Information Update
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... the air baffle and push the fan cable underneath the heat sink fins to prevent damage to train: DIMM x Causes Faulty or improperly installed memory module. Table 1. Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC 1430 Systems Information Update Installing a Fourth Hard Drive A fourth hard drive requires an optional hard-drive carrier with a cooling fan. Open...
... the air baffle and push the fan cable underneath the heat sink fins to prevent damage to train: DIMM x Causes Faulty or improperly installed memory module. Table 1. Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC 1430 Systems Information Update Installing a Fourth Hard Drive A fourth hard drive requires an optional hard-drive carrier with a cooling fan. Open...
Getting Started Guide
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... the correct version of your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. Both microprocessors must use an operating system that supports multiprocessing. A controller expansion card is 1600x1200 with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz ...This video subsystem contains a minimum of 16MB of the Intel Xeon microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors. Not all versions of graphics memory with two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Maximum resolution is required for SAS hard drives or for more than two SATA hard drives. • One...
... the correct version of your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. Both microprocessors must use an operating system that supports multiprocessing. A controller expansion card is 1600x1200 with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz ...This video subsystem contains a minimum of 16MB of the Intel Xeon microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors. Not all versions of graphics memory with two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Maximum resolution is required for SAS hard drives or for more than two SATA hard drives. • One...
Getting Started Guide
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NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide ..., or 10-Mbps data rates, with the system to describe changes to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Other Information You May Need CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory...
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide ..., or 10-Mbps data rates, with the system to describe changes to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) • SUSE® LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Other Information You May Need CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory...
Getting Started Guide
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCIe PCI-X PCI Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM one or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence PCIe, PCI-X, PCI one half-length, full-height, x4 ...
Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCIe PCI-X PCI Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM one or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence PCIe, PCI-X, PCI one half-length, full-height, x4 ...
Getting Started Guide
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....44 in) 19.5 kg (43 lb) 10 Getting Started With Your System Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Parallel Front USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one RJ-45 (for...
....44 in) 19.5 kg (43 lb) 10 Getting Started With Your System Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video Parallel Front USB Video Video type Video memory Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage Voltage Heat dissipation CMOS Backup Battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) one RJ-45 (for...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Memory 76 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 77 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 77 Installing Memory Modules 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 System Battery 79 Replacing the System Battery 79 Power Supply 81 Removing the Power Supply 81 Installing the Power Supply 82 ...Replacing the Cooling Fans 83 Replacing the Card and Front Fans 83 Replacing the Memory Fan 85 Replacing the Fourth Hard-Drive Fan 86 Chassis Intrusion Switch 86 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 86 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch...
Memory 76 General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 77 Non-Optimal Memory Configurations 77 Installing Memory Modules 77 Removing Memory Modules 79 System Battery 79 Replacing the System Battery 79 Power Supply 81 Removing the Power Supply 81 Installing the Power Supply 82 ...Replacing the Cooling Fans 83 Replacing the Card and Front Fans 83 Replacing the Memory Fan 85 Replacing the Fourth Hard-Drive Fan 86 Chassis Intrusion Switch 86 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 86 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Cooling Problems 102 Troubleshooting a Fan 103 Troubleshooting System Memory 103 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 105 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 106 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 107 Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller 108 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 109 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 110 5 Running the System Diagnostics 113 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 113 System Diagnostics Features 113 When to Use...
... Cooling Problems 102 Troubleshooting a Fan 103 Troubleshooting System Memory 103 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 105 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 106 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 107 Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller 108 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 109 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 110 5 Running the System Diagnostics 113 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 113 System Diagnostics Features 113 When to Use...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...your system. Possible expansion card failure. Ensure that all network cards and connections are properly connected. No memory modules detected. mode. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 103. See "Hard Drives" on ... "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on the drives installed in recovery properly. System board failure. Memory failure. Diskette drive or hard drive failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 110. Diagnostic Indicator Codes Before POST (continued) Code Power Light off Causes ...
...your system. Possible expansion card failure. Ensure that all network cards and connections are properly connected. No memory modules detected. mode. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 103. See "Hard Drives" on ... "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on the drives installed in recovery properly. System board failure. Memory failure. Diskette drive or hard drive failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 110. Diagnostic Indicator Codes Before POST (continued) Code Power Light off Causes ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... problem with the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 89. Information only. About Your System 17 Corrective Action See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 95. Other failure. Causes Corrective Actions The front panel thermal diode cable is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation... has failed. System Messages Message Alert! failure. See "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 103. See your system. Diagnostic Indicator Codes During POST (continued) Code Causes Memory configuration error. Table 1-5.
... problem with the system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 89. Information only. About Your System 17 Corrective Action See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 95. Other failure. Causes Corrective Actions The front panel thermal diode cable is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation... has failed. System Messages Message Alert! failure. See "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 103. See your system. Diagnostic Indicator Codes During POST (continued) Code Causes Memory configuration error. Table 1-5.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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FAN_CCAG was not detected. Alert! Alert! FAN_PSU was not detected. Cover was not detected. Alert! Alert! memory fan Corrective Actions Verify that the chassis intrusion switch cable is missing, faulty, or improperly installed. • FAN_CCAG - See "Troubleshooting System...in INTRUDER connector. front fan • FAN_HDD - hard-drive fan for optional fourth hard drive • FAN_MEM - The system cover has been opened. memory fan • FAN_PSU - Previous FAN_PSU failure. the heat sink and the heat sink is faulty. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 75 and ...
FAN_CCAG was not detected. Alert! Alert! FAN_PSU was not detected. Cover was not detected. Alert! Alert! memory fan Corrective Actions Verify that the chassis intrusion switch cable is missing, faulty, or improperly installed. • FAN_CCAG - See "Troubleshooting System...in INTRUDER connector. front fan • FAN_HDD - hard-drive fan for optional fourth hard drive • FAN_MEM - The system cover has been opened. memory fan • FAN_PSU - Previous FAN_PSU failure. the heat sink and the heat sink is faulty. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 75 and ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...sequential order beginning with reduced ECC protection. Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size and that they are of memory modules memory module(s). The following DIMM is mismatched: DIMM x and DIMM y. DIMMs beginning with Single-rank DIMM - Dual-rank...DIMM. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! CPUs with different cache sizes are properly installed. Table 1-6. See "Memory" on must be installed in sequential order, page 76. The specified DIMM is inaccessible to Populate 2 or 4 DIMMs sequentially ...
...sequential order beginning with reduced ECC protection. Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size and that they are of memory modules memory module(s). The following DIMM is mismatched: DIMM x and DIMM y. DIMMs beginning with Single-rank DIMM - Dual-rank...DIMM. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! CPUs with different cache sizes are properly installed. Table 1-6. See "Memory" on must be installed in sequential order, page 76. The specified DIMM is inaccessible to Populate 2 or 4 DIMMs sequentially ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... has been disabled: Branch x Gate A20 failure Causes Corrective Actions Incorrect configuration settings in diskette drive. Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from or improperly Replace the diskette. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 123. 20...
... has been disabled: Branch x Gate A20 failure Causes Corrective Actions Incorrect configuration settings in diskette drive. Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from or improperly Replace the diskette. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 123. 20...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... is unable to carry out the command. The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Causes Corrective Actions The operating system is in manufacturing mode. IDE cables...the problem. on page 123. This message is required. Faulty keyboard controller; Faulty memory module(s). See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 106. Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. pressing the spacebar. Remove the RTCST jumper if it is installed. on...
... is unable to carry out the command. The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Causes Corrective Actions The operating system is in manufacturing mode. IDE cables...the problem. on page 123. This message is required. Faulty keyboard controller; Faulty memory module(s). See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 106. Faulty or improperly installed memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. pressing the spacebar. Remove the RTCST jumper if it is installed. on...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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The specified DIMM was unable to establish a successful data link with the memory controller. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 123. Use a bootable diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105, "... Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 70. See "Getting Help" on page 103. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 123. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the System Setup program. Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot. If...
The specified DIMM was unable to establish a successful data link with the memory controller. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 123. Use a bootable diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105, "... Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 70. See "Getting Help" on page 103. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 123. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the System Setup program. Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot. If...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 107. Install the RTCRST jumper and reboot the system. ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. If the card(s); Replace the diskette. Remote configuration update attempt failed System unable to the expansion cards. Retry Remote Configuration. Shutdown failure...
... 107. Install the RTCRST jumper and reboot the system. ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 109. If the card(s); Replace the diskette. Remote configuration update attempt failed System unable to the expansion cards. Retry Remote Configuration. Shutdown failure...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...: DIMM x and incompatible with the system. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 27. faulty...
...: DIMM x and incompatible with the system. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. See "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 27. faulty...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... in "Getting Help" on the diskette. Record the message on a copy of DIMMs. The system will experience suboptimal performance. Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in that accompanied the operating system or application. System has detected a legal ... alerts you to respond by either the application or the operating system. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 106, or "...
... in "Getting Help" on the diskette. Record the message on a copy of DIMMs. The system will experience suboptimal performance. Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym used in that accompanied the operating system or application. System has detected a legal ... alerts you to respond by either the application or the operating system. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 106, or "...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Before entering the System Setup program, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system. NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is booting, make a note of the message and suggestions for correcting errors. Responding to Error Messages You can use the System Setup program ...
Before entering the System Setup program, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system. NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is booting, make a note of the message and suggestions for correcting errors. Responding to Error Messages You can use the System Setup program ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Setup program change based on the main System Setup program screen. Displays information related to installed system and video memory, including size, type, and speed of memory modules, system video memory size and system memory test option. Figure 2-1. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Using the...
... Setup program change based on the main System Setup program screen. Displays information related to installed system and video memory, including size, type, and speed of memory modules, system video memory size and system memory test option. Figure 2-1. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Using the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... that supports Virtualization Technology. CPU Information Screens Table 2-3 lists the options and descriptions for applications that require high use of random memory access. Table 2-3. Enabled permits virtualization software to the operating system; Processor X ID Displays the family and model number of each... processor installed in the processor design. A submenu displays processor core speed, amount of level 2 cache, and number of sequential memory access. If any of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will not be reported to use of...
... that supports Virtualization Technology. CPU Information Screens Table 2-3 lists the options and descriptions for applications that require high use of random memory access. Table 2-3. Enabled permits virtualization software to the operating system; Processor X ID Displays the family and model number of each... processor installed in the processor design. A submenu displays processor core speed, amount of level 2 cache, and number of sequential memory access. If any of the CPUs do not support demand-based power management, the field will not be reported to use of...