Dell PowerEdge R820
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E21S Series
Regulatory Type: E21S001
Contents
Front-Panel Features And Indicators....................................................................................................................... 9
LCD Panel Features.................................................................................................................................................10
Home Screen....................................................................................................................................................11
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................................11
View Menu....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns................................................................................................................................ 12
Back-Panel Features And Indicators..................................................................................................................... 13
NIC Indicator Codes................................................................................................................................................14
Power Indicator Codes........................................................................................................................................... 15
Other Information You May Need...........................................................................................................................16
Choosing The System Boot Mode.......................................................................................................................... 17
Entering System Setup............................................................................................................................................18
Responding To Error Messages.......................................................................................................................18
Using The System Setup Navigation Keys....................................................................................................... 18
System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................19
System Setup Main Screen..............................................................................................................................19
System BIOS Screen........................................................................................................................................19
System Information Screen..............................................................................................................................19
Memory Settings Screen................................................................................................................................. 20
Processor Settings Screen.............................................................................................................................. 20
SATA Settings Screen......................................................................................................................................22
Boot Settings Screen....................................................................................................................................... 22
Integrated Devices Screen.............................................................................................................................. 22
Serial Communications Screen........................................................................................................................23
System Profile Settings Screen........................................................................................................................24
System Security Screen...................................................................................................................................25
Miscellaneous Settings....................................................................................................................................26
System And Setup Password Features.................................................................................................................. 26
Assigning A System And/Or Setup Password..................................................................................................27
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password................................................................27
Using Your System Password To Secure Your System....................................................................................28
Operating With A Setup Password Enabled.................................................................................................... 28
Entering The UEFI Boot Manager........................................................................................................................... 29
UEFI Boot Menu............................................................................................................................................... 30
Embedded System Management............................................................................................................................30
iDRAC Settings Utility..............................................................................................................................................30
Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility..................................................................................................................30
Changing The Thermal Settings....................................................................................................................... 31
Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................................................. 33
Front Bezel (Optional)............................................................................................................................................. 33
Removing The Front Bezel................................................................................................................................33
Installing The Front Bezel.................................................................................................................................34
Opening And Closing The System...........................................................................................................................34
Opening The System........................................................................................................................................ 34
Closing The System..........................................................................................................................................35
Inside The System...................................................................................................................................................35
Processor Expansion Module.................................................................................................................................37
Removing the Processor Expansion Module................................................................................................... 37
Installing The Processor Expansion Module....................................................................................................39
Cooling Shroud....................................................................................................................................................... 40
Removing The Cooling Shroud......................................................................................................................... 40
Installing The Cooling Shroud.......................................................................................................................... 41
System Memory......................................................................................................................................................41
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines............................................................................................ 44
Mode-Specific Guidelines................................................................................................................................44
Sample Memory Configurations.......................................................................................................................45
Removing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................ 48
Installing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................. 50
Hard Drives............................................................................................................................................................. 50
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................ 51
Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 51
Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive...................................................................................................................51
Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive.................................................................................................................... 52
Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier.........................................................................................53
Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier............................................................................................54
Optical Drive (Optional)...........................................................................................................................................54
Removing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................................................54
Installing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................................................. 55
Cooling Fans............................................................................................................................................................55
Removing A Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................56
Installing The Cooling Fan................................................................................................................................ 57
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)..................................................................................................................... 58
Replacing The Internal USB Key......................................................................................................................58
Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers........................................................................................................ 59
Expansion Cards Installation Guidelines..........................................................................................................59
Removing An Expansion Card From An Expansion-Card Riser 1 Or 2..............................................................60
Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 1 Or 2............................................................... 63
Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 3 ...................................................................63
Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 3.......................................................................65
Removing Expansion-Card Risers.................................................................................................................... 66
Installing Expansion-Card Risers..................................................................................................................... 69
SD vFlash Card........................................................................................................................................................69
Replacing An SD vFlash Card...........................................................................................................................70
Internal Dual SD Module........................................................................................................................................ 70
Removing The Internal Dual SD Module..........................................................................................................70
Installing the Internal Dual SD Module............................................................................................................ 71
Internal SD Card..................................................................................................................................................... 72
Removing An Internal SD Card.........................................................................................................................72
Installing An Internal SD Card..........................................................................................................................72
Integrated Storage Controller Card........................................................................................................................ 72
Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card..........................................................................................73
Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card...........................................................................................75
Network Daughter Card..........................................................................................................................................75
Removing The Network Daughter Card........................................................................................................... 76
Installing The Network Daughter Card.............................................................................................................77
Processors..............................................................................................................................................................77
Removing The Processor................................................................................................................................. 78
Installing The Processor.................................................................................................................................. 81
Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................................................82
Hot Spare Feature............................................................................................................................................ 82
Removing An AC Power Supply....................................................................................................................... 83
Installing An AC Power Supply........................................................................................................................ 84
Wiring Instructions For A DC Power Supply.................................................................................................... 84
Removing A DC Power Supply......................................................................................................................... 87
Installing A DC Power Supply.......................................................................................................................... 87
Removing The Power Supply Blank................................................................................................................. 88
Installing The Power Supply Blank.................................................................................................................. 88
System Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 89
Replacing The System Battery.........................................................................................................................89
Hard-Drive Backplane............................................................................................................................................ 90
Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane..............................................................................................................90
Removing The Control-Panel Assembly...........................................................................................................98
Installing The Control-Panel Assembly............................................................................................................ 99
System Board..........................................................................................................................................................99
Removing The System Board........................................................................................................................... 99
Installing The System Board.......................................................................................................................... 101
Safety First—For You And Your System............................................................................................................... 103
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure.............................................................................................................. 103
Troubleshooting External Connections.................................................................................................................103
Troubleshooting The Video Subsystem................................................................................................................ 103
Troubleshooting A USB Device............................................................................................................................ 103
Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device.................................................................................................................... 104
Troubleshooting A NIC..........................................................................................................................................104
Troubleshooting A Wet System............................................................................................................................105
Troubleshooting A Damaged System................................................................................................................... 105
Troubleshooting The System Battery................................................................................................................... 106
Troubleshooting Power Supplies..........................................................................................................................106
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems.......................................................................................................................106
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans.............................................................................................................................. 107
Troubleshooting System Memory.........................................................................................................................107
Troubleshooting An Internal USB Key..................................................................................................................108
Troubleshooting An SD Card................................................................................................................................ 108
Troubleshooting An Optical Drive.........................................................................................................................109
Troubleshooting A Tape Backup Unit...................................................................................................................109
Troubleshooting A Hard Drive.............................................................................................................................. 110
Troubleshooting A Storage Controller..................................................................................................................110
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards........................................................................................................................111
Troubleshooting Processors.................................................................................................................................112
Dell Online Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................................113
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics..................................................................................................................... 113
When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics........................................................................................113
Running The Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................113
System Diagnostic Controls........................................................................................................................... 114
System Board Jumper Settings............................................................................................................................115
LCD Messages......................................................................................................................................................125
Viewing LCD Messages................................................................................................................................. 125
Removing LCD Messages...............................................................................................................................125
System Error Messages........................................................................................................................................125
Warning Messages...............................................................................................................................................141
Diagnostic Messages........................................................................................................................................... 141
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About Your System
Front-Panel Features And Indicators
Figure 1. Front-Panel Features And Indicators—16 Hard Drive System
Item
1
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
Power-on indicator, power
button
The power-on indicator lights when the system power is
on. The power button controls the power supply output to
the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning
off the system using the power button causes the
system to perform a graceful shutdown before power
to the system is turned off.
Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors
when running certain operating systems. This button can
be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified
support personnel or by the operating system's
documentation.
2
3
NMI button
System identification button
The identification buttons on the front and back panels
can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on
the front and the system status indicator on the back
flashes blue 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 seconds to enter BIOS
progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press
and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
4
Video connector
Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.
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Item
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
5
6
LCD menu buttons
Information tag
Allows you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
A slide-out label panel which allows you to record system
information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and
so on as per your need.
7
LCD panel
Displays system ID, status information, and system error
messages. The LCD lights blue during normal system
operation. The LCD lights amber when the system needs
attention, and the LCD panel displays an error code
followed by descriptive text.
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.
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9
Optical drive (optional)
Hard drives (16)
One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
Up to sixteen 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives and up
to four 2.5 inch Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices
(PCIe SSDs).
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11
USB connectors (2)
Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The
ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
vFlash media card slot
Allows you to insert a vFlash media card.
LCD Panel Features
The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate when the system is
operating correctly or when the system needs attention. See LCD Error Messages for information about specific error
codes.
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The LCD backlight lights blue during normal operating conditions and lights amber to indicate an error condition.
The LCD backlight is off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select,
Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.
•
The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.
Figure 2. LCD Panel Features
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Item
1
Button
Left
Description
Moves the cursor back in one-step
increments.
2
3
Select
Right
Selects the menu item highlighted by
the cursor.
Moves the cursor forward in one-step
increments.
During message scrolling:
•
Press once to increase scrolling
speed
•
•
Press again to stop
Press again to return to default
scrolling speed
•
Press again to repeat the cycle
Home Screen
The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal
system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight
turns off after five minutes of inactivity if there are no error messages. Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select,
Left, or Right) to view the Home screen.
To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the up arrow
displayed, and then select the Home icon.
until the Home icon
is
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 selected, the available
fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view
domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.
Set error
Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the
SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.
Select 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 that can be set as the default on the Home screen.
View Menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next
action.
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Option
Description
iDRAC IP
Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the iDRAC7. Addresses include DNS (Primary and
Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MAC
Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.
Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system
Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
Name
Number
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 submenu of the Setup menu.
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
Figure 3. Hard-Drive Indicators
1.
2.
hard-drive activity indicator (green)
hard-drive status indicator (green and amber)
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-Status
Indicator Pattern
Condition
(RAID Only)
Blinks green two
times per second
Identifying drive or preparing for removal
Drive ready for insertion or removal
Off
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after the
system is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, Predicted drive failure
and off
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Drive-Status
Indicator Pattern
(RAID Only)
Condition
Blinks amber four
times per second
Drive failed
Blinks green slowly
Steady green
Drive rebuilding
Drive online
Blinks green three
seconds, amber three
seconds, and off six
seconds
Rebuild aborted
Back-Panel Features And Indicators
Figure 4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Item
1
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
PCIe expansion card slots
(2)
Allows you to connect a PCI Express expansion card.
2
3
USB connectors (2)
Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The
ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
Ethernet connectors (4)
Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors
or
Four integrated connectors that include:
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•
Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors
Two 100 Mbps/1 Gbps/10 Gbps SFP+/10 GbE T
connectors
4
5
6
Serial connector
Video connector
Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.
Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.
Allows you to connect a PCI Express expansion card.
PCIe expansion card slots
(3)
7
iDRAC7 Enterprise port
Dedicated management port.
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Item
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
NOTE: The port is available for use only if the iDRAC7
Enterprise license is installed on your system.
8
9
System identification
connector
Allows you to connect the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management arm.
System identification button
The identification buttons on the front and back panels
can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD panel on
the front and the system status indicator on the back
flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Press to toggle the system ID on and off. If the system
stops responding during POST, press and hold the system
ID button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS
progress mode.
To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup)
press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
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Power supply (PSU1)
AC
Or
750 W or 1100 W
DC
1100 W (when available)
11
12
PCIe expansion card slots
(2)
Allows you to connect a PCI Express expansion card.
Power supply (PSU2)
AC
Or
750 W or 1100 W
DC
1100 W (when available)
NIC Indicator Codes
Figure 5. NIC Indicator
1.
2.
link indicator
activity indicator
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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).
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.
Network data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is
amber
Activity indicator is
blinking green
Power Indicator Codes
Each AC power supply has an illuminated translucent handle and each DC power supply (when available) has an LED
that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred.
Figure 6. AC Power Supply Status Indicator
1.
AC power supply status indicator/handle
Figure 7. DC Power Supply Status Indicator
1. DC power supply status indicator
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Power Indicator
Pattern
Condition
Not lit
Green
Power is not connected.
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.
Flashing amber
Indicates a problem with the power supply.
CAUTION: When correcting a power supply mismatch, replace only the power supply with
the flashing indicator. Swapping the opposite power supply to make a matched pair can
result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High
Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must power down
the system.
CAUTION: AC power supplies support both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the
exception of Titanium power supplies, which support only 220 V. When two identical
power supplies receive different input voltages, they can output different wattages, and
trigger a mismatch.
CAUTION: If two power supplies are used, they must be of the same type and have the
same maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC power supplies is not supported and triggers a mismatch.
Flashing green
When hot-adding a power supply, this indicates that the power supply is mismatched with the
other power supply (in terms of efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported voltage).
Replace the power supply that has the flashing indicator with a power supply that matches the
capacity of the other installed power supply.
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be
included within this document or as a separate document.
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The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of setting up your system, and technical specifications. This
document is available online at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if
required.
Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your
system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and
system components that you purchased with your system.
•
For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the Glossary at www.dell.com/support/
manuals.
NOTE: Always check for updates on www.dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often
supersede information in other documents.
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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
<F2>
Description
Enters the System Setup.
Enters System Services, which opens the Dell Lifecycle
Controller 2 (LC2). The Dell LC2 supports systems
management features such as operating system
<F10>
deployment, hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and
platform configuration, using a graphical user interface.
The exact LC2 feature set is determined by the iDRAC
license purchased. For more information, see the Dell LC2
documentation.
Enters the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager, depending on
the system's boot configuration
<F11>
.
Starts Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot.
<F12>
From the System Setup, you can:
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•
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•
Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
View the system hardware configuration
Enable or disable integrated devices
Set performance and power management thresholds
Manage system security
You can access the System Setup using the:
•
•
Standard graphical browser, which is enabled by default
Text browser, which is enabled using Console Redirection
To enable Console Redirection, in System Setup, select System BIOS → Serial Communication screen → Serial
Communication, select On with Console Redirection.
NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the help text in the
text browser, press <F1>.
Choosing The System Boot Mode
System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:
•
BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
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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 in the specified boot mode and you then proceed to install your operating system from that
mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system in the same boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating
system. Trying to boot the operating system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt at startup.
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.
Entering System Setup
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
<F2> = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
Responding To Error Messages
If an error message is displayed while the system is booting, make a note of the message. For more information, see
System Error Messages.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message the first time you start
your system.
Using The System Setup Navigation Keys
Keys
Action
Up arrow
Down arrow
<Enter>
Spacebar
<Tab>
Moves to the previous field.
Moves to the next field.
Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Expands or collapses a drop-down menu, if applicable.
Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
<Esc>
<F1>
Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen
displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
Displays the System Setup help file.
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take
effect until you restart the system.
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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
iDRAC Settings
Device Settings
This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings.
This option is used to view and configure iDRAC settings.
This option is used to view and configure device settings.
System BIOS Screen
NOTE: The options for System Setup change based on the system configuration.
NOTE: System Setup defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable.
Menu Item
Description
System Information
Displays information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, Service
Tag, and so on.
Memory Settings
Displays information and options related to installed memory.
Processor Settings
Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache size, and so
on.
SATA Settings
Boot Settings
Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS
boot settings.
Integrated Devices
Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and ports, and to specify
related features and options.
Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related features and options.
System Profile
Settings
Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency,
and so on.
System Security
Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup
password, TPM security, and so on. It also enables or disables support for local BIOS update,
the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Miscellaneous
Settings
Displays options to change the system date, time, and so on.
System Information Screen
Menu Item
Description
System Model Name Displays the system model name.
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Menu Item
System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.
System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag.
Description
System Manufacturer Displays the name of system manufacturer.
System Manufacturer Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.
Contact Information
Memory Settings Screen
Menu Item
Description
System Memory Size Displays the amount of memory installed in the system.
System Memory Type Displays the type of memory installed in the system.
System Memory
Speed
Displays the system memory speed.
Displays the system memory voltage.
Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Voltage
Video Memory
System Memory
Testing
Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and
Disabled. By default, the System Memory Testing option is set to Disabled.
Memory Operating
Mode
Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available depending on the memory
configuration of your system are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare
Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient 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.
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 Interleaving
By default, Node Interleaving option is set to Disabled. The system supports Non-Uniform
Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations.
Serial Debug Output By default, it is set to disabled.
Processor Settings Screen
Menu Item
Description
Logical Processor
Allows you to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of logical
processors. If the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical
processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS only displays one logical processor per
core. By default, the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled.
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Menu Item
QPI Speed
Description
Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings. By default, the QPI Speed
option is set to Maximum data rate.
NOTE: The QPI speed option displays only when both the processors are installed.
Alternate RTID
(Requestor
Transaction ID)
Setting
Allows you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket increasing cache performance
between the sockets or work in normal mode for NUMA. By default, the Alternate RTID
(Requestor Transaction ID) Setting is set to Disabled.
Virtualization
Technology
Allows you to enable or disable the additional hardware capabilities provided for virtualization.
By default, the Virtualization Technology option is set to Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Allows you to optimize the system for applications that require high utilization of sequential
Prefetch
memory access. By default, the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch option is set to Enabled. You can
disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory access.
Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher
option is set to Enabled.
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU
Streamer Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
DCU IP Prefetcher
Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP
Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
Execute Disable
Allows you enable or disable execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the
Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.
Logical Processor
Idling
Allows you to enable or disable the OS capability to put logical processors in the idling state in
order to reduce power consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.
Number of Cores per Allows you to control the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number
Processor
of Cores per Processor option is set to All.
Processor 64-bit
Support
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Processor Core
Speed
Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors.
NOTE: The processor bus speed option displays only when both the processors are
installed.
Processor 1
NOTE: The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.
Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
Family-Model-
Stepping
Brand
Displays the brand name reported by the processor.
Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 2 Cache
Level 3 Cache
Displays the total L3 cache.
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Menu Item
Description
Number of Cores
Displays the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings Screen
Menu Item
Description
Embedded SATA
Allows the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, or AHCI. By default, Embedded SATA is set to
AHCI Mode.
Port E
Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port E. By default, Port E is set to
Auto.
Boot Settings Screen
Menu Item
Boot Mode
Description
Allows you to set the boot mode of the system.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS
allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is set
to BIOS.
NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to
BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
Boot Sequence Retry Allows you to enable or disable the boot sequence retry feature. If this field is enabled and the
system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. By default, the
Boot Sequence Retry option is set to Disabled.
BIOS Boot Settings
Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Boot options.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
UEFI Boot Settings
Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6
PXE. By default, the UEFI PXE boot protocol is set to IPv4.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
One-Time Boot
Allows you to enable or disable a one-time boot from a selected device.
Integrated Devices Screen
Menu Item
Description
Integrated RAID
Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated RAID controller. By default, the Integrated RAID
Controller option is set to Enabled.
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Menu Item
Description
User Accessible USB Allows you enable or disable the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On
Ports
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 Ports On.
Internal USB Port
Allows you to enable or disable the internal USB port. By default, the Internal USB Port option
is set to On.
Internal SD Card Port Enables or disables the system’s internal SD card port. By default, Internal SD Card Port option
is set to On.
NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.
Internal SD Card
Redundancy
If set to Mirror mode, data is written on both SD cards. If any one of the SD card fails, data is
written to the active SD card. Data from this card is copied to the replacement SD card at the
next boot. By default, Internal SD Card Redundancy option is set to Mirror.
NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.
Integrated Network
Card 1
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card 1. By default, the Integrated
Network Card 1 option is set to Enabled.
OS Watchdog Timer Allows you to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. When this field is enabled, the
operating system initializes the timer and the OS watchdog timer helps in recovering the
operating system. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to Disabled.
Embedded Video
Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By default, the embedded
video controller is Enabled.
SR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-
IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to Disabled.
Slot Disablement
Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement
feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot.
CAUTION: 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.
Memory Mapped I/O Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By
above 4 GB default, the option is set to Enabled.
Serial Communications Screen
Menu Item
Description
Serial Communication Allows you to select serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in the
BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can be
specified. By default, Serial Communication option is set to On without Console Redirection.
Serial Port Address
Allows you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the Serial Port Address option
is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1.
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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, serial device 2, or
remote access device. By default, the External Serial Connector option is set to Serial Device1.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for SOL. To use console redirection by SOL,
configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
Failsafe Baud Rate
Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the
baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails and the value
must not be changed. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate option is set to 11520.
Remote Terminal
Type
Allows you to set the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal Type
option is set to VT 100/VT 220.
Redirection After
Boot
Allows you to enable or disable to the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is
loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled.
System Profile Settings Screen
Menu Item
Description
System Profile
Allows you to set the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the
options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance
Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.
NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to
Custom.
CPU Power
Management
Allows you to set the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power Management option
is set to System DBPM (DAPC). DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Memory Frequency
Turbo Boost
C1E
Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency option is set to
Maximum Performance.
Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By default, the
Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.
Allows you to enable or disable the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
it is idle. By default, the C1E option is set to Enabled.
C States
Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in all available power states. By
default, the C States option is set to Enabled.
Monitor/Mwait
Allows you to enable Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/
Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custom mode is disabled.
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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 Rate Allows you to set the memory refresh rate. By default, the Memory Refresh Rate option is set to
1x.
Memory Operating
Voltage
Allows you to set the DIMM voltage selection. When set to Auto, the system automatically sets
the system voltage to the optimal setting based on the DIMM capacity and the number of
DIMMs installed. By default, the Memory Operating Voltage option is set to Auto.
Collaborative CPU
When set to enabled, the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the
Performance Control System DBPM (DAPC). By default, the option is set to Disabled
System Security Screen
Menu Item
Description
Intel AES-NI
The Intel AES-NI option improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and
decryption using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set and is set to Enabled by
default.
System Password
Setup Password
Password Status
TPM Security
Allows you to set the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only
if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
Allows you to lock the system password. By default, the Password Status option is set to
Unlocked.
Allows you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). By default, the
TPM Security option is set to Off. You can only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation , and
Intel TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On
without Pre-boot Measurements.
TPM Activation
Allows you to change the operational state of the TPM. By default, the TPM Activation option is
set to No Change.
TPM Status
TPM Clear
Displays the TPM status.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys
may affect booting to the operating system.
Allows you to clear all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.
Intel TXT
Allows you enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology. To enable Intel TXT,
Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot
measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off.
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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: BIOS updates using Dell Update Package are not affected by this option.
Power Button
NMI Button
Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the system. By default, the
Power Button option is set to Enabled.
Allows you to enable or disable the NMI button on the front of the system. By default, the NMI
Button option is set to Disabled.
AC Power Recovery Allows you to set how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the system. By default,
the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.
AC Power Recovery Allows you to set how the system supports staggering of power up after AC power is restored
Delay
to the system. By default, the AC Power Recovery Delay option is set to Immediate.
User Defined Delay
(60s to 240s)
Allows you to set the User Defined Delay when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery
Delay is selected.
Miscellaneous Settings
Menu Item
Description
System Time
System Date
Asset Tag
Allows you to set the time on the system.
Allows you to set the date on the system.
Displays the asset tag and allows you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
Keyboard NumLock
Allows you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. By default
the Keyboard NumLock is set to On.
NOTE: This field does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
Report Keyboard
Errors
Allows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during system boot.
By default, the Report Keyboard Errors field is set to Report.
F1/F2 Prompt on Error Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2 Prompt on Error is
set to Enabled.
In-System
Characterization
This field enables or disables In-System Characterization. By default, In-System
Characterization is set to Enabled.
System And Setup Password Features
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your system. To enable creation of the system and
setup password, the password jumper must be set to enabled. For more information on the password jumper settings,
see System Board Jumper Settings.
System password
This is the password that you must enter before you can boot your system.
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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 running and unattended.
NOTE: Your system is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
Assigning A System And/Or Setup Password
NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features. For more
information on the password jumper settings, see System Board Jumper Settings.
You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup
Password only when the password jumper setting is enabled and Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status
is Locked, you cannot change the System Password and/or Setup Password.
If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need
not provide the system password to boot the system.
To assign a system and/or setup password:
1. To enter System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.
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 System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen is displayed.
4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
5. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
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–
–
–
A password can have up to 32 characters.
The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to re-enter the system password.
6. Re-enter the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
A message prompts you to re-enter the setup password.
8. Re-enter the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
9. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again, and a message prompts you to save the
changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password
Ensure that the Password jumper is set to enabled and the Password Status is Unlocked before attempting to delete or
change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password
if the Password Status is Locked.
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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 System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen is displayed.
4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
5. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
6. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password a message prompts you to re-enter the new
password. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
7. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again, and a message prompts you to save the
changes.
NOTE: You can disable password security while logging on to the system. To disable the password security, turn on
or reboot your system, type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.
Using Your System Password To Secure Your System
NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Type your password and press <Enter>.
When Password Status is Locked, type the password and press <Enter> when prompted at reboot.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password.
You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an
error message that the system has halted and must be powered down.
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password
options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.
Operating With A 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 attempts: <x> System Halted!
Must power down.
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
The following options are exceptions:
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•
If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system
password.
You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
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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 installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be installed from the
BIOS boot mode.
The Boot Manager enables you to:
•
•
Add, delete, and arrange boot options.
Access System Setup and BIOS-level boot options without restarting.
To enter the Boot Manager:
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F11> after you see the following message:
<F11> = UEFI Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F11>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys
Key
Description
Up arrow
Down arrow
<Enter>
Spacebar
<Tab>
Moves to the previous field.
Moves to the next field.
Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
<Esc>
<F1>
Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen
exits the Boot Manager and proceeds with system boot.
Displays the System Setup help file.
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
Boot Manager Screen
Menu Item
Description
Continue Normal
Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot
attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is
successful or no more boot options are found.
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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 use and press <Enter>. The UEFI Boot Menu enables you to Add Boot Option,
Delete Boot Option, or Boot From File.
Driver Health Menu
Displays a list of the drivers installed on the system and their health status.
Launch System Setup Enables you to access the System Setup.
System Utilities
Enables you to access the BIOS Update File Explorer, run the Dell Diagnostics program, and
reboot the system.
UEFI Boot Menu
Menu Item
Description
Select UEFI Boot
Option
Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks), select the boot option
you wish to use and press <Enter>.
Add Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot From File
Adds a new boot option.
Deletes an existing boot option.
Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list.
Embedded System Management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The
Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the
operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/support/manuals.
iDRAC Settings Utility
The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or
disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings Utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License
upgrade.
For more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell
Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals.
Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility
1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
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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.
2.
Enter the iDRAC Settings utility.
Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options:
–
–
–
Default
Maximum Exhaust Temperature
Fan Speed Offset
NOTE: When the User Option is set to the default Auto setting, the user option cannot be modified.
3.
4.
Set the Maximum Air Exhaust Temperature or the Fan Speed Offset fields.
Click Back → Finish → Yes.
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Installing System Components
Recommended Tools
You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
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•
•
•
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 cables for a DC power supply unit (PSU), when available:
•
•
AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent
Wire-stripper pliers capable of removing insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire
NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).
Front Bezel (Optional)
Removing The Front Bezel
1. Unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel.
2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel.
4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system.
Figure 8. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel
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1.
2.
3.
4.
release latch
keylock
front bezel
locking hook
Installing The Front Bezel
1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
2. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system.
3. Secure the bezel with the keylock.
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.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service 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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
Opening The System
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 and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
3. Lift the latch on top of the system and slide the cover back.
4. Grasp the cover on both sides and carefully lift the cover away from the system.
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Figure 9. Opening and Closing the System
1.
2.
3.
system cover
latch
latch release lock
Closing The System
1. Lift the latch on the cover.
2. Place the cover onto the chassis and offset the cover slightly back so that it clears the chassis hooks and lays flush
on the chassis.
3. Push down the latch to move the cover into the closed position.
4. Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.
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 documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: Components that are hot-swappable are marked orange and touch-points on the components are marked
blue.
NOTE: Your system supports two or four processor configurations. A cooling shroud is present only in a two-
processor system. In a four-processor system, the cooling shroud is replaced by a processor expansion module
(PEM).
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Figure 10. Inside a Two-Processor System
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
cooling-fan assembly
cable securing bracket
heat sink for processor 1
processor expansion module power connectors (2)
cable securing guide
cooling shroud
integrated storage controller card
expansion-card riser 3
9.
expansion-card riser 2
expansion-card riser 1
QPI connectors
DIMMs (24)
heat sink for processor 2
cooling fans (6)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
hard-drive backplane
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Figure 11. Inside a Four-Processor System
1.
2.
3.
4.
heat sink for processor 4
DIMMs (24)
heat sink for processor 3
processor expansion module
Processor Expansion Module
A processor expansion module (PEM) is present only in systems with four processors.
Removing the Processor Expansion 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 is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not lift the processor expansion module by grasping a memory module or heatsink.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. When
disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for three seconds to fully drain the system
of stored power prior to removing the cover.
2. Open the system.
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3. Lift the release lever on the PEM until the PEM disengages from the system board.
4. Holding the release lever and a support pin, lift the PEM away from the chassis.
CAUTION: Never operate a two-processor system without the cooling shroud. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
5. If you are removing the PEM permanently, install a filler bracket over the QPI connector and install a cooling
shroud.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over the QPI connector to maintain the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The filler bracket keeps dust and dirt out of the system.
6. To install the filler bracket, align the notches on the filler bracket with the standoffs on the QPI connector.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Figure 12. Removing and Installing the Processor Expansion Module
1. alignment guide (left)
2. release lever
3. support pins (2)
4. alignment guide (right)
5. QPI connector
6. standoff
7. processor expansion module power
connectors
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Figure 13. Removing and Installing the Processor Expansion Module Filler Bracket
1. filler bracket
2. tabs (2)
4. standoffs (2)
5. QPI connector
3. notches (2)
Installing The Processor Expansion 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 is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/support and follow the
instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Open the system.
4. If applicable, remove the cooling shroud. Retain the cooling shroud for future use.
5. If applicable, remove the filler bracket installed on the QPI connector.
6. Hold the tabs and lift the filler bracket away from the QPI connector.
7. Align the alignment guides on the PEM with the alignment guides in the chassis.
8. Lower the PEM into the chassis.
9. Rotate the release lever towards the chassis until the PEM locks into place.
10. Close the system.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
12. If you are installing the processor expansion module for the first time, press <F2> to enter the System Setup and
check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
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13. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processors operate correctly. See Using System Diagnostics for
available diagnostic tests.
Cooling Shroud
A cooling shroud is present only in a two-processor configuration.
Removing The Cooling Shroud
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized 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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Never operate a two-processor system without the cooling shroud. The system may get overheated,
which may result in loss of performance.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Hold the touch points and lift the shroud away from the system.
Figure 14. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud
1.
2.
cooling shroud
touch points
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Installing The Cooling Shroud
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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 using the cable securing bracket.
1. Align the tabs on the cooling shroud with the securing slots on either side of the chassis.
2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
3. Close the system.
4. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
System Memory
Your system supports DDR3 unbuffered ECC DIMMs (ECC UDIMMs), registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and load reduced
DIMMs (LRDIMMs). It supports DDR3 and DDR3L voltage specifications.
NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be either 800 MT/s, 1066 MT/s , 1333 MT/s, or 1600 MT/s depending on the:
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•
•
•
•
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DIMM type (UDIMM, RDIMM, or LRDIMM)
DIMM configuration (number of ranks)
Maximum frequency of the DIMMs
Number of DIMMs populated per channel
DIMM operating voltage
System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration Optimized)
Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
The system contains 48 memory sockets split into four sets of 12 sockets, one set per processor. Each 12-socket set is
organized into four channels. In each channel, the release levers of the first socket are marked white, the second socket
black, and the third socket green.
NOTE: DIMMs in sockets A1 to A12 are assigned to processor 1, B1 to B12 to processor 2, C1 to C12 to processor 3,
and D1 to D12 to processor 4.
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Figure 15. Memory Socket Locations on the System Board
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Figure 16. Memory Socket Locations on the PEM
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Processor 1
Processor 2
Processor 3
Processor 4
channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9
channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10
channel 2: slots A3, A7, and A11
channel 3: slots A4, A8, and A12
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
channel 0: slots C1, C5, and C9
channel 1: slots C2, C6, and C10
channel 2: slots C3, C7, and C11
channel 3: slots C4, C8, andC12
channel 0: slots D1, D5, and D9
channel 1: slots D2, D6, and D10
channel 2: slots D3, D7, and D11
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channel 3: slots D4, D8, and D12
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
1.5 V
1.35 V
1066
UDIMM ECC
RDIMM
1
2
1
1333 and 1066
1333 and 1066
Dual rank
Dual rank
Quad rank
1066
1600, 1333, and 1066
(Quad rank-1066 max)
1333 and 1066 (Quad
rank-800 max)
2
1600, 1333, and1066
(Quad rank-800 max)
1333 and 1066 (Quad
rank-800 max)
Quad rank
3
1
2
3
1066 and 800
1333 and 1066
1333 and 1066
1066
Not Applicable
1066
Dual rank
Quad rank
Quad rank
Quad rank
LRDIMM
1066
1066
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
This system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset
architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for best performance:
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UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.
x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed. For more information, see Mode-Specific Guidelines.
A maximum of two UDIMMs can be populated in a channel.
Up to two quad-rank RDIMMs and up to three dual- or single-rank RDIMMs can be populated per channel.
Up to three LRDIMMs can be populated regardless of rank count.
Populate DIMM sockets only if a processor is installed. For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and B1 to
B12 are available. For four-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12, B1 to B12, C1 to C12, and D1 to D12 are available.
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Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order - first in sockets with white release levers, then
black, and then green. For example, to mix quad-rank and dual-rank DIMMs, populate quad-rank DIMMs in the
sockets with white release tabs and dual-rank DIMMs in the sockets with black release tabs.
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In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical. For example, if
you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then you must populate socket B1 for processor 2.
Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed provided that other memory population rules are followed (for
example, 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules can be mixed).
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Populate four DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.
If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory
module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.
Mode-Specific Guidelines
Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode
selected.
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NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for RAS features. However, all guidelines for
specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in
memory optimized (independent channel) mode. x8 DRAM based DIMMs require Advanced ECC mode to gain
SDDC.
The following sections provide additional slot population guidelines for each mode.
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:
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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 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
NOTE: Advanced ECC with Mirroring is not supported.
Memory Optimized (Independent Channel) Mode
This mode supports SDDC only for memory modules that use x4 device width and does not impose any specific slot
population requirements.
Memory Sparing
NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in the System Setup.
In this mode, one rank per channel is reserved as a spare. If persistent correctable errors are detected on a rank, the
data from this rank is copied to the spare rank and the failed rank is disabled.
With memory sparing enabled, the system memory available to the operating system is reduced by one rank per
channel. For example, in a dual-processor configuration with sixteen 4 GB dual-rank DIMMs, the available system
memory is: 3/4 (ranks/channel) × 16 (DIMMs) × 4 GB = 48 GB, and not 16 (DIMMs) × 4 GB = 64 GB.
NOTE: Memory sparing does not offer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.
NOTE: Both Advanced ECC/Lockstep and Optimizer modes support Memory Sparing.
Memory Mirroring
Memory Mirroring offers the strongest DIMM reliability mode compared to all other modes, providing improved
uncorrectable multi-bit failure protection. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one half of
the total installed physical memory. Half of the installed memory is used to mirror the active DIMMs. In the event of an
uncorrectable error, the system will switch over to the mirrored copy. This ensures SDDC and multi-bit protection.
Memory installation guidelines:
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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 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
Sample Memory Configurations
The following tables show sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in this
section.
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NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs.
Table 1. Memory Configurations – Two Processor
System Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
Organization and
Speed
DIMM Slot Population
A1
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
8
4
1
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
8
4
A1, A2, B1, B2
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
16
32
32
64
64
96
8
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
16
8
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
16
8
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
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2R x8, 1333 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
96
8
12
16
8
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
128
128
160
8
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
16
8
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
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A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5,
B6, B7, B8, B9, B11
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6
160
16 and 8
12
NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs
must be installed in the
slots numbered A1, A2,
A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4
and 8 GB DIMMs must be
installed in slots A5, A6,
B5 and B6.
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
192
8
24
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
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System Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
Organization and
Speed
DIMM Slot Population
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
192
256
384
16
16
16
12
16
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A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12
512
768
32
32
16
24
4R, x4, 1333 MT/s
4R x4, 1066 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12
Table 2. Memory Configurations – Four Processor
System Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
Organization and
Speed
DIMM Slot Population
A1, B1, C1, D1
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
8
2
2
2
2
4
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
16
32
64
8
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
16
32
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,
C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8,
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
64
96
4
2
16
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A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,
C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
1R x8, 1333 MT/s
1R x8, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5,
C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8,
D9, D10, D11, D12
2R x8, 1333 MT/s
2R x8, 1600 MT/s
96
8
24
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4,
C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
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System Capacity (in
GB)
DIMM Size (in
GB)
Number of
DIMMs
Organization and
Speed
DIMM Slot Population
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
128
4
32
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8,
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
128
192
8
4
16
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A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,
C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5,
C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8,
D9, D10, D11, D12
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
192
8
24
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4,
C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
256
384
16
16
16
24
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,
C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
2R x4, 1333 MT/s
2R x4, 1600 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4,
C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
4R, x4, 1333 MT/s
4R x4, 1333 MT/s
512
768
32
32
16
24
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,
C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2,
B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4,
C5, C6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
4R x4, 1066 MT/s
4R x4, 1066 MT/s
1024
1536
32
32
32
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A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8,
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10,
B11, B12, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5,
C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12,
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8,
D9, D10, D11, D12
Removing Memory Modules
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
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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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is
not occupied. Remove memory-module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. If applicable, remove the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module.
4. Locate the appropriate memory module socket(s).
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the
memory module or gold contacts.
If a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it. Retain removed memory-module blank for future use.
5. Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket.
Figure 17. Removing and Installing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank
1.
2.
3.
memory module
memory-module socket ejectors (2)
alignment key
6. Install memory-module blanks in vacant memory-module socket(s) to ensure proper system cooling.
7. If applicable, remove the cooling shroud or processor expansion module.
8. Close the system.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Installing Memory Modules
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory 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 is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is
not occupied. Remove memory-module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. If applicable, remove the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module.
4. Locate the memory-module sockets.
5. Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out to allow the memory module to be inserted into the
socket. If a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE: Retain removed memory-module blank(s) for future use.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the
memory module or gold contacts.
6. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the
memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the
socket in only one way.
7. Press down on the memory module until the socket levers latch into a locked position.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the
levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
8. Repeat step 4 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.
9. Replace either the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module, as applicable.
10. Close the system.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
12. Press <F2> to enter the System Setup, and check the memory settings.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.
13. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 4 through
step 7 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
14. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See Using System Diagnostics for available diagnostic
tests.
Hard Drives
All hard drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive backplane. Hard drives are supplied in hot-
swappable hard-drive carriers that fit in the hard-drive slots.
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CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the documentation
for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hot-swap hard
drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard
drive failure.
NOTE: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard-drive backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that high-capacity hard
drives can take a number of hours to format.
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-drive blanks installed.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Press the release button and slide the hard-drive blank out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.
Figure 18. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
1.
2.
hard-drive blank
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 Hot-Swap Hard Drive
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
1. From the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. Wait until the indicators on the hard-drive
carrier signal that the hard drive can be removed safely. For more information, see the documentation for the
storage controller.
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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 free of the hard-drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-drive blanks
installed.
4. Insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot.
Figure 19. Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
1.
2.
3.
release button
hard drive
hard-drive carrier handle
Installing A Hot-Swap 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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard-drive backplane.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard-drive
carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed
carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
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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 immediately lost after the hard drive is
installed.
1. If a hard-drive blank is installed in the hard-drive slot, remove it.
2. Install a hard drive in the hard-drive carrier.
3. Press the release button on the front of the hard-drive carrier and open the hard-drive carrier handle.
4. Insert the hard-drive carrier into the hard-drive slot until the carrier connects with the backplane.
5. Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier
1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive carrier.
Figure 20. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier
1.
2.
3.
hard-drive carrier
hard drive
screws (4)
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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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the back.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the hard-drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive will be flush with the back of the hard-drive carrier.
3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.
Optical Drive (Optional)
Removing The Optical 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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the drive.
Note the routing of the power/data cable on the side of the system as you remove them from the system board and
drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or
crimped.
5. To release the drive, press down and push the blue release tab toward the front of the system.
6. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the drive bay.
7. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.
8. Close the system.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
10. If applicable, install the front bezel.
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Figure 21. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive
1.
2.
3.
optical drive
power and data cable
release tab
Installing The Optical 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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3. Open the system.
4. Align the optical drive with its opening in the front panel.
5. Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.
6. Connect the power/data cable to the optical drive and system board.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or
crimped.
7. Close the system.
8. If applicable, install the front bezel.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Cooling Fans
Your system supports hot-swappable cooling fans.
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NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s management
software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling fan
assembly.
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.
WARNING: Do not operate the system without the cooling fans or the cover.
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only
one fan at a time.
NOTE: The procedure for removing each individual fan module is the same.
1. Open the system.
2. Press the release tab and lift the fan out of the cooling-fan assembly.
Figure 22. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan
1.
2.
3.
4.
cooling-fan assembly
release tab
cooling fans (6)
cooling fan connectors (6)
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Installing The 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 is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Align the connector on the fan with the fan connector on the system board.
2. Lower the fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab snaps into place.
3. Close the system.
Removing The Cooling-Fan Assembly
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cooling-fan assembly.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Unlock the cooling-fan assembly from the chassis by rotating the release levers upward.
4. Lift the cooling-fan assembly out of the chassis.
Figure 23. Removing and Installing the Cooling-Fan Assembly
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1. cooling-fan assembly
2. cooling fans (6)
4. guide pins (2)
5. cooling-fan connectors (6)
3. release levers (2)
Installing The Cooling-Fan Assembly
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Orient the cooling-fan assembly in the appropriate direction.
4. Align the slots on the sides of the cooling-fan assembly with the tabs on the system chassis.
CAUTION: Ensure that the cables are correctly routed and secured by the cable retention bracket before
installing the cooling-fan assembly. Incorrectly routed cables may get damaged.
5. Insert the cooling-fan assembly into the chassis.
6. Lock the cooling-fan assembly into the chassis by rotating the release levers downward until firmly seated.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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 memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory
key in the boot sequence in the System Setup.
Replacing The Internal USB Key
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser 1.
4. Locate the USB connector / USB key on the system board. To locate the USB connector (USB_INT), see System
Board Connectors.
5. If installed, remove the USB key.
6. Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector.
7. Replace the expansion-card riser 1.
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8. Close the system.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
10. Enter the System Setup and verify that the USB key is detected by the system.
Figure 24. Replacing the Internal USB Key
1.
2.
USB memory key connector
USB memory key
Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers
NOTE: A missing or an unsupported expansion-card riser logs an SEL event. It does not prevent your system from
powering on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is displayed.
Expansion Cards Installation Guidelines
The following PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards are supported.
Riser
PCIe Slot
Processor Connection Height
Length
Link Width Slot Width
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Processor 2
Processor 2
Processor 1
Processor 2
Processor 2
Processor 1
Processor 1
Full Height
Half Length
Half Length
Half Length
Half Length
Half Length
Half Length
Half Length
x16
x8
x16
x16
x16
x16
x16
x16
x8
Full Height
Low Profile
Low Profile
Low Profile
Full Height
Full Height
x8
x8
x8
x16
x8
NOTE: To use the PCIe slots 1 ,2, 4, and 5 on the risers, processors 1 and 2 must be installed.
NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The
expansion cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansion
cards should be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
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Card Priority
1
Card Type
Form Factor
Slot Priority
7, 2
Max Allowed
Internal Storage (Integrated Slot) Full Height
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
PCIE Extender Adapter (SSD)
GPU
Full Height
Full Height
Full Height
Low Profile
Full Height
Low Profile
Full Height
Low Profile
Low Profile
Full Height
Low Profile
Full Height
Low Profile
Full Height
1
2
3
1, 6
External SAS Controllers
7, 2, 1, 6
3, 4, 5
6, 2, 1
3, 4, 5
6, 2, 1
3, 4
3
4
Converged Network Adapters
10 Gb Ethernet Controllers
3, 4, 5
6, 2, 1
3, 4, 5
6, 2, 1
3, 4, 5
6, 2, 1
5
6
Fibre Channel 8 Gb Dual Port
Fibre Channel 8 Gb Single Port
7
8
Fibre Channel 4 Gb Single/Dual
Port
1 Gb NICs
Low Profile
Full Height
Full Height
Full Height
3, 4
2
3
3
2
6, 2, 1
7, 2, 1, 6
2, 6
9
External Non-RAID Controller
Fusion I/O
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Removing An Expansion Card From An Expansion-Card Riser 1 Or 2
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Remove any power cables and externally powered devices from the system before removing an
expansion-card riser.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4. Lift the expansion-card riser out of the chassis using the touch points.
NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, pull the expansion-card holder away from the expansion-card riser.
5. Press the expansion-card riser latch and rotate it away from the expansion card riser.
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6. Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card
riser.
7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and
close the expansion-card latch and the expansion-card holder, if applicable.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications
Commission (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. Replace the expansion-card riser in the chassis.
9. Close the system.
10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Figure 25. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card From the Expansion-Card Riser 1
1. expansion-card riser
2. expansion-card connector
3. expansion-card holder
4. expansion card
5. expansion-card riser latch
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Figure 26. Closing the Expansion Card Holder on the Expansion-Card Riser 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
expansion card
expansion-card riser
expansion-card holder
grooves (2)
Figure 27. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card From the Expansion-Card Riser 2
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1.
2.
3.
4.
expansion-card riser
expansion-card connector
expansion card
expansion-card riser latch
Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 1 Or 2
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Remove the expansion-card riser.
5. Open the expansion-card riser latch and remove the filler bracket.
NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, pull the expansion-card holder away from the expansion-card riser.
6. Align and insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, push the expansion-card holder toward the expansion-card riser.
Ensure that the expansion card rests between the grooves on the expansion-card holder.
7. Close the expansion-card latch and if applicable, close the expansion-card holder.
8. If applicable, connect cables to the expansion card.
9. Replace the expansion-card riser.
10. Close the system.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
12. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 3
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Remove any power cables and externally powered devices from the system before removing an
expansion-card riser.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card or expansion-card riser.
NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, pull the tab to release the expansion card.
4. Open the expansion-card riser latch.
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5. To remove the expansion card, grasp the expansion card by its edges and remove it from the expansion-card
connector on the riser.
6. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications
Commission (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.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Figure 28. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Expansion-Card From the Expansion-Card Riser 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
expansion card
expansion-card riser latch
expansion-card connector
expansion-card riser
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Figure 29. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Expansion Card From the Expansion-Card Riser 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
grooves (2)
expansion-card holder
tab
expansion card
Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 3
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
5. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card
connector on the expansion-card riser.
6. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
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NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, pull the expansion-card holder toward the expansion-card riser.
Ensure that the expansion card rests between the grooves on the expansion-card holder.
7. Close the expansion-card latch.
8. If applicable, connect any cables to the expansion card.
9. Close the system.
10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
11. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing Expansion-Card Risers
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Holding the touch points, lift the expansion-card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
Figure 30. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card Riser 1
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1. touch points (2)
5. connector
2. expansion-card riser 1
3. riser guide-back (right)
4. riser guide-back (left)
6. riser guide-front
Figure 31. Connectors on the Expansion-Card Riser 1
1.
2.
expansion-card connector (slot 1)
expansion-card connector (slot 2)
Figure 32. Removing and Installing the Expansion-Card Riser 2
1. expansion-card riser 2
2. touch points (2)
3. riser guide-back (right)
4. riser guide-back (left)
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5. connector
6. riser guide-front
Figure 33. Connectors on the Expansion-Card Riser 2
1.
2.
3.
expansion-card connector (slot 3)
expansion-card connector (slot 4)
expansion-card connector (slot 5)
Figure 34. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card Riser 3
1. expansion card riser 3
2. touch points (2)
4. riser guide-back (bottom)
5. connector
3. riser guide-back (top)
6. riser guide-front (bottom)
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7. riser guide-front (top)
Figure 35. Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 3
1.
2.
3.
chassis intrusion switch
expansion-card connector (slot 6)
expansion-card connector (slot 7)
4. If applicable, remove or install an expansion card on the riser.
5. Replace the expansion-card riser.
6. Close the system.
7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Installing Expansion-Card Risers
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 is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. If applicable, reinstall the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser.
2. Align the expansion-card riser with the connector and the riser guides on the system board.
3. Lower the expansion-card riser until the expansion-card riser is firmly seated.
4. Close the system.
5. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
6. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
SD vFlash Card
A vFlash SD card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the vFlash SD card slot in the system. It provides persistent
on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows automation of server configuration, scripts,
and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide at dell.com/support/
manuals.
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Replacing An SD vFlash Card
1. Locate the vFlash media slot on the front of the system.
2. To remove the installed SD vFlash card, push inward on the card to release it, and pull the card from the card slot.
Figure 36. Removing and Installing the SD vFlash Card
1.
2.
SD vFlash card
SD vFlash card slot
3. To install the SD vFlash card, insert the contact-pin end of the SD card into the card slot on the module.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
4. Press inward on the card to lock it into the slot.
Internal Dual SD Module
NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup,
the information is replicated from one SD card to another.
Removing The 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Locate the internal dual SD module installed on the system board. See System Board Connectors. The internal dual
SD module is installed on the system board connector labeled IDSDM.
NOTE: Remove any expansion cards or cables that may obstruct access to the internal dual SD module.
4. Holding the tab, pull the dual SD module at an angle so that the retention tab unhooks from the connector on the
system board.
5. If applicable, remove the SD card(s).
6. Close the system.
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7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Figure 37. Removing and Installing the Internal Dual SD Module
1. blue pull tab
2. SD card 1
5. dual SD module connector
6. retention tab
3. SD card 2
4. dual SD module
Installing the 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Align the connectors on the dual SD module with the system board connector labeled IDSDM. See System Board
Connectors.
4. Push the dual SD module until it is firmly seated on the system board.
5. Close the system.
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6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Internal SD Card
Removing An Internal SD Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Remove the Internal Dual SD Module.
4. Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module and press inward on the card to release it from the slot and
remove the card.
5. Replace the Internal Dual SD Module.
6. Close the system.
7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Installing An Internal SD Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: To use an SD card with your system, ensure that the internal SD card port is enabled in the System Setup.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Remove the Internal Dual SD Module.
4. Locate the SD card connector on the internal dual SD module. With the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin
end of the card into the slot.
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. Replace the Internal Dual SD Module.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Integrated Storage Controller Card
Your system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on expansion-card riser 3 for an integrated SAS or PERC
controller card that provides the integrated storage subsystem for your system’s internal hard drives. The controller
supports SAS and SATA hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations as supported
by the version of the storage controller included with your system.
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Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Lift the expansion-card latch out of the slot.
4. Pull and slide the card out from the connector on riser card 3.
5. Disconnect the cables connected to the card:
a) Press down and hold the metal tab on the SAS cable connector.
b) Pull the SAS cable out of the connector.
Figure 38. Removing the SAS Cable Connector
a. SAS cable connector
b. metal tab
c. connector
6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Figure 39. Removing and Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
1. storage-controller card
2. expansion-card latch
3. riser card 3
4. cables (2)
5. storage-controller connector
Figure 40. Connectors on the Integrated Storage Controller Card
1.
2.
storage-controller card
SAS connectors (2)
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Figure 41. Cable Routing for the Integrated Storage Controller Card
1.
2.
3.
cable securing bracket
cable securing guide
SAS cables (2)
Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
4. Holding the card by its edges, align the card-edge connector with slot 7 on the expansion-card riser.
5. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
6. Close the expansion-card latch.
7. Connect the SAS data cables to the SAS data cable connectors on the integrated storage controller card.
NOTE: Ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels on the cable. The cable does not
function properly if reversed.
8. Remove the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module and if applicable, the cooling fan assembly.
9. Route the SAS data cable through the cable securing guide and bracket on the inner side of the chassis.
10. Attach the cable labeled "SAS A" to connector SAS A on the backplane, and attach the cable labeled "SAS B" to
connector SAS B on the backplane.
11. Replace the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module and if applicable, the cooling fan assembly.
12. Close the system.
13. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Network Daughter Card
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Removing The Network Daughter Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser 1.
4. If you are installing a 10 GbE network daughter card, remove the PCH shroud:
a) Remove the screws that secure the PCH shroud to the system board.
b) Lift the PCH shroud out of the chassis.
5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws that secure the network daughter card to the
system board.
6. Hold the network daughter card by the edges on either side of the touch point and lift to remove it from the
connector on the system board.
7. Slide the network daughter card away from the back of the system until the NIC connectors are clear of the slot in
the back panel.
8. Lift the network daughter card out of the chassis.
Figure 42. Removing and Installing the PCH Shroud
1.
2.
screws (3)
PCH shroud
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Figure 43. Removing and Installing the Network Daughter Card
1. captive screw sockets (2)
2. connector on the system board
3. captive screws (2)
5. network daughter card
6. slot for RJ-45 connectors in the back panel
4. touch point
Installing The Network Daughter Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Angle the card so that the RJ-45 connectors fit through the back-panel opening.
2. Align the captive screws at back-end of the card with the screw holes on the system board.
3. Press the touch point on the card to ensure that connector on the card is in contact with the connector on the
system board.
4. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws to secure the network daughter card to the system
board.
5. If you are not installing a 10 GbE network daughter card, install the PCH shroud:
a) Align the screws on the PCH shroud with the screw holes on the system board.
b) Replace the screws that secure the PCH shroud to the system board.
6. Install the expansion card riser 1.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Processors
Use the following procedure when:
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Installing an additional processor
Replacing a processor
Your system supports two types of processor configurations:
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Four-processor configuration — Ships with a processor expansion module (PEM) that consists of two processor
sockets (CPU3 and CPU4) and 24 memory module sockets.
Two-processor configuration — Ships with a cooling shroud. The cooling shroud must be installed at all times to
ensure adequate airflow within the system.
Removing The Processor
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/support and follow the
instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. When
disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for three seconds to fully drain the system
of stored power prior to removing the cover.
3. Open the system.
4. If applicable, remove the cooling shroud or the processor expansion module.
NOTE: To remove processor 3 or processor 4, ensure that you lift the release lever on the processor
expansion module before proceeding.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat
sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention socket. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to
loosen from the processor.
6. Loosen the second heat-sink retention socket.
7. Lift the heat sink away from the processor and set the heat sink aside.
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Figure 44. Removing and Installing the Processor Heat Sink
1.
2.
3.
4.
heat sink
retention sockets (2)
retention screws (2)
processor
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can
spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
8. Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever near the unlock icon
from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.
and release the lever
9. Similarly, position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever near the lock icon
and release the
lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward.
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