Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 About Your System................................................................................................7 Front-Panel Features And Indicators .................................................................................................... 7 Back-Panel Features And Indicators ...
Page 7 - About Your System; Front-Panel Features And Indicators
1 About Your System Front-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 Power-on indicator, power button The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output ...
Page 9 - Back-Panel Features And Indicators
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 10 USB connectors (2) Allow you to connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. 11 System service tag A slide-out label panel that allows you to record system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on as ...
Page 10 - NIC Indicator Codes; Related Documentation
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.Press to toggle the system ID on and off. If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold th...
Page 11 - Quick Resource Locator
NOTE: For all PowerEdge and PowerVault documentation, go to dell.com/support/manuals and enter the system Service Tag to get your system documentation. NOTE: For all Dell OpenManage documents, go to dell.com/openmanagemanuals . NOTE: For all operating system documents, go to dell.com/operatingsystem...
Page 13 - Choosing The System Boot Mode; Entering System Setup; Responding To Error Messages; Using The System Setup Navigation Keys
Choosing The System Boot Mode System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.• UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) s...
Page 14 - System Setup Options
Keystroke Action NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. <F1> Displays the System Setup h...
Page 21 - System And Setup Password Features
Menu Item Description Report Keyboard Errors Allows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during system boot. By default, the Report Keyboard Errors field is set to Report . F1/F2 Prompt on Error Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2 P...
Page 23 - Entering The UEFI Boot Manager
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered. NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes. Operating With A Se...
Page 26 - Installing System Components; Recommended Tools; Installing The Front Bezel; Removing The Front Bezel
3 Installing System Components Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Key to the system keylock• #2 Phillips screwdriver• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground Front Bezel (Optional) Installing The Front Bezel 1. Hook the right end of the ...
Page 27 - Opening And Closing The System; Opening The System
3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel. 4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system. Opening And Closing The System WARNING: Opening the system or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTI...
Page 28 - Closing The System; Inside The System
Closing The System 1. Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly toward the back of the system so that it aligns with the notches and lays flush on the chassis. 2. Slide the cover toward the front of the chassis until it locks in position. 3. Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise...
Page 29 - Chassis Intrusion Switch; Removing The Chassis Intrusion Switch
NOTE: To install a 3.5-inch hard drive, install a 3.5 inch HDD0 hard-drive cage and to install a 2.5–inch hard drive, install a 2.5 inch HDD0/1 hard-drive cage. Chassis Intrusion Switch The chassis intrusion switch detects any unauthorized access into the interior of your system and provides an indi...
Page 30 - Installing The Chassis Intrusion Switch; Removing The Optical Drive
Installing The Chassis Intrusion Switch 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 ...
Page 31 - Installing The Optical Drive
Figure 8. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive 1. data cable 2. power cable 3. optical drive 4. metal standoffs (2) 5. release latch Installing The Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs ...
Page 32 - Hard Drives
4. To remove the optical-drive blank, pull the optical-drive blank away from the system. 5. Press down on the release latch and place the optical drive in position. 6. Align the slots on the side of the optical drive with the metal standoffs. 7. Slide the optical drive onto the chassis until it is s...
Page 34 - Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage
Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Cage 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...
Page 35 - Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage
Figure 10. Removing and Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into the Hard-Drive Cage 1. screws (4) 2. 3.5 inch hard-drive cage 3. 3.5 inch hard drive Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perfo...
Page 38 - LED Module; Removing The LED Module
LED Module Removing The LED Module 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...
Page 39 - Installing The LED Module; Removing The Control-Panel Board
Installing The LED Module 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...
Page 40 - Installing The Control-Panel Board
Figure 14. Removing and Installing the Control-Panel Board 1. control-panel 2. control-panel board 3. control-panel board screws (4) 4. control-panel board connector cable 5. USB connector 6. cable-routing hook Installing The Control-Panel Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified ...
Page 41 - Cooling Fans; Removing A Cooling Fan
Cooling Fans Your system supports three cooling fans. NOTE: Install fan 3 if you are installing an expansion card. NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s management software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by no...
Page 42 - Installing A Cooling Fan
Figure 15. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan 1. cooling fans (3) 2. fan power cable connector 3. cooling-fan bracket 4. fan Mylar 5. fan 3 bracket Installing A Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple...
Page 43 - Cooling Shroud; Removing The Cooling Shroud
9. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Cooling Shroud Removing The Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized i...
Page 44 - Installing The Cooling Shroud; System Memory
Installing The Cooling Shroud CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing ...
Page 45 - General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
channel 1: memory sockets 1 and 3 channel 2: memory sockets 2 and 4 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Channel Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/ Channel 1.35 V UDIMM ECC 1 1333, 1600 D...
Page 46 - Removing Memory Modules
System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank, Organization, and Frequency DIMM Slot Population 16 4 4 2R, x4, 1333 MT/s, 1, 2, 3, 4 2R, x4, 1600 MT/s 32 8 4 2R, x4, 1333 MT/s, 1, 2, 3, 4 2R, x4, 1600 MT/s Removing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch...
Page 47 - Installing Memory Modules
3. memory-module socket Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or me...
Page 48 - Removing And Installing The Internal USB Key
Figure 19. Installing the Memory Module 1. memory module 2. memory-module ejectors 3. memory-module socket alignment key 4. memory-module alignment key 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 stora...
Page 49 - Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers; Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
Figure 20. Removing and Installing the Internal USB Key 1. USB memory key 2. USB memory key connector Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers Expansion Card Installation Guidelines NOTE: To use an expansion card, you need to install an expansion-card riser. If your system configuration does not in...
Page 50 - Removing An Expansion Card
Removing An Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing tha...
Page 51 - Installing An Expansion Card; Removing The Expansion-Card Riser
Installing An Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing t...
Page 52 - Installing The Expansion-Card Riser
Figure 22. Removing and Installing the Expansion-Card Riser 1. expansion-card riser 2. release tab 3. guide pins (2) 4. expansion-card riser connector Installing The Expansion-Card Riser CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting...
Page 53 - Removing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card
iDRAC7 Enterprise Card (Optional) Removing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service an...
Page 54 - Installing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card; System Battery
Figure 23. Removing and Installing the iDRAC7 Enterprise Card 1. iDRAC7 Enterprise card 2. standoffs (2) 3. tabs (2) 4. iDRAC7 Enterprise card connector Installing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoo...
Page 55 - Replacing The System Battery
Replacing The System Battery WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. See your safety information for additional information. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done...
Page 56 - Processor; Removing The Processor
Processor Removing The Processor 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...
Page 58 - Installing The Processor
Figure 26. Removing and Installing a Processor 1. processor shield retention screw 2. processor 3. ZIF socket 4. processor 5. notch 6. socket keys (2) 7. socket release lever NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch...
Page 59 - Power Supply Unit; Removing The Power Supply Unit
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary t...
Page 60 - Installing The Power Supply
3. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply and remove the straps that bundle and secure the system cables. 4. Open the system. 5. Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply to the system board, hard drives, and optical drive. 6. If applicable, remove the 2.5 inch/3.5 inch hard-dr...
Page 61 - System Board; Removing The System Board
System Board Removing The System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to s...
Page 62 - Installing The System Board
Figure 28. Removing and Installing the System Board 1. cooling shroud guide screws (2) 2. screws (8) 3. system board Installing The System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your ...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting Your System; Safety First—For You And Your System; Troubleshooting A USB Device
4 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You And Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and s...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device; Troubleshooting A NIC
4. Replace the keyboard/mouse with another working keyboard/mouse. 5. If the problem is resolved, replace the faulty keyboard/mouse. 6. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to the next step to begin troubleshooting the other USB devices attached to the system. 7. Power down all attached USB devic...
Page 66 - Troubleshooting A Wet System; Troubleshooting A Damaged System
Troubleshooting A Wet System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing t...
Page 67 - Troubleshooting The System Battery; Troubleshooting The Power Supply
• Expansion cards• Power supply(s)• Cooling-fan assembly (if present)• Cooling fans• Processor(s) and heat sink(s)• Memory modules• Hard-drive carriers• Hard-drive backplane 4. Ensure that all cables are properly connected. 5. Close the system. 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more inform...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting Cooling Problems; Troubleshooting Cooling Fans; Troubleshooting System Memory
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...
Page 69 - Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key
5. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 6. Open the system. 7. Check the memory channels and ensure that they are populated correctly. 8. Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. 9. Close the system. 10. Enter the System Setup and che...
Page 70 - Troubleshooting An SD Card; Troubleshooting An Optical Drive
Troubleshooting An SD Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing tha...
Page 71 - Troubleshooting A Hard Drive; Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
6. Remove the front bezel. 7. Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive and to the controller. 8. Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive. 9. Close the system. If the problem is not resolved, see Getting Help . Troubleshooting A Hard Drive CAUTIO...
Page 72 - Troubleshooting The Processor
6. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 7. Open the system. 8. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. 9. Close the system. 10. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Us...
Page 73 - Dell Embedded System Diagnostics; When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics; System Diagnostic Controls
5 Using System Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unabl...
Page 75 - Jumpers And Connectors
6 Jumpers And Connectors System Board Jumper Settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling A Forgotten Password . Table 3. System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled (pins 2–4). The passwo...
Page 76 - System Board Connectors
System Board Connectors Figure 29. System Board Jumpers and Connectors Item Connector Description 1 POWER CONN Power connector 2 2, 4, 1 ,3 Memory module sockets 3 INT_USB1 USB connector 4 IO_Riser1 Expansion-card riser connector 5 iDRAC_ENTERPRISE iDRAC7 enterprise card connector 6 NVRAM CLR NVRAM ...
Page 77 - Disabling A Forgotten Password
Item Connector Description 16 PWRD_EN Password enable jumper 17 ODD/SATA_E ODD/SATA connector E 18 CPU Processor 19 FAN1 Cooling fan 1 connector 20 POWER_12V_1 P2 power connector Disabling A Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. Th...
Page 78 - Technical Specifications
7 Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Intel Core i3-4130 and Core i3-4330 processorproduct family Intel Pentium processor G3430 and G3420 Intel Celeron processor G1820 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion slots using riser card One half-height, full-length x16 link...
Page 82 - System Messages
8 System Messages System Error Messages System error messages appear on the monitor to notify you of a possible problem with the system. These messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems manag...
Page 91 - Alert Messages
Error Code Message Information TMP0119 Message The system inlet temperature is less than the lower critical threshold. Details Ambient air temperature is too cool. Action Check the system operating environment. TMP0120 Message The system inlet temperature is greater than the upper warning threshold....
Page 92 - Contacting Dell; Locating Your System Service Tag
9 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country ...