Dell T430- User Manual

LCD panel features The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals ...

From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu. Setup menu NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action. Option Description iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selec...

Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 5. 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 Figure 6. Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 Power supplies (PSU1 and PSU2) Redundant power supply Up to two 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W redundant AC power supplies. 20

NIC indicator codes Figure 7. 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...

Convention Power Indicator Pattern Description CAUTION: When correcting a power supply mismatch, replace only the power supply with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other power supply to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Ou...

Documentation matrix The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and managing your system. To... Refer to... Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack solution Set up your system and know the system technical specif...

2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge 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 r...

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...

Menu Item Description Spare with Advanced ECC Mode . By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode . NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform ...

Menu Item Description DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled . Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Ena...

Integrated Devices screen details Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.In the System Setup Main Menu , click System BIOS → Integrated Devices . The Integrated De...

Menu Item Description installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled. Serial Communic...

System Profile Settings screen You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management.To view the System Profile Settings click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System Profile Settings . Menu Item Description System Profile Sets t...

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...

Miscellaneous Settings screen You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time.To view the Miscellaneous Settings click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Miscellaneous Settings . Menu Item Descripti...

NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport . Assigning a sys...

Operating with a setup password enabled If Setup Password is Enabled , enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options. If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the message Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password att...

Changing the Thermal Settings The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system. 1. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility. 2. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option , select between the following options: • Default• Maximum Exhaust Temperatu...

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...

4. Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and peripherals. 5. Power on the system, including any attached peripherals. Related Links Installing the system coverInstalling the front bezel Recommended tools You will need the #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform the removal and installation procedu...

3. bezel key 4. slot on the chassis (2) 5. bezel tab (2) 6. 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 unhooking the bezel tabs from the slo...

Figure 11. 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) Related Links Installing the system feet Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary...

Next steps Place the system upright on a flat and stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Related Links Removing the system feet Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.The caster wheel assembly consists of: • Caster wheel units (f...

Figure 12. Removing and installing caster wheels 1. support unit 2. screw for support unit (2) 3. slot on base of the tower (4) 4. wheel assembly unit (2) 5. screw for wheel assembly (2) Related Links Removing the system feetRemoving caster wheels Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1. Ensure that ...

Related Links Installing caster wheels Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Power off the system, including any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 4. Remove the optional fro...

Installing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . Steps1. Align the slots on 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 ...

Figure 14. Inside the system 1. optical drive or tape drive 2. memory-module slots (4) 3. processor 1 4. power supply unit 5. expansion card slots 6. external cooling fan (optional) 7. internal cooling fan 8. memory-module slots (2) 9. processor 2 10. memory-module slots (2) 11. memory-module slots ...

Slot 1 SATA optical drive or PowerVault RD1000 Slot 2 PowerVault RD1000 or blank Slot 3 SAS tape drive or blank Removing 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 ...

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...

Steps Holding the touch points, lift the cooling shroud from the system. NOTE: Systems with x16 hard-drive backplanes use a different cooling shroud. To ensure proper cooling, always install the cooling shroud provided with your system. Figure 17. Removing and installing the cooling shroud — 3.5 inc...

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes. NOTE: For proper seating of the cooling shroud in the system chassis, ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured us...

Removing a hot-swap 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 du...

Next steps If removed, install the front bezel. Installing a hot-swap 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 onlin...

Steps Press the release button and slide the hard-drive blank out of the hard-drive slot. Figure 19. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank 1. hard-drive blank 2. release button Figure 20. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank 1. hard-drive blank 2. release button Installi...

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. Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service te...

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 22. 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 23. 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...

Removing the internal hard-drive bay 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...

Installing the internal hard-drive bay 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...

Installing a cabled 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 du...

Removing 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. Damage...

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...

Next steps Follow the instructions listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing a four-slot hard-drive blank System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). It supports DDR4 voltage specifications. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second....

channel 3: slot B4 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 1.2 V RDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 2 General memor...

• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs - for example, A1 with A2...

System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank, Organization, and Frequency DIMM Slot Population 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A5, A6, A7, and A8. 192 16 12 2R,...

Figure 35. Removing and installing a memory module 1. memory module 2. memory-module socket 3. memory-module socket ejector (2) Related Links Removing the cooling shroudInstalling memory modules Installing memory modules Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service tec...

Cooling fans The system supports the following: • An internal cooling fan• An optional external cooling fan at the back of the chassis NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor at dell.com/ESSA to ensu...

Figure 37. Removing and installing the internal cooling fan 1. internal cooling fan power cable 2. release tab 3. arrow 4. internal cooling fan Related Links Removing the cooling shroudInstalling the internal cooling fan Installing the internal cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may onl...

CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the blades. 4. Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the FAN1 connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links In...

Figure 38. Removing and Installing the external cooling fan 1. back of the system chassis 2. bottom hook (2) 3. external cooling fan 4. screw (4) 5. upper hook 6. external cooling fan power cable slot 7. external cooling fan power cable Related Links Removing the cooling shroudInstalling the externa...

Steps1. Route the external cooling fan power cable into the system through the external cooling fan power cable slot at the back of the chassis. 2. Align and insert the lower and upper hooks on the external cooling fan into the corresponding slots at the back of the chassis. 3. Use the four screws t...

Figure 39. 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 USB key is detected by the system. Expansion card holder Re...

Figure 40. Removing and installing the expansion card holder 1. projection (2) 2. tab 3. 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 au...

Expansion card installation guidelines Table 3. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 1 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 x8 2 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x1 x1 3 Processor 1 Full Hei...

GPU card installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines while installing a GPU card: • Ensure that all GPU cards are of the same type or model.• Your system supports only Q4000 single-width GPU cards and Q6000 double-width GPU card.• You can install one double-width or two single-width car...

Related Links Removing the expansion card holderInstalling an expansion card Installing an expansion 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...

Removing a GPU 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 the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servic...

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 with the guide pin on the expansion card slot. b. Press the expansion card latch until the filler bracket lock...

Next steps 1. Install the expansion card holder. 2. Install the cooling shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the expansion card holderInstalling the expansion card holderInstalling the cooling shroudRemoving a ...

Figure 43. Removing and installing the iDRAC ports card 1. iDRAC ports card holder 2. iDRAC port 3. SD vFlash media card 4. iDRAC ports card 5. captive screw (2) 6. iDRAC ports card connector Related Links Removing the cooling shroudRemoving the internal cooling fanInstalling the iDRAC ports card In...

Steps1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC ports card on the slots on the chassis wall. 2. Insert the iDRAC ports card into the connector on the system board. 3. Secure the iDRAC ports card using the two captive screws. Next steps 1. Install the internal cooling fan. 2. Install the cooling shrou...

Internal dual SD module The Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card provides two SD card slots. This card offers the following features: • Dual card operation — maintains a mirrored configuration using SD cards in both slots and provides redundancy. NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mod...

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 Links Removing the cooling shroudRemoving an internal SD cardInstalling the internal dual SD module Installing the...

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the cooling shroud. Steps Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module and press the card to release it from the slot. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in...

• Replacing a processor NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket. 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 ...

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....

in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the active power supply. If the output voltage of the active power supply drops, the power supply in the sleep state returns to an active output state. If having both power supplies active is more efficient than having one power supply in a sleep state, ...

Figure 50. 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 Next steps If you are not replacing the power supply unit in the second power supply unit bay immediately, install the power ...

Steps 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, re-latch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. Next steps 1. ...

Figure 51. 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 ...

6. Secure the power supply divider to the chassis using the screw. Figure 52. Removing and installing the power-supply divider 1. power supply divider 2. tabs (4) 3. screw Next steps 1. Install the redundant power supply module(s) or power supply blank as applicable. 2. Reconnect the system to its e...

NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor at dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization. Removing a non-redundant AC power supply Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certif...

Figure 53. Removing and installing a non-redundant AC power supply 1. screw 2. power supply unit cage 3. non-redundant power supply 4. standoff on the chassis 5. P1 cable connector 6. P2 cable connector 7. P3 cable connector 8. backplane connector Installing a non-redundant AC power supply Prerequis...

Steps1. Slide the new power supply into the power supply unit cage until the power supply is fully seated. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. 3. Connect all the power cables from the power supply to the system board, hard-drive backplane, hard drives, and optical drives....

Figure 54. Removing and installing the power interposer board 1. GPU power connector 2. power interposer board 3. release latch 4. hooks (4) 5. slots (4) Related Links Removing a redundant AC power supplyRemoving the cooling shroudInstalling the power interposer board Installing the power interposer...

Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Install the power supply module(s) or power supply blank in their original locations. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Installing the cooling shroudInstalling a redundant AC power supplyRemoving the power ...

Figure 55. Removing and installing the system battery 1. positive side of battery 2. socket 3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive facing up and slide it under the securing tabs. 4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place. Next steps 1. Install ...

Figure 57. Removing and installing the information tag 1. information tag 2. tab (2) 3. slot Related Links Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack modeInstalling the control panel assembly Installing the control panel assembly Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by...

Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack modeRemoving the control panel assembly Removing the control panel assembly cover Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certifie...

Figure 59. Removing and installing the control panel assembly cover for system with LED panel 1. tab (3) 2. control panel assembly cover 3. slot (3) Related Links Removing the control panel assemblyPreparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack modeInstalling the control panel assembly co...

Removing the control-panel 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 the online or telephone service and support team. Damage ...

Figure 61. Removing and installing the control-panel board for systems with cabled hard drives 1. control-panel board 2. screw (3) Related Links Installing the control-panel board Installing the control-panel board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technicia...

Next steps 1. Install the control-panel assembly cover. 2. Install the control panel assembly. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Installing the control panel assembly coverInstalling the control panel assemblyRemoving the control-panel board Removing ...

Figure 62. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 1. LCD module 2. retention tab 3. LCD cable 4. screw 5. LCD cable connector Related Links Removing the control panel assemblyRemoving the control panel assembly coverInstalling the LCD module Installing the LCD module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repa...

3. Install the control panel assembly. 4. Connect the control panel cable, the LCD cable and the control panel USB cable to the system board. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Related Links Installing the control panel assembly coverInstalling the control panel ass...

Removing the control panel assembly coverInstalling the VGA module Installing the VGA 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 ...

Installing 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 authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due t...

Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/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 the Trusted...

Figure 66. 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 ...

System top cover Do not remove the system top cover unless you are converting the system from tower to rack mode. 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 author...

Installing the system top coverPreparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode 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 produ...

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. Install the system cover. 4. Restart your system., 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 authorized ...

16. If the memory problem persists, repeat step 12 through step 15 for each memory module installed. 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 certifi...

NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. On the next restart, the system displays a message indicating the failure. If redundancy is enabled at the time of SD card failure, a critical alert will be logged and chassis health will degrade. 4. Re...

Troubleshooting a tape backup unit 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. Damag...

c. Take the hard drive offline and reseat the drive.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 ...

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...

4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed. 5. Install the system cover. 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics . Next steps If the problem persists, see Getting Help . System messages For a list of event and error messages g...

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 69. System board connectors Ite m Connector Description 1 SYS_PWR_CONN (P1) Power connector 2 FP_USB Control panel USB connector 3 PIB_CONN PIB signal connector 4 SATA_CDROM Optical drive SATA connector 168

Ite m Connector Description 33 BP_SIG Backplane signal connector 34 ODD_PWR Optical drive power connector 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 Des...

9 Technical Specifications Physical Height 443.3 mm (17.45 inch) with feet430.3 mm (16.94 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch) with feet opened218 mm (8.58 inch) with feet closed Depth 542.2 mm (21.35 inch) without bezel558.6 mm (21.99 inch) with bezel Weight (maximum configuration) 30.16 ...

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...