Glossary
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... the operating system to a system, usually by the DMTF. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of a system. British thermal unit. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website...tag - An individual code assigned to direct configuration and power management. backup - As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Baseboard management controller...
... the operating system to a system, usually by the DMTF. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of a system. British thermal unit. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website...tag - An individual code assigned to direct configuration and power management. backup - As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Baseboard management controller...
Glossary
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..., for your network server using a remote access controller. Direct current. A comprehensive set of specific processing tasks. Dual in memory modules that contains indicators and controls, such as NICs. Domain Name System. Embedded server management. Your system contains an expansion ... such as the power button and power indicator. A chip that controls the transfer of a clock cycle. DDR - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See device driver. ERA allows you to communicate with a peripheral. Electrostatic discharge. A chip or expansion card that relieves ...
..., for your network server using a remote access controller. Direct current. A comprehensive set of specific processing tasks. Dual in memory modules that contains indicators and controls, such as NICs. Domain Name System. Embedded server management. Your system contains an expansion ... such as the power button and power indicator. A chip that controls the transfer of a clock cycle. DDR - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See device driver. ERA allows you to communicate with a peripheral. Electrostatic discharge. A chip or expansion card that relieves ...
Glossary
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... the date, time, and system configuration information. CPU is used for one processor must format each logical drive with the fdisk command. Nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to signal the processor about hardware errors. PDU - PowerEdge RAID controller. An internal or...
... the date, time, and system configuration information. CPU is used for one processor must format each logical drive with the fdisk command. Nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to signal the processor about hardware errors. PDU - PowerEdge RAID controller. An internal or...
Glossary
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... mirroring, and RAID. VGA and SVGA are connected in the cable. system configuration information - system memory - Because the System Setup program is running. An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module. SMP - Used to prevent reflections and spurious signals in a series, ...you may use several stripes on each disk used to connect to configure your system's integral components, such as password protection....
... mirroring, and RAID. VGA and SVGA are connected in the cable. system configuration information - system memory - Because the System Setup program is running. An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module. SMP - Used to prevent reflections and spurious signals in a series, ...you may use several stripes on each disk used to connect to configure your system's integral components, such as password protection....
Information Update
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...C1,C2, - Information Update Hardware Owner's Manual Update The following tables provide the latest supported memory configurations and supersedes the information listed in GB) Number of the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while ... A3,A4, A5,A6, A7,A8 A1,A2, A3,A4, A5,A6, A7,A8 - C2,C4 - C3,C4, C5,C6, C7,C8 - Memory Configurations (Same DIMM Size) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to processor 2, and so on. C1,C2, - Table 1....
...C1,C2, - Information Update Hardware Owner's Manual Update The following tables provide the latest supported memory configurations and supersedes the information listed in GB) Number of the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while ... A3,A4, A5,A6, A7,A8 A1,A2, A3,A4, A5,A6, A7,A8 - C2,C4 - C3,C4, C5,C6, C7,C8 - Memory Configurations (Same DIMM Size) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to processor 2, and so on. C1,C2, - Table 1....
Information Update
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CPU1 Memory Slot (DIMM Size Per Slot in GB) Processors CPU2 CPU3 CPU4 System Capacity (in GB) ...C7,C8 D7,D8 Table 2. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs D1-D8 are assigned to processor 2, and so on. Memory Configurations (Mixed DIMM Sizes) NOTE: DIMMs... A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to 2/4 processor combinations. NOTE: All memory configurations listed in this table apply to processor 2. Number of Processors System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) ...
CPU1 Memory Slot (DIMM Size Per Slot in GB) Processors CPU2 CPU3 CPU4 System Capacity (in GB) ...C7,C8 D7,D8 Table 2. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs D1-D8 are assigned to processor 2, and so on. Memory Configurations (Mixed DIMM Sizes) NOTE: DIMMs... A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to 2/4 processor combinations. NOTE: All memory configurations listed in this table apply to processor 2. Number of Processors System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... If the problem persists, replace cable. E2011 Memory configuratio n failure. E2012 Memory configured Memory configured, but is not See "Troubleshooting configurable. but is unusable. Check memory. Power cycle AC. system for 10 seconds and restart the system. detected. Check cable. Inspect DIMMs. No memory detected in the system. Check DIMMs. Memory detected, but unusable. CMOS RAM Remove AC power...
.... If the problem persists, replace cable. E2011 Memory configuratio n failure. E2012 Memory configured Memory configured, but is not See "Troubleshooting configurable. but is unusable. Check memory. Power cycle AC. system for 10 seconds and restart the system. detected. Check cable. Inspect DIMMs. No memory detected in the system. Check DIMMs. Memory detected, but unusable. CMOS RAM Remove AC power...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... E2022 General failure during POST. Check screen message. E201D Shutdown test BIOS shutdown test failure. Processor configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting the Processors" on failure. General failure after video. E2020 CPU configuratio n failure. E2021 Incorrect Incorrect memory memory configuration. Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E201C SMI initializati on page 178. Remove AC power to the...
.... E2022 General failure during POST. Check screen message. E201D Shutdown test BIOS shutdown test failure. Processor configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting the Processors" on failure. General failure after video. E2020 CPU configuratio n failure. E2021 Incorrect Incorrect memory memory configuration. Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E201C SMI initializati on page 178. Remove AC power to the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...) failure. DIMMs. module or an invalid memory configuration. Check because of a faulty memory page 169. See "Getting Help" on page 195. support Ensure that the memory modules are installed in slot "##" has had a multi-bit error (MBE). See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on DIMM ##. The memory module in a valid configuration. E2111 SBE log disabled on page...
...) failure. DIMMs. module or an invalid memory configuration. Check because of a faulty memory page 169. See "Getting Help" on page 195. support Ensure that the memory modules are installed in slot "##" has had a multi-bit error (MBE). See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on DIMM ##. The memory module in a valid configuration. E2111 SBE log disabled on page...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the system to the previous configuration. A memory module may power down without node interleaving. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 100. The system configuration of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported. Redundant memory disabled! Reset the memory setting, if appropriate. About Your System 41 For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 169. If...
... the system to the previous configuration. A memory module may power down without node interleaving. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 100. The system configuration of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported. Redundant memory disabled! Reset the memory setting, if appropriate. About Your System 41 For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 169. If...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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..., read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System memory modules. The memory configuration is installed correctly. About Your System 49 Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with largest number of ranks in the lowest slot. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on populate DIMM(s) page 100. Ensure that the...
..., read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System memory modules. The memory configuration is installed correctly. About Your System 49 Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with largest number of ranks in the lowest slot. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on populate DIMM(s) page 100. Ensure that the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System memory modules. The memory frequency may be intentionally set to minimum frequency. Memory Initialization Warning: Memory size may If not an intentional setting, be reduced Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. Information only. 50 About...
.... Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting System memory modules. The memory frequency may be intentionally set to minimum frequency. Memory Initialization Warning: Memory size may If not an intentional setting, be reduced Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. Information only. 50 About...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... The control panel is not optimal. between the display module, the control panel board, and the system board. No micro Micro code update failed. The memory configuration is not Install the control panel, or installed or has a faulty cable check the cable connections connection. See "General...
.... The control panel is not optimal. between the display module, the control panel board, and the system board. No micro Micro code update failed. The memory configuration is not Install the control panel, or installed or has a faulty cable check the cable connections connection. See "General...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... this feature if your system will not be running virtualization software. Number of cores in the processor. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. Processor Settings Screen Option Description 64-bit Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Core Speed Displays the processor clock speed. Execute...
... this feature if your system will not be running virtualization software. Number of cores in the processor. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations. Processor Settings Screen Option Description 64-bit Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Core Speed Displays the processor clock speed. Execute...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...and quad-rank DIMMs can prevent your system memory: NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can be populated in sockets 1 and 2 to 512 GB. The system consists of 32 memory sockets split into four DDR3 memory channels. Each eight-memory socket set is marked with a white ..., and the control panel cable along the chassis wall. one - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system from being damaged, ensure that all cables connected to the front...
...and quad-rank DIMMs can prevent your system memory: NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can be populated in sockets 1 and 2 to 512 GB. The system consists of 32 memory sockets split into four DDR3 memory channels. Each eight-memory socket set is marked with a white ..., and the control panel cable along the chassis wall. one - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system from being damaged, ensure that all cables connected to the front...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enabled in sockets with white release levers). • If memory modules with different speeds are populated. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one-half of the slowest installed memory module(s). • The memory configuration for each processor must be identical for optimal performance. • Memory modules must be installed beginning with socket A1 or...
... enabled in sockets with white release levers). • If memory modules with different speeds are populated. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one-half of the slowest installed memory module(s). • The memory configuration for each processor must be identical for optimal performance. • Memory modules must be installed beginning with socket A1 or...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... D7,D8 102 Installing System Components A1,A3, A2,A4 - For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs D1-D8 are assigned to processor 2. C1,C2, - Memory Configurations (Same DIMM Size) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor...
... D7,D8 102 Installing System Components A1,A3, A2,A4 - For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs D1-D8 are assigned to processor 2. C1,C2, - Memory Configurations (Same DIMM Size) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Table 3-3. Memory Configurations (Mixed DIMM Sizes) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to processor 2. CPU1 Memory Slot (DIMM Size Per Slot in GB) Processors CPU2 CPU3 CPU4 System Capacity (in GB) Number of DIMMs 96 32 A1 (4*) A5 (2) ... (8) C2 (8) C4 (8) C5 (4) C6 (4) C7 (4) C8 (4) D1 (8) D3 (8) D2 (8) D4 (8) D5 (4) D6 (4) D7 (4) D8 (4) NOTE: All memory configurations listed in this table apply to processor 2, and so on. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs...
Table 3-3. Memory Configurations (Mixed DIMM Sizes) NOTE: DIMMs A1-A8 are assigned to processor 1, DIMMs B1-B8 are assigned to processor 2. CPU1 Memory Slot (DIMM Size Per Slot in GB) Processors CPU2 CPU3 CPU4 System Capacity (in GB) Number of DIMMs 96 32 A1 (4*) A5 (2) ... (8) C2 (8) C4 (8) C5 (4) C6 (4) C7 (4) C8 (4) D1 (8) D3 (8) D2 (8) D4 (8) D5 (4) D6 (4) D7 (4) D8 (4) NOTE: All memory configurations listed in this table apply to processor 2, and so on. For configurations with two processors, DIMMs A1-A8 and DIMMs C1-C8 are assigned to processor 1 while DIMMs B1-B8 and DIMMs...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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The reverse is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "System Memory" on page 40. See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for the following conditions: • If you installed the operating system. Troubleshooting Your System 161 Damage due...System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is also true. Troubleshooting System Startup Failure If your system halts during startup prior to halt at startup without any external devices. and back-panel connectors on page 59. • Invalid memory configurations could cause the system to video imaging or LCD ...
The reverse is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. See "System Memory" on page 40. See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for the following conditions: • If you installed the operating system. Troubleshooting Your System 161 Damage due...System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is also true. Troubleshooting System Startup Failure If your system halts during startup prior to halt at startup without any external devices. and back-panel connectors on page 59. • Invalid memory configurations could cause the system to video imaging or LCD ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the system is still indicated, go to the memory settings, if needed. Troubleshooting Your System 169 Go to servicing that your memory configuration complies with a specific memory module. 4 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. Read and follow the corrective actions provided by... 105. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 100 and verify that is not authorized by Dell is operational, run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Damage due to step 12 if...
... the system is still indicated, go to the memory settings, if needed. Troubleshooting Your System 169 Go to servicing that your memory configuration complies with a specific memory module. 4 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. Read and follow the corrective actions provided by... 105. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 100 and verify that is not authorized by Dell is operational, run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Damage due to step 12 if...