Dell T620- Manual

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description the front and the system status indicator on the back flash 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 the system ID button for more than five seco...

Option Description Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format can be configured in the Set home subme...

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern (RAID Only) Condition seconds, and off six seconds Back-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 6. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17

NIC Indicator Codes Figure 7. NIC Indicator 1. link indicator2. activity indicator Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps). Lin...

Figure 9. DC Power Supply Status Indicator 1. DC power supply status indicator Power Indicator Pattern Condition Not lit Power is not connected. Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply and that the power supply is operational....

2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup: Keystroke Description <F2> Enters the System Setup. <F10> Enters System Services, wh...

• UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS. You must select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of System Setup. Once you specify the boot mode, the system boots...

System Setup Options System Setup Main Screen NOTE: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings. Menu Item Description System BIOS This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings This option is used to view and configure iDRAC setti...

Menu Item Description User Accessible USB Ports Allows you enable or disable the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports and selecting All Ports Off disables both front and back USB ports. By default, the User Accessible USB Ports option is set to All Por...

Menu Item Description NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. External Serial Connector Allows you to associate the external serial connector to serial device 1...

Menu Item Description NOTE: When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/performance. Memory Patrol Scrub Allows you to set the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol Scrub option is set to Standard. Memory Refresh Rat...

Menu Item Description BIOS Update Control Allows you to update the BIOS using either DOS or UEFI shell-based flash utilities. For environments that do not require local BIOS updates, it is recommended to set this field to Disabled. By default, the BIOS Update Control option is set to Unlocked. NOTE:...

Setup password This is the password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS or UEFI settings of your system. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is run...

To delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password: 1. To enter System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or restart. 2. In the System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press <Enter>.The System BIOS screen is displayed. 3. In the System BIOS Screen, select Sy...

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes. Entering The UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to be in...

Menu Item Description BIOS Boot Menu Displays the list of available BIOS boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option you wish to use and press <Enter>. UEFI Boot Menu Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option you wish to u...

The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed. 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...

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 • T10 and T15 Torx screwdrivers • Wrist grounding strap connected to ground Following tools are required for assembling c...

Removing The Front Bezel 1. Insert the bezel key in the keylock. 2. Keeping the keylock pressed with the bezel key, rotate the keylock to the unlocked position. 3. Press down on the release latch at the top of the bezel. 4. Rotate the top end of the bezel away from the system. 5. Unhook the bezel ta...

Figure 12. Removing and Installing the Wheel Assembly 1. slots on base of the tower (4)2. wheel assembly unit (2)3. screws (2) Opening And Closing The System 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. WARNI...

Opening The System CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the system. Failure to install the feet poses the risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or damage to the system. NOTE: It is recommended that you...

5. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Inside The 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 documentat...

Bezel Blank Removing The Bezel Blank 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...

Installing The Bezel Blank 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...

Figure 16. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud 1. cooling shroud2. tab 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...

channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12 Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5, and B9 channel 1: slots B2, B6, and B10 channel 2: slots B3, B7, and B11 channel 3: slots B4, B8, and B12 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. DIMM Type DIMMs...

• In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor should be identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on. • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed provided that other memory population rul...

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

System Capacity (in GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank, Organization, and Frequency DIMM Slot Population 768 32 24 LRDIMM, x4, 1333 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12 Removing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules...

3. alignment key 6. Install the cooling shroud. 7. Close the system. 8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered...

• Sixteen 2.5 inch hard drives • Four Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices • Four 3.5 inch hard drives Removing A Flex Bay 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,...

Installing A Flex Bay 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 ...

1. hard-drive blank2. release button Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank 1. If installed, remove the front bezel. 2. Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place. 3. If applicable, install the front bezel. Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank CAU...

If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. When the hard-drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal. 2. Press the release button to open the hard-drive carrier release handle. 3. Slide the hard-drive carrier out until it is ...

CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive is installed and the system is powered on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive is...

Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier 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...

2. optical drive blank lock Installing The Slim Optical Drive Blank 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 ...

Installing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive 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 ...

Removing A Cooling Fan WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform tro...

Installing A Cooling Fan 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 ...

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

Removing The PCIe Card Holder 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 ...

GPU Card Holder (Optional) Removing The GPU Card Holder 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...

1. release tab2. GPU card holder3. guide pin Installing The GPU Card Holder CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone serv...

Expansion Cards Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Table 3. Supported PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion Cards PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 1 Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x8 x8 2 Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16 3 Platform Controlle...

8. Close the PCIe card latch. 9. Replace the PCIe card holder. 10. Close the system.11. Place the system upright.12. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Figure 31. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card 1. PCIe card latch2. PC...

NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. 8. Hol...

Figure 32. Removing and Installing the GPU Card 1. GPU card2. SLI data connector3. GPU card power connector4. GPU card power connector5. x16 connector6. PCIe card latches (2) Installing A GPU Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troub...

10. Close the two PCIe card latches. 11. Replace the PCIe card holder. 12. Close the system. 13. Place the system upright. 14. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. SD vFlash Card A vFlash SD card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that ...

Removing An Internal Dual SD 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 serv...

Installing An Internal Dual SD 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 se...

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card. 5. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place. 6. If applicable, replace the cooling shroud. 7. Close the system. 8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals....

Figure 37. Removing and Installing a Processor 1. close first socket release lever 2. pin-1 corner of processor3. processor4. open first socket release lever 5. socket 6. guide7. slot8. golden triangle Installing A Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Y...

6. Locate the processor socket. 7. If applicable, remove the socket protective cap. 8. Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever near the unlock first icon and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab. 9. Similarly, release the socket-relea...

Figure 38. Removing and Installing an AC Power Supply 1. connector2. power supply3. release latch4. power supply handle Installing An AC 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 ...

Wiring Instructions For A DC Power Supply Your system supports up to two –(48–60) V DC power supplies (when available). WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC p...

3. Connect the safety ground wire to the grounding post on the back of the system using a #6-32 nut equipped with a locking washer. Figure 39. Assembling and Connecting the Safety Ground Wire 1. safety ground wire2. grounding post3. locking washer 4. spring washer5. #6-32 nut Assembling The DC Input...

Figure 40. Assembling the DC Input Power Wires 1. DC power socket2. rubber cap3. captive screws (2)4. DC power connector 5. wire –48 V6. wire RTN7. grounding wire Removing A DC Power Supply WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connection...

Figure 41. Removing and Installing a DC Power Supply 1. connector2. power supply3. power supply status indicator 4. release latch5. power supply handle Installing A DC Power Supply WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC p...

Removing The Power Supply Blank CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed in the second power supply bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the power supply blank only if you are installing a second power supply. If you are installing a second power sup...

3. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface. 4. Open the system....

1. power distribution board2. screws (6) Installing The Power Distribution 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...

Installing The Power Interposer 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 se...

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane 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...

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane 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...

1. system top cover2. screws (6) Installing The System Top Cover NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system. 1. Slightly offset the top cover toward the front of the system. 2. Align the top cover with the contr...

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system. 1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 2. Lay the system on its side. 3. Rem...

Removing The Control Panel—Tower Mode 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...

Installing The Control Panel—Tower Mode 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 ...

2. control panel cable3. control panel USB cable Installing The Control Panel—Rack Mode 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 66. Removing and Installing the Control-Panel Board 1. control-panel board2. screws (3) Installing The Control-Panel 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 documen...

Removing The LCD Module—Tower Mode 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 68. Removing and Installing the LCD Module in the Rack Mode 1. screw2. LCD cable3. LCD module Installing The LCD Module—Rack Mode 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 ...

Removing The VGA 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 i...

Installing The VGA 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...

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. Figure 70. Removing the System Board 1. system board2. release pin Installing The System Board CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform...

4 Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode 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...

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...

7. Power down all attached USB devices and disconnect them from the system. 8. Restart the system and, if your keyboard is functioning, enter the System Setup. Verify that all USB ports are enabled on the Integrated Devices screen, in the System Setup options.If your keyboard is not functioning, you...

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...

– 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 information, see Using System Diagnostic...

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...

8. Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. 9. Close the system. 10. Enter the System Setup and check the system memory setting. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step. 11. Open the system. 12. If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty,...

NOTE: Certain SD cards have a physical write-protect switch on the card. If the write-protect switch is turned on then the SD card is not writeable. 1. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled. 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconn...

Troubleshooting A Hard Drive 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...

If the tests fail, see Getting Help . 11. For each expansion card you removed in step 8, perform the following steps: a) Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.b) Open the system.c) Reinstall one of the expansion cards.d) Close the system.e...

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...

The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts executing the tests on all the detected devices. System Diagnostic Controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected dev...

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 5. System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN (default) The password feature is enabled (pins 2–4). The passwor...

System Board Connectors Figure 74. System Board Jumpers and Connectors Item Connector Description 1 SLOT1 PCIe card connector 1 2 SLOT2 PCIe card connector 2 3 SLOT3 PCIe card connector 3 4 SLOT4 PCIe card connector 4 5 NIC1 NIC1 connector 6 NIC2 NIC2 connector 7 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory modul...

Disabling A Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service techn...

8 Technical Specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 3 and 2 Expansion slots: (Slot 1) One full-height, full-length x8 link (Slot 2) One full-height, full-length x16 link (Slot 3) One full-height, ful...

9 System Messages LCD Messages NOTE: Applicable only if your system has an LCD display. The LCD messages consist of brief text messages that refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management softw...

Error Code Message Information Action 1. Review system logs for power supply exceptions.2. Re-configure the system to minimum configuration, inspect and reinstall system cables. 3. If the issue persists, see Getting Help . Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and promp...

10 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country...