Page 3 - Contents; About Your System
Contents 1 About Your System ....................................................................................................7 Front-Panel Features And Indicators .................................................................................................... 7 Back-Panel Features And Indica...
Page 6 - Getting Help
Alert Messages .................................................................................................................................... 96 9 Getting Help .............................................................................................................97 Contacting Dell .........
Page 7 - 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 14 - 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 15 - 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 22 - System And Setup Password Features
Menu Item Description NOTE: This field does not apply to 84-key keyboards. 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 d...
Page 24 - Entering The UEFI Boot Manager
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be powered down. ...
Page 27 - 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 28 - Opening And Closing The System; Opening The System
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. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techni...
Page 29 - 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 30 - 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 31 - 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 32 - Installing The Optical Drive
9. If applicable, install the front bezel. 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 ...
Page 33 - 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 36 - Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage; Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage
Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The 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...
Page 39 - Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage; Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into The Hard-Drive Cage
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage 1. Remove the screws from the side of the hard-drive cage. 2. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive cage. Figure 12. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into the Hard-Drive Cage 1. screws (4) 2. 2.5 inch hard-drive cage 3. 2.5 inc...
Page 40 - 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 41 - 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 42 - Installing The Control-Panel Board
8. Slide the control-panel board toward the back of the system and lift it out of the chassis. 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...
Page 43 - 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 44 - Installing A Cooling Fan
6. Install the cooling shroud. 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 per...
Page 45 - 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 46 - 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 47 - 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 48 - 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 49 - Installing Memory Modules
9. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Figure 18. Removing the Memory Module 1. memory module 2. memory-module socket ejectors (2) 3. memory-module socket Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch ...
Page 51 - Removing And Installing The Internal USB Key; Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers; Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
Removing And Installing The Internal USB Key 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 du...
Page 52 - Expansion Card Types And Form Factor; Removing An Expansion Card
Expansion Card Types And Form Factor The following table describes the types of expansions cards and the form factor: Table 2. Expansion Card Types and Form Factor Card Type Form Factor FC8 HBA full height SAS RAID full height 10 Gb NICs full height 1 Gb NICs full height Removing An Expansion Card C...
Page 53 - Installing An Expansion Card
8. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Figure 21. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card on the Riser 1. expansion-card connector 2. expansion-card latch 3. expansion card Installing An Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may...
Page 54 - Removing The Expansion-Card Riser
13. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Removing The Expansion-Card Riser 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 do...
Page 55 - Installing The Expansion-Card Riser; Removing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card
Installing The Expansion-Card Riser CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to serv...
Page 56 - Installing The iDRAC7 Enterprise Card
12. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 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...
Page 57 - System Battery; Replacing The System Battery
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 m...
Page 58 - 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 60 - Installing The Processor
11. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new 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 NO...
Page 61 - Power Supply Unit
4. Remove the cooling shroud. 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...
Page 62 - Removing The Power Supply Unit
Removing The Power Supply Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing...
Page 63 - Installing The Power Supply; System Board; Removing The System Board
Installing The Power Supply 1. Open the system. 2. Orient the power supply so that the connector fits through the back-panel opening. 3. Align the screw hole on the power supply with the hole on the chassis. 4. Tighten the screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. 5. Connect all the power cab...
Page 64 - Installing The System Board
6. Remove the screws on the system board and slide the system board toward the front of the system. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. 7. Hold the system board by its edges and lift the system board out of the chassis. CAUTION:...
Page 67 - 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 68 - Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device; Troubleshooting A NIC
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 devices and disconnect them from the system. 8. Reboot the system and, i...
Page 69 - 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 70 - Troubleshooting The System Battery
3. Ensure that the following components are properly installed:• Cooling shroud• Expansion-card risers (if present)• 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 t...
Page 71 - Troubleshooting The Power Supply; Troubleshooting Cooling Problems; Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
Troubleshooting The Power Supply 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 72 - Troubleshooting System Memory
Troubleshooting System Memory 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 73 - Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key; Troubleshooting An SD Card
Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to serv...
Page 74 - Troubleshooting An Optical Drive; Troubleshooting A Hard Drive
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 10. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is enabled. 11. Check if the SD card is functioning properly.If the problem persists,...
Page 75 - Troubleshooting Expansion Cards; Troubleshooting The Processor
4. Reboot the system and enter the System Setup. 5. Verify that the controller is enabled and the drives are displayed in the System Setup. If the problem persists, try troubleshooting the expansion cards or see Getting Help . Troubleshooting Expansion Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by...
Page 77 - 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 79 - 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 80 - 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 81 - 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 83 - 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 87 - 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 97 - 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 ...