Dell C4130 - Manual

• Control panel module Front panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 Health indicator Indicates the health of the system.• If the system is on and in good health, the indicator lights solid blue. No correctiv...

Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.Press the system identification button to turn the system ID on or off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to enter...

NIC indicator codes Figure 3. NIC indicators 1. link indicator 2. activity indicator Convention Indicator pattern Description A Link and activity indicators are OFF The NIC is not connected to the network. B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1...

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

Convention Power Indicator Pattern Description CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other 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...

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 system. 2. Install the system 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 helps 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 Ma...

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 the installed memory. Processor Settings Di...

Menu Item Description X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Number of Cores per Processor Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number of Cores per Processor option is set to All . Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit exte...

Integrated Devices screen You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.You can view the Integrated Devices screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →...

Menu Item Description SR-IOV Global Enable Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to Disabled . OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of yo...

Menu Item Description NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the defau...

Menu Item Description Collaborative CPU Performance Control Enables or disables the CPU power management. When set to Enabled , the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the System DBPM (DAPC). By default, the option is set to Disabled . Memory Patrol Scrub Sets the memory patrol scr...

Menu Item Description Secure Boot Policy Summary Displays the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images. Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when Secure Boot Policy is set to Custom . In the System Setup Ma...

Menu Item Description In-System Characterization This option enables or disables In-System Characterization . By default, In-System Characterization is set to Disabled . The two other options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot . NOTE: The default setting for In-System Characterization is subject to...

Assigning a system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features. For more information about the password jumper settings, see System board connectors . You can assign a new System Password and Setup Password or change ...

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 covers when the system is on may expose you to a risk of el...

4. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Phillips #2 screwdriver• Phillips #1 screwdriver• Torx T10 screwdriver• Torx T6 screwdriver System covers Removing the system top cover (fro...

Next steps CAUTION: Turn on the system only when both the system top covers are installed. 1. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 2. Install the system into the rack. Inside the system Figure 8. Inside the system—PowerEdge C4130 1...

11. internal USB key connector 12. expansion card riser 13. IDSDM connector 14. front inner wall of the chassis Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified se...

Figure 9. Removing and installing the intrusion switch 1. intrusion switch slot 2. intrusion switch 3. intrusion switch cable Next steps Install the intrusion switch. Related Tasks Installing the intrusion switch Installing the intrusion switch Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (F...

Steps1. Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card. 2. Orient the SD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot. 3. Press the card into the card slot until it locks into place. Next steps Fo...

Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition E Not lit Indicates that the card is missing or is booting Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related References System board connectors Installing the internal dual SD module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may ...

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...

Related Tasks Installing the cooling shroud 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 te...

Figure 12. Removing and installing a processor blank 1. memory module socket (2) 2. memory module socket ejector (2) 3. processor blank Next steps 1. Install the processor. 2. Install the heat sink. 3. Install the memory module(s). 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system ....

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the unlocked position. Steps1. Align the processor blank with the memory module socket on the system board. 2. Lower the pro...

DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel 1.2 V RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank 2 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank General memory module installation guidelines This system supports flexible memory configuration,...

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.The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and techn...

Sample memory configurations The following tables show sample memory configurations for single and dual processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines. NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank memory modules respectively. Table 2. Me...

System capacity (in GB) Memory modules size (in GB) Number of memory modules Memory module rank, organization, and frequency Memory module slot population 512 32 16 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 Removing memory modules Prerequisites CAUTION: Many re...

Figure 14. Removing and installing a memory module 1. memory module 2. memory module socket 3. memory module socket ejector (2) Next steps 1. Install the memory module, if applicable. 2. If you are removing a memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. NOTE: The procedure to install a ...

Figure 15. 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....

Removing a heat sink 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 servi...

Figure 16. Removing and installing a heat sink 1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink 3. processor socket 4. screw hole (4) Next steps 1. Remove the processor. Related Tasks Removing a processor Removing a processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Y...

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...

12. Lower the open first socket release lever near the unlock icon and push it under the tab to lock it. Next steps NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Install the heat sink. 2. Follow the p...

System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace th...

Next steps 1. Connect the GPU signal and power cables to the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 3. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly. 4. Enter the correct time and date in the System...

Figure 22. Removing and installing the PCIe shroud 1. slot on the heat sink (2) 2. tab on the PCIe shroud (2) 3. PCIe shroud 4. expansion card riser Next steps 1. Install the PCIe shroud. Related Tasks Installing the PCIe shroud Installing the PCIe shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only...

Steps Insert the tabs on the PCIe shroud into the slots on the heat sink. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Expansion card riser and expansion cards Expansion card installation guidelines Depending on your system configuration, the following PCI Express gen...

Card priority Card type Configurations A, B, C, D, F, G, and H Configurations E and I Slot priority Max allowed Slot priority Max allowed 10 EMULEX dual port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter 1, 2 2 1 1 11 QLOGIC single port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter 1, 2 2 1 1 12 EMULEX single port 16 Gbps Fibre Ch...

Figure 23. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 1. touch point (4) 2. expansion card riser 3. expansion card clip 4. guide slot on the chassis 5. expansion card latch 6. riser connector on the system board 7. guide pin on the system board 8. guide post on the expansion card riser Next st...

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. If applicable, install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser. For more information, see Installing expansion cards . Steps1. Align the expansion card riser with the guide pin on the system board and the guide slot...

b. Close the expansion card clip. NOTE: You must install an expansion card blank to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The expansion card blank keeps dust and dirt out of the system and aids in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Figure 24. Removi...

3. Install the PCIe shroud. 4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Tasks Installing the expansion card riserInstalling the PCIe shroud Expansion card cabling diagrams Cabling two expansion cards Figure 26. Cabling two expansion cards 1. GPU 4 PCIe connector on t...

3. expansion slot 2 connector (x16) 4. expansion slot 1 connector (x16) 5. expansion card riser 6. system board Cabling one expansion card Figure 27. Cabling one expansion card 1. GPU 1 PCIe connector on the system board 2. expansion slot 2 connector (x16) 3. expansion card riser 4. system board 84

Power supply units Your system supports up to: • Two 1600 W AC power supply units (PSUs) or• Two 1100 W AC PSUs (only for systems that support two GPUs) NOTE: The PSU 2 slot also functions as the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot. If you install the 2.5 inch hard drive cage in the PSU 2 slot, y...

Removing the power supply unit blank Remove the power supply unit (PSU) blank when you are installing a second PSU or a 2.5 inch hard drive cage in the PSU 2 slot. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simp...

Installing the power supply unit blank Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank when you remove PSU 2 or the 2.5 inch hard drive cage from the PSU 2 slot. Install the PSU blank only in the PSU 2 slot. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should...

Figure 29. Removing and installing an AC PSU 1. release latch 2. PSU power cable connector 3. PSU 4. PSU connector 5. PSU handle Next steps Depending on your requirement, perform one of the following steps: • If you are not replacing PSU 2 immediately, install a PSU blank.• Install the replacement A...

NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label. 3. If applicable, remove the PSU blank. For more information, see Removing the power supply unit blank . Steps1. Slide the replacement PSU into the PSU slot until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into plac...

NOTE: When you slide the hard drive cage out of the hard drive cage slot, ensure that the cables disconnected from the system board do not interfere with other components on the system board. 2. Slide the hard drive cage out of the hard drive cage slot. Figure 30. Removing and installing the 2.5 inc...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the PSU/PSU blank, if installed. See Removing the power supply unit blank , Removing an AC power supply unit . 4. Install the 2.5 inch hard drives in the hard drive cage....

Figure 31. Removing and installing the 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover 1. slot on the hard drive cage (2) 2. hard drive cage 3. hard drive cage cover 4. screw (2) Next steps Depending on your requirement, install or remove the 2.5 inch hard drive(s). Related Tasks Installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard dr...

3. Use the screws to secure the hard drive cage cover to the hard drive cage. Next steps 1. Install the hard drive cage into the PSU 2 slot/2.5 inch hard drive slot on the chassis. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Removing 2.5 inch cabled hard drives from the hard...

Figure 33. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive (hard drive 2/C and hard drive 3/D) from the hard drive cage 1. screw (8) 2. hard drive cage 3. cable routing clip 4. power cable 5. signal cable 6. hard drive 2/C 7. hard drive 3/D Next steps 1. Install the hard drives. 2. Install the ...

Hard drive cabling diagrams Cabling SAS and SATA hard drives to the RAID card Figure 34. Cabling SAS and SATA hard drives to the RAID card 1. system board 2. 2.5 inch hard drive cage power connector 3. power cable 4. 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot 5. Port A connector on the RAID card 6. signal cable ...

Cabling SATA hard drives to the SATA connector on the system board Figure 35. Cabling SATA hard drives to the SATA connector on the system board 1. system board 2. 2.5 inch hard drive cage power connector 3. power cable 4. 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot 5. SATA connector on the system board 6. signal...

uSATA SSDs The PowerEdge C4130 supports up to two 1.8 inch uSATA Solid State Drives (SSDs). The uSATA SSDs connect to the system board through the hard drive backplane. NOTE: Use only SSDs that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane. When you format an SSD, allow enough ...

Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD blank Install the SSD blank if you are removing the SSD permanently or not replacing it immediately. Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . Steps Insert the SSD blank into the SSD slot until the release button clicks into place. Removing a 1.8 in...

Figure 37. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD carrier 1. release button 2. SSD carrier 3. SSD carrier handle Next steps Depending on your requirement, perform one of the following steps: • If you are not replacing the SSD immediately, insert an SSD blank in the empty SSD slot.• Install the...

Steps1. If an SSD blank is installed in the SSD slot, remove it. For more information, see Removing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD blank . 2. Install the SSD in the SSD carrier. For more information, see Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD into a SSD carrier . 3. Press the release button on the front of the SSD c...

Figure 38. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD into a SSD carrier 1. SSD carrier 2. SSD Next steps Install the SSD into the SSD carrier. Related Tasks Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD into a SSD carrier Installing a 1.8 inch uSATA SSD into a SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only...

Removing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage 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. Dam...

5. tab on the PSU 1 slot 6. slot on the chassis Installing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage 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...

Steps1. Remove the screw securing the SSD backplane to the SSD cage. 2. Remove the SSD backplane from the slot on the SSD cage. Figure 40. Removing and installing the 1.8 inch SSD backplane 1. screw 2. SSD backplane 3. tab on the SSD backplane 4. slot on the SSD backplane 5. SSD cage Installing the ...

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Tasks Installing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage Internal USB memory key (optional) The USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.To boot from the USB memory ...

Figure 41. Replacing the internal USB key 1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector Next steps 1. Install the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 3. While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and verify that the USB key is dete...

Steps1. Remove the screws securing the cable routing clip to the system board. 2. Lift the cable routing clip away from the system board. Figure 42. Removing and installing the cable routing clip 1. cable routing clip 2. screw (2) 3. screw hole on the system board (2) Installing the cable routing cl...

System board Removing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tro...

Figure 44. Removing and installing the system board 1. system board 2. system board holder (front) 3. system board holder (back) Next steps Install the system board. Related Tasks Installing the system board Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Remo...

a. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the service tag. For more information, see Restoring the Service Tag using the Easy Restore feature . b. If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. For more information, see Entering the system ser...

Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate or store keys, protect or authenticate passwords, and create or store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove th...

Figure 45. 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 ...

Cooling fans Your system supports six cabled cooling fans. Removing a cooling fan 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 onli...

Figure 46. Removing and installing a cooling fan 1. cooling fan (8) 2. cooling fan power cable 3. cooling fan connector on system board 4. cooling fan slot Next steps 1. Install the cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the pr...

3. Connect the cooling fan power cable to the cooling fan connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the system top cover (front). 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Graphics processing unit NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and install...

Removing a GPU blank You can remove the GPU blank only in configuration D. To remove GPU 2 in configuration D, remove the GPU blank from GPU slot 1. Do not remove GPU blanks in any other configuration. Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures sh...

Figure 47. Removing and installing a GPU blank 1. guide pin on the front inner wall of the chassis (2) 2. slot on the GPU blank (2) 3. GPU blank 4. guide holes on the back of the GPU blank (2) 5. guide pin on the chassis (2) Removing a GPU riser cable from the system board Prerequisites NOTE: This i...

Steps1. Press the release latches located on the GPU riser cable connector on the system board. NOTE: Pressing the release latches will not eject the GPU riser cable from the system board. 2. Pull the GPU riser cable out of the GPU riser cable connector on the system board. Figure 48. Removing and i...

Next steps Remove the GPU riser cable board. Related Tasks Removing a GPU riser cable board Removing a GPU riser cable board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. CAUTION: Many r...

Figure 50. Removing and installing a GPU riser cable board 1. connector on the GPU riser cable board 2. GPU riser cable board 3. GPU riser cable 4. screw (3) 5. GPU riser cable clip 6. GPU Next steps Removing the custom GPU brackets from the GPUs removed from your system. Related Tasks Removing the ...

Figure 52. Removing and installing the custom Intel GPU I/O brackets and the support brackets 1. support bracket 2. GPU 3. screw (8) 4. I/O bracket Next steps Remove the GPU brackets from the replacement GPUs. Related Tasks Removing the GPU brackets from the replacement GPUs Removing the GPU bracket...

Figure 54. Removing and installing the GPU I/O brackets and the support brackets (Intel) 1. support bracket 2. GPU 3. screw (8) 4. I/O bracket Next steps Install the brackets on the GPU that you removed from your system. Related Tasks Installing the GPU brackets on the GPU removed from your system I...

Steps1. Align the screw holes on the front I/O bracket with the screw holes on the GPU. 2. Secure the I/O bracket to the GPU by using the screws. 3. Align the screw holes on the support bracket with the screw holes on the GPU. 4. Secure the support bracket to the GPU by using the screws. Next steps ...

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...

GPU cabling diagrams Cabling configuration A and B systems Figure 55. Cabling single and dual processor systems with four GPUs and a GPU switch board (Configurations A and B) 1. GPU 4 riser cable connector on the GPU 2. GPU switch board 3. GPU 3 connector on the GPU switch board 4. GPU 4 connector o...

9. GPU 1 10. GPU 2 11. power connector on GPU 2 12. power connector on GPU 3 13. GPU 3 14. GPU 4 15. power connector on GPU 4 Cabling configuration C systems Figure 57. Cabling a dual processor system with four GPUs (Configuration C) 1. GPU 4 riser cable connector on the GPU 2. GPU 3 connector on th...

Cabling configuration D systems Figure 59. Cabling a dual processor system with two GPUs (Configuration D) 1. GPU 3 riser cable connector on the system board 2. system board 3. GPU 2 connector on the system board 4. GPU 1 blank 5. GPU 2 riser cable connector on the GPU 6. GPU 2 7. GPU 3 8. GPU 3 ris...

Cabling configuration E systems Figure 61. Cabling a single processor system with two GPUs (Configuration E) 1. GPU 1 connector on the system board 2. system board 3. GPU 2 connector on the system board 4. GPU 1 connector on the GPU 5. GPU 1 6. GPU 2 connector on the GPU 7. GPU 2 8. GPU 3 and GPU 4 ...

Cabling Configuration F systems Figure 63. Cabling a dual processor system with two GPUs (Configuration F) 1. GPU 1 connector on the system board 2. system board 3. GPU 2 connector on the system board 4. GPU 1 connector on the GPU 5. GPU 1 6. GPU 2 connector on the GPU 7. GPU 2 8. GPU 3 and GPU 4 bl...

Cabling configuration G systems Figure 65. Cabling a dual processor system with four GPUs and a GPU switch board with dual GPU virtual mode (Configuration G) 1. GPU 4 riser cable connector on the GPU 2. GPU switch board 3. CPU 2 connector on the GPU switch board 4. GPU 4 connector on the GPU switch ...

9. GPU 1 10. GPU 2 11. power connector on GPU 2 12. power connector on GPU 3 13. GPU 3 14. GPU 4 15. power connector on GPU 4 Cabling configurations H and I Figure 67. Cabling a dual processor system with three GPUs (Configurations H and I) 1. GPU 3 connector on the system board 2. GPU 1 connector o...

GPU switch board (optional) Removing the optional GPU switch board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician....

Figure 69. Removing and installing the GPU switch board 1. GPU switch board 2. captive screw (2) 3. tab on the chassis (2) Next steps 1. Install the system top cover (front). 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Tasks Installing the system top cover (front) In...

3. Keep the Philips #2 screwdriver ready. 4. Remove the GPUs. For more information, see Removing a GPU . Steps1. Align the tabs on the chassis with the slots on the GPU switch board. 2. Slide the GPU switch board toward the back of the chassis to engage the slots on the GPU switch board with the tab...

Figure 70. Removing and installing the control panel module 1. screw (2) 2. plastic pull tab 3. control panel cable 4. control panel connector 5. control panel board 6. notch 7. control panel module Next steps 1. Install the control panel module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working insid...

5 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...

Next steps If the problem persists, see Getting Help . 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. Ch...

• USB memory key• PCIe shroud• 2.5 inch hard drive cage• Cooling shroud• Expansion card risers (if present)• Expansion cards• Power supply unit(s)• Cooling fans• Processor(s) and heat sink(s)• Memory modules• Power/data cables 2. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 3. Reinstall the ...

• Hard drives• Hard drive backplane• 1.8 inch hard drive cage• GPUs• GPU blanks• GPU switch board• Power and data cables• Riser cables 4. Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 5. Install the system covers (front and back). 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Us...

Troubleshooting power supply units 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 servi...

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...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . Steps1. Remove the system covers (front and back). CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the system cover. This can result in overheating and cause component damage. 2. Reseat...

13. To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty memory module, replace the memory module in the first DIMM socket with a module of the same type and capacity.If an error message is displayed on the screen, this may indicate a problem with the installed DIMM type(s), incorrect DIMM installation, or defecti...

NOTE: Certain SD cards have a physical write-protect switch on the card. If the write-protect switch is turned on, the SD card is not writable. Steps1. Enter System Setup, and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled. 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect...

d. Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to the operating system. 3. Ensure that the required device drivers for your controller card are installed and are configured correctly. See the operating system documentation for more information. 4. Reboot the system and enter System S...

Troubleshooting expansion cards 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...

Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostics test. See Using system diagnostics for available diagnostic tests. 2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove the system cover. 4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly instal...

Alert messages The systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation. 166

6 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...

7 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password . Table 6. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). BIOS local acc...

Item Connector Description 12 USB_INT Internal USB connector 13 4HHD_SIG SATA x4 signal connector 14 PSWD & PSWD_NVRAM Password jumpers 15 GPU4 (CPU2_PE2_ABCD) GPU 4 PCIe connector 16 GPU1 (CPU1_PE3_ABCD) GPU 1 PCIe connector 17 A3, A7, A4, A8 Memory module sockets for processor 1 18 A1, A5, A2,...

8 Technical specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Power AC power supply (per power supply unit (PSU) Wattage 1100 W and 1600 W NOTE: 1100 W PSUs are supported only on systems with two GPUs. Heat dissipation NOTE: Heat dissipation is calcula...

9 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 pr...

Mini Express Service Tag The Mini Express Service Tag (MEST) label which has the Service tag number of your system. It is located on top of the left rack latch. To access the MEST, the chassis will need to be pulled out of the rack about two inches. Quick Resource Locator Use the Quick Resource Loca...