Dell E14S001 - Manuals

Icon Indicators Condition Corrective Action memory device. If the issue persists, see Getting help in this document. PCIe indicator The indicator blinks amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Re-install the PCIe card. If the issu...

Table 3. HDD or SSD status indicator pattern Drive-activity Indicator Pattern Condition Blinking in random pattern HDD or SSD performing I/O operations Blinking twice a second (500 ms interval) HDD or SSD location is enabled or one of more HDDs or SSDs is in the failed state on the Nutanix Web GUI O...

Rear SSD indicator patterns Figure 4. Rear SSD indicator patterns 1. SSDactivity indicator (green) 2. SSD status indicator (green and amber) NOTE: If an SSD is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Table 5. Rear...

NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC Indicator 1. link indicator 2. activity indicator Table 6. NIC indicator codes Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port ...

Other information you may need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview about setting up your system, and technical specifica...

2 Using system setup and boot manager The System Setup feature allows you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options. The following keyboard shorcuts provide access to system features during startup: Table 8. System setup keystrokes Keystroke Description <F2> Opens the Syste...

Opening system setup page 1. Turn on or restart your system. 2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message: <F2> = System Setup If your OS begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to complete starting, and then restart your system. Responding to error ...

Table 10. System Setup options Menu Item Description System BIOS This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings This option is used to view and configure iDRAC settings. Device Settings This option is used to view and configure device settings. System BIOS NOTE: The options ...

System Information Table 12. System Information Menu Item Description System Model Name Displays the system model name. System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system. System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manuf...

Processor Settings Table 14. Processor Settings Menu Item Description Logical Processor Allows you to enable or disable logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled , the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option i...

Menu Item Description NOTE: This option is available only on systems installed with an E5-2690 or E5-2600 V2 Xeon series processor and support Turbo. Enable Turbo Boost under System Profile Settings and set the System Profile to Performance mode when utilizing this feature. Enabling Dell Controlled ...

Menu Item Description Port B Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. By default, Port B is set to Auto. Port C Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. By default, Port C is set to Auto. Port D Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SA...

Menu Item Description the User Accessible USB Ports option is set to All Ports On . Internal USB Port Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port. By default, the Internal USB Port option is set to On. Integrated Network Card 1 Allows you to enable or disable the Integrated Network Card 1 ...

Menu Item Description Communication option is set to On without Console Redirection . Serial Port Address Allows you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the Serial Port Address option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1. NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for...

Menu Item Description management is controlled by the OS Demand Based Power Management (DBPM) and the System DBPM Performance per Watt (DAPC). By default, the option is set to Disabled . System Security Table 20. System Security Menu Item Description Intel AES-NI Improves the application speed by pe...

Menu Item Description with Advanced ECC Mode , and Dell Fault Resilient Mode . By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode . NOTE: The Dell XC720xd only supports Memory Operating Mode set to Optimizer Mode. Node Interleaving If the Node Interleaving option is set to Enabled...

To assign a system and/or setup password: 1. From the system console, enter System Setup , press <F2> immediately after a system turn on or restart. 2. On the System Setup page, select System BIOS and press <Enter>. The System BIOS page is displayed. 3. On the System BIOS page, select Sy...

Using system password to secure the system NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. 1. Turn on or restart your system. 2. Type your password and press <Enter>. When the password status is shown as Locked , type the pas...

If your OS begins to load before you press <F11>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try the operation again. Using the boot manager navigation keys Table 22. Boot manager navigation keys Key Description Up arrow Moves to the previous box. Down arrow Moves to ...

UEFI boot menu Table 24. UEFI boot menu options Menu Item Description Select UEFI Boot Option Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks), select the boot option you want to use and press <Enter>. Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option. Delete Boot Option Deletes a...

3 Installing and removing system components Safety instructions WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of ele...

Front bezel Removing front bezel 1. Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel. 2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock. 3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. Figure 8. Removing and inst...

Figure 9. Removing and installing the system cover 1. system cover 2. latch 3. latch release lock Installing the system cover 1. Lift the latch on the cover. 2. Place the cover on the chassis and offset the cover slightly back so that it clears the chassis hooks and lays flush on the chassis. 3. Pre...

Figure 10. Inside system 1. cooling-fan assembly 2. cable securing bracket 3. cooling shroud 4. HDD or SSD backplane (back) 5. vFlash media slot 6. HDDs or SSDs (back) (2) 7. expansion-card riser 3 8. network daughter card 9. expansion-card riser 2 10. expansion-card riser 1 11. heat sink for proces...

3. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card. 4. Hold the touch points and lift the shroud away from the system. Figure 11. Removing and installing the cooling shroud 1. cooling shroud 2. supports for a full-length PCIe card Installing the cooling shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done b...

Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9 channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10 channel 2: slots A3, A7, and A11 channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12 Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5, and B9 channel 1: slots B2, B6, and B10 channel 2: slots B3, B7, and B11 chann...

• Populate up to two quad-rank RDIMMs and up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs for each channel. When you populate a quad-rank RDIMM in the first slot with white release levers, the third DIMM slot in the channel with green release levers cannot be populated. • Populate up to three LRDIMMs regard...

System Capacity (GB) DIMM Size Number of DIMMs DIMM Slot Population 768 32 24 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12 Removing memory modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. ...

NOTE: Retain removed memory-module blanks for future use. Figure 14. Removing The Memory Module 1. memory module/memory-module blank 7. Install the cooling shroud. 8. Install the system cover. 9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals...

6. Align the memory-module's edge connector with the alignment key of the memory-module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket. NOTE: The memory-module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation. CAUTION: To prevent dama...

CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a HDD or SSD while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to make sure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hot-swap HDD or SSD removal and insertion. CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your sys...

Removing front hot-swappable HDD or SSD CAUTION: To prevent data loss, make sure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system and installed application. 1. From the Nutanix Web GUI, prepare the HDD or SSD for removal. For ...

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty SSD slots must have SSD blanks installed. 4. Insert an SSD blank in the empty SSD slot. Figure 18. Removing and installing a hot-swappable SSD 1. release button 2. SSD 3. SSD carrier handle Installing a hot-swappable HDD or SSD CAUTION: Many repa...

Cooling fans Your system supports hot-swappable cooling fans. NOTE: If a fan fails, the fan number is referenced by the system management software. This allows you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling-fan assembly. Removing a cooling fan WARNING: Ope...

3. cooling fans (6) 4. cooling-fan connectors (6) Installing a cooling fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone servi...

Figure 21. Removing and installing the cooling fan assembly 1. cooling fan assembly 2. cooling fans (6) 3. blue release levers (2) 4. guide pins (2) 5. cooling fan connectors (6) Installing the cooling fan assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should ...

PCIe card holder Removing PCIe card holder CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due ...

Installing the PCIe card holder CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicin...

Figure 23. Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch 1. PCIe card holder 2. tab 3. PCIe card holder latch 5. Install the system cover. 6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. System cover lock latch Installing the top cover lo...

Figure 24. Installing the top cover lock latch 1. screw 2. top cover lock latch 3. latch 7. If applicable, install the PCIe card holder. 8. Install the system cover. 9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Cable retention bracket R...

Figure 25. Removing and installing the cable retention bracket 1. alignment pins (2) 2. tab 3. cable retention bracket Installing cable retention bracket CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized...

Table 27. Supported expansion cards Riser PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 1 1 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16 1 2 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16 1 3 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x16 2 4 Processor 2 Standard Height Full Length x16 x1...

8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. Figure 26. Removing and installing the expansion card 1. expansion card 2. expansion-card latch 3. expansion-card connector 4. expansion-card riser Installing an expansion card into the expan...

5. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the connector on the expansion card aligns with the expansion-card connector on the riser. 6. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated. 7. Replace the expansion-card latch. 8. To...

Figure 27. Removing and Installing the Expansion-Card Riser 1 1. expansion-card riser 1 cage 2. expansion-card connector 3. expansion card 4. expansion-card latches (2) Installing expansion card into the expansion-card riser 1 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician....

9. Close the expansion-card latches. 10. If applicable, connect any cables to the expansion card. 11. Install the expansion-card riser. 12. Remove the system cover. 13. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. 14. Install any device dr...

Figure 31. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 2 1. chassis intrusion switch 2. expansion-card slot 4 3. expansion-card slot 5 4. power connector (for GPU cards) Installing expansion-card risers CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only ...

Figure 32. Removing and installing the SD vFlash card 1. SD vFlash card 2. SD vFlash card slot 3. To install the SD vFlash card, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to make sure correct insertion of the ca...

Figure 33. Removing and installing the vFlash Media Unit 1. cable 2. screw 3. vFlash media unit 4. standoff Installing vFlash media CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product docum...

Network daughter card Removing network daughter card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. D...

Installing network daughter card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servici...

Figure 37. Removing and installing a processor 1. processor socket-release lever 2. pin 1 indicator 3. processor socket-release lever 4. processor shield 5. processor 6. ZIF socket 7. socket keys (4) 8. notches in processor (4) NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container ...

NOTE: Titanium PSU is nominally rated for 200 VAC to 240 VAC input only.The two identical PSUs are installed, the PSU configuration is redundant (1 + 1). In redundant mode, power is supplied to the system equally from both PSUs to maximize efficiency. NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the ...

Figure 38. Removing and installing AC power supply unit 1. connector 2. PSU 3. release latch 4. PSU handle Installing AC power supply unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your produc...

Wiring instructions for DC PSU Your system supports up to two –(48–60) V DC PSUs (when available). WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC PSU, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yours...

CAUTION: The system requires one PSU for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on. NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with PSU removal. For information about the cable...

CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires with the strap to the PSU handle. 6. Connect the wires to a DC power source. NOTE: While installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new PSU, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the PSU and determine its status. The PSU status in...

7. To install a new system battery, support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector. 8. Hold the battery with the "+" symbol facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. 9. Press the battery straight down in...

Figure 42. Cabling Diagram — 3.5 inch (x12) SAS/SATA Backplane 1. system board 2. LSI 9207 adapter 3. SAS cable retainer 4. front backplane SAS cable B 5. front x12 HDD or SSD backplane 6. front backplane SAS cable A Installing the front HDD or SSD backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by...

7. Install the system cover. 8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 9. If applicable, install the front bezel. Removing rear SSD backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only p...

Figure 43. Cabling Diagram — 2.5 Inch (x2) rear SSD backplane 1. system board 2. rear backplane SAS cable 3. PERC H310 Adapter Installing rear SSD backplane CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authori...

Removing control panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is...

Installing the control panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing t...

NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped. 10. Install the system cover. 11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 12. If applicable, install the front bezel. System board Removing system bo...

3. release pin 4. support bracket (present on certain systems only) WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them. 8. Remove heat sinks or heat sink blanks and processors ...

4 Troubleshooting your system Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and s...

3. If the problem is resolved, restart the system, open the System Setup page, and check if the non- functioning USB ports are enabled. 4. Replace the keyboard or mouse with another working keyboard or mouse. 5. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard or mouse. 6. If the problem is n...

Troubleshooting a wet system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing t...

• Expansion-card risers (if present)• Expansion cards• PSUs• Cooling fan assembly (if present)• Cooling fans• Processor(s) and heat sink(s)• Memory modules• HDD or SSD carriers• HDD or SSD backplane 4. Make sure that all cables are properly connected. 5. Install the system cover. 6. Run the appropri...

If the issue persists, see Getting Help. Troubleshooting cooling problems CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should perform only troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone servic...

4. Open the System Setup page by pressing <F2> when the system is booted and the company logo is displayed, and then check the system memory setting. Make any changes to the memory settings, if required.If the memory settings match the installed memory but an issue is still indicated, go to ta...

d. Exit the configuration application and allow the system to boot to the OS. 3. Make sure that the required device drivers for your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See the operating system documentation for more information. 4. Restart the system and open the System Setu...

Troubleshooting expansion cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicin...

5. Install the system cover. 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using system diagnostics in this document. If the issue persists, see Getting help in this document. System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that ...

5 Using system diagnostics If you experience a issue with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable ...

System diagnostic controls Table 29. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Eve...

6 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling forgotten password in this document. Table 30. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled (pin...

System board connectors Figure 47. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description 1 J_PS2 PSU 2 power connector 2 J_SATA_CD Optical drive SATA connector 3 J_SATA_TBU Tape backup unit SATA connector 4 J_BP0 Optical drive power connector 5 J_TBU Tape backup unit power connector 6 J_PS1...

Item Connector Description 43 J_FP_USB Front-panel USB connector 44 J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1 45 J_BP_SIG0 Backplane signal connector 0 Disabling forgotten password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these ...

7 Technical specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 or E5-2600v2 product family Expansion Bus Bus type PCIe Generation 3 Expansion slots using riser card: Riser 1 (Slot 1) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot 2) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot...

8 Getting help Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country ...