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... 10h 7 AMD PowerNow! Feature Not Supported on Opteron Dual-Core Processors (Family 0Fh 8 Contents 3 Contents Memory Module Support 5 800-MHz Memory Modules 5 8-GB Memory Modules 5 System Setup Program Updates 5 Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board 6 Operating System Installation Updates 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 6 Installing Novell SLES9 6 Installing PERC6i Drivers 6 RHEL Operating System Updates 7 RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) -
... 10h 7 AMD PowerNow! Feature Not Supported on Opteron Dual-Core Processors (Family 0Fh 8 Contents 3 Contents Memory Module Support 5 800-MHz Memory Modules 5 8-GB Memory Modules 5 System Setup Program Updates 5 Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board 6 Operating System Installation Updates 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 6 Installing Novell SLES9 6 Installing PERC6i Drivers 6 RHEL Operating System Updates 7 RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) -
Information Update
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... not supported at this time. Support for 8-GB memory modules will be added at a future date. Memory Module Support 800-MHz Memory Modules 800-MHz memory modules are not supported at this support will be available for download from support.dell.com. 8-GB Memory Modules 8-GB memory modules are installed.) Information Update 5 At that time, an updated BIOS...
... not supported at this time. Support for 8-GB memory modules will be added at a future date. Memory Module Support 800-MHz Memory Modules 800-MHz memory modules are not supported at this support will be available for download from support.dell.com. 8-GB Memory Modules 8-GB memory modules are installed.) Information Update 5 At that time, an updated BIOS...
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....) 6 Information Update For more than 6 GB prior to be changed from support.dell.com. If this procedure. Installing Novell SLES9 Versions of Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES9) up to less than 6 GB of system memory, you install these versions of level 2 and level 3 cache are displayed. • On the Integrated Devices...
....) 6 Information Update For more than 6 GB prior to be changed from support.dell.com. If this procedure. Installing Novell SLES9 Versions of Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES9) up to less than 6 GB of system memory, you install these versions of level 2 and level 3 cache are displayed. • On the Integrated Devices...
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.... See "Opening and Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Reconnect the system to remove the system cover and access any of memory devices, see "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Information Update Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with...the System Setup program and ensure that you know works properly. 9 Close the system. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your system and installing or removing these types of the components inside your Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem is not resolved, see the...
.... See "Opening and Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Reconnect the system to remove the system cover and access any of memory devices, see "Getting Help" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 10 Information Update Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with...the System Setup program and ensure that you know works properly. 9 Close the system. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your system and installing or removing these types of the components inside your Hardware Owner's Manual. If the problem is not resolved, see the...
Getting Started Guide
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... are data only. • Support for a SAS controller. NOTE: DVD devices are available) by installing combinations of 667-MHz DDR2 memory modules. The power supplies support an input voltage range from 100 V to 240 V. • Four hot-pluggable system cooling fans. System Features This ...• A minimum of 2 GB (dual-processor systems) or 4 GB (four-processor systems) of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB (when available) memory modules in the 32 memory module sockets (8 per processor) on a separate PEM. • Dedicated PCIe slot for up to five 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS hard drives or up...
... are data only. • Support for a SAS controller. NOTE: DVD devices are available) by installing combinations of 667-MHz DDR2 memory modules. The power supplies support an input voltage range from 100 V to 240 V. • Four hot-pluggable system cooling fans. System Features This ...• A minimum of 2 GB (dual-processor systems) or 4 GB (four-processor systems) of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB (when available) memory modules in the 32 memory module sockets (8 per processor) on a separate PEM. • Dedicated PCIe slot for up to five 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS hard drives or up...
Getting Started Guide
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... a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • One internal USB 2.0-compliant connector. • One internal connector for an optional flash memory card. • Systems management circuitry that can be upgraded to 10Gb Ethernet. • An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used instead.)...with the systems management software. • Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with 65,536 colors. (When the optional RAC is installed, the integrated video subsystem is disabled and the video controller on the RAC is 1600x1280 with serial access. • An optional...
... a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • One internal USB 2.0-compliant connector. • One internal connector for an optional flash memory card. • Systems management circuitry that can be upgraded to 10Gb Ethernet. • An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used instead.)...with the systems management software. • Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with 65,536 colors. (When the optional RAC is installed, the integrated video subsystem is disabled and the video controller on the RAC is 1600x1280 with serial access. • An optional...
Getting Started Guide
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... the power button on the screen due to the amount of memory that is satisfactory. To install an operating system for the first time, see the operating system documentation that is installed before the video initialization. Complete the 0perating System Setup If you... preinstalled operating system, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system is performed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your system. Getting Started With Your System 9 The delay is proportional to processor and memory initialization that ships with the system....
... the power button on the screen due to the amount of memory that is satisfactory. To install an operating system for the first time, see the operating system documentation that is installed before the video initialization. Complete the 0perating System Setup If you... preinstalled operating system, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system is performed before installing hardware or software not purchased with your system. Getting Started With Your System 9 The delay is proportional to processor and memory initialization that ships with the system....
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Entering the System Setup Program 43 Responding to Error Messages 43 Using the System Setup Program 44 System Setup Options 44 Main Screen 44 Memory Information Screen 47 CPU Information Screen 48 Integrated Devices Screen 49 Serial Communication Screen 51 System Security Screen 51 Exit Screen 54 System and... Forgotten Password 59 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 59 Entering the BMC Setup Module 59 BMC Setup Module Options 59 3 Installing System Components 61 Recommended Tools 62 Inside the System 62 Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel 64 4 Contents
... Entering the System Setup Program 43 Responding to Error Messages 43 Using the System Setup Program 44 System Setup Options 44 Main Screen 44 Memory Information Screen 47 CPU Information Screen 48 Integrated Devices Screen 49 Serial Communication Screen 51 System Security Screen 51 Exit Screen 54 System and... Forgotten Password 59 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 59 Entering the BMC Setup Module 59 BMC Setup Module Options 59 3 Installing System Components 61 Recommended Tools 62 Inside the System 62 Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel 64 4 Contents
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... 72 Processor Expansion Module 73 Removing the PEM or PEM Shell 73 Replacing the PEM or PEM Shell 76 Expansion Cards 77 Expansion Card Installation Guidelines 77 Installing an Expansion Card 78 Removing an Expansion Card 80 Riser Board 80 Removing the Riser Board 81 Replacing the Riser Board 82 RAC Card...
... 72 Processor Expansion Module 73 Removing the PEM or PEM Shell 73 Replacing the PEM or PEM Shell 76 Expansion Cards 77 Expansion Card Installation Guidelines 77 Installing an Expansion Card 78 Removing an Expansion Card 80 Riser Board 80 Removing the Riser Board 81 Replacing the Riser Board 82 RAC Card...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Removing the NIC Daughter Card 91 System Memory 91 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 92 Installing Memory Modules 95 Removing Memory Modules 97 Processors 98 Removing a Processor 99 Installing a Processor 101 Installing an Optical Drive 103 Hard Drives 105 Before You Begin 106 Configuring the Boot Device 107 Removing a Drive Blank 107 Installing a Drive Blank 107 Removing a Hot-Plug...
... Removing the NIC Daughter Card 91 System Memory 91 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 92 Installing Memory Modules 95 Removing Memory Modules 97 Processors 98 Removing a Processor 99 Installing a Processor 101 Installing an Optical Drive 103 Hard Drives 105 Before You Begin 106 Configuring the Boot Device 107 Removing a Drive Blank 107 Installing a Drive Blank 107 Removing a Hot-Plug...
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.... page 156. 28 About Your System See or unseated. SAS cable B is installed in Install memory modules. Error detected during memory configuration. See "System Memory" on page 176. See "SAS Backplane Board Connectors" on page 91. Install or reseat the NIC daughter card. No memory is unseated, missing, or bad. LCD Status Messages (continued) Line 1 Line 2 Message...
.... page 156. 28 About Your System See or unseated. SAS cable B is installed in Install memory modules. Error detected during memory configuration. See "System Memory" on page 176. See "SAS Backplane Board Connectors" on page 91. Install or reseat the NIC daughter card. No memory is unseated, missing, or bad. LCD Status Messages (continued) Line 1 Line 2 Message...
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...to a normal state but with the system. Installation Guidelines" on page 156. System Messages Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 92. Memory support node configuration that can occur and the ...probable cause and corrective action for each message. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installed in a disabled! Table 1-8. The system...
...to a normal state but with the system. Installation Guidelines" on page 156. System Messages Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 92. Memory support node configuration that can occur and the ...probable cause and corrective action for each message. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installed in a disabled! Table 1-8. The system...
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.... 34 About Your System Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size and that they are installed. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on been cleared. Remote BIOS update attempt failed. NVRAM_CLR NVRAM_CLR jumper is jumper is in mode ...detected. Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper. CPUs with different cache sizes are properly installed. Please wait... Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory modules. Remote Configuration Wait until the process is being processed. and is request has been detected complete...
.... 34 About Your System Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size and that they are installed. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on been cleared. Remote BIOS update attempt failed. NVRAM_CLR NVRAM_CLR jumper is jumper is in mode ...detected. Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper. CPUs with different cache sizes are properly installed. Please wait... Decreasing available memory Faulty or improperly installed memory modules. Remote Configuration Wait until the process is being processed. and is request has been detected complete...
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...to carry out the command. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 83. faulty system page 179. Remote Access Controller Ensure that was logged during the error. board. See "Installing an Optional RAC Card" on page 156. !*** Error: Remote Access ... troubleshooting section in the SEL. HyperTransport error caused a system reset: HyperTransport device Please check the system event log for memory configuration information. A fatal system error occurred and caused the system to resolve the problem. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective...
...to carry out the command. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 83. faulty system page 179. Remote Access Controller Ensure that was logged during the error. board. See "Installing an Optional RAC Card" on page 156. !*** Error: Remote Access ... troubleshooting section in the SEL. HyperTransport error caused a system reset: HyperTransport device Please check the system event log for memory configuration information. A fatal system error occurred and caused the system to resolve the problem. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective...
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... line failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed memory modules. Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value 36 About Your System The system halted Remove the...
... line failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed memory modules. Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value 36 About Your System The system halted Remove the...
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...operating system on page 43. See "Using the System Setup Program" on hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration... settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup program. If necessary, install the operating system on page 159. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 158, and "Troubleshooting a...
...operating system on page 43. See "Using the System Setup Program" on hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory tests terminated by pressing the spacebar. Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration... settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup program. If necessary, install the operating system on page 159. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 158, and "Troubleshooting a...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... authorized to remove the system cover and access any of memory installed or you receive a general memory error message, proceed to step 4. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are populated correctly, continue to the next step. 7 Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 92. If an error messages appears...
... authorized to remove the system cover and access any of memory installed or you receive a general memory error message, proceed to step 4. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are populated correctly, continue to the next step. 7 Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 92. If an error messages appears...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 14 Close the system. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 43. If the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see ""General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 92. 13 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace ... and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a CD or DVD in socket 1 with a module of memory installed still does not match the system memory setting, then proceed to be good. NOTE: DVD devices are data only. 158 Troubleshooting Your System Otherwise, swap...
... 14 Close the system. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 43. If the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see ""General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 92. 13 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace ... and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a CD or DVD in socket 1 with a module of memory installed still does not match the system memory setting, then proceed to be good. NOTE: DVD devices are data only. 158 Troubleshooting Your System Otherwise, swap...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...the system board or may need to match the video adapter installed in XML that allow data to determine a variety of pixels up file for network clients. Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with the monitor) your system's video ...functionality, and simplified file management and browsing. Glossary 191 A video adapter may be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources. video memory - The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of XML Web services. W - ZIF - The logical circuitry that a program can display (with...
...the system board or may need to match the video adapter installed in XML that allow data to determine a variety of pixels up file for network clients. Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in combination with the monitor) your system's video ...functionality, and simplified file management and browsing. Glossary 191 A video adapter may be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources. video memory - The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of XML Web services. W - ZIF - The logical circuitry that a program can display (with...
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... Fibre Channel storage device, 114 front-panel features, 13 G guidelines expansion card installation, 77 memory installation, 92 H hard drives (SAS/SATA) boot device, 107 drive carrier, 111 ID numbers, 105 indicator codes, 16 installing, 109 removing, 108 troubleshooting, 159 heat sink, 100 hot-plug hard drives,... 105 I indicators back-panel, 17 front-panel, 13 hard-drive, 16 NIC, 20 power, 19 installing, 100 chassis intrusion switch, 121 control panel assembly, 119 expansion card, 78 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -...
... Fibre Channel storage device, 114 front-panel features, 13 G guidelines expansion card installation, 77 memory installation, 92 H hard drives (SAS/SATA) boot device, 107 drive carrier, 111 ID numbers, 105 indicator codes, 16 installing, 109 removing, 108 troubleshooting, 159 heat sink, 100 hot-plug hard drives,... 105 I indicators back-panel, 17 front-panel, 13 hard-drive, 16 NIC, 20 power, 19 installing, 100 chassis intrusion switch, 121 control panel assembly, 119 expansion card, 78 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -...