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...document is strictly forbidden. is subject to avoid the problem. SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell, Inc.; Red Hat is a trademark of Red Hat, Inc.; Other trademarks and trade ...names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation; Model ECM01 February 2006 P/N DF689 Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names ...
...document is strictly forbidden. is subject to avoid the problem. SUSE is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell, Inc.; Red Hat is a trademark of Red Hat, Inc.; Other trademarks and trade ...names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation; Model ECM01 February 2006 P/N DF689 Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names ...
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...properly as additional processors. SMP greatly improves overall system performance by dividing processor operations between independent processors. The upgrade kit from Dell. Slot 1 accommodates halflength expansion cards. Getting Started With Your System 3 System Features The major hardware and software features of... your system by installing a second processor, you must use an operating system that signals the appropriate systems management software if the top cover is opened. • An 800-W power ...
...properly as additional processors. SMP greatly improves overall system performance by dividing processor operations between independent processors. The upgrade kit from Dell. Slot 1 accommodates halflength expansion cards. Getting Started With Your System 3 System Features The major hardware and software features of... your system by installing a second processor, you must use an operating system that signals the appropriate systems management software if the top cover is opened. • An 800-W power ...
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... permission of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, Xeon, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in trademarks ...claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, XPS, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of data and tells you make better...
... permission of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, Xeon, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in trademarks ...claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, XPS, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of data and tells you make better...
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... Removing LCD Status Messages 23 System Messages 23 Warning Messages 30 Diagnostics Messages 30 Alert Messages 31 2 Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup Program 33 Responding to Error Messages 33 Using the System Setup Program 34 System Setup Options 34 Main Screen 34 CPU Information Screens 37 Integrated Devices...
... Removing LCD Status Messages 23 System Messages 23 Warning Messages 30 Diagnostics Messages 30 Alert Messages 31 2 Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup Program 33 Responding to Error Messages 33 Using the System Setup Program 34 System Setup Options 34 Main Screen 34 CPU Information Screens 37 Integrated Devices...
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System and Setup Password Features 40 Using the System Password 41 Using the Setup Password 43 Disabling a Forgotten Password 44 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 44 Entering the BMC Setup Module 44 BMC Setup Module Options 44 3 Installing ...
System and Setup Password Features 40 Using the System Password 41 Using the Setup Password 43 Disabling a Forgotten Password 44 Baseboard Management Controller Configuration 44 Entering the BMC Setup Module 44 BMC Setup Module Options 44 3 Installing ...
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...the Microprocessors 118 5 Running the System Diagnostics Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 121 System Diagnostics Features 121 When to Use the System Diagnostics 121 Running the System Diagnostics 122 System Diagnostics Testing Options 122 Using the Custom Test Options 122 Selecting Devices for ...Technical Assistance 131 Online Services 131 AutoTech Service 132 Automated Order-Status Service 132 Technical Support Service 132 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 133 Problems With Your Order 133 Product Information 133 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133...
...the Microprocessors 118 5 Running the System Diagnostics Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 121 System Diagnostics Features 121 When to Use the System Diagnostics 121 Running the System Diagnostics 122 System Diagnostics Testing Options 122 Using the Custom Test Options 122 Selecting Devices for ...Technical Assistance 131 Online Services 131 AutoTech Service 132 Automated Order-Status Service 132 Technical Support Service 132 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 133 Problems With Your Order 133 Product Information 133 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133...
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About Your System 9 The physical connectors on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in this document or as a separate document. • The Getting Started Guide provides an ...; Diagnostics messages • Alert messages This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for updates on your system.
About Your System 9 The physical connectors on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in this document or as a separate document. • The Getting Started Guide provides an ...; Diagnostics messages • Alert messages This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software. • Documentation for updates on your system.
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... technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. Initiates PXE boot. See the BMC documentation for more information on setup and use of DRAC. 10 About Your System Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. Also configures 0 and 1 hardware RAID levels. • Release...controller daughter card. For more information, see the documentation for your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more information, see the...
... technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. Initiates PXE boot. See the BMC documentation for more information on setup and use of DRAC. 10 About Your System Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. Also configures 0 and 1 hardware RAID levels. • Release...controller daughter card. For more information, see the documentation for your operating system begins to load before you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), this keystroke allows access to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more information, see the...
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 Table 1-2. About Your System 11 Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the bezel on the system's front panel. Front-Panel Components Item Component Icon 1 Hard-drive activity indicator LED Description The green hard drive activity indicator flashes when the hard drives are in use. Table 1-2 provides component descriptions. Figure 1-1.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 Table 1-2. About Your System 11 Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the bezel on the system's front panel. Front-Panel Components Item Component Icon 1 Hard-drive activity indicator LED Description The green hard drive activity indicator flashes when the hard drives are in use. Table 1-2 provides component descriptions. Figure 1-1.
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... the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off immediately after the power button is on . 12 About Your System Used to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of a paper clip. When one of these buttons is...1-2. The power button controls the DC power supply output to identify a particular system. Provides system ID, status information, and system error messages. Use this button only if directed to locate a particular system within a rack. Both the system management software and the identification buttons located on indicator ...
... the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off immediately after the power button is on . 12 About Your System Used to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of a paper clip. When one of these buttons is...1-2. The power button controls the DC power supply output to identify a particular system. Provides system ID, status information, and system error messages. Use this button only if directed to locate a particular system within a rack. Both the system management software and the identification buttons located on indicator ...
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... and device drivers must be installed before turning on the system (unless the documentation for information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors. See "Using the System Setup Program" on network activity and link status.
... and device drivers must be installed before turning on the system (unless the documentation for information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors. See "Using the System Setup Program" on network activity and link status.
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... against electrostatic discharge. The LCD messages refer to the components. Record the code, then see the systems management software documentation. See under the following conditions: "Using the System Setup • The system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention. The highest priority messages will supersede any of acceptable range...
... against electrostatic discharge. The LCD messages refer to the components. Record the code, then see the systems management software documentation. See under the following conditions: "Using the System Setup • The system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention. The highest priority messages will supersede any of acceptable range...
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... microprocessor heat sinks are in your system's Getting Started Guide. machine check error. specified power Supply" on page 131. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page... 118. processor initialization error. Table 1-4. Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is cleared using either Server Assistant or the BMC Management Utility. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 109. NOTE: The ...
... microprocessor heat sinks are in your system's Getting Started Guide. machine check error. specified power Supply" on page 131. See the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide for information about these utilities. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page... 118. processor initialization error. Table 1-4. Specified processor is missing or See "Troubleshooting the bad, and the system is cleared using either Server Assistant or the BMC Management Utility. The system BIOS has reported a See "Getting Help" on page 109. NOTE: The ...
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.... (SMI) initialization failure. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on page 80. See "Memory" on setup and use of BMC. Timer Fail Timer refresh failure. See "Getting Help" on page 131. Parity Error Parity error. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. See "Getting Help" on...
.... (SMI) initialization failure. Shutdown Test BIOS shutdown test failure. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on page 80. See "Memory" on setup and use of BMC. Timer Fail Timer refresh failure. See "Getting Help" on page 131. Parity Error Parity error. CMOS Fail CMOS failure. See "Getting Help" on...
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... System cover has been removed. I1911 >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message. I1912 SEL Full System Event Log is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in the Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory subsystem link on page 110. W1228 ROMB Batt < 24hr Warns predictively that the problem is not installed in...
... System cover has been removed. I1911 >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message. I1912 SEL Full System Event Log is full of an abbreviation or acronym used in the Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory subsystem link on page 110. W1228 ROMB Batt < 24hr Warns predictively that the problem is not installed in...
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...Drive" on page 112. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. Drive not ready Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. DIMMs must be available... Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory"... DIMM as soon as possible. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is used. Faulty or improperly installed diskette Replace the diskette. Replace the diskette. See "Memory" on page 110. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. !!*** Error: Remote Access ...
...Drive" on page 112. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. Drive not ready Diskette missing from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to System Setup program. DIMMs must be available... Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory"... DIMM as soon as possible. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is used. Faulty or improperly installed diskette Replace the diskette. Replace the diskette. See "Memory" on page 110. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 110. !!*** Error: Remote Access ...
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...card in drive A. See "Expansion Cards" on page 110. See "Expansion Cards" on page 33. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 56. Use a bootable diskette. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 131. See "Getting Help" on page 33 for information about setting the ...Help" on page 131. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 131. Reseat the PCIe card in the System Setup program. Corrective Actions Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe ...
...card in drive A. See "Expansion Cards" on page 110. See "Expansion Cards" on page 33. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 56. Use a bootable diskette. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 131. See "Getting Help" on page 33 for information about setting the ...Help" on page 131. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 131. Reseat the PCIe card in the System Setup program. Corrective Actions Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. Check the hard-drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. Faulty or improperly installed PCIe ...
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... added or removed or a memory module may be ignored. If memory has been added or removed, this message is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See system battery. See "System...
... added or removed or a memory module may be ignored. If memory has been added or removed, this message is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See system battery. See "System...
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...Embedded RAID firmware is not optimal. Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with all data on a copy of an abbreviation or acronym used in "Getting Help" on page 155. Warning: Embedded RAID error! Write fault Write fault on page 115. NOTE: Warning messages are not ...the message on the diskette. System has detected a legal but will warn you to a possible problem and prompts you run with slot 1. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs (for obtaining technical assistance. 30 About Your System Embedded RAID firmware does not respond. See "Troubleshooting a SAS ...
...Embedded RAID firmware is not optimal. Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with all data on a copy of an abbreviation or acronym used in "Getting Help" on page 155. Warning: Embedded RAID error! Write fault Write fault on page 115. NOTE: Warning messages are not ...the message on the diskette. System has detected a legal but will warn you to a possible problem and prompts you run with slot 1. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs (for obtaining technical assistance. 30 About Your System Embedded RAID firmware does not respond. See "Troubleshooting a SAS ...
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...your system and try again. You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. Responding to Error Messages You can use the System Setup program to: • Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware •...run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system. If an error message appears while the system is normal for correcting errors. Using the System Setup Program 33 Record the information for an explanation of the message. NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is booting, ...
...your system and try again. You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. Responding to Error Messages You can use the System Setup program to: • Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware •...run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system. If an error message appears while the system is normal for correcting errors. Using the System Setup Program 33 Record the information for an explanation of the message. NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is booting, ...