Dell PowerEdge R320 Systems Owner's Manual
About Your System
Using The System Setup And Boot Manager
Installing System Components
Troubleshooting Your System
Using System Diagnostics
- Dell Online Diagnostics
- Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
Jumpers And Connectors
Technical Specifications
System Messages
Getting Help
- Contacting Dell

DELL R320 User Manual

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Dell PowerEdge R320 Systems

Owner's Manual

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Rev. A05

Contents

1 About Your System......................................................................................................................9

Front-Panel Features And Indicators....................................................................................................................... 9

LCD Panel Features.................................................................................................................................................12

Home Screen....................................................................................................................................................13

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................................13

View Menu....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Diagnostic Indicators..............................................................................................................................................14

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns................................................................................................................................ 16

Back-Panel Features And Indicators..................................................................................................................... 17

NIC Indicator Codes................................................................................................................................................18

Power Indicator Codes...........................................................................................................................................19

Other Information You May Need...........................................................................................................................20

2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager.......................................................................21

Choosing The System Boot Mode.......................................................................................................................... 21

Entering System Setup............................................................................................................................................22

Responding To Error Messages.......................................................................................................................22

Using The System Setup Navigation Keys.......................................................................................................22

System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................23

System Setup Main Screen..............................................................................................................................23

System BIOS Screen........................................................................................................................................23

System Information Screen..............................................................................................................................23

Memory Settings Screen................................................................................................................................. 24

Processor Settings Screen.............................................................................................................................. 24

SATA Settings Screen......................................................................................................................................26

Boot Settings Screen....................................................................................................................................... 26

Integrated Devices Screen.............................................................................................................................. 27

Serial Communications Screen........................................................................................................................28

System Profile Settings Screen........................................................................................................................28

System Security Screen...................................................................................................................................29

Miscellaneous Settings....................................................................................................................................30

System And Setup Password Features.................................................................................................................. 30

Assigning A System And/Or Setup Password..................................................................................................31

Deleting Or Changing An Existing Setup Password.........................................................................................32

Using Your System Password To Secure Your System....................................................................................32

Operating With A Setup Password Enabled.................................................................................................... 32

Entering The UEFI Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................33

Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys......................................................................................................33

Boot Manager Screen......................................................................................................................................34

UEFI Boot Menu............................................................................................................................................... 34

Embedded System Management............................................................................................................................34

iDRAC Settings Utility..............................................................................................................................................34

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility..................................................................................................................35

Changing The Thermal Settings.......................................................................................................................35

3 Installing System Components................................................................................................37

Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................................................. 37

Front Bezel (Optional)............................................................................................................................................. 37

Installing The Front Bezel.................................................................................................................................37

Removing The Front Bezel................................................................................................................................38

Opening And Closing The System...........................................................................................................................38

Opening The System........................................................................................................................................ 38

Closing The System..........................................................................................................................................39

Inside The System...................................................................................................................................................39

Cooling Shroud....................................................................................................................................................... 41

Removing The Cooling Shroud.........................................................................................................................41

Installing The Cooling Shroud.......................................................................................................................... 42

System Memory......................................................................................................................................................43

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines............................................................................................ 45

Mode-Specific Guidelines................................................................................................................................45

Sample Memory Configurations.......................................................................................................................46

Removing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................ 47

Installing Memory Modules............................................................................................................................. 48

Hard Drives.............................................................................................................................................................49

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................50

Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 51

Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................51

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank............................................................................................................. 51

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive...................................................................................................................51

Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive.................................................................................................................... 52

Removing A Cabled Hard Drive........................................................................................................................53

Installing A Cabled Hard Drive.........................................................................................................................54

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter............................................................54

Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter...............................................................55

Removing A Hard Drive Or A Hard-Drive Adapter From A Hard-Drive Carrier................................................ 55

Installing A Hard Drive Or A Hard-Drive Adapter Into A Hard-Drive Carrier...................................................58

Optical Drive (Optional)...........................................................................................................................................59

Removing The Optical Drive In Hot-Swappable Hard-Drive Systems............................................................. 59

Installing The Optical Drive In Hot-Swappable Hard-Drive Systems...............................................................60

Removing The Optical Drive In Cabled Hard-Drive Systems........................................................................... 60

Installing The Optical Drive In Cabled Hard-Drive Systems.............................................................................61

Cooling Fans............................................................................................................................................................62

Removing A Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................62

Installing A Cooling Fan....................................................................................................................................63

Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)..................................................................................................................... 64

Replacing The Internal USB Key......................................................................................................................64

Expansion Cards And Expansion-Card Risers........................................................................................................ 64

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................65

Removing An Expansion Card.......................................................................................................................... 66

Installing An Expansion Card........................................................................................................................... 67

Removing Expansion-Card Risers.................................................................................................................... 68

Installing Expansion-Card Risers..................................................................................................................... 69

iDRAC Ports Card (Optional)................................................................................................................................... 70

Removing The iDRAC Ports Card......................................................................................................................70

Installing The iDRAC Ports Card.......................................................................................................................71

SD vFlash Card........................................................................................................................................................71

Replacing An SD vFlash Card...........................................................................................................................71

Internal Dual SD Module........................................................................................................................................ 72

Removing The Internal Dual SD Module..........................................................................................................72

Installing The Internal Dual SD Module........................................................................................................... 73

Internal SD Card..................................................................................................................................................... 74

Removing An Internal SD Card.........................................................................................................................74

Installing An Internal SD Card..........................................................................................................................74

Integrated Storage Controller Card........................................................................................................................ 74

Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card..........................................................................................75

Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card...........................................................................................76

Processor................................................................................................................................................................76

Removing A Processor.....................................................................................................................................76

Installing A Processor......................................................................................................................................78

Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................................................79

Hot Spare Feature............................................................................................................................................ 79

Removing A Redundant Power Supply.............................................................................................................80

Installing A Redundant Power Supply..............................................................................................................81

Removing A Non-Redundant Power Supply.................................................................................................... 81

Installing A Non-Redundant Power Supply......................................................................................................82

Removing The Power Supply Blank................................................................................................................. 83

Installing The Power Supply Blank.................................................................................................................. 83

System Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 83

Replacing The System Battery.........................................................................................................................83

Hard-Drive Backplane............................................................................................................................................ 84

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane..............................................................................................................85

Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane...............................................................................................................89

Control Panel Assembly..........................................................................................................................................89

Removing The Control Panel............................................................................................................................90

Installing The Control Panel............................................................................................................................. 91

Removing The Control-Panel Module.............................................................................................................. 92

Installing The Control-Panel Module............................................................................................................... 95

VGA Module............................................................................................................................................................96

Removing The VGA Module............................................................................................................................. 96

Installing The VGA Module...............................................................................................................................97

Power Distribution Board Shroud...........................................................................................................................97

Removing The Power Distribution Board Shroud............................................................................................ 97

Installing The Power Distribution Board Shroud............................................................................................. 98

Power Distribution Board....................................................................................................................................... 99

Removing The Power Distribution Board.........................................................................................................99

Installing The Power Distribution Board........................................................................................................100

System Board........................................................................................................................................................100

Removing The System Board.........................................................................................................................100

Installing The System Board.......................................................................................................................... 101

4 Troubleshooting Your System...............................................................................................103

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.......................................................................................................................107

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...................................................................................................................110

Troubleshooting A Hard Drive.............................................................................................................................. 110

Troubleshooting A Storage Controller..................................................................................................................111

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards........................................................................................................................111

Troubleshooting Processors.................................................................................................................................112

5 Using System Diagnostics.....................................................................................................113

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

6 Jumpers And Connectors......................................................................................................115

System Board Jumper Settings............................................................................................................................115

System Board Connectors....................................................................................................................................116

Disabling A Forgotten Password.......................................................................................................................... 117

7 Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 119

8 System Messages...................................................................................................................125

LCD Messages......................................................................................................................................................125

Viewing LCD Messages................................................................................................................................. 125

Removing LCD Messages...............................................................................................................................125

System Error Messages........................................................................................................................................125

Warning Messages...............................................................................................................................................141

Diagnostic Messages...........................................................................................................................................141

Alert Messages.....................................................................................................................................................141

9 Getting Help..............................................................................................................................143

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................... 143

About Your System

Front-Panel Features And Indicators

Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators—Four 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive System

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

1 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.

2 NMI button 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.

3 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 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.

5 LCD menu buttons Allows you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

6 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.

7 USB connectors (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

8 Information tag 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.

9 Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

drive.

10 Hard drives Up to four 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives,

or SSDs.

Figure 2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators—Eight 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive System

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

1 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.

2 NMI button 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.

3 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

Connector Icon Description

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 iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press

and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

4 USB connectors (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

5 Optical drive (optional) One optional ultra slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-

RW drive.

6 LCD menu buttons Allows you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.

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.

8 Information tag 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.

9 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.

10 Hard drives Up to eight 2.5 inch hard drives, or SSDs.

Figure 3. Front-Panel Features and Indicators—Four 3.5 Inch Cabled Hard-Drive System

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

1 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.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

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.

2 NMI button 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.

3 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.

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.

4 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.

5 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status.

6 USB connectors (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

7 Information tag 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.

8 Optical drive (optional) One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

drive.

9 Hard drives Up to four 3.5 inch cabled hard drives.

LCD Panel Features

NOTE: The LCD Panel feature is not available in a cabled hard-drive system.

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 System Error Messages for information about specific

error codes.

• 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 4. LCD Panel Features

Item Button Description

1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step

increments.

2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by

the cursor.

3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step

increments.

During message scrolling:

• Press 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 until the Home icon is

displayed, and then select the Home icon.

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.

Option Description

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.

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.

Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system

Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.

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.

Diagnostic Indicators

The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.

NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is switched off. To start the system, plug it into a working

power source and press the power button.

The following section describes system conditions and possible corrective actions associated with these indicators:

Health indicator

Condition Corrective Action

If the system is on,

and in good health,

the indicator lights

solid blue.

None required.

The indicator blinks

amber if the system

is on or in standby,

and any error exists

(for example, a failed

fan or hard drive)

See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue.

Invalid memory configurations can cause the system to halt at

startup without any video output. See Getting Help.

Hard-drive indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator lights

green to indicate

hard-drive activity..

None required.

Electrical indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks

amber if the system

experiences an

electrical error (for

example, voltage out

of range, or a failed

power supply or

voltage regulator).

See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue.

If it is due to a problem with the power supply, check the LED on the

power supply. Re-seat the power supply by removing and reinstalling

it. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Temperature indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks

amber if the system

experiences a

thermal error (for

example, a

temperature out of

range or fan failure).

Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:

• A cooling fan is removed or has failed.

• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel, memory-module

blank, or back-filler bracket is removed.

• Ambient temperature is too high.

• External airflow is obstructed.

See Getting Help.

Memory indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks

amber if a memory

error occurs.

See the system event log or system messages for the location of the

failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists,

see Getting Help.

PCIe indicator

Condition Corrective Action

The indicator blinks

amber if a PCIe card

experiences an

error.

Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card.

Re-install the card. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

Figure 5. 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

Indicator Pattern

(RAID Only)

Condition

Blinks green two

times per second

Identifying drive or preparing for removal

Off Drive ready for insertion or removal

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,

and off

Predicted drive failure

Blinks amber four

times per second

Drive failed

Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding

Steady green Drive online

Drive-Status

Indicator Pattern

(RAID Only)

Condition

Blinks green three

seconds, amber three

seconds, and off six

seconds

Rebuild aborted

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Figure 6. Back-Panel Features and Indicators—(With Redundant Power Supplies)

Figure 7. Back-Panel Features and Indicators—(With a Non-Redundant Power Supply)

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

1 PCIe expansion card slot 1 Allows you to connect one low-profile PCI Express

expansion card.

2 vFlash media card slot

(optional)

Allows you to insert an optional vFlash media card.

3 iDRAC port (optional) Dedicated management port on the iDRAC Ports card.

4 Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.

5 PCIe expansion card slot 2 Allows you to connect a full-height PCI Express expansion

card.

6 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.

7 Ethernet connectors (2) Two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connector.

8 USB connectors (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

9 System identification

connector

Connects the optional system status indicator assembly

through the optional cable management arm.

Item Indicator, Button, or

Connector Icon Description

10 System identification button The identification buttons on the front and back panels

can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.

Hot-swappable

hard-drive

systems

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.

Cabled hard-drive

systems

When one of these buttons is

pressed, 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 iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press

and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.

11 Power supply (PSU1) 350 W and 550 W

NOTE: For non-redundant power supply units, there is

only one power supply socket.

12 Power supply (PSU2)

NIC Indicator Codes

Figure 8. NIC Indicator

1. link indicator

2. activity indicator

Indicator Indicator Code

Link and activity

indicators are off

The NIC is not connected to the network.

Link indicator is

green

The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).

Indicator Indicator Code

Link indicator is

amber

The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.

Activity indicator is

blinking green

Network data is being sent or received.

Power Indicator Codes

Each power supply has an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator to show whether power is present

or whether a power fault has occurred.

Figure 9. Power Supply Status Indicator

1. power supply status indicator

Power Indicator

Pattern

Condition

Not lit Power is not connected.

Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the

power supply and that the power supply is operational.

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. 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.

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).

Power Indicator

Pattern

Condition

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.

• 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.

Using The System Setup And Boot Manager

System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.

The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup:

Keystroke Description

<F2> Enters the System Setup.

<F10> Enters System Services, which opens the Dell Lifecycle

Controller 2 (LC2). The Dell LC2 supports systems

management features such as operating system

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.

<F11> Enters the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified Extensible

Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager, depending on

the system's boot configuration

<F12> Starts Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot.

From the System Setup, you can:

• 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.

• 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 Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

<Enter> Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down menu, if applicable.

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

<Esc> 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.

<F1> 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.

System Setup Options

System Setup Main Screen

NOTE: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings.

Menu Item Description

System BIOS This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings.

iDRAC Settings This option is used to view and configure iDRAC settings.

Device 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 Displays options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.

Boot Settings 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 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.

Menu Item Description

System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed on the system.

System Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag.

System Manufacturer Displays the name of system manufacturer.

System Manufacturer

Contact Information

Displays the contact information of the system manufacturer.

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.

System Memory

Voltage

Displays the system memory voltage.

Video Memory Displays the amount of 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 If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is

installed. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA)

(asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option 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.

QPI Speed Allows you to set the QuickPath Interconnect data rate settings. By default, the QPI Speed

option is set to Maximum data rate.

Menu Item Description

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

Prefetch

Allows you to optimize the system for applications that require high utilization of sequential

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

Processor

Allows you to control the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number

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.

Family-Model-

Stepping

Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.

Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.

Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.

Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.

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, AHCI, or RAID mode. By default, Embedded

SATA is set to AHCI Mode.

Port A Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. By default, Port A is set to

Auto.

Port B Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. By default, Port B is set to

Auto.

Port C Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. By default, Port C is set to

Auto.

Port D Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port D. By default, Port D is set to

Auto.

Port E Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port E. By default, Port E is set to

Auto.

NOTE: Ports A, B, C, and D are used for the backplane drives, and port E for the optical drive (CD/DVD).

Boot Settings Screen

Menu Item Description

Boot Mode 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.

User Accessible USB

Ports

Allows you enable or disable the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On

disables the front USB ports and selecting All Ports Off disables both front and back USB ports.

By default, the User Accessible USB Ports option is set to All 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

above 4 GB

Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By

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.

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 115200.

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 Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency option is set to

Maximum Performance.

Turbo Boost Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By default, the

Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.

C1E 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.

Menu Item Description

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.

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

Performance Control

When set to enabled, the CPU power management is controlled by the OS DBPM and the

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 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.

Setup Password Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not

installed in the system.

Password Status Allows you to lock the system password. By default, the Password Status option is set to

Unlocked.

TPM Security 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 Displays the TPM status.

TPM Clear 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.

Menu Item Description

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.

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 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.

NMI Button 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

Delay

Allows you to set how the system supports staggering of power up after AC power is restored

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 Allows you to set the time on the system.

System Date Allows you to set the date on the system.

Asset Tag 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.

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.

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 log on to 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:

– 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 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 password if the

Password Status is Locked.

To delete or change the existing 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, 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:

• 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.

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 Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

<Enter> Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

<Esc> 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.

<F1> 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.

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 Adds a new boot option.

Delete Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option.

Boot From File 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.

The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.

Changing The Thermal Settings

The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system.

1. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility.

2. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options:

– 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. Set the Maximum Air Exhaust Temperature or the Fan Speed Offset fields.

4. Click Back → Finish → Yes.

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

• Key to the system keylock

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• T10 and T15 Torx screwdrivers

• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground

Front Bezel (Optional)

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.

Figure 10. Installing and Removing the Front Bezel

1. release latch

2. keylock

3. front bezel

4. locking hook

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.

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.

Figure 11. Opening and Closing the System

1. system cover

2. latch

3. 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.

Figure 12. Inside the System—With Redundant Power Supplies

1. power distribution board shroud

2. cooling shroud

3. power supplies (2)

4. integrated storage controller card

5. expansion-card riser 2

6. expansion-card riser 1

7. expansion-card holder

8. processor heat sink

9. DIMMs (6)

10. cooling fans (5)

11. hard drives (8)

12. control-panel board

13. hard-drive backplane

14. cable routing latch

15. power distribution board

Figure 13. Inside the System—With a Non-Redundant Power Supply

1. cooling shroud

2. power supply

3. integrated storage controller card

4. expansion-card riser 2

5. expansion-card riser 1

6. expansion-card holder

7. processor heat sink

8. DIMMs (6)

9. cooling fans (4)

10. hard drives (4)

11. control panel board

12. cable routing latch

Cooling Shroud

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 your 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. Lift the cooling shroud away from the system.

Figure 14. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud

1. cooling shroud

2. cooling shroud tabs (4)

3. cooling-fan bracket

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 chassis, ensure that the cables inside the system are routed

through the cable routing latch.

1. Align the cooling shroud with the numbered fan bays as a guide.

2. Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis so that the four tabs on the cooling shroud rest on the cooling fan

bracket.

When firmly seated, the memory socket numbers marked on the cooling shroud align with the respective memory

sockets.

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) and registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). It supports DDR3

and DDR3L voltage specifications.

NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.

Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1333 MT/s, 1066 MT/s, or 800 MT/s depending on:

• DIMM type (UDIMM or RDIMM)

• 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 processor

The system contains six memory sockets organized into three channels. In each channel, the release levers of the first

socket are marked white and the second socket black.

Figure 15. Memory Socket Locations

Memory channels are organized as follows:

channel 1: memory sockets A1 and A4

channel 2: memory sockets A2 and A5

channel 3: memory sockets A3 and A6

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

UDIMM ECC 1 1333, 1066, and 800 1333, 1066 and 800 Dual rank

2 1333, 1066, and 800 1066 and 800 Dual rank

RDIMM 1 1600, 1333, 1066 and 800

1333, 1066, and 800

1333, 1066 and 800

1066 and 800

Dual rank

Quad rank

DIMM Type DIMMs

Populated/

Channel

Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/

Channel

1.5 V 1.35 V

21600, 1333, 1066, and 800

1066 and 800

1333, 1066, and 800

1066 and 800

Dual rank

Quad rank

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

NOTE: Memory configurations that fail to observe these guidelines can prevent your system from booting, hanging

during memory configuration, or operating with reduced memory.

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:

• UDIMMs and RDIMMs 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.

• A maximum of two single- or dual-rank RDIMMs can be populated in a channel.

• Populate all sockets with white release tabs first, and then black.

• Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order - first in sockets with white release levers, and

then black. For example, if you want 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.

• 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).

• Depending on mode-specific guidelines, populate two or three DIMMs per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a

time to maximize performance. For more information, see Mode-Specific Guidelines.

• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed

memory module(s) or slower depending on system DIMM configuration.

Mode-Specific Guidelines

The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected.

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

either memory optimized (independent channel) or Advanced ECC modes. 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 sockets A1 and A4 are disabled and you can populate DIMMs in memory sockets A2, A3, A5, and A6.

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 system with three 8 GB dual-rank DIMMs, the available system memory is: 1/2 (ranks/

channel) × 3 (DIMMs) × 8 GB = 12 GB, and not 3 (DIMMs) × 8 GB = 24 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:

• Memory sockets A1 and A4 are disabled and you can populate DIMMs in memory sockets A2, A3, A5, and A6.

• DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets

with black release tabs. For example, DIMMs installed in sockets A1, A2, and A3 must be identical.

Sample Memory Configurations

The following table shows sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in this

section.

NOTE: 16 GB quad-rank RDIMMs are not supported.

NOTE: 1R and 2R in the following table indicates single- and dual-rank DIMMs respectively.

Table 1. Memory Configurations

System Capacity (in

GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank,

Organization, and

Frequency

DIMM Slot Population

2 2 1 1R, x8, 1333 MT/s, A1

1R, x8, 1600 MT/s

4 2 2 1R, x8, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2

1R, x8, 1600 MT/s

8 2 4 1R, x8, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4

1R, x8, 1600 MT/s

12 4 3 2R, x8, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2, A3

2R, x8, 1600 MT/s

24 8 3 2R, x4, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2, A3

System Capacity (in

GB) DIMM Size (in GB) Number of DIMMs DIMM Rank,

Organization, and

Frequency

DIMM Slot Population

2R, x4, 1600 MT/s

48 16 3 2R, x4, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2, A3

2R, x4, 1600 MT/s

96 16 6 2R, x4, 1333 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

2R, x4, 1600 MT/s

128 32 4 4R x4, 1066 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4

192 32 6 4R x4, 1066 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6

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.

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. Remove the cooling shroud.

4. Locate the appropriate memory-module socket(s).

5. To release the memory-module blank from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the

memory module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on the card edges, making sure not to touch the middle of the

memory module or metallic contacts. To avoid damaging the memory module, handle only one memory

module at a time.

Figure 16. Ejecting The Memory Module

1. memory module

2. memory-module socket ejectors (2)

3. memory-module socket

6. If a memory module or a memory-module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.

NOTE: Retain removed memory-module blank(s) for future use.

Figure 17. Removing The Memory Module

1. memory module/memory-module blank

7. Install the cooling shroud.

8. Close the system.

9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Installing Memory Modules