Dell HHB - Manuals

2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup: Keystroke Description <F2> Enters the System Setup. <F10> Enters System Services, wh...

mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system in the same boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt at startup. NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UE...

Menu Item Description QPI Speed Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings. By default, the QPI Speed option is set to Maximum data rate. NOTE: The QPI Speed option is displayed only when both the processors are installed. Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction ID) Setting Allows...

Menu Item Description Internal SD Card Redundancy If set to Mirror mode, data is written on both SD cards. If any one of the SD card fails, data is written to the active SD card. Data from this card is copied to the replacement SD card at the next boot. By default, Internal SD Card Redundancy option...

Menu Item Description System Password Allows you to set the system password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system. Setup Password Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system. Password S...

Menu Item Description Report Keyboard Errors Allows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during system boot. By default, the Report Keyboard Errors field is set to Report. F1/F2 Prompt on Error Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2 Pr...

– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). A message prompts you to re-enter the system password. 6. Re-enter the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. 7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and pr...

NOTE: You can disable password security while logging on to the system. To disable the password security, turn on or reboot your system, type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>. Operating With A Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is Enabled, enter the correct setup password befo...

Key Description NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen exits the Boot Manager and proceeds with system boot. <F1> Displays the System Setup help file. NOTE: For most of the opti...

iDRAC Settings Utility The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings Utility. NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterp...

3 Installing Blade Components Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers • T8 and T10 Torx drivers • Wrist grounding strap Removing And Installing A Blade CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified servic...

Figure 3. Removing or Installing the Blade 1. blade handle2. release button3. blade 4. guide rail on enclosure5. guide rail on blade (or blade blank) Installing The Blade 1. If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use. 2. Orient the b...

Opening And Closing The Blade Opening The Blade 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...

Closing The Blade 1. Ensure that no tools or parts are left inside the blade. 2. Align the notches in the edges of the chassis with the cover alignment pins on the inner sides of the cover. 3. Lower the cover onto the chassis. 4. Slide the cover until it clicks into position.A properly seated cover ...

Cooling Shroud The cooling shroud covers the memory modules and directs air flow in the system. Removing The Cooling Shroud 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...

Installing The Cooling Shroud 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 ...

Figure 7. Memory Socket Locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 1: memory sockets A1 and A4 channel 2: memory sockets A2 and A5 channel 3: memory sockets A3 and A6 Processor 2 channel 1: memory sockets B1 and B4 channel 2: memory sockets B2 and B5 channel 3: memory so...

• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order - first in sockets with white release levers and then black. For example, if you want to mix quad-rank and dual-rank DIMMs, populate quad-rank DIMMs in the sockets with white release tabs and dual-rank DIMMs in the sockets with blac...

If a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it. Retain removed memory-module blank(s) for future use. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module. 6. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment ...

3. Open the mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb, and lifting the end of the latch. NOTE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only. 4. Lift the mezzanine card up and away from the system board. 5. Close the retention latch. 6. Close the blade. 7. Install the...

4. If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay. NOTE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only. 5. Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the system b...

Figure 10. Replacing the SD Card 1. SD card 12. SD card 23. management riser card 4. USB connector5. SD card slot identification label Internal USB Key The blade provides an internal USB connector for a USB flash memory key. The USB memory key can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass stor...

6. Close the blade. 7. Install the blade in the enclosure. 8. Enter the System Setup and verify that the USB key is detected by the system. Figure 11. Replacing the USB Memory Key 1. USB memory key connector 2. USB memory key SD vFlash Card Replacing The SD vFlash Card 1. Remove the blade from the e...

Figure 12. Replacing the SD vFlash Card 1. SD vFlash card2. SD vFlash card slot3. SD vFlash card slot identification label Processors Use the following procedure when: • Installing an additional processor • Replacing a processor Removing A Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certif...

CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket. 10. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. CAUTION: If you...

3. hard-drive/SSD connector (on backplane)4. hard-drive/SSD carrier handle Installing A Hard Drive/SSD CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the blade is powered on, the drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive/SS...

5. Close the blade. 6. Install the blade in the enclosure. System Board Removing The System Board 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 on...

Figure 18. Removing and Installing the System Board 1. I/O connector cover2. retention latch3. system board 4. tabs on system chassis5. slots in system board tray Installing The System Board 1. Transfer the following components to the new system board: a. internal USB keyb. storage controller cardc....

8. Remove the plastic I/O connector covers from the back of the blade. 9. Install the blade in the enclosure. 10. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide, at support.dell.com/manuals. NVRAM Backup Battery Replacing The NVRAM Backup Batt...

Figure 19. Replacing the NVRAM Backup Battery 1. positive side of battery2. negative side of battery connector Storage Controller Card Your system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the blade system board for the storage controller card that provides the integrated storage subsystem for you...

Figure 20. Removing and Installing a Storage Controller Card 1. storage controller card2. screws (2)3. tabs (2)4. connector Installing The Storage Controller Card 1. If installed, remove the storage controller blank. 2. Holding by its edges, position the storage controller card so that the card-conn...

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...

Troubleshooting Hard Drives 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 th...

Troubleshooting An Internal SD 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 serv...

4. If there is a still a problem with the blade, remove and reinstall the blade in the enclosure. 5. Turn on the blade. 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics.If the tests fail, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting The NVRAM Backup Battery CAUTION: M...

5 Using System Diagnostics If you experience a problem 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 unabl...

The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts executing the tests on all the detected devices. System Diagnostic Controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected dev...

6 Jumpers And Connectors System Board Jumper Settings 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. ...

System Board Connectors Figure 21. System Board Connectors Table 4. System Board Connectors Item Connector Description 1 PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR System configuration jumpers 2 CPU2 Processor socket 2 3 A1, A4, A2, A5, A3, A6 Memory module sockets (for processor 1) 4 MANAGEMENT RISER Management riser card...

Item Connector Description 13 USB1 USB connector 14 BATTERY Connector for the 3.0 V coin cell battery Disabling A Forgotten Password The blade's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them, and clears...

7 Technical Specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family Memory Architecture 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, or 1066 MT/s DDR3 and LV-DDR3 DIMMs Memory module sockets Twelve 240-pin Memory module capacities RDIMMs 2 GB (single-rank), 4 GB (single- and dual-ran...

8 System Messages LCD Status Messages The LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation. Viewing LCD Messages If a syste...

Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a hard drive, a message warns you that you may lose all data on the hard drive. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require yo...

9 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country ...