Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 About your system................................................................................................ 9 Supported configurations ..................................................................................................................... 9 Front-panel features and ind...
Page 9 - About your system; Supported configurations
1 About your system The Dell PowerEdge T630 is a rackable tower server that support up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor family, up to 24 DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to 32 hard drives/SSDs. NOTE: The T630 systems support only internal, hot-swappable hard drives. Su...
Page 10 - Front-panel features and indicators
Front-panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators— 2.5 inch hard-drive chassis 10
Page 13 - LCD panel features
Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off. 8 USB management port/iDRAC Direct port The USB management port can function as a regular USB ...
Page 14 - Home screen
Figure 3. LCD panel features Item Button Description 1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments. 2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor. 3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.During message scrolling:• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed...
Page 15 - View menu
Option DescriptionSelect Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See System Error Messages for a list of messages in this format. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See View Menu to see the options and option items ...
Page 16 - Hard-drive indicator codes
Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 4. 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...
Page 17 - Back-panel features and indicators
Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 PCIe expansion card slots (3) (processor 1) Allows you to connect up to two PCI Express expansion cards and one PERC card. 2, 3 Ethernet connectors Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. 4 System iden...
Page 19 - NIC indicator codes; Power indicator codes
NIC indicator codes Figure 5. NIC indicators 1. link indicator 2. 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). L...
Page 22 - Documentation matrix
Convention Power indicator pattern Condition A Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply unit and that the power supply unit is operational. B Flashing green When hot-adding a power supply unit, power supply unit LED flashes gre...
Page 23 - Quick Resource Locator
To... Refer to... Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offerings Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed and management system, know the iDRAC features and troubleshoot using iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote ...
Page 24 - Performing initial system configuration; Setting up your system; Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP
2 Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system, install the operating system, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address for system management. Setting up your system 1. Unpack the server. 2. Install the server into the rack. ...
Page 27 - Navigation keys
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...
Page 28 - About System Setup; Enabling Console Redirection
About System Setup Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.You can access System Setup in two ways: • Standard Graphical Browser— This is enabled by default.• Text Browser— This is enabled using Console Redirection. NOTE: By default...
Page 29 - System Information screen details
Menu Item Description System Information Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Displays information and options related to installed memory. Processor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such...
Page 30 - Memory Settings screen details
Menu Item Description System Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer. System Manufacturer Contact Information Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer. System CPLD Version Displays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Displays...
Page 31 - Processor Settings screen details
Menu Item Description NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability. Node Interleav...
Page 33 - SATA Settings screen details
SATA Settings screen details You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on your system.You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA Settings . The SATA Settings screen details are explained below. Ex...
Page 35 - Boot Settings screen details
Menu Item Description Port H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the select...
Page 40 - System Security settings screen details
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...
Page 42 - Miscellaneous Settings screen details
Menu Item Description Authorized Signature Database Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db). Forbidden Signature Database Imports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Forbidden Signature Database (dbx). Miscellaneous Settings screen details Y...
Page 43 - About Boot Manager; Entering Boot Manager; Changing the boot order
Menu Item Descriptionresults can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute. About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without res...
Page 46 - Safety instructions; After working inside your system
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 when the system is on may expose you to a risk of ele...
Page 47 - Recommended tools; Installing the front bezel
4. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and peripherals. 5. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Recommended tools You need the #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform the removal and installation procedures. The following tools are required for assembling cables for a DC powe...
Page 48 - Removing the front bezel; System feet; Removing the system feet
Figure 8. Installing and removing the front bezel 1. release latch 2. system 3. bezel key 4. 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 unho...
Page 49 - Installing the system feet
Steps Remove the screws securing the system feet to the base of the tower. Figure 9. 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) Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stan...
Page 50 - Installing caster wheels
Next steps Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.Caster wheels consist of: • Caster wheel units (front and back)• Two screws for the caster wheel units I...
Page 51 - Removing caster wheels
Figure 10. Removing and installing caster wheels 1. slots on base of the tower (4) 2. wheel assembly unit (2) 3. screw (2) Removing caster wheels Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. 3. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface wit...
Page 52 - Removing the system cover
Removing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 4. Remove the optional front bezel. 5. Lay the system on a flat, s...
Page 53 - Inside the system
Steps1. Align the slots of 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 to the locked position Next steps 1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat, stab...
Page 54 - Cooling shroud
Figure 12. Inside the system 1. cooling fan in the cooling fan assembly (optional) 2. expansion card holder 3. guide to align the cooling shroud 4. DIMM slots (6) 5. processor 2 6. system-board holder 7. expansion card holder 8. DIMM slots (6) 9. cooling fan in the cooling shroud (2) 10. DIMM slots ...
Page 55 - Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due t...
Page 56 - Installing the cooling shroud; Cooling fans; Removing a cooling fan
3. fan release tab 4. cooling fan Installing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone se...
Page 57 - Installing a cooling fan
NOTE: The procedure for removing an individual fan from the cooling-fan assembly and the cooling shroud is identical. Steps Press the fan release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling-fan assembly. Figure 14. Removing and installing a cooling fan from the cooling-fan assembly a. cooling-fa...
Page 59 - System memory
3. release lever (2) 4. slot (3) 5. guide pin (3) Installing the cooling-fan assembly (optional) 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 direc...
Page 61 - General memory module installation guidelines; Mode-specific guidelines
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 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank 3 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank LRDIMM 1 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Quad ...
Page 62 - Sample memory configurations
Advanced ECC (lockstep) Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation.Memory installation guidelines: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.• DIMMs installed in memo...
Page 65 - Removing memory modules
System capacity (in GB) DIMM size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM rank, organization, and frequency DIMM slot population 160 8 20 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x8, 1600 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B11 16 and 8 12 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x4...
Page 66 - Installing memory modules
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . 3. Remove the cooling shroud. 4. If required, remove the cooling-fan assembly. WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down...
Page 68 - Flex bays; Removing a flex bay
Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . 3. Press <F2> to enter System Setup , and check the System Memory setting. The system should have changed the value to reflect the installed memory. 4. If the value is incorrect, one ...
Page 69 - Installing a flex bay
Figure 19. Removing and installing a flex bay 1. flex bay 2. tab (3) 3. screw hole (2) 4. release latch 5. screw (2) Installing a flex bay Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified ...
Page 70 - Hard drives; Removing a hot-swap hard drive
Hard drives Your system supports Enterprise-class hard drives, which are designed for 24x7 operating environment. Selecting the correct drive class will optimize quality, functionality, performance, and reliability of the hard drives. Due to industry advances, in some cases, the larger capacity driv...
Page 71 - Installing a hot-swap hard drive
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot. Figure 20. Removing and installing a hot-swap hard drive 1. release button 2. hard-drive carrier 3. hard-drive carrier handle Installing a hot-swap hard drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many r...
Page 74 - Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter
Installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. 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. In...
Page 75 - Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter; Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive carrier
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 ...
Page 76 - Removing a hard-drive adapter from a hard-drive carrier; Removing a hard drive from a hard-drive carrier
Figure 24. 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 . ...
Page 77 - Installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrier; Optical drives and tape drives
Figure 25. 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...
Page 78 - Removing the optical drive or tape drive
System Configurations Systems with up to eight 3.5 inch hard drives or eight 2.5 inch hard drives in the 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier, or sixteen 2.5 inch hard drives plus four PCIe SSDs Up to one SATA half height optical drive Up to one SATA/SAS/SCSI tape drive Systems with up to eighteen 3.5 inch h...
Page 81 - Installing the optical drive or tape drive; Removing the slim optical drive blank
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...
Page 82 - Installing the slim optical drive blank
Figure 28. Removing and installing the slim optical drive blank 1. slim optical drive blank 2. optical drive blank lock Installing the slim optical drive blank Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You s...
Page 83 - Replacing the internal USB key
NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector (INT_USB) on the system board, see System board connectors . Replacing the internal USB key Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . CAUTION: Many repairs may only ...
Page 84 - Expansion card holder; Removing the expansion card holder; Installing the expansion card holder
Expansion card holder Removing the expansion card holder Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions . 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system . CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoo...
Page 85 - Expansion cards; Expansion card installation guidelines
Steps Align the expansion card holder with the projections on the chassis and push it down until firmly seated. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Expansion cards Expansion card installation guidelines The following table describes the supported expansion ca...
Page 86 - Removing an expansion card
CPU Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Maximum Allowed 5 FC16 HBA 3, 1 2 6 10 Gb NICs 3, 1, 2 3 7 FC8 HBA 3, 1, 2 3 8 FC4 HBA 3, 1, 2 3 9 1 Gb NICs 3, 1, 2 3 10 Non-RAID 3, 1 2 CPU2 1 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) Bridge 1, 3 1 2 GPU (single width and double width) 3, 6, 7, 1 4 3 RAID 8...
Page 87 - Installing an expansion card
b. Press the expansion card latch till the filler bracket locks into place. NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed in 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 syste...
Page 88 - Removing the GPU card holder
4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card connector. 5. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. 6. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch up until the...
Page 89 - Installing the GPU card holder
Figure 31. Removing and installing the GPU card holder 1. release tab 2. GPU card holder 3. guide pin Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing the GPU card holder Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you read the Safety instruc...
Page 90 - GPU card installation guidelines
Steps Align the GPU card holder with the slots on the chassis and the guide pin, and push till it is firmly seated. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . GPU cards (optional) GPU card installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines while installing a G...
Page 92 - Installing a GPU card; Internal dual SD module; Removing the internal dual SD module
2. Close the two expansion card latches by pushing the latch until the latch snaps into place. 3. Replace the expansion card holder. 4. Install the cooling shroud. 5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system . Installing a GPU card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only ...
Page 94 - Installing the internal dual SD module; Internal SD card; Removing an internal SD card
3. SD card (2) 4. SD card slot 2 5. SD card slot 1 6. IDSDM connector The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes. Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition A Green Indicates that the card is online B Flashing green Indicates rebuild or activity C Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch o...
Page 95 - Installing an internal SD card; Processors; Removing a 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell...
Page 99 - Installing a processor
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...
Page 101 - Power supplies
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....
Page 102 - Hot Spare feature; Removing an AC power supply unit
Hot Spare feature Your system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy. When the Hot Spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant power supplies is switched to a sleep state. The active power supply supports 100% of the lo...
Page 103 - Installing an AC power supply unit
Figure 38. 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 Installing an AC power supply unit Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Yo...
Page 104 - Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit
NOTE: When installing, hot-swapping, or hot-adding a new power supply unit, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the power supply unit and determine its status. The power supply redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new power supply unit is discovered and en...
Page 106 - Removing a DC power supply unit
Steps1. Strip the insulation from the ends of the DC power wires, exposing approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) of copper wire. WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system. 2. Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten...
Page 107 - Installing a DC power supply unit
NOTE: You may have to unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with power supply removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. Steps1. Disconnect the power wires from the power source and the connector from the power supply y...
Page 108 - Removing the power supply unit blank
NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. 4. Connect the safety ground wire. 5. Install the DC power connector in the power supply unit. CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, secure the wires ...
Page 109 - Installing the power supply unit blank; System battery; Replacing the system battery
Figure 42. 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 ...
Page 111 - Removing the hard-drive backplane
• 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA backplane Depending on your configuration, your system supports one of the following backplane combinations: • 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplan...
Page 129 - Installing the hard-drive backplane; SD vFlash media card; Replacing an SD vFlash media card
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...
Page 130 - Control panel assembly; Removing the control panel assembly
Figure 61. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card 1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media-card slot 3. To install an SD vFlash media card, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash media card into the card slot on the module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to e...
Page 132 - Installing the control panel assembly
Figure 63. Removing and installing the information tag 1. information tag 2. tab 3. slot Installing the control panel assembly 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 prod...
Page 133 - System board; Removing the system board
System board The system board has the connectors for your system components and also contains the integrated components. Removing 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 aut...
Page 134 - Installing the system board
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components. Figure 64. Removing the system board 1. post 2. system board 3. release pin Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. ...
Page 136 - Trusted Platform Module; Installing the Trusted Platform Module
data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. 1. Turn on the system.If BIOS detects a new system board, a...
Page 137 - Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users
Figure 65. 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 ...
Page 138 - Power interposer board and power distribution board; Removing the power interposer board
Power interposer board and power distribution board Removing the power interposer 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 th...
Page 139 - Removing the power distribution board
Figure 66. Removing and installing the power interposer board 1. power interposer board 2. release pin 3. power distribution board Removing the power distribution board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and...
Page 140 - Installing the power distribution board
Steps1. Disconnect the power cables from the power distribution board (PDB). 2. Remove the six screws securing the PDB to the chassis. 3. Lift the PDB up and out of the chassis. Figure 67. Removing and installing the power distribution board 1. power distribution board 2. screws (6) Installing the p...
Page 141 - Installing the power interposer board; System top cover; Removing the system top cover
2. Install the system board. For more information, see Installing the system board . 3. Connect the power cables to the system board and the hard-drive backplane. 4. If applicable, install the cooling fan assembly. 5. Install the cooling shroud. 6. Install the PCIe card holders. 7. Install the power...
Page 142 - Installing the system top cover
3. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. 4. Remove the system cover. Steps1. Remove the screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 2. Slide the cover toward the front of the system and lift it from the sys...
Page 144 - Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to
5 Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode Your system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode. To convert your system from the tower mode to the rack mode, you require the tower to rack conversion kit, which contains the following items: • Rack ears (left and right) with thr...
Page 148 - Troubleshooting your system; Safety first—for you and your system; Troubleshooting a USB device
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...
Page 149 - Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration)
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...
Page 150 - Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection); Troubleshooting a serial I/O device; Troubleshooting a NIC
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...
Page 151 - Troubleshooting a wet system
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...
Page 152 - Troubleshooting a damaged system; Troubleshooting the system battery
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 ...
Page 153 - Troubleshooting power supply units; Power source problems
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...
Page 154 - Troubleshooting cooling problems; Troubleshooting cooling fans
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 155 - Troubleshooting system memory
3. If the fan functions properly, install the system cover. 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 autho...
Page 156 - Troubleshooting an internal USB key; Troubleshooting an SD card
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 certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yo...
Page 157 - Troubleshooting an optical drive; Troubleshooting a tape backup unit
5. Install the system cover. 6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 7. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is set to the required mode.Verify that correct SD slot i...
Page 158 - Troubleshooting a hard drive
Steps1. Use a different tape cartridge. 2. Ensure that the device drivers for the tape backup unit are installed and are configured correctly. See your tape drive documentation for more information about device drivers. 3. Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software ...
Page 159 - Troubleshooting a storage controller; Troubleshooting expansion cards
Troubleshooting a storage controller 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...
Page 160 - Troubleshooting processors
Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics . 2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove the system cover. 4. Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. 5...
Page 161 - System messages; Warning messages; Alert messages
System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals . Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to res...
Page 162 - Dell Embedded System Diagnostics; When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics
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...
Page 163 - System diagnostic controls
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...
Page 164 - Jumpers and connectors
8 Jumpers and connectors System board connectors Figure 72. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description 1 SLOT1 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 1 2 SLOT2 PCIE_G2_X4 (PCH) PCIe card connector 2 3 SLOT3 PCIE_G3_X16 (CPU1) PCIe card connector 3 4 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10 Memory...
Page 166 - System board jumper settings; Disabling a forgotten password
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 The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). BIOS local access is unlocked at the ne...
Page 168 - Technical specifications
9 Technical specifications Technical specifications help you in replacing or upgrading a component in the system. Environmental specifications help you deploy the system for optimum efficiency. Physical Height 443.5 mm (17.5 inch) with feet434.5 mm (17.1 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch...
Page 175 - Contacting Dell; Locating your system service tag
10 Getting help Contacting Dell About this task 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 v...