Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings....................2 1 About Your System........................9 ........................9 Front Panel Features And Indicators ..............................10 Diagnostic Indicators ..........................12 Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns ........................13 Back-Panel Features And Indicators ..............................14 NIC Indicator Codes ............................14 Power Indicator Codes ...........................16 Other Information You May Need 2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager...............17 ............................17 Entering System Setup...
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..........................29 Removing The Front Bezel ..........................30 Installing The Front Bezel ...........................30 Opening And Closing The System ............................30 Opening The System ............................31 Closing The System ..............................31 Inside The System ...............................32 Cooling Shroud .........................32 Removing The Cooling Shroud ..........................33 Installing The Cooling Shroud ..............................33 System Memory ..........................34...
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...............52 Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 1 ........................53 Removing Expansion-Card Risers ........................56 Installing Expansion-Card Risers ................................56 SD vFlash Card ...........................56 Replacing An SD vFlash Card ........................57 Removing The vFlash Media Unit ........................58 Installing The vFlash Media Unit ............................59 Internal Dual SD Module ......................59...
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Troubleshooting Expansion Cards ...........................93 Troubleshooting Processors 5 Using System Diagnostics.......................95 ............................95 Dell Online Diagnostics ........................95 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics ..................95 When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics ....................95 Running The Embedded System Diagnostics ..........................96 System Diagnostic Controls 6 Jumpers And Connectors......................97 ..........................97...
About Your System Front Panel Features And Indicators Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status. System identification button The identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation. Hard drives Up to twelve 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives. Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system. USB connector Allows you to connect USB devices to the system.
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Electrical indicator Condition Corrective Action The indicator blinks See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. amber if the system If it is due to a problem with the power supply, check the LED on the experiences an power supply.
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns Figure 2. Hard-Drive Indicators 1. hard-drive activity indicator (green) 2. 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 Condition Indicator Pattern...
Back-Panel Features And Indicators Figure 3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector 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 system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector PCIe expansion card slots Allows you to connect up to three full-height PCI Express full height (3) expansion cards. Power supply (PSU1) 750 W AC Power supply (PSU2) 750 W AC Hard drives (2) (back) Hot-swappable 2.5 inch hard drives.
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Figure 5. AC Power Supply Status Indicator 1. AC power supply status indicator/handle Figure 6. DC Power Supply Status Indicator 1. DC power supply status indicator Power Indicator Condition Pattern Not lit Power is not connected. Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the power supply and that the power supply is operational.
• For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/ manuals. NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often...
Using The System Setup And Boot Manager CAUTION: It is recommended that you make BIOS changes only during support calls with certified Dell technicians. NOTE: Solution validation was performed using the factory shipped hardware configuration. System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.
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: 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.
Menu Item Description System Memory Displays the system memory speed. Speed System Memory Displays the system memory voltage. Voltage Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory. System Memory Specifies whether system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Testing Disabled.
Menu Item Description DCU Streamer Allows you to enable or disable Data Cache Unit streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Prefetcher 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.
Integrated Devices Screen Menu Item Description Integrated RAID Allows you to enable or disable the integrated RAID controller. By default, the Integrated RAID Controller Controller option is set to Enabled. 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.
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.
Menu Item Description 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.
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. NOTE: UEFI is not supported on your system.
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.
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.
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.
Installing System Components NOTE: Solution validation was performed using the factory shipped hardware configuration. Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Key to the system keylock • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T10 and T15 Torx screwdrivers •...
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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.
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.
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.
The system contains 24 memory sockets split into two 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: 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.
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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.
14. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics. 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. 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.
Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have drive blanks installed. If installed, remove the front bezel. Grasp the front of the hard-drive blank, press the release button and slide the blank out until it is free of the hard- drive slot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Figure 26. Identifying Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 1 1. expansion-card slot 1 2. expansion-card slot 2 3. expansion-card slot 3 Figure 27. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card Riser 2 1. power connector (for GPU cards) 2. expansion-card riser 2 3.
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Figure 28. Identifying Connectors on the Expansion Card Riser 2 1. chassis intrusion switch 2. expansion-card slot 4 3. expansion-card slot 5 4. power connector (for GPU cards) Figure 29. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card Riser 3 1. riser guide–front 2.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Figure 36. Removing and Installing the Processor Heat Sink 1. heat sink 2. retention sockets (2) 3. retention screws (2) 4. 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.
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Figure 37. Processor Shield Opening and Closing Lever Sequence 1. close-lock symbol 2. processor socket-release lever 3. processor 4. processor socket-release lever 5. open-lock symbol 10. Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
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Remove the cooling shroud. 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.
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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.
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.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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d) all expansion-card risers e) integrated storage controller card f) internal dual SD module g) internal USB key (if installed) h) PCIe card holder cable retention bracket if present, support bracket NOTE: The support bracket is present on certain system configurations for protection during shipping and can be discarded after removal.
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NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket. Close the system. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. iDRAC7 User's Guide , at Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dell Online Diagnostics Dell Online Diagnostics, a stand-alone suite of diagnostic programs or test modules, allows you to run diagnostic tests on the systems in a production environment, and helps you ensure maximum uptime of your systems. Online Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests on chassis and storage components such as hard drives, physical memory, and network interface cards (NICs).
Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. Dell Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment User Guide at For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the...
Jumpers And Connectors System Board Jumper Settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling A Forgotten Password. Table 4. System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password feature is enabled (pins 4–6). (default) The password feature is disabled (pins 2–4).
System Board Connectors Figure 49. System Board Jumpers and Connectors Item Connector Description J_PS2 PSU 2 power connector J_SATA_CD Optical drive SATA connector J_SATA_TBU Tape backup unit SATA connector J_BP0 Optical drive power connector J_TBU Tape backup unit power connector J_PS1 PSU 1 power connector J_IDSDM...
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Item Connector Description J_USB USB connector J_VIDEO_REAR Video connector J_COM1 Serial connector J_IDRAC_RJ45 iDRAC7 connector J_CYC System identification connector CYC_ID System identification button J_RISER_2A Riser 2 connector J_RISER_1A Riser 1 connector J_RISER_2B Riser 2 connector J_RISER_1B Riser 1 connector J_STORAGE Integrated storage controller card connector J_SASX8 Mini SAS connector...
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Technical Specifications Processor Processor type Two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion slots using riser card: Riser 1 (Slot 1) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot 2) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot 3) One half-height, low-profile x8 link Riser 2 (Slot 4) One full-height, full-length x16 link...
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16 MB shared Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Standard Operating Temperature Continuous operation: 10 °C to 35 °C at 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26 °C max dew point. De-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature at 1 °C per 300...
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• 130 W (4 core) processor is not supported. • Redundant power supplies are required. • Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. NOTE: The following additional restrictions apply to DL2300. •...
System Messages System Error Messages System messages appear on the monitor to notify you of a possible problem with the system. These messages refer to events recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings, see the systems management software documentation.
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Error Code Message Information Action Check the operating system, application, hardware, and system event log for exception events. ASR0001 Message The watchdog timer reset the system. Details The operating system or an application failed to communicate within the time-out period. The system was reset. Action Check the operating system, application, hardware, and system event log for exception events.
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Error Code Message Information Details The processor temperature increased beyond the operational range. Action Review the logs for fan failures. If no fan failures are detected, check inlet temperature (if available) and reinstall processor heat sink. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.
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Error Code Message Information Action 1. Check system and operating system logs for exceptions. If no exceptions are found, continue. 2. Turn off the system and remove input power for one minute. 3. Ensure the processor is seated correctly. 4. Reapply input power and turn on the system. 5.
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Error Code Message Information 5. If the issue persists, see Getting Help. FAN0000 number > RPM is less than the lower warning threshold. Message Fan < Details Fan operating speed is out of range. Action Remove and reinstall the fan. If the issue persists, see Getting Help.
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Error Code Message Information MEM0001 Message Multi-bit memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) location >. < Details The memory module has encountered an uncorrectable error. System performance may be degraded. The operating system and/or applications may fail as a result. Action Re-seat the memory modules.
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Error Code Message Information MEM8000 Message Correctable memory error logging disabled for a memory device at location >. location < Details Errors are being corrected but no longer logged. Action Review system logs for memory exceptions. Reinstall memory at location >. location <...
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Error Code Message Information Action Cycle input power, update component drivers, if device is removable, reinstall the device. PCI1360 number >. Message A bus fatal error was detected on a component at slot < Details System performance may be degraded, or system may fail to operate. Action Cycle input power, update component drivers, if device is removable, reinstall the device.
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Error Code Message Information Action Remove and reinstall the power supply at the next service window. If the issue persists, see Getting Help. PSU0003 number > is lost. Message The power input for power supply < Details The power supply is installed correctly but an input source is not connected or is not functional.
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Error Code Message Information Details System performance may be degraded. Action Check the system operating environment, including airflow and inlet temperature. Check system logs for temperature and thermal component failures. PSU0034 number >. Message An under voltage fault detected on power supply < Details This failure may be the result of an electrical issue with cables or subsystem components in the system.
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Error Code Message Information Details The power supply tries to operate in a degraded state. System Performance and power redundancy may be degraded or lost. Action Check input power. Reinstall the power supply. If the issue persists, Getting Help. PSU1204 Message The power supplies are not redundant.
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Error Code Message Information Details The card is write-protected by the physical latch on the SD card. A write-protected card cannot be used. Action If unintended, remove the media and disable write protection. RFM1201 Message Internal Dual SD Module redundancy is lost. Details Either one or both the SD cards are not functioning properly.
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Error Code Message Information Action Close the chassis and verify hardware inventory. Check system logs. SEL0006 Message All event logging is disabled. Details This message is displayed when all event logging has been disabled by the user. Action If unintended, re-enable logging. SEL0008 Message Log is full.
Error Code Message Information TMP0120 Message The system inlet temperature is greater than the upper warning threshold. Details Ambient air temperature is too warm or one or more fans may have failed. Action Check the system operating environment and review event log for fan failures.
Alert Messages Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.
Visit support.dell.com. Select your support category. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to see more choices. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.