Dell T630- Manuals

Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off. 8 USB management port/iDRAC Direct port The USB management port can function as a regular USB ...

Figure 3. LCD panel features Item Button Description 1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments. 2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor. 3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.During message scrolling:• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed...

Option DescriptionSelect Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See System Error Messages for a list of messages in this format. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See View Menu to see the options and option items ...

Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 4. Hard-drive indicators 1. hard-drive activity indicator 2. hard-drive status indicator 3. hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-sta...

Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 PCIe expansion card slots (3) (processor 1) Allows you to connect up to two PCI Express expansion cards and one PERC card. 2, 3 Ethernet connectors Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. 4 System iden...

NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC indicators 1. link indicator 2. activity indicator 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 speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps). L...

Convention Power indicator pattern Condition A Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply unit and that the power supply unit is operational. B Flashing green When hot-adding a power supply unit, power supply unit LED flashes gre...

To... Refer to... Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offerings Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed and management system, know the iDRAC features and troubleshoot using iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote ...

2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system, install the operating system, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address for system management. Setting up your system 1. Unpack the server. 2. Install the server into the rack. ...

3 Pre-operating system management applications The pre-operating system management applications for your PowerEdge system help you manage different settings and features of your system without booting to the operating system.Your PowerEdge system has the following pre-operating system management app...

About System Setup Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.You can access System Setup in two ways: • Standard Graphical Browser— This is enabled by default.• Text Browser— This is enabled using Console Redirection. NOTE: By default...

Menu Item Description System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Displays information and options related to installed memory. Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such...

Menu Item Description System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer. System Manufacturer Contact Information Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer. System CPLD Version Displays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Displays...

Menu Item Description NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability. Node Interleav...

SATA Settings screen details You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on your system.You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings . The SATA Settings screen details are explained below. Ex...

Menu Item Description Port H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the select...

Menu Item Description Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1 NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2 . Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum num...

Menu Item Description Authorized Signature Database Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db). Forbidden Signature Database Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx). Miscellaneous Settings screen details Y...

Menu Item Descriptionresults can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute. About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without res...

4 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...

4. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals. 5. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Recommended tools You need the #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform the removal and installation procedures. The following tools are required for assembling cables for a DC powe...

Figure 8. Installing and removing the front bezel 1. release latch 2. system 3. bezel key 4. bezel Removing the front bezel 1. Unlock the bezel using the bezel keys. 2. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. 3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system. 4. Remove the bezel by unho...

Steps Remove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower. Figure 9. Removing and installing the system feet 1. screw hole (4) 2. slot (12) 3. tab (12) 4. base of the tower 5. system feet (4) 6. screw (4) Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stan...

Next steps Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.Caster wheels consist of: • Caster wheel units (front and back)• Two screws for the caster wheel units I...

Figure 10. Removing and installing caster wheels 1. slots on base of the tower (4) 2. wheel assembly unit (2) 3. screw (2) Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface wit...

Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 4. Remove the optional front bezel. 5. Lay the system on a flat, s...

Steps1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis. 2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place. 3. Turn the latch release lock to the locked position Next steps 1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat, stab...

Figure 12. Inside the system 1. cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly (optional) 2. expansion card holder 3. guide to align the cooling shroud 4. DIMM slots (6) 5. processor 2 6. system-board holder 7. expansion card holder 8. DIMM slots (6) 9. cooling fan in the cooling shroud (2) 10. DIMM slots ...

Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites 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 t...

3. fan release tab 4. cooling fan Installing the cooling shroud Prerequisites 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 se...

NOTE: The procedure for removing an individual fan from the cooling-fan assembly and the cooling shroud is identical. Steps Press the fan release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling-fan assembly. Figure 14. Removing and installing a cooling fan from the cooling-fan assembly a. cooling-fa...

3. release lever (2) 4. slot (3) 5. guide pin (3) Installing the cooling-fan assembly (optional) Prerequisites 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 direc...

DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel 1.2 V RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 2 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 3 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank LRDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Quad ...

Advanced ECC (lockstep) Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation.Memory installation guidelines: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.• DIMMs installed in memo...

System capacity (in GB) DIMM size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM rank, organization, and frequency DIMM slot population 160 8 20 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x8, 1600 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B11 16 and 8 12 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x4...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the cooling shroud. 4. If required, remove the cooling-fan assembly. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down...

Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 3. Press <F2> to enter System Setup , and check the System Memory setting. The system should have changed the value to reflect the installed memory. 4. If the value is incorrect, one ...

Figure 19. Removing and installing a flex bay 1. flex bay 2. tab (3) 3. screw hole (2) 4. release latch 5. screw (2) Installing a flex bay Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified ...

Hard drives Your system supports Enterprise-class hard drives, which are designed for 24x7 operating environment. Selecting the correct drive class will optimize quality, functionality, performance, and reliability of the hard drives. Due to industry advances, in some cases, the larger capacity driv...

3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot. Figure 20. Removing and installing a hot-swap hard drive 1. release button 2. hard-drive carrier 3. hard-drive carrier handle Installing a hot-swap hard drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many r...

Installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. Steps Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Next steps If applicable, install the front bezel. In...

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter Prerequisites 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 ...

Figure 24. Removing and installing a hard-drive adapter into a 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier 1. 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier 2. screw (5) 3. hard-drive adapter 4. 2.5 inch hard drive Removing a hard-drive adapter from a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . ...

Figure 25. Removing and installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier 1. screw (4) 2. hard drive 3. hard-drive carrier Installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting...

System Configurations Systems with up to eight 3.5 inch hard drives or eight 2.5 inch hard drives in the 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier, or sixteen 2.5 inch hard drives plus four PCIe SSDs Up to one SATA half height optical drive Up to one SATA/SAS/SCSI tape drive Systems with up to eighteen 3.5 inch h...

Installing the optical drive or tape drive Prerequisites 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 tea...

Figure 28. Removing and installing the slim optical drive blank 1. slim optical drive blank 2. optical drive blank lock Installing the slim optical drive blank Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You s...

NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (INT_USB) on the system board, see System board connectors . Replacing the internal USB key Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . CAUTION: Many repairs may only ...

Expansion card holder Removing the expansion card holder Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoo...

Steps Align the expansion card holder with the projections on the chassis and push it down until firmly seated. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Expansion cards Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion ca...

CPU Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed 5 FC16 HBA 3, 1 2 6 10 Gb NICs 3, 1, 2 3 7 FC8 HBA 3, 1, 2 3 8 FC4 HBA 3, 1, 2 3 9 1 Gb NICs 3, 1, 2 3 10 Non-RAID 3, 1 2 CPU2 1 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) Bridge 1, 3 1 2 GPU (single width and double width) 3, 6, 7, 1 4 3 RAID 8...

b. Press the expansion card latch till the filler bracket locks into place. NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the syste...

4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card connector. 5. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. 6. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch up until the...

Figure 31. Removing and installing the GPU card holder 1. release tab 2. GPU card holder 3. guide pin Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing the GPU card holder Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instruc...

Steps Align the GPU card holder with the slots on the chassis and the guide pin, and push till it is firmly seated. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . GPU cards (optional) GPU card installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines while installing a G...

2. Close the two expansion card latches by pushing the latch until the latch snaps into place. 3. Replace the expansion card holder. 4. Install the cooling shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing a GPU card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only ...

3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 2 5. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connector The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes. Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition A Green Indicates that the card is online B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch o...

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 not authorized by Dell...

Installing a processor Prerequisites 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 ser...

3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor.d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other....

Hot Spare feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy. When the Hot Spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant power supplies is switched to a sleep state. The active power supply supports 100% of the lo...

Figure 38. Removing and installing an AC power supply unit 1. release latch 2. power supply unit cable connector 3. power supply unit 4. connector 5. power supply unit handle Installing an AC power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Yo...

NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply unit, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the power supply unit and determine its status. The power supply redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new power supply unit is discovered and en...

Steps1. Strip the insulation from the ends of the DC power wires, exposing approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) of copper wire. WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system. 2. Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten...

NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with power supply removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. Steps1. Disconnect the power wires from the power source and the connector from the power supply y...

NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. 4. Connect the safety ground wire. 5. Install the DC power connector in the power supply unit. CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires ...

Figure 42. Removing and installing the power supply blank 1. power supply blank 2. power supply bay Installing the power supply unit blank Install the power supply unit blank only in the second power supply unit bay. To install the power supply unit blank, align the blank with the power supply unit ...

• 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA backplane Depending on your configuration, your system supports one of the following backplane combinations: • 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplan...

Installing the hard-drive backplane Prerequisites 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. Dama...

Figure 61. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card 1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media-card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash media card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to e...

Figure 63. Removing and installing the information tag 1. information tag 2. tab 3. slot Installing the control panel assembly Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your prod...

System board The system board has the connectors for your system components and also contains the integrated components. Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as aut...

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. Figure 64. Removing the system board 1. post 2. system board 3. release pin Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. ...

data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. 1. Turn on the system.If BIOS detects a new system board, a...

Figure 65. Installing the TPM 1. TPM 2. TPM connector 3. slot on the TPM connector 4. plastic bolt 5. slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM.For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx . The ...

Power interposer board and power distribution board Removing the power interposer board Prerequisites 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 th...

Figure 66. Removing and installing the power interposer board 1. power interposer board 2. release pin 3. power distribution board Removing the power distribution board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and...

Steps1. Disconnect the power cables from the power distribution board (PDB). 2. Remove the six screws securing the PDB to the chassis. 3. Lift the PDB up and out of the chassis. Figure 67. Removing and installing the power distribution board 1. power distribution board 2. screws (6) Installing the p...

2. Install the system board. For more information, see Installing the system board . 3. Connect the power cables to the system board and the hard-drive backplane. 4. If applicable, install the cooling fan assembly. 5. Install the cooling shroud. 6. Install the PCIe card holders. 7. Install the power...

3. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 4. Remove the system cover. Steps1. Remove the screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 2. Slide the cover toward the front of the system and lift it from the sys...

5 Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode Your system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode. To convert your system from the tower mode to the rack mode, you require the tower to rack conversion kit, which contains the following items: • Rack ears (left and right) with thr...

6 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, enter the System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled.Check if USB 3.0 is enabled in System Setup. If enabled, disable it and see if the issue is resolved (older operating systems may not support USB 3.0). 4. In the IDRAC Se...

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection) For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals . Steps 1. Make sure your laptop is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon w...

7. Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform trou...

Troubleshooting a damaged system Prerequisites 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 ...

Steps1. Re-enter the time and date in the System Setup. 2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour. 3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system. 4. Enter the System Setup.If the date and time are not correct in the System Set...

Troubleshooting cooling problems 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...

3. If the fan functions properly, install the system cover. Next steps If the problem persists, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting system memory Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as autho...

Next steps If the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting an internal USB key Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yo...

5. Install the system cover. 6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 7. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is set to the required mode.Verify that correct SD slot i...

Steps1. Use a different tape cartridge. 2. Ensure that the device drivers for the tape backup unit are installed and are configured correctly. See your tape drive documentation for more information about device drivers. 3. Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software ...

Troubleshooting a storage controller 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 ser...

Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics . 2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove the system cover. 4. Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. 5...

System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals . Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to res...

7 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...

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 executed. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped l...

8 Jumpers and connectors System board connectors Figure 72. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description 1 SLOT1 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 1 2 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X4 (PCH) PCIe card connector 2 3 SLOT3 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 3 4 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory...

System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password . Table 5. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). BIOS local access is unlocked at the ne...

9 Technical specifications Technical specifications help you in replacing or upgrading a component in the system. Environmental specifications help you deploy the system for optimum efficiency. Physical Height 443.5 mm (17.5 inch) with feet434.5 mm (17.1 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch...

10 Getting help Contacting Dell About this task 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 v...

Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals . This port is USB 2.0-compliant 9 VGA connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system. NOTE: The VGA connector is available only in the rack-mode configurat...

Figure 3. LCD panel features Item Button Description 1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments. 2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor. 3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.During message scrolling:• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed...

Option Description Set error Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See the Dell Eve...

Hard drive indicator codes Figure 4. Hard drive indicators 1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator 3. hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-sta...

Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 PCIe expansion card slots (3) (processor 1) Allows you to connect up to two PCI Express expansion cards and one PERC card. 2, 3 Ethernet connectors Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. 4 System iden...

NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC indicators 1. link indicator 2. activity indicator 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 speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps). L...

Convention Power indicator pattern Condition CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output ...

To... Refer to... Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals Install, use, an...

2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not pre-installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address. Setting up your system 1. Unpack the server. 2. Install the server into the rack. For m...

Logging in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin . For more information on l...

3 Pre-operating system management applications The pre-operating system management applications for your system help you manage different settings and features without booting to the operating system.Your system has the following pre-operating system management applications: • System Setup• Boot Man...

About System Setup Using System Setup , you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.You can access System Setup in two ways: • Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.• Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection. NOTE: By d...

The System BIOS screen details are explained as follows: Menu Item Description System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Displays information and options related to installed memory. Processor Settings Displ...

Menu Item Description System CPLD Version Displays the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Displays the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware. Memory Settings screen You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the mem...

Processor Settings screen You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings and perform specific functions such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling.To view the Processor Settings screen click the System Setup Main Menu → Sys...

Menu Item Description Dell Controlled Turbo NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings. Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance . Number of Cores per Processor Controls the number of enabled cor...

Menu Item Description Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port G Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to...

Menu Item Description Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booti...

Menu Item Description Redirection After Boot Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled . System Profile Settings screen You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system...

Menu Item Description frequency to either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the Energy Efficiency Policy . Energy Efficient Policy Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy . The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and de...

Menu Item Description TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. By default, the TPM Activation option is set to No Change . TPM Status Displays the TPM status. TPM Command CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may affect booting to...

Menu Item Description Platform Key Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK). Key Exchange Key Database Allows you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key Exchange Key (KEK) Database. Authorized Signature Database Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in ...

Menu Item Description When In-System Characterization (ISC) is set to enabled, ISC is executed during POST on detecting relevant change(s) in the system configuration. This helps in optimizing the system power and performance. ISC takes about 20 seconds to be executed, and system reset is required f...

4 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 while the system is powered on may expose you to a ri...

For more information, see Installing the system cover . 2. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat, stable surface. 3. Install the optional bezel.For more information, see Installing the front bezel . 4. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals. 5. Turn the system on, inc...

Figure 8. Installing and removing the front bezel 1. release latch 2. system 3. bezel key 4. bezel Removing the front bezel 1. Unlock the bezel using the bezel keys. 2. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. 3. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system. 4. Remove the bezel by unho...

3. Rotate the system feet inward. 4. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Steps Remove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower. Figure 9. Removing and installing the system feet 1. screw hole (4) 2. slot (12) 3. tab (12) 4. base of the tower 5. system feet (4) 6...

Steps1. Align the three tabs on the system feet with the three slots on the base of the chassis. 2. Secure the system feet to the base of the chassis by using the screws. Next steps Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Caster wheels (optional)—tower m...

Figure 10. Removing and installing caster wheels 1. slots on base of the tower (4) 2. wheel assembly unit (2) 3. screw (2) Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface wit...

Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 4. Remove the optional front bezel. 5. Lay the system on a flat, s...

Steps1. Align the slots of the system cover with the tabs on the chassis. 2. Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place. 3. Turn the latch release lock to the locked position Next steps 1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat, stab...

Figure 12. Inside the system 1. cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly (optional) 2. expansion card holder 3. guide to align the cooling shroud 4. DIMM slots (6) 5. processor 2 6. system-board holder 7. expansion card holder 8. DIMM slots (6) 9. cooling fan in the cooling shroud (2) 10. DIMM slots ...

Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites 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 t...

3. fan release tab 4. cooling fan Installing the cooling shroud Prerequisites 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 se...

CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding five minutes. NOTE: The procedure for removing an individual fan from the cooling-fan assembly and the cooling shroud is identical. Steps Press the fan release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling-fan assem...

System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). It supports DDR4 voltage specifications. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. Memory bus operating frequency can be 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, or 1333 MT/s depending on:...

DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel 1.2 V RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 2 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 3 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank LRDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Quad ...

NOTE: You can mix x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs to support RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to g...

• Memory modules installed in memory module sockets with white release levers must be identical and the same rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical memory modules are installed in matched pairs—for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so o...

Removing memory modules Prerequisites 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 se...

3. memory module socket ejector (2) Installing memory modules Prerequisites 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 serv...

Figure 18. Installing the memory module 1. memory module 2. alignment key 3. memory-module socket ejector (2) Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 3. Press <F2> to enter System Setup , and check the System Memory setting...

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 not authorized by Dell...

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 not authorized by Dell...

2. If applicable, remove the bezel. 3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.For more infor...

Steps Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard-drive slot. Figure 22. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank 1. hard-drive blank 2. release button Next steps If applicable, install the front bezel. Installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that y...

Steps1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5 inch hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter. 2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive adapter. Figure 23. Removing and Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter 1. 2.5 inch hard dri...

Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites 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 ...

Steps1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier. 2. Lift the hard-drive adapter out of the hard-drive carrier. Removing a hard drive from a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites 1. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver handy. 2. Remove the hard-drive carrier from the system. Steps1. R...

Steps1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the back. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the set of screw holes on the hard-drive carrier.When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard-d...

Installing the optical drive or tape drive Prerequisites 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 tea...

Steps1. Locate the touch point for the slim optical drive blank lock inside the system. 2. Press the lock and pull the slim optical drive blank out of the chassis. Figure 28. Removing and installing the slim optical drive blank 1. slim optical drive blank 2. optical drive blank lock Installing the s...

Internal USB memory key (optional) An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. The USB connector must be enabled by the Internal USB Port option in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup. To boot from the USB ...

Figure 29. Replacing the internal USB key 1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 2. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and verify that the USB key is detected by the system. Expansion card holde...

Figure 30. Removing and installing the expansion card holder 1. tab 2. expansion card holder Installing the expansion card holder Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your p...

Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion cards: Table 3. Supported PCI express generation 3 expansion cards PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 1 Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16 2 Platform Controller H...

CPU Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed 10 Non-RAID 3, 4, 6, 7, 1 5 Removing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the expansion card holder. CAUTION: Many re...

1. expansion card latch 2. expansion card connector 3. expansion card Installing an expansion card Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the expansion card holder. CAUTION: Many repairs may only...

Installing the GPU card holder Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as...

– On the x16 PCIe Generation 3 interfaces available on slots 1, 3, 6, and 7.– On systems that support one 5.25-inch removable media storage devices.– On systems with six fan configuration.– On systems that have 1100 W and 1600 W power supply. NOTE: When you have more than two GPU cards on your syste...

Figure 32. Removing and installing a GPU card 1. GPU card 2. SLI data connector 3. GPU card power connector 4. GPU card power connector 5. x16 connector 6. expansion card latch (2) Next steps 1. Install the filler brackets by performing the following steps: a. Align the slot on the filler bracket wi...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud . 4. Remove the expansion card holder. For more information, see Removing the expansion card hol...

Convention IDSDM indicator code Description C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has failed D Amber Indicates that the card is offline, has failed, or is write protected E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After wo...

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 not authorized by Dell...

Processors Removing a processor Prerequisites 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 d...

Installing a processor Prerequisites 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 ser...

NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor.d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other. Do not over-tighten the h...

Hot Spare feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy. When the Hot Spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant PSUs is switched to the sleep state. The active PSU supports 100% of the load, thus operatin...

Figure 38. Removing and installing an AC power supply unit 1. release latch 2. power supply unit cable connector 3. power supply unit 4. connector 5. power supply unit handle Installing an AC power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Yo...

NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply unit, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the power supply unit and determine its status. The power supply redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new power supply unit is discovered and en...

Assembling and connecting the safety ground wire Prerequisites WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wirin...

Steps1. Strip the insulation from the ends of the DC power wires, exposing approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) of copper wire. WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system. 2. Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten...

NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with power supply removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. Steps1. Disconnect the power wires from the power source and the connector from the power supply y...

3. Slide the new power supply unit into the chassis until the power supply unit is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. 4. Connect the saf...

Figure 42. Removing and installing the power supply blank 1. power supply blank 2. power supply bay Installing the power supply unit blank Install the power supply unit blank only in the second power supply unit bay. To install the power supply unit blank, align the blank with the power supply unit ...

• 3.5 inch x18 SAS/SATA backplane• 2.5 inch x4 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) backplane• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane• 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA backplane Depending on your configuration, your system supports one of the following backplane combinations: • 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane and 2...

Installing the hard-drive backplane Prerequisites 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. Dama...

Figure 61. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card 1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash media card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to e...

Figure 63. Removing and installing the information tag 1. information tag 2. tab 3. slot Installing the control panel assembly Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your prod...

System board The system board has the connectors for your system components and also contains the integrated components. Removing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as aut...

3. Holding the post, incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. Figure 64. Removing the system board 1. post 2. system board 3. release pin Installing the system...

2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. Unpack the new system board assembly. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. 2. Hold the post, incline the system board,...

4. Enter the Service Tag. NOTE: You can enter the Service Tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct Service Tag. Once the Service Tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed. 5. Click Ok . 6. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.For more info...

Installing the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisites 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...

For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx . The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated . Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users 1. While booting your system, press <F2> to enter System Setup. 2. In the System Setup Main Menu , clic...

Figure 66. Removing and installing the power interposer board 1. power interposer board 2. release pin 3. power distribution board Removing the power distribution board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and...

Steps1. Disconnect the power cables from the power distribution board (PDB). 2. Remove the six screws securing the PDB to the chassis. 3. Lift the PDB up and out of the chassis. Figure 67. Removing and installing the power distribution board 1. power distribution board 2. screws (6) Installing the p...

Next steps 1. Install the power interposer board. 2. Install the system board. For more information, see Installing the system board . 3. Connect the power cables to the system board and the hard-drive backplane. 4. If applicable, install the cooling fan assembly. 5. Install the cooling shroud. 6. I...

Removing the system top cover Prerequisites 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 system top cover Prerequisites 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 d...

6 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 a USB device About this task Follow steps 1 to 6 to troubleshoot a USB keyboard or mouse. For other USB devices, go to step 7. Steps1. Disconnect the keyboard and/or mouse cables from the system and reconnect them. 2. If the problem persists, connect the keyboard and/or mouse to anot...

3. Verify that the USB storage device is configured correctly. For more information on configuring the USB storage device, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/ esmanuals . 4. In the IDRAC Settings Utility , ensure the USB Management Port Mode is configured as Au...

Troubleshooting a NIC Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using system diagnostics for available diagnostic tests. 2. Restart the system and check for any system messages pertaining to the NIC controller. 3. Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector:• If...

• power supply unit(s)• cooling-fan assembly (if present)• cooling fans• processor(s) and heat sink(s)• memory modules 4. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5. Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6. Install the system cover. 7. Turn on the system and attached peripheral...

Next steps If the tests fail, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting the system battery Prerequisites 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...

6. Have a qualified electrician check the line voltage to ensure that it meets the required specifications. Power supply unit problems 1. Ensure that no loose connections exist.For example, loose power cables. 2. Ensure that the power supply handle/LED indicates that the power supply is working prop...

1. Run the command racadm help system.thermalsettings For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals . Troubleshooting cooling fans Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only per...

If the memory settings match the installed memory but the problem still persists, go to step 12. 5. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 6. Remove the system cover. 7. Check the memory channels and ensure that they are populated correctl...

Next steps If the problem is not resolved, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting an SD card Prerequisites 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 t...

Steps1. Try using a different CD or DVD. 2. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. 3. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. 4. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 5. I...

Troubleshooting a hard drive Prerequisites 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 ...

5. Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. 6. Install the system cover. 7. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the sy...

a. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. b. Remove the system cover.c. Reinstall one of the expansion cards.d. Install the system cover.e. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using system diagnostics . Next step...

Diagnostic messages The system diagnostic utilities may issue messages if you run diagnostic tests on your system. For more information about system diagnostics, see Using system diagnostics . Alert messages The systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages inc...

7 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...

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller 1. As the system boots, press <F11>. 2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics . The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics start...

8 Jumpers and connectors System board connectors Figure 72. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description 1 SLOT1 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 1 2 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X4 (PCH) PCIe card connector 2 3 SLOT3 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 3 4 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory...

Item Connector Description 38 INT_USB_3.0 Internal USB 3.0 connector 39 SLOT8 PCIE_G3_X8 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 8 System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password . Table 5. System board jumper settings Jumper...

9 Technical specifications Technical specifications help you in replacing or upgrading a component in the system. Environmental specifications help you deploy the system for optimum efficiency. Physical Height 443.5 mm (17.5 inch) with feet434.5 mm (17.1 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch...

10 Getting help Contacting Dell 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 and p...