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... 8 GB 1 GB 32 GB Up to four 3.5-inch, cabled SAS or SATA internal drives Optional internal SATA DVD-ROM or SATA DVD+/-RW Optional external USB DVD-ROM NOTE: DVD devices are data only. One optional internal half-height tape backup device 8 Getting Started With Your System
... 8 GB 1 GB 32 GB Up to four 3.5-inch, cabled SAS or SATA internal drives Optional internal SATA DVD-ROM or SATA DVD+/-RW Optional external USB DVD-ROM NOTE: DVD devices are data only. One optional internal half-height tape backup device 8 Getting Started With Your System
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... coin cell Getting Started With Your System 9 Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video eSATA Front USB Internal USB One RJ-45 (for integrated 1 GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA One 7-pin connector Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Video Video type Video memory Matrox G200, integrated in...
... coin cell Getting Started With Your System 9 Connectors Back NIC Serial USB Video eSATA Front USB Internal USB One RJ-45 (for integrated 1 GB NIC) 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant 15-pin VGA One 7-pin connector Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant Video Video type Video memory Matrox G200, integrated in...
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... Cooling Fan 83 System Battery 84 Replacing the System Battery 84 Power Supply 86 Removing the Power Supply 86 Installing the Power Supply 87 Internal USB Memory Key 88 Chassis Intrusion Switch 89 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 89 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 90 Control Panel Assembly 91 Removing the...
... Cooling Fan 83 System Battery 84 Replacing the System Battery 84 Power Supply 86 Removing the Power Supply 86 Installing the Power Supply 87 Internal USB Memory Key 88 Chassis Intrusion Switch 89 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 89 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 90 Control Panel Assembly 91 Removing the...
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...Safety First-For You and Your System 99 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure 99 Troubleshooting External Connections 99 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 100 Troubleshooting a USB Device 100 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 101 Troubleshooting a NIC 101 Troubleshooting a Wet System 102 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 103 Troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 105 Troubleshooting Cooling Fan 106 Troubleshooting System Memory 107 Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key 108 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 109 Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit 110 Contents 7
...Safety First-For You and Your System 99 Troubleshooting System Startup Failure 99 Troubleshooting External Connections 99 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 100 Troubleshooting a USB Device 100 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 101 Troubleshooting a NIC 101 Troubleshooting a Wet System 102 Troubleshooting a Damaged System 103 Troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 105 Troubleshooting Cooling Fan 106 Troubleshooting System Memory 107 Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key 108 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 109 Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit 110 Contents 7
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...SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. NOTE: DVD devices are USB 2.0-compliant. The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during system startup. About Your System 11 Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are data only. See "Diagnostic ...Lights" on page 15. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 2 System health indicator 3 Hard-drive activity indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 Diagnostic indicator lights (4) 6 Tape drive (optional) 7 Optical drive (optional) Description The system health indicator blinks amber when a ...
...SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. NOTE: DVD devices are USB 2.0-compliant. The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during system startup. About Your System 11 Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are data only. See "Diagnostic ...Lights" on page 15. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 2 System health indicator 3 Hard-drive activity indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 Diagnostic indicator lights (4) 6 Tape drive (optional) 7 Optical drive (optional) Description The system health indicator blinks amber when a ...
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.../1000 NIC connector. 10 PCIe expansion card slots (4) Connects up to the system. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 5 USB connectors (4) 6 eSATA connector 7 Serial connector 8 Video connector 9 Ethernet connector Description Connect USB devices to four PCI Express expansion cards. See "Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager" on any external devices...
.../1000 NIC connector. 10 PCIe expansion card slots (4) Connects up to the system. Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 5 USB connectors (4) 6 eSATA connector 7 Serial connector 8 Video connector 9 Ethernet connector Description Connect USB devices to four PCI Express expansion cards. See "Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager" on any external devices...
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Code Causes Hard drive failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 107. Memory" on page 100. See "Getting Help" on page 123. 16 About Your System Other failure. Ensure that the hard drives ... the appropriate drive installed in your system. Memory configuration See "Troubleshooting System error. Possible system resource configuration error. See "Getting Help" on page 107. Possible USB failure. See "Getting Help" on the drives installed in your system.
Code Causes Hard drive failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 107. Memory" on page 100. See "Getting Help" on page 123. 16 About Your System Other failure. Ensure that the hard drives ... the appropriate drive installed in your system. Memory configuration See "Troubleshooting System error. Possible system resource configuration error. See "Getting Help" on page 107. Possible USB failure. See "Getting Help" on the drives installed in your system.
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.... Ensure that the memory modules are securely connected to take the system out of boot devices. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 100, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 109, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 111. Keyboard stuck ... data line failure. Invalid memory configuration. Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. faulty or improperly installed expansion card. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on setting the order of ...
.... Ensure that the memory modules are securely connected to take the system out of boot devices. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 100, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 109, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 111. Keyboard stuck ... data line failure. Invalid memory configuration. Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. faulty or improperly installed expansion card. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on setting the order of ...
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... Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), you can set this option to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field is...re-attempts to SATA port D. Integrated Devices Screen Option User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On default) Internal USB Port (On default) Description Enables or disables the user-accessible USB ports. Enables or disables the internal USB port. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA ...
... Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), you can set this option to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field is...re-attempts to SATA port D. Integrated Devices Screen Option User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On default) Internal USB Port (On default) Description Enables or disables the user-accessible USB ports. Enables or disables the internal USB port. Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA ...
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...Selects the field and sub-menu. Displays the list of available boot options (marked with the first item in the boot order until the USB keyboard is successful or no more boot options are found. 2 Press after you see the following message: = Boot Manager NOTE: The system...screen, or returns to and highlights the next field. Enables you press , allow the system to access the System Setup program, System Services (Dell Unified Server Configurator [USC]), Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options. 36 Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager Boot Manager Screen Option ...
...Selects the field and sub-menu. Displays the list of available boot options (marked with the first item in the boot order until the USB keyboard is successful or no more boot options are found. 2 Press after you see the following message: = Boot Manager NOTE: The system...screen, or returns to and highlights the next field. Enables you press , allow the system to access the System Setup program, System Services (Dell Unified Server Configurator [USC]), Diagnostics, and BIOS-level boot options. 36 Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager Boot Manager Screen Option ...
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... installed inside your system can be used as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. See Figure 6-1. 4 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 3-23. 5 Close the system. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be enabled by a certified service technician. See "... System" on page 46. 6 Enter the System Setup program and verify that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the system. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the product. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the...
... installed inside your system can be used as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. See Figure 6-1. 4 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 3-23. 5 Close the system. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be enabled by a certified service technician. See "... System" on page 46. 6 Enter the System Setup program and verify that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the system. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the product. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the...
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Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Figure 3-23. You should only perform troubleshooting and ... the chassis intrusion switch cable from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Installing System Components 89 See Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 USB memory key connector Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone...
Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Figure 3-23. You should only perform troubleshooting and ... the chassis intrusion switch cable from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Installing System Components 89 See Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 USB memory key connector Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone...
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... Reconnect and power on setting the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your keyboard is not resolved, proceed to the next step to begin troubleshooting the other USB devices, go to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections ... the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Verify that all attached USB devices and disconnect them . 2 Connect the keyboard/mouse to the USB port(s) on page 123. If the system is not accessible, see "Getting Help" on the opposite ...
... Reconnect and power on setting the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your keyboard is not resolved, proceed to the next step to begin troubleshooting the other USB devices, go to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections ... the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the system setup program. Verify that all attached USB devices and disconnect them . 2 Connect the keyboard/mouse to the USB port(s) on page 123. If the system is not accessible, see "Getting Help" on the opposite ...
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... connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on page 14. 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on the NIC connector: • If the link indicator does not light, check all troubleshooting...
... connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on page 14. 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on the NIC connector: • If the link indicator does not light, check all troubleshooting...
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...enabled. If all network cables are all set to servicing that the NICs, hubs, and switches on page 43. • Hard drives • USB memory key • Cooling shroud and expansion-card stabilizer • Expansion cards • Power supply • Cooling fan • Processor and ...attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system. See "Opening the System" on page 29. 6 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See the documentation for at least 24 hours. 102 Troubleshooting Your System See the NIC's documentation....
...enabled. If all network cables are all set to servicing that the NICs, hubs, and switches on page 43. • Hard drives • USB memory key • Cooling shroud and expansion-card stabilizer • Expansion cards • Power supply • Cooling fan • Processor and ...attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system. See "Opening the System" on page 29. 6 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. See the documentation for at least 24 hours. 102 Troubleshooting Your System See the NIC's documentation....
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... 29. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as faulty, swap or replace the module. 13 To troubleshoot an ...in your warranty. See "Closing the System" on page 45. 12 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as directed by Dell is not resolved, proceed with a module of the system. 16 If the memory problem is enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 27. ...
... 29. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as faulty, swap or replace the module. 13 To troubleshoot an ...in your warranty. See "Closing the System" on page 45. 12 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as directed by Dell is not resolved, proceed with a module of the system. 16 If the memory problem is enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 27. ...
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...optical drive and to the controller. 8 Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3. 8 Insert a different USB key that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. Troubleshooting an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs ...may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. 6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning. 7 If the problem is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty.
...optical drive and to the controller. 8 Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3. 8 Insert a different USB key that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. Troubleshooting an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs ...may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. 6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning. 7 If the problem is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty.
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Click (+) on any component to view the tests that you want to run . • Log output file pathname-Enables you to specify the USB memory key where the test log file is run on a device. Clicking a device, rather than its components. NOTE: After you select all of the components ...
Click (+) on any component to view the tests that you want to run . • Log output file pathname-Enables you to specify the USB memory key where the test log file is run on a device. Clicking a device, rather than its components. NOTE: After you select all of the components ...
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... fan connector PCIe x8 half length PCIe x8 full length PCIe x4 half length Battery socket PCIe x1 half length Auxiliary hard-drive LED Internal USB key 1 and 2 Processor DIMM_A2 memory module slot DIMM_A1 memory module slot Power connector 12 V DIMM_B1 memory module slot DIMM_B2 memory module slot Control panel connector...
... fan connector PCIe x8 half length PCIe x8 full length PCIe x4 half length Battery socket PCIe x1 half length Auxiliary hard-drive LED Internal USB key 1 and 2 Processor DIMM_A2 memory module slot DIMM_A1 memory module slot Power connector 12 V DIMM_B1 memory module slot DIMM_B2 memory module slot Control panel connector...
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..., 52 chassis intrusion switch installing, 90 removing, 89 replacing, 90 closing the system, 46 connectors USB, 10, 12 video, 10, 12 contacting Dell, 123 cooling fan installing, 83 removing, 82 replacing, 83 troubleshooting, 106 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 103 Dell contacting, 123 Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics using, 115 diagnostics advanced testing options, 117 testing options, 116 using...
..., 52 chassis intrusion switch installing, 90 removing, 89 replacing, 90 closing the system, 46 connectors USB, 10, 12 video, 10, 12 contacting Dell, 123 cooling fan installing, 83 removing, 82 replacing, 83 troubleshooting, 106 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 103 Dell contacting, 123 Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics using, 115 diagnostics advanced testing options, 117 testing options, 116 using...