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Question posted by mmatysek on June 13th, 2011

Pcie Training Error

Hi, I have server which gives PCIe Training error: Internal Storage Slot. I've replaced Riser Board N7192 with new one and still the same error. What should I replace next to fix it? Regards Michal

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Answer #1: Posted by DellProSupport on June 13th, 2011 6:58 AM
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Remove RAID controller from system, also check to see if any USB keys or SD cards installed internally.

Lastly, check to ensure BIOS and BMC are up to date.

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Installing a SATA Optical Drive - Page 8

... the chassis by pushing the blue release latch and sliding the bracket toward the front of the system until the bracket detaches from the chassis slots. 6 Route the SATA cable in the cable channel in the PowerEdge 2950 and 2970 1 2 3 4 5 1 SATA_B connector on the system board. 4 Remove the cooling shroud.
Information Update - Page 11

...in the internal SAS controller the dedicated storage in the Internal_Storage slot! faulty or improperly the expansion card(s). Invalid PCIe card found in the dedicated slot. Ensure that...connected to install PCIe device BIOS (Option Reseat the expansion ROM) checksum failure card(s). PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board Width Error: or riser board. No boot device...
Information Update - Page 12

...See "Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. PCIe Training Error: Embedded device Faulty system board or riser board. PCIe Degraded Link Faulty system board Width Error: Slot n or riser board. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Integrated device Expected Link Width is n Actual Link Width is n The...
Information Update - Page 13

... n1 n2 Total memory size is pending. Table 1-1. Remote Access Controller cable error or incorrect card in the Hardware Owner's Manual. See "Installing a RAC Card" in the RAC slot. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions PCIe Training Error: Slot n Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot number. Reseat the PCIe card in the specified...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 8

...System Board Jumpers 135 System Board Connectors 137 SAS Backplane Board Connectors 139 Sideplane Board Connectors 142 Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses 142 Disabling a Forgotten Password 144 7 Getting Help 147 Technical Assistance 147 Online Services 147 AutoTech Service 148 Automated Order-Status Service 148 Technical Support Service 148 Dell Enterprise Training and...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 24

...from powering on page 120. See "Expansion-Card Riser Boards" on page 124. Information only. If problem persists, replace cable. If problem persists, replace cable. Install memory. Mem Config Err Memory ... the system from the system. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 120. Error detected during memory configuration. If the problem persists, see your RAID documentation. CPU...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 32

...PCIe card in the specified slot. Actual Link Width is n PCIe Degraded Link Width Error: Slot n Expected Link Width is n Actual Link Width is n Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in initializing PCI device; PCIe Training Error: Embedded Bus#nn/Dev#nn/Funcn PCIe Training Error: Slot n Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot...Replace the diskette. Reseat the PCIe ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 76

...: Only trained service technicians are on page 142. NOTE: The procedure for complete information about the System Setup program. For instructions, see "Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses" on separate buses. Configuring the Boot Device NOTE: System boot is available with both PCI-X and PCIe left riser board options features one PCIe x4-lane expansion slot...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 80

...the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. Figure 3-20. See Figure 3-20. 4 Remove the central riser board. Installing a RAC Card CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system ... straighten the card. See your Product Information Guide for managing the server remotely.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 81

...to unseat the connector. Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to RAC_CONN2 on the system board. b Connect the second cable to connector 2 on the RAC...card. 7 Connect the two short ribbon cables to the RAC card and the system board. Reinstall the central riser board. NOTICE: When detaching the RAC cables from its electrical outlet. 2 Remove the ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 98

... precautions, working inside the system. c Lift the riser board from the expansion card openings. 8 Enter the System Setup program to remove the system cover and access any expansion cards from the left riser expansion-card slots. Expansion-Card Riser Boards Removing the Left Expansion-Card Riser Board CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are still incorrect, see "Getting Help...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 99

Replacing the Left Riser Board 3 4 5 2 1 1 riser release pin 4 riser securing tabs (6) 2 expansion-card rails 5 riser securing slots (6) 3 expansion-card cage Installing the Left Riser Board CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 Place the ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 100

... 5 system board socket 3 central riser board Installing the Central Riser Board 1 Fitting the two guides over the guide pins on either end, and draw the riser away from the two guide pins on the system board, gently lower the central riser board until the board connector is firmly seated into the system board socket. Removing the Central Riser Board CAUTION: Only trained service technicians...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 104

...SAS Backplane Board Removal 2 1 3 4 5 1 drive carrier 4 securing slots (10) 2 SAS-backplane board release 3 SAS backplane board pin 5 securing tabs (10) Installing the SAS Backplane Board CAUTION: Only trained service ...are fully inserted into place. 4 Replace the fan bracket. See Figure 3-34. 3 While pulling the release pin, tilt the SAS-backplane board toward the front of the components ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 142

...5 pin guides (2) 6 system board connector Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses Figure 6-7, Figure 6-8, and Figure 6-9 show the components on the sideplane board. Figure 6-6. Sideplane Board Connectors See Figure 6-6 for the location and description of connectors on the optional PCI-X/PCIe expansion-card riser boards, including the expansion-card slots and buses. 142 Jumpers...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 143

Optional PCI-X Left Expansion-Card Riser Board Components 1 2 3 slot 3 PCIe x4 lane width 3 1 riser release pin 4 pin guide (2) 5 2 slot 2 PCI-X 133-MHz 5 system board connector 4 3 slot 3 PCI-X 133-MHz Jumpers and Connectors 143 Figure 6-7. Optional PCIe Left Expansion-Card Riser Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 1 riser release pin 4 pin guide (2) 2 slot 2 PCIe x8 lane width 5 system ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 144

...you assign a new system and/or setup password, you assign a new system and/or setup password with the password jumper plug removed. x8 lane width 2 system board connector Disabling ...the jumper plug from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Optional PCIe Expansion-Card Central Riser Board Components 1 2 1 slot 1 PCI-X - The password jumper enables these password features or disables ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 164

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Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 177

... devices, 17 connectors expansion-card riser board, 142 SAS backplane board, 139 system board, 137 control panel assembly installing, 106 removing, 105 cooling fan troubleshooting, 119 cooling fans removing, 65 replacing, 66 cover removing, 54 D... SATA hard drive (SATAu), 61 E error messages, 37 expansion cards installation guidelines, 76 installing, 76 removing, 78 troubleshooting, 127 Index 177
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 179

... 90 system, 89 troubleshooting, 120 memory modules removing, 92 messages alert, 35 error messages, 37 hard-drive indicator codes, 15 status LCD, 19 system, 28 ... 45 passwords setup, 47 system, 45 PCI buses expansion-card riser board, 142 POST accessing system features, 12 power indicator, 18 power supplies removing, 63 replacing, 64 troubleshooting, 118 power supply blank, 64 processor removing, ...

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