics. 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8017 BIOS - BIOS has no media cannot test drive Insert writable tape drive media. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update ...
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.... 3. It is recommended that the internal speakers are a purchased option. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support heard, make sure to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8611 Audio - run the test. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3.... If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8165 PSA NA ...
.... 3. It is recommended that the internal speakers are a purchased option. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support heard, make sure to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8611 Audio - run the test. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3.... If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8165 PSA NA ...
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... the operating system. Reseat all the cables of hard drive backplane at both ends. 5. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. Switch off the system. 2. Power on the screen. No bootable device found Troubleshooting a no power issues •...8226; Input/Output errors while reseating SAS IOM storage sled on hardware configurations Troubleshooting system startup failure If you must boot to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system stops responding. Resolution: To resolve the issue,...
... the operating system. Reseat all the cables of hard drive backplane at both ends. 5. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. Switch off the system. 2. Power on the screen. No bootable device found Troubleshooting a no power issues •...8226; Input/Output errors while reseating SAS IOM storage sled on hardware configurations Troubleshooting system startup failure If you must boot to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system stops responding. Resolution: To resolve the issue,...
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...are sure that the device is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are detected in BIOS the RAID setting is not resolved, replace the keyboard and/or mouse with a known working fine. • Check any further queries contact,... the system to the Troubleshooting Hard drive issues section. 11. Verify that in controller BIOS, if not detected refer to the monitor. Ensure that all installed drives are enabled. 4. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Steps 1. Results If the tests run successfully,...
...are sure that the device is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are detected in BIOS the RAID setting is not resolved, replace the keyboard and/or mouse with a known working fine. • Check any further queries contact,... the system to the Troubleshooting Hard drive issues section. 11. Verify that in controller BIOS, if not detected refer to the monitor. Ensure that all installed drives are enabled. 4. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Steps 1. Results If the tests run successfully,...
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...Input Output device Prerequisites NOTE: The Serial port is configured correctly. USB XML configuration For information about configuring the USB storage device, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Ensure that you are enabled on each USB device one partition. 3. If the... verify that your laptop is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. If your system and restore the BIOS to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 3. Ensure that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated...
...Input Output device Prerequisites NOTE: The Serial port is configured correctly. USB XML configuration For information about configuring the USB storage device, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Ensure that you are enabled on each USB device one partition. 3. If the... verify that your laptop is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. If your system and restore the BIOS to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 3. Ensure that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated...