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... Installing the hard-drive backplane 88 Control panel assembly...89 Removing the control panel ...89 Installing the control panel ...91 System board...91 Removing the system board...91 Installing the system board...94 Entering the system service tag using System Setup 95 Restoring the service tag using Easy Restore 95 Updating the BIOS version...96 Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users 96 6 Troubleshooting your system 97 Safety first-for you and your system 97 Troubleshooting system startup failure 97 Troubleshooting external connections 97 Troubleshooting the video...
... Installing the hard-drive backplane 88 Control panel assembly...89 Removing the control panel ...89 Installing the control panel ...91 System board...91 Removing the system board...91 Installing the system board...94 Entering the system service tag using System Setup 95 Restoring the service tag using Easy Restore 95 Updating the BIOS version...96 Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users 96 6 Troubleshooting your system 97 Safety first-for you and your system 97 Troubleshooting system startup failure 97 Troubleshooting external connections 97 Troubleshooting the video...
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Power supply unit problems...101 Troubleshooting cooling problems 102 Troubleshooting cooling fans...102 Troubleshooting system memory...103 Troubleshooting an internal USB key 104 Troubleshooting an SD card...104 Troubleshooting an optical drive...105 Troubleshooting a hard drive...105 Troubleshooting a storage controller 106 Troubleshooting expansion cards...106 Troubleshooting processors...107 Error Messages...107 Errors That Halt the System CompletelyErrors That Soft Halts the SystemError That do not Halt the system...107 System messages...108 Warning messages...108 Diagnostic messages...
Power supply unit problems...101 Troubleshooting cooling problems 102 Troubleshooting cooling fans...102 Troubleshooting system memory...103 Troubleshooting an internal USB key 104 Troubleshooting an SD card...104 Troubleshooting an optical drive...105 Troubleshooting a hard drive...105 Troubleshooting a storage controller 106 Troubleshooting expansion cards...106 Troubleshooting processors...107 Error Messages...107 Errors That Halt the System CompletelyErrors That Soft Halts the SystemError That do not Halt the system...107 System messages...108 Warning messages...108 Diagnostic messages...
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... USB management port is turned on and off . One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. Connects the optional system status indicator assembly through the optional cable management arm. Allows you to connect USB devices to eight 2.5 inch drives. Allows you to connect up to the iDRAC Direct features. Up to the system. Item 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Hard drives vFlash media card slot USB connector USB management port/ iDRAC Direct Optical drive (optional) System identification button...
... USB management port is turned on and off . One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. Connects the optional system status indicator assembly through the optional cable management arm. Allows you to connect USB devices to eight 2.5 inch drives. Allows you to connect up to the iDRAC Direct features. Up to the system. Item 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Hard drives vFlash media card slot USB connector USB management port/ iDRAC Direct Optical drive (optional) System identification button...
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... not be installed properly. Run the system memory test in After working inside your system . 3. To see a video on the other sockets that the memory modules are firmly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on how to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. Repeat step 4 through step 7 of this QR code, or...
... not be installed properly. Run the system memory test in After working inside your system . 3. To see a video on the other sockets that the memory modules are firmly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on how to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. Repeat step 4 through step 7 of this QR code, or...
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.... 1. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the guide pins on how to servicing that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Internal USB memory key (optional) An optional USB memory key installed inside your system. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your system can be used as directed by a certified service technician. Damage due to remove & install a fan or the fan assembly, scan this QR code, or click here: http://www.Dell.com...
.... 1. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the guide pins on how to servicing that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Internal USB memory key (optional) An optional USB memory key installed inside your system. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your system can be used as directed by a certified service technician. Damage due to remove & install a fan or the fan assembly, scan this QR code, or click here: http://www.Dell.com...
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... Before working inside your system. 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in position. 63 Close the expansion-card locking tab on the GPU card if required (not all GPU cards require external power connectors). Press down on the Precision Rack 7910. • The Precision Rack 7910 must be installed with one processor for 5, 6, 7 PCIe slots...
... Before working inside your system. 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in position. 63 Close the expansion-card locking tab on the GPU card if required (not all GPU cards require external power connectors). Press down on the Precision Rack 7910. • The Precision Rack 7910 must be installed with one processor for 5, 6, 7 PCIe slots...
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... vFlash media card into the slot. To see a video on the internal dual SD module and press the card to Mirror Mode in Before working inside your warranty. SD vFlash media-card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, with the product. Internal dual SD module NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to release it into the card slot on the module. Follow the procedure listed in your system CAUTION: Many repairs...
... vFlash media card into the slot. To see a video on the internal dual SD module and press the card to Mirror Mode in Before working inside your warranty. SD vFlash media-card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, with the product. Internal dual SD module NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to release it into the card slot on the module. Follow the procedure listed in your system CAUTION: Many repairs...
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... can update the system BIOS using a lint-free cloth. 2. Similarly, release the close first socket-release lever near the lock symbol on the processor align with the socket keys. When the processor is necessary to remove the processor. Damage due to install the update on the processor pins such as directed by pushing the lever down and out from a processor unless you are upgrading your...
... can update the system BIOS using a lint-free cloth. 2. Similarly, release the close first socket-release lever near the lock symbol on the processor align with the socket keys. When the processor is necessary to remove the processor. Damage due to install the update on the processor pins such as directed by pushing the lever down and out from a processor unless you are upgrading your...
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... new processor operates correctly. To prevent over -tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. While booting, press to 240 VAC input only. Hot Spare feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy. If applicable, install the cooling fan assembly. 4. In redundant mode, power is disabled. If applicable, install the PCIe card...
... new processor operates correctly. To prevent over -tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. While booting, press to 240 VAC input only. Hot Spare feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy. If applicable, install the cooling fan assembly. 4. In redundant mode, power is disabled. If applicable, install the PCIe card...
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... flash device, BIOS displays the service tag, the status of the license, and the UEFI Diagnostics version. 2. If BIOS detects a new system board, and if the service tag is not backed up in After working inside your system's service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. c. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). To see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals. 5. Restoring the service tag using...
... flash device, BIOS displays the service tag, the status of the license, and the UEFI Diagnostics version. 2. If BIOS detects a new system board, and if the service tag is not backed up in After working inside your system's service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. c. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). To see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals. 5. Restoring the service tag using...
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... repairs may not support USB 3.0). 4. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Damage due to the USB port(s) on your system before troubleshooting any external devices. Troubleshooting system startup failure If you boot the system to the monitor. 3. For all external cables are enabled. Check the video interface cabling from the system to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the system and reconnect them. 2. Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system hangs. If enabled, disable...
... repairs may not support USB 3.0). 4. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Damage due to the USB port(s) on your system before troubleshooting any external devices. Troubleshooting system startup failure If you boot the system to the monitor. 3. For all external cables are enabled. Check the video interface cabling from the system to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the system and reconnect them. 2. Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system hangs. If enabled, disable...
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... the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure the USB Management Port Mode is configured as Automatic or Standard OS Use. 12. If the laptop is running the Windows operating system, ensure the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is enabled, disable it and restart your laptop is functioning, enter the System Setup. 8. 5. If the problem is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your USB storage device is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Replace the keyboard/mouse with...
... the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure the USB Management Port Mode is configured as Automatic or Standard OS Use. 12. If the laptop is running the Windows operating system, ensure the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is enabled, disable it and restart your laptop is functioning, enter the System Setup. 8. 5. If the problem is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your USB storage device is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Replace the keyboard/mouse with...
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... set to the NIC controller. 3. Reboot the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to servicing that all network cables are enabled on the switch or hub. 4. Ensure that the NIC ports are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system: • hard drives • hard-drive backplane • USB memory key...
... set to the NIC controller. 3. Reboot the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to servicing that all network cables are enabled on the switch or hub. 4. Ensure that the NIC ports are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the system: • hard drives • hard-drive backplane • USB memory key...
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... the electrical outlet and turn on . Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply unit has enough power to support the new system. 4. Plug in the System Setup, the problem may be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Power supply unit problems 1. If you have a redundant power supply configuration, ensure that no loose connections exist. Reseat the power supply unit. NOTE: Some software may cause the...
... the electrical outlet and turn on . Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply unit has enough power to support the new system. 4. Plug in the System Setup, the problem may be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Power supply unit problems 1. If you have a redundant power supply configuration, ensure that no loose connections exist. Reseat the power supply unit. NOTE: Some software may cause the...
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... Devices screen. 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Locate the USB key and reseat it. 5. Replace the failed SD card with the product. If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option is enabled at the time of SD card failure, a critical alert will prompt you know works properly. 9. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with a new SD card. 5. Install...
... Devices screen. 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Locate the USB key and reseat it. 5. Replace the failed SD card with the product. If the Internal SD Card Redundancy option is enabled at the time of SD card failure, a critical alert will prompt you know works properly. 9. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with a new SD card. 5. Install...
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... outlet. 5. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. c. Troubleshooting a hard drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your controller card are installed and are enabled. 3. Reboot the system and enter the System Setup. 5. Troubleshooting an optical drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. See the operating system documentation for your warranty. Run the appropriate diagnostic test.
... outlet. 5. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. c. Troubleshooting a hard drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your controller card are installed and are enabled. 3. Reboot the system and enter the System Setup. 5. Troubleshooting an optical drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. See the operating system documentation for your warranty. Run the appropriate diagnostic test.
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... use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings as well as follows: Menu Item System Memory Size System Memory Type System Memory Speed System Memory Voltage Video Memory System Memory Testing Memory Operating Mode Description Displays the amount of memory installed in the system. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can view the Memory Setting screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Memory Settings. Displays the name of the system manufacturer. Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. Options are run during...
... use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings as well as follows: Menu Item System Memory Size System Memory Type System Memory Speed System Memory Voltage Video Memory System Memory Testing Memory Operating Mode Description Displays the amount of memory installed in the system. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can view the Memory Setting screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Memory Settings. Displays the name of the system manufacturer. Specifies whether system memory tests are Enabled and Disabled. Options are run during...
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...Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Drive Type Capacity Port C Displays the drive model of the selected device. Sets the drive type of the selected device. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Menu Item Description Number of Cores Displays the number of drive attached to the SATA port. Menu Item Embedded SATA Security Freeze Lock Write Cache Port A Description Enables the embedded SATA to be set to enable BIOS support. Enables or disables the command for removable media devices such as optical...
...Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Drive Type Capacity Port C Displays the drive model of the selected device. Sets the drive type of the selected device. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Menu Item Description Number of Cores Displays the number of drive attached to the SATA port. Menu Item Embedded SATA Security Freeze Lock Write Cache Port A Description Enables the embedded SATA to be set to enable BIOS support. Enables or disables the command for removable media devices such as optical...
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... mode, set the Boot mode to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Model Drive Type Capacity Port J Displays the drive model of the hard drive. You can use the Boot Settings screen to set this field to either BIOS or UEFI. When set this field to the SATA port. Set it to OFF to Enabled, all hard disk devices are explained as optical drives. Displays the total capacity of drive attached to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Displays the type...
... mode, set the Boot mode to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Model Drive Type Capacity Port J Displays the drive model of the hard drive. You can use the Boot Settings screen to set this field to either BIOS or UEFI. When set this field to the SATA port. Set it to OFF to Enabled, all hard disk devices are explained as optical drives. Displays the total capacity of drive attached to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Displays the type...
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... default, the option is set to Enabled, the operating system is set to initialize the timer. You can set one of the following options for each of the .....(Press F1 for the Embedded Video Controller Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of your operating system. Slot 5 Boot Driver • Enabled (default) • Disabled 6. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the recovery of Single Root I /O above 4GB Slot Disablement Description installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used...
... default, the option is set to Enabled, the operating system is set to initialize the timer. You can set one of the following options for each of the .....(Press F1 for the Embedded Video Controller Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of your operating system. Slot 5 Boot Driver • Enabled (default) • Disabled 6. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the recovery of Single Root I /O above 4GB Slot Disablement Description installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used...