Table of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 Installation and Service Manual
- About this document
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview
- Initial system setup and configuration
- Pre-operating system management applications
- Installing and removing system components
- Safety instructions
- Before working inside your system
- After working inside your system
- Recommended tools
- System cover
- Front bezel
- Drives
- Optional optical drive
- System memory
- Cooling fan
- Optional internal USB memory key
- Expansion cards
- Storage controller card
- Cable routing
- M.2 SSD module
- Processor and heat sink
- Power supply unit
- System battery
- Intrusion switch
- System board
- Trusted Platform Module
- Control panel
- Jumpers and connectors
- Technical specifications
- Chassis dimensions
- System weight
- Processor specifications
- Supported operating systems
- PSU specifications
- Cooling fan specifications
- System battery specifications
- Expansion card specifications
- Memory specifications
- Storage controller specifications
- Drive specifications
- Ports and connectors specifications
- Video specifications
- Environmental specifications
- System diagnostics and indicator codes
- Getting help
- Documentation resources
DELL T140 User Manual
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T140
Installation and Service Manual
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Contents
1 About this document...................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview................................................................................................. 8
Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Rear view of the system..................................................................................................................................................10
Inside the system...............................................................................................................................................................11
Locating the information tag of your system.................................................................................................................11
System Information Label................................................................................................................................................ 12
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 – system information label.................................................................................12
3 Initial system setup and conguration.......................................................................................................... 15
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................................................15
iDRAC conguration.........................................................................................................................................................15
Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................................................................................................................ 15
Log in to iDRAC...........................................................................................................................................................15
Options to install the operating system......................................................................................................................... 16
Methods to download rmware and drivers........................................................................................................... 16
Downloading drivers and rmware........................................................................................................................... 17
4 Pre-operating system management applications.......................................................................................... 18
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications.........................................................................................18
System Setup....................................................................................................................................................................18
Viewing System Setup............................................................................................................................................... 18
System Setup details..................................................................................................................................................19
System BIOS............................................................................................................................................................... 19
iDRAC Settings utility.................................................................................................................................................37
Device Settings...........................................................................................................................................................37
Dell Lifecycle Controller................................................................................................................................................... 37
Embedded system management..............................................................................................................................37
Boot Manager...................................................................................................................................................................38
Viewing Boot Manager..............................................................................................................................................38
Boot Manager main menu.........................................................................................................................................38
One-shot UEFI boot menu........................................................................................................................................38
System Utilities...........................................................................................................................................................38
PXE boot...........................................................................................................................................................................39
5 Installing and removing system components................................................................................................ 40
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................................................40
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................40
After working inside your system...................................................................................................................................40
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................40
System cover.................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Contents 3
Removing the system cover......................................................................................................................................41
Installing the system cover....................................................................................................................................... 42
Front bezel........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Removing the front bezel..........................................................................................................................................42
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................43
Drives.................................................................................................................................................................................44
Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay...........................................................................................44
Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay...............................................................................................45
Removing a drive from the drive carrier................................................................................................................. 46
Installing a drive into the drive carrier......................................................................................................................47
Optional optical drive.......................................................................................................................................................48
Removing the optical drive llers.............................................................................................................................49
Installing the optical drive llers............................................................................................................................... 50
Removing the optical drive........................................................................................................................................51
Installing the optical drive.......................................................................................................................................... 51
System memory............................................................................................................................................................... 52
System memory guidelines....................................................................................................................................... 52
General memory module installation guidelines......................................................................................................54
Removing a memory module....................................................................................................................................54
Installing a memory module...................................................................................................................................... 55
Cooling fan........................................................................................................................................................................56
Removing the cooling fan......................................................................................................................................... 56
Installing a cooling fan................................................................................................................................................57
Optional internal USB memory key................................................................................................................................58
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key..................................................................................................58
Expansion cards .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................................................59
Removing a PCIe expansion card............................................................................................................................ 60
Installing a PCIe expansion card................................................................................................................................61
Storage controller card....................................................................................................................................................63
Removing the integrated storage controller card.................................................................................................. 63
Installing an integrated storage controller card...................................................................................................... 63
Cable routing.................................................................................................................................................................... 65
M.2 SSD module.............................................................................................................................................................. 66
Removing the M.2 SSD module...............................................................................................................................66
Installing the M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................. 66
Processor and heat sink.................................................................................................................................................. 67
Removing the heat sink module............................................................................................................................... 67
Removing the processor...........................................................................................................................................68
Installing the processor............................................................................................................................................. 69
Installing the heat sink module................................................................................................................................. 70
Power supply unit.............................................................................................................................................................72
Removing the power supply unit..............................................................................................................................72
Installing the power supply unit................................................................................................................................ 73
System battery ................................................................................................................................................................ 74
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Replacing the system battery................................................................................................................................... 74
Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Removing the intrusion switch.................................................................................................................................76
Installing the intrusion switch................................................................................................................................... 76
System board....................................................................................................................................................................77
Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 77
Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 79
Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................................................ 82
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................ 82
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users.........................................................................................................................83
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users......................................................................................................................83
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT users.....................................................................................................................83
Control panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Removing the control panel cage............................................................................................................................ 84
Removing the control panel......................................................................................................................................84
Installing the control panel........................................................................................................................................85
Installing the control panel cage...............................................................................................................................86
6 Jumpers and connectors .............................................................................................................................88
System board jumpers and connectors.........................................................................................................................89
System board jumper settings........................................................................................................................................90
Disabling forgotten password..........................................................................................................................................91
7 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 92
Chassis dimensions..........................................................................................................................................................93
System weight..................................................................................................................................................................93
Processor specications................................................................................................................................................. 93
Supported operating systems........................................................................................................................................ 94
PSU specications...........................................................................................................................................................94
Cooling fan specications............................................................................................................................................... 94
System battery specications........................................................................................................................................ 94
Expansion card specications........................................................................................................................................ 94
Memory specications.................................................................................................................................................... 95
Storage controller specications....................................................................................................................................95
Drive specications..........................................................................................................................................................95
Drives.......................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Optical drives..............................................................................................................................................................96
Ports and connectors specications............................................................................................................................. 96
USB ports specications...........................................................................................................................................96
NIC ports specications............................................................................................................................................96
Serial connector specications................................................................................................................................ 96
VGA ports specication............................................................................................................................................ 96
Video specications.........................................................................................................................................................96
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 97
Standard operating temperature..............................................................................................................................98
Expanded operating temperature............................................................................................................................ 98
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Particulate and gaseous contamination specications..........................................................................................99
8 System diagnostics and indicator codes .....................................................................................................101
System health and system ID indicator codes.............................................................................................................101
NIC indicator codes........................................................................................................................................................102
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes........................................................................................102
Using system diagnostics.............................................................................................................................................. 103
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................103
9 Getting help............................................................................................................................................... 105
Recycling or End-of-Life service information............................................................................................................. 105
Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................................... 105
Accessing system information by using QRL..............................................................................................................105
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system.......................................................................106
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................................................................................................106
10 Documentation resources..........................................................................................................................107
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About this document
This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specications,
diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components.
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About this document 7
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system is a tower server that supports:
• One Intel Xeon Scalable processor
• Four DIMM slots
• Cabled AC power supply unit
• Up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA drives
For more information about supported drives, see the Drive specications section.
NOTE: All instances of SAS, SATA drives, and SSDs are referred to as drives in this document, unless specied otherwise.
Topics:
• Front view of the system
• Rear view of the system
• Inside the system
• Locating the information tag of your system
• System Information Label
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Front view of the system
Figure 1. Front view of the system
1Power button 2 System health and ID indicator
3 USB 3.0 port 4 iDRAC direct micro USB port
5 Optical drive (optional)
For more information about the ports, see the Ports and connectors specications section.
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview 9
Rear view of the system
Figure 2. Rear view of the system
1Security Cable Lock 2 iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
3 Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label 4 OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label
5 PCIe expansion card slots (4) 6 USB 2.0 port (4)
7 System identication button 8 NIC port (Gb 2)
9 USB 3.0 ports (2) 10 NIC port (Gb 1)
11 iDRAC dedicated NIC port 12 VGA port
13 Serial port 14 Power supply unit
15 PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) LED 16 PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) Button
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NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors, see the Ports and connectors specications section.
Inside the system
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 are shipped with your product.
Figure 3. Inside the system
1Cabled Power Supply Unit (PSU) 2 Optical drive
3 Cabled drives (4) 4 System board
5 Expansion card retention latch 6 PCIe expansion card slots (4)
7 Intrusion switch 8 Fan
9 Memory module sockets
Locating the information tag of your system
Your system is identied by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found
on a sticker on the rear of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview 11
System Information Label
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 – system information label
Figure 4. Icon legend
Figure 5. Service information
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Figure 6. Memory information
Figure 7. Quick resource locator
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview 13
Figure 8. System task
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Initial system setup and conguration
Setting up your system
Perform the following steps to set up your system:
1 Unpack the system.
2 Connect the peripherals to the system.
3 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
4 Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
5 Power on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
iDRAC conguration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall
availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system management.
This reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must rst congure the network settings based on your network
infrastructure.
NOTE: For static IP conguration, you must request for it at the time of purchase.
This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port. You can also access
iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
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Initial system setup and conguration 15
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the system
Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –root and
calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
NOTE: The Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) on the Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 is supported with chipset integration and is
enabled through an optional license. The license les are enabled on the sleds through iDRAC.
For more information about drivers, documentation, and white papers on the Intel QAT, see https://01.org/intel-quickassist-technology.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install a supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 1. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
iDRAC Dell.com/idracmanuals
Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle Controller
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell certied VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
PowerEdge systems
Supported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems
Methods to download rmware and drivers
You can download the rmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 2. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell EMC support site Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
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Methods Location
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media Dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading drivers and rmware
Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management rmware on your system.
Prerequisite
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and rmware.
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/support/home.
2 In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then click
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the Service
Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
3 Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed.
4 Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system rmware.
Topics:
• Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• PXE boot
Options to manage the pre-operating system
applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
• System Setup
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Boot Manager
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can congure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected eld is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text browser,
press F1.
You can access system setup by one of the following:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Viewing System Setup
To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
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System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to congure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to congure the iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unied
Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings
utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to congure device settings.
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specic functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA mode,
and enable or disable USB ports.
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If the operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
the system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
System BIOS Settings details
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Information Species information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Memory Settings Species information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Species information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
SATA Settings Species options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Boot Settings Species options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Species options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
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Option Description
Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu.
Integrated Devices Species options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, species related features and options.
Serial
Communication
Species options to manage the serial ports, its related features and options.
System Prole
Settings
Species options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency.
System Security Species options to congure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) security, and UEFI secure boot. It also manages the power button on the system.
Redundant OS
Control
Sets the redundant OS info for redundant OS control.
Miscellaneous
Settings
Species options to change the system date and time.
System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model name, and BIOS version.
Viewing System Information
To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
System Information details
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Model
Name
Species the system model name.
System BIOS
Version
Species the BIOS version installed on the system.
System
Management
Engine Version
Species the current version of the Management Engine rmware.
System Service Tag Species the system Service Tag.
System
Manufacturer
Species the name of the system manufacturer.
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Option Description
System
Manufacturer
Contact
Information
Species the contact information of the system manufacturer.
System CPLD
Version
Species the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) rmware.
UEFI Compliance
Version
Species the UEFI compliance level of the system rmware.
Memory Settings
You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specic memory functions, such as system
memory testing and node interleaving.
Viewing Memory Settings
To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If the operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
the system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Memory Settings.
Memory Settings details
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Memory
Size
Species the memory size in the system.
System Memory
Type
Species the type of memory installed in the system.
System Memory
Speed
Species the system memory speed.
System Memory
Voltage
Species the system memory voltage.
Video Memory Species the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Species whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
Memory Operating
Mode
Species the memory operating mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have dierent default and available options based on the
memory conguration of your system.
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Option Description
Current State of
Memory Operating
Mode
Species the current state of the memory operating mode.
Processor Settings
You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specic functions such as enabling virtualization
technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling.
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this option is set to
Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one
logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Virtualization
Technology
Enables or disables the virtualization technology for the processor. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access. This option is set to
Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need high utilization of random memory
access.
Hardware
Prefetcher
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Logical Processor
Idling
Enables you to improve the energy eciency of a system. It uses the operating system core parking algorithm and
parks some of the logical processors in the system which in turn allows the corresponding processor cores to
transition into a lower power idle state. This option can only be enabled if the operating system supports it. It is set
to Disabled by default.
x2APIC Mode Enables or disables the x2APIC mode. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Number of Cores
per Processor
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Processor Core
Speed
Species the maximum core frequency of the processor.
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Option Description
Processor 1 The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-Model-
Stepping
Species the family, model, and stepping of the processor as dened by Intel.
Brand Species the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Species the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Species the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Species the number of cores per processor.
Microcode Indicates the Microcode update signature.
SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA on your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to O, AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI Mode by
default.
Security Freeze
Lock
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only
for AHCI Mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is set to Disabled by
default.
Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
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Option Description
Option Description
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port B Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device.
When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
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Option Description
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Boot Settings
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order.
•UEFI: The Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a new interface between operating systems and platform rmware. The
interface consists of data tables with platform related information, boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating
system and its loader. The following benets are available when the Boot Mode is set to UEFI:
– Support for drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
– Enhanced security (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot).
– Faster boot time.
•BIOS: The BIOS Boot Mode is the legacy boot mode. It is maintained for backward compatibility.
Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Boot Mode Enables 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 eld to BIOS allows
compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to UEFI by default.
NOTE: Setting this eld to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu.
Boot Sequence
Retry
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to boot,
the system re-attempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
Hard-Disk Failover Species the drive that is booted in the event of a drive failure. The devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive
Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the rst drive in the list is
attempted to boot. When this option is set to Enabled, all drives are attempted to boot in the order selected in the
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence. This option is not enabled for UEFI Boot Mode. This option is set to Disabled by
default.
Generic USB boot Enables or disables generic USB boot.
Hard-disk Drive
Placeholder
Enables or disables Hard-disk Drive Placeholder.
UEFI Boot Settings Enables or disables UEFI Boot options.
The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6 PXE. This option is set to IPv4 by default.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.
Network Settings
You can use the Network Settings screen to modify UEFI PXE, iSCSI, and HTTP boot settings. The network settings option is available
only in the UEFI mode.
NOTE: BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the optional Boot ROM of the
network controllers handles the network settings.
Viewing Network Settings
To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
PXE Device n (n = 1
to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device.
PXE Device n
Settings(n = 1 to 4)
Enables you to control the conguration of the PXE device.
HTTP Device n (n =
1 to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the device.
HTTP Device n
Settings (n = 1 to 4)
Enables you to control the conguration of the HTTP device.
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UEFI iSCSI Settings
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode.
BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller
handles the network settings.
Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings
To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
5 On the Network Settings screen, scroll down to view UEFI iSCSI Settings.
UEFI iSCSI Settings details
The UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
iSCSI Initiator
Name
Species the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device
automatically.
iSCSI Device1
Settings
Enables you to control the conguration of the iSCSI device.
Integrated Devices
You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and congure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller,
integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports.
Viewing Integrated Devices
To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
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4 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Integrated Devices details
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
User Accessible
USB Ports
Congures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting
All Ports O disables all front and back USB ports;
The USB keyboard and mouse still function in certain USB ports during the boot process, depending on the
selection. After the boot process is complete, the USB ports will be enabled or disabled as per the setting.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports O disables the USB management port and also
restricts access to the iDRAC features.
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to On or O. This option is set to On by default.
iDRAC Direct USB
Port
The iDRAC Direct USB port is managed by iDRAC exclusively with no host visibility. This option is set to ON or
OFF. When set to OFF, iDRAC does not detect any USB devices installed in this managed port. This option is set
to On by default.
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2 NOTE: The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only available on systems that do not have Integrated
Network Card 1.
Enables or disables the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options. If set to Disabled, the NIC may still be available for
shared network access by the embedded management controller. The embedded NIC1 and NIC2 options are only
available on systems that do not have Network Daughter Cards (NDCs). The Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is
mutually exclusive with the Integrated Network Card 1 option. Congure the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option by
using the NIC management utilities of the system.
I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. I/OAT is a set of DMA features designed to
accelerate network trac and lower CPU utilization. Enable only if the hardware and software support the feature.
Embedded Video
Controller
Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the
Embedded Video Controller will be the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to
Disabled, an add-in graphics card will be used as the primary display. BIOS will output displays to both the primary
add-in video and the embedded video during POST and pre-boot environment. The embedded video will then be
disabled right before the operating system boots. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: When there are multiple add-in graphic cards installed in the system, the rst card discovered
during PCI enumeration is selected as the primary video. You might have to re-arrange the cards in the
slots in order to control which card is the primary video.
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video Controller
option is a read-only eld. If the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no
add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display
even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Enabled.
OS Watchdog
Timer
If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this
option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the
default), the timer does not have any eect on the system.
Memory Mapped
I/O above 4 GB
Enables or disables the support for the PCIe devices that need large amounts of memory. Enable this option only
for 64-bit operating systems. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature controls the conguration
of the PCIe cards installed in the specied slot. Slots must be disabled only when the installed peripheral card
prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the
Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled. Only slots that are present on the system will be available for control.
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Option Description
Table 3. Slot Disablement
Option Description
Slot 1 Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 1. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Slot 2 Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 2. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Slot 3 Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 3. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Slot 4 Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 4. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Serial Communication
You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.
Viewing Serial Communication
To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
Serial Communication details
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Serial
Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can
also be enabled, and the port address can be specied. This option is set to Auto by default.
Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This eld sets the serial port address to either COM1 or
COM2 (COM1=0x3F8, COM2=0x2F8). This option is set to Serial Device1=COM2 or Serial Device 2=COM1 by
default.
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Option Description
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console
redirection by SOL, congure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial
MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the
BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
External Serial
Connector Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access
Device by using this option. This option is set to Serial Device 1 by default.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL,
congure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial
MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings from within the
BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate Species 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. This
option is set to 115200 by default.
Remote Terminal
Type
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to ANSIVT100/VT220 by default.
Redirection After
Boot
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
System Prole Settings
You can use the System Prole Settings screen to enable specic system performance settings such as power management.
Viewing System Prole Settings
To view the System Prole Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Prole Settings.
System Prole Settings details
The System Prole Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Prole Sets the system prole. If you set the System Prole 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. This option
is set to Performance Per Watt (OS) by default.
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Option Description
NOTE: All the parameters on the system prole setting screen are available only when the System Prole
option is set to Custom.
CPU Power
Management
Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default.
Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specic
speed. This option is set to Maximum Performance by default.
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Memory Refresh
Rate
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime.
The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is inuenced by the
setting of the Energy Eciency Policy option.
Number of Turbo
Boost Enabled
Cores for Processor
1
NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you will see an entry for Number of Turbo
Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for Processor 1. The maximum number of cores is enabled by
default.
Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system proles,
except Custom by default.
NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to disabled.
NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does
not impact the system power or performance.
PCI ASPM L1 Link
Power
Management
Enables or disables the PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Security
You can use the System Security screen to perform specic functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling
the power button.
Viewing System Security
To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
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4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Security.
System Security Settings details
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
CPU AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption
Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Password Sets 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 Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to O by default. You can
only modify the TPM Status TPM Activation, and the Intel SGX elds if the TPM Status eld is set to either On
with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default.
TPM Status Species the TPM status.
TPM Command Controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). When set to None, no command is sent to the TPM. When set to
Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated. When
set to Clear, all the contents of the TPM are cleared. This option is set to None by default.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may aect
booting to the operating system.
This eld is read-only when TPM Security is set to O. The action requires an additional reboot before it can take
eect.
Intel(R) TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel TXT option,
virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to O
by default.
When TPM 2.0 is installed, TPM 2 Algorithm option is available. It enables you to select a hash algorithm from
those supported by the TPM (SHA1, SHA256). TPM 2 Algorithm option must be set to SHA256, to enable TXT.
Intel(R) SGX Enables or disables the Intel Software Guard Extension (SGX) option. This option is set to Software by default.
NOTE: The SGX menu is available, only when E-2186G/E-2176G/E-2174G CPU is installed
SGX Launch
Control Policy
Allows controlling the Launch Control Policy (LCP) of Software Guard Extensions (SGX) technology. This option is
set to Unlocked by default.
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set to Enabled by default.
AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default.
AC Power Recovery
Delay
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to
Immediate by default.
User Dened Delay
(60 s to 240 s)
Sets the User Dened Delay option when the User Dened option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.
UEFI Variable
Access
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are
accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specication. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are
protected in the environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.
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Option Description
In-Band
Manageability
Interface
When set to Disabled, this setting will hide the Management Engine's (ME), HECI devices, and the system's IPMI
devices from the operating system. This prevents the operating system from changing the ME power capping
settings, and blocks access to all in-band management tools. All management should be managed through out-of-
band. This option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: BIOS update requires HECI devices to be operational and DUP updates require IPMI interface to
be operational. This setting needs to be set to Enabled to avoid updating errors.
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using the certicates in the Secure
Boot Policy. Secure Boot is set to Disabled by default.
Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certicates to
authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-dened key and
certicates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
Secure Boot Mode Congures how the BIOS uses the Secure Boot Policy Objects (PK, KEK, db, dbx).
If the current mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode. If the
current mode is set to User Mode, the available options are User Mode, Audit Mode, and Deployed Mode.
Options Description
User Mode In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS performs signature verication on
programmatic attempts to update policy objects.
The BIOS allows unauthenticated programmatic transitions between modes.
Audit Mode In Audit mode, PK is not present. The BIOS does not authenticate programmatic updates
to the policy objects, and transitions between modes.
Audit Mode is useful for programmatically determining a working set of policy objects.
BIOS performs signature verication on pre-boot images and logs results in the image
Execution Information Table, but executes the images whether they pass or fail
verication.
Deployed Mode Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and
the BIOS performs signature verication on programmatic attempts to update policy
objects.
Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions.
Secure Boot Policy
Summary
Species the list of certicates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.
Secure Boot
Custom Policy
Settings
Congures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option.
Creating a system and setup password
Prerequisite
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features.
For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.
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NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need
not provide the system password to boot the system.
Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, type 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 the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5 Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6 In the Setup Password eld, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
7 Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
8 Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE: Password protection does not take eect until the system reboots.
Using your system password to secure the system
About this task
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.
Steps
1 Power on or reboot your system.
2 Type the system password and press Enter.
Next step
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You
have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message
that the system has stopped functioning and must be turned o. Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error
message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or changing system and setup password
Prerequisite
NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.
Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, change or delete the existing system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
5 In the Setup Password eld, alter or delete the existing setup password, and then press Enter or Tab.
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NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you
delete the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to conrm the deletion.
6 Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.
7 Select Setup Password, change, or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you
delete the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to conrm the deletion.
Operating with setup password enabled
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options.
If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.
Password Invalid. Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> Maximum number of password
attempts exceeded.System halted.
Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are
exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password.
For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.
Redundant OS Control
In the Redundant OS Control screen you can set the redundant OS information. This enables you to set up a physical recovery disk on the
system.
Viewing Redundant OS Control
To view the Redundant OS Control screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Redundant OS Control.
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Redundant OS Control screen details
The Redundant OS Control screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Redundant OS
Location
Enables you to select a backup disk from the following devices:
•None
•IDSDM
•SATA Ports in AHCI mode
•BOSS PCIe Cards (Internal M.2 Drives)
•Internal USB
NOTE: RAID congurations and NVMe cards not are included as BIOS does not have the ability to
distinguish between individual drives in those congurations.
Redundant OS
State NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None.
When set to Visible, the backup disk is visible to the boot list and OS. When set to Hidden, the backup disk is
disabled and is not visible to the boot list and OS. This option is set to Visible by default.
NOTE: BIOS will disable the device in hardware, so it cannot be accessed by the OS.
Redundant OS Boot NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None or if Redundant OS State is set to
Hidden.
When set to Enabled, BIOS boots to the device specied in Redundant OS Location. When set to Disabled, BIOS
preserves the current boot list settings. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specic functions such as updating the asset tag and changing the system
date and time.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
Miscellaneous Settings details
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
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Option Description
System Time Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Species the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by
default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by default. The F1/F2 prompt also
includes keyboard errors.
Load Legacy Video
Option ROM
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option ROM from the video
controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This eld is
available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled.
This option is set to Disabled by default.
Dell Wyse P25/P45
BIOS Access
Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Power Cycle
Request
Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to congure the below device parameters:
• Controller Conguration Utility
• Embedded NIC Port1-X Conguration
• NICs in slotX, Port1-X Conguration
• BOSS Card conguration
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, conguration,
update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unied
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The Dell Lifecycle
Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
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NOTE: Certain platform congurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, conguring hardware and rmware, and deploying the operating system,
see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
About this task
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1 Power on, or restart your system.
2 Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system
and try again.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item Description
Continue Normal
Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the rst 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.
One-shot Boot
Menu
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Launch System
Setup
Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
One-shot UEFI boot menu
One-shot UEFI boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
System Utilities
System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched:
• Launch Diagnostics
• BIOS Update File Explorer
• Reboot System
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PXE boot
You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and congure the networked systems, remotely.
To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12 during POST instead of using standard Boot Sequence from BIOS
Setup. It does not pull any menu or allows managing of network devices.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by
yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding ve minutes. Operating the system without the
system cover can result in component damage.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the
system.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
3 Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Install the system cover.
2 Place the system upright on a at, stable surface.
3 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4 Power on the attached peripherals and then power on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
5
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• Torx #T15 screwdriver
• 5mm hex nut screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground
• ESD mat
System cover
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4 Place the system on a at, stable surface.
NOTE: Ensure that the lock on the side of the system cover is unlocked.
Step
Lift the cover release latch and remove the system cover.
Figure 9. Removing the system cover
Next step
1Replace the system cover.
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Installing the system cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Ensure that all internal cables are routed, connected, and that no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the system cover with the corresponding slots on the system.
2 Press the system cover until it clicks into place.
Figure 10. Installing the system cover
Next steps
1 Place the system upright on a at, stable surface.
2 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3 Power on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 Lift the retention clips at the edge of the bezel to release the bezel from the system.
2 Unhook the bezel tabs and pull the bezel away from the system.
Figure 11. Removing the front bezel
Next step
1Replace the front bezel.
Installing the front bezel
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Place the bezel tabs into the bezel slots in the system.
2 Press the bezel into the system until the retention clips lock into place.
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Figure 12. Installing the front bezel
Next step
1 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Drives
Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive carrier in the drive bay.
4 Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. Power o the system completely and unplug cables before remove
the drive. For more information, see the Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the
storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is congured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
NOTE: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the documentation supplied
with your operating system.
Step
Press the retention clips and lift the drive carrier out from the drive bay.
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Figure 13. Removing the drive carrier from the drive bay
Next step
1Replace the drive carrier into the drive bay.
Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage
controller card to ensure that the host adapter is congured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
CAUTION: When installing a drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a drive carrier and attempting to
lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation
supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable drive is installed and the system is powered on, the drive automatically begins to
rebuild. Ensure that the replacement drive is blank or contains data that you want to overwrite. Any data on the replacement
drive is immediately lost after the drive is installed.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Align and slide the drive carrier into the drive bay until it clicks into place.
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Figure 14. Installing the drive carrier into the drive bay
Next steps
1 Connect the power and data cables on the drive carrier.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Removing a drive from the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay.
Step
Flex the drive bracket and remove the drive from the carrier.
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Figure 15. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next step
1Install the drive into the drive carrier.
Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay.
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Steps
1 Align the screw holes on one side of the drive with the pins on the drive carrier.
2 Flex the side of the drive carrier, and place the drive into the drive carrier.
Figure 16. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Next steps
1Install a 3.5-drive carrier into the drive bay.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Optional optical drive
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Removing the optical drive llers
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the front bezel.
NOTE: There are two optical drive llers, plastic ller on the front bezel, and metal ller on the optical drive cage.
Steps
1 On the front bezel, press the retention clip of the optical drive ller and pull the ller out of the front bezel.
Figure 17. Removing the optical drive ller from the front bezel
2 On the optical drive cage, hold the tabs on the optical drive ller and remove the optical drive ller from the optical drive cage.
Figure 18. Removing the optical drive ller from the optical drive cage
Next step
1Replace the optical drive ller or install the optical drive.
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Installing the optical drive llers
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the front bezel.
NOTE: There are two optical drive llers, plastic ller on the front bezel, and metal ller on the optical drive cage.
Steps
1 On the front bezel, insert the tabs on optical drive blank into the slots and push the blank until it locks into place.
Figure 19. Installing the optical drive ller into the front bezel
2 On the optical drive cage, hold the tabs on the optical drive ller and push the optical drive ller into the optical drive cage.
Figure 20. Installing the optical drive ller into the optical drive cage
Next steps
1Install the front bezel.
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2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the front bezel.
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the power and data cable on the side of the system as you remove them from
the system board and drive .
Steps
1 To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
2 Slide the optical drive out of the system.
3 If you are not installing a new optical drive, install the optical drive llers.
Figure 21. Removing the optical drive
Next step
1Replace the optical drive.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only slim 9.5-mm SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive can be installed in your system. External optical drives can
be connected through USB ports.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the front bezel.
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Steps
1 Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the optical drive cage.
2 Slide the optical drive into the slot until the release tab snaps into place.
Figure 22. Installing the optical drive
Next steps
1 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive.
NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
2Install the front bezel.
3 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
System memory
System memory guidelines
Your system contains four memory sockets that are organized into two channels. In each channel, the rst socket is marked white and the
second socket black.
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Figure 23. Memory socket locations on the system board
Memory channels are organized as follows:
Table 4. Memory channels
Channel 0 Channel 1
Slot A1 and A3 Slot A2 and A4
Table 5. Memory population
DIMM Type DIMMs Ranking Capacity DIMM rated voltage,
speed
13th Generation Memory (H3, 2DPC Platforms)
*DPC means DIMMs per channel
1 DPS 2 DPS
UDIMM 18 GB, and 16 GB DDR4 (1.2 V) 2666 2666
2
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General memory module installation guidelines
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when conguring your system memory. If your
system's memory congurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory
conguration, or operate with reduced memory.
The memory bus may operate at frequency can be 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on the following factors:
• System prole selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be run at high speed or lower])
• Maximum supported DIMM speed of the processors
• Maximum supported speed of the DIMMs
NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
The system supports Flexible Memory Conguration, enabling the system to be congured and run in any valid chipset architectural
conguration. The following are the recommended guidelines for installing memory modules:
• All DIMMs must be DDR4.
• A maximum of two dierent ranked DIMMs can be populated in a channel regardless of rank count.
• If memory modules with dierent speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s).
• Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed.
– For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A4 are available.
– In Optimizer Mode, the DRAM controllers operate independently in the 64-bit mode and provide optimized memory performance.
Table 6. Memory population rules
Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
Single processor Optimizer (Independent channel)
population order
1, 2, 3, 4 Odd amount of DIMMs per processor
allowed.
• Populate all the sockets with white release tabs rst, followed by the black release tabs.
• When mixing memory modules with dierent capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with the highest capacity rst.
For example, if you want to mix 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules, populate 16 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release
tabs and 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.
• Memory modules of dierent capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed.
For example, 8 GB and 16 GB memory modules can be mixed.
• Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.
• Unbalanced memory congurations will result in a performance loss so always populate memory channels identically with identical
DIMMs for best performance.
• To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in memory sockets that are not occupied.
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power o the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
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 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety guidelines.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
metallic contacts.
2 Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.
3 Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. The procedure to install a
memory module blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Figure 24. Removing a memory module
Next step
1Replace a memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
metallic contacts.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or ex
the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
2 Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
3 Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module
in the socket.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module
evenly.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only
one orientation.
4 Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers rmly click into place.
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Figure 25. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings . In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reect the updated capacity of the installed
memory. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory modules
are rmly seated in the sockets. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Cooling fan
Removing the cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the fan by holding the blades.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the system fan removed. System can overheat and result in shutdown of the system
and loss of data.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board connector.
2 To ease removal of the fan, stretch the grommets securing the fan to the system.
3 Hold the fan by the sides, and slide it out of the grommet.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to release the fan from the remaining grommets.
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Figure 26. Removing the cooling fan
Next step
1Replace the cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the cooling fan by holding the blades.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the system.
2 Align the four grommets on the system with the four holes on the sides of the cooling fan.
NOTE: It is recommended to rst install the lower two grommets.
3 Pass the grommets through the corresponding holes on the cooling fan.
4 Stretch the grommets and push the cooling fan toward the system until it is secured in place.
5 Connect the cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
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Figure 27. Installing a cooling fan
Next step
1 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Optional internal USB memory key
An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To boot from
the USB memory key, congure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in
System Setup.
An optional USB memory key can be installed in the internal USB 3.0 port.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB memory
key: 15.9 mm width x 57.15 mm length x 7.9 mm height.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Locate the USB port or USB memory key on the system board.
To locate the USB port, see the System board jumper and connectors section.
2 If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port.
3 Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port.
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Next steps
1 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
2 While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the system detects the USB memory key.
Expansion cards
NOTE: A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your
system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see
Troubleshooting expansion cards
section in
the
Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide
at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Expansion card installation guidelines
Table 7. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported
PCIe Slot Height Length Link Width Slot Width
1 Full Height Half Length PCIe x 8 Gen3 x8
2 Full Height Half Length PCIe x 8 Gen3 x16
3 Full Height Half Length PCIe x 1 Gen3 x1
4 Full Height Half Length PCIe x 4 Gen3 x8
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
NOTE: For a system with 4 TB (or more) drive capacity, PERC is required for thermal control.
The following table describes the installation order for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical t: The expansion
cards with the highest priority must be installed rst by using the slot priority indicated.
Table 8. Expansion card installation order
Card
Priority
Categor
y
Card Type Form
factor
Slot
Priority
Maximum
Allowed
Card width Card length Card height Maximum
PCIe width
1 NIC 1-Gb NICs Quad Port
(Broadcom)
Full
Height
1, 2, 4 3 Single width Half length Full height x 4
2 NIC 1-Gb NICs Quad Port
(Intel)
Full
Height
1, 2, 4 3 Single width Half length Full height x 4
3 NIC 1-Gb NICs Dual Port
(Broadcom)
Full
Height
1, 2, 3, 4 4 Single width Half length Full height x 1
4 NIC 1-Gb NICs Dual Port
(Intel)
Full
Height
1, 2, 4 3 Single width Half length Full height x 4
5 Internal
Adapter
PowerEdge RAID
Controller (PERC)
H730P
Full
Height
1, 2 2 Single width Half length Full height x 8
6 Internal
Adapter
PowerEdge RAID
Controller (PERC)
H330
Full
Height
1, 2 2 Single width Half length Full height x 8
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Card
Priority
Categor
y
Card Type Form
factor
Slot
Priority
Maximum
Allowed
Card width Card length Card height Maximum
PCIe width
7 Internal
Adapter
HBA330 Full
Height
1, 2 2 Single width Half length Full height x 8
8 External
Adapter
12-GB SAS HBA Full
Height
1, 2 2 Single width Half length Full height x 8
9 Internal
storage
BOSS Full
Height
1, 2, 4 1 Single width Half length Full height x 2
Removing a PCIe expansion card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect any cables that are connected to the expansion card.
Steps
1 Press the blue expansion card retention latch and push down the latch to open it.
2 Holding the card by its edge, pull the card to disengage it from the connector and lift the card out of the system.
Figure 28. Removing a PCIe expansion card
3 If you are not replacing the expansion card, install a ller bracket by performing the following steps:
a Align the slot on the ller bracket with the tab on the expansion card slot.
b Align the ller bracket with the slot on the system.
c Push the ller bracket downward until rmly seated.
d Close the expansion card retention latch.
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Figure 29. Installing the ller bracket
Next step
1Replace the expansion card.
Installing a PCIe expansion card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2 Press and push out the expansion card release latch to open it.
3 Remove the expansion card or ller bracket from the expansion card holder.
NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC
certication of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airow
inside the system.
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Figure 30. Removing the ller bracket
4 Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card aligns with the expansion card connector.
5 Insert the card rmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
6 Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch up until the latch snaps into place.
Figure 31. Installing a PCIe expansion card
Next steps
1 Connect the cables to the expansion card.
2 Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
3 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
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Storage controller card
Removing the integrated storage controller card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Press the release tab on the SAS cable connector to disconnect the cable from the storage controller card.
Steps
1 Press the expansion card retention latch and push down the latch to open it.
2 Hold the expansion card by the edge, and pull the card to disconnect from the system board connector.
Figure 32. Removing the integrated storage controller card
3 If you are not replacing the integrated storage controller card, install a ller bracket.
NOTE: Installing the ller bracket for integrated storage controller card is similar to installing the ller bracket under,
removing a PCIe expansion card section.
Next step
1Replace the integrated storage controller card.
Installing an integrated storage controller card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 If you are installing a new card, remove the ller bracket by performing the following steps:
a Open the blue expansion card retention latch lock.
b Slide the ller bracket out of the system.
NOTE: Removing the ller bracket for integrated storage controller card is similar to removing the ller bracket under,
installing a PCIe expansion card section.
NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain
FCC certication of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and
airow inside the system.
2 Hold the storage controller card by the edges, and align the connector on the card with the connector on the system board.
3 Lower the card into the system until the card is rmly seated.
4 Close the expansion card retention latch by pushing the latch up until the latch snaps into place.
Figure 33. Installing an integrated storage controller card
Next steps
1 Connect the SAS cables to the integrated storage controller card.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
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Cable routing
Figure 34. Cable routing - four 3.5-inch cabled SATA drive
Figure 35. Cable routing - four 3.5-inch cabled SAS drive with storage controller card
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M.2 SSD module
Removing the M.2 SSD module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the M.2 SSD module to the BOSS card.
2 Pull the M.2 SSD module to disconnect from the BOSS card connector.
Figure 36. Removing the M.2 SSD module
Next step
Replace the M.2 SSD module.
Installing the M.2 SSD module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the BOSS card.
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NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.
Steps
1 Align the M.2 SSD module at an angle with the BOSS card connector.
2 Insert the M.2 SSD module until it is rmly seated in the BOSS card connector.
3 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card with the screw.
Figure 37. Installing the M.2 SSD module
Next steps
1 Install the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
Processor and heat sink
Removing the heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered o. Allow the heat sink to cool
before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Disconnect the heat sink fan power cable connector from the connector on the system board.
2 Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order following:
a Partially loosen the rst screw (approximately 3 turns).
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b Loosen the diagonally opposite screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and loosen it completely.
d Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
3 Lift the heat sink away from the system.
Figure 38. Removing the heat sink
Next step
1Replace the heat sink module.
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to
cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if
not rmly held.
NOTE: Only remove the processor if you are replacing the processor or system board. This procedure is not required when
replacing a heat sink module.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the heat sink module.
Steps
1 Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
2 Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the
processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3 Lift the processor out of the socket.
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NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
Figure 39. Removing the processor
Next step
1Replace the processor.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to
maintain proper thermal conditions.
1 Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the processor.
Steps
1 Align the pin 1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket and place the processor on the socket.
CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not
to bend the pins in the socket.
2 Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
3 If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint-free
cloth.
4 Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the
processor.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the
processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
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Figure 40. Installing the processor
Next steps
NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal
conditions.
1Install the heat sink module.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the heat sink module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to
maintain proper thermal conditions.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If removed, install the processor.
Steps
1 If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
2 Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the
processor.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the
processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
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Figure 41. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
3 Place the heat sink onto the processor with the cable end facing the drive carrier.
4 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order following:
a Partially tighten the rst screw (approximately 3 turns).
b Tighten the diagonally opposite screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and tighten it completely.
d Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
NOTE: The processor and heat sink module retention screws should not be tightened to more than 0.13 kgf-m (1.35 N.m or
12 in-lbf).
Figure 42. Installing the heat sink
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Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system conguration.
3 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Power supply unit
NOTE: For more information, see the Technical specications section.
Removing the power supply unit
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working with system.
3 Disconnect the power cable from the power supply unit (PSU).
4 Disconnect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board.
Steps
1 Remove the screws securing the PSU to the system.
2 Press the release tab beside the PSU, and slide the PSU toward the front of the system.
3 Lift the PSU out of the system.
Figure 43. Removing the PSU
Next step
1Replace the PSU.
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Installing the power supply unit
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions .
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 While replacing a faulty PSU, you may require to bundle the P3 cable. The P3 cable in the PSU connects to the GPU. The PowerEdge
T140 system does not support GPU and hence the P3 cable is required to be bundled to avoid system board damage. Follow the below
steps to bundle the P3 cable:
CAUTION: Connecting the PSU P3 cable to any of the connectors on the system board may result in system board damage.
a Bundle the P3 cable providing equal interval spaces between the smaller cable ties.
NOTE: Ensure to align the connector head closer to the middle.
b Secure the P3 cable using the larger cable tie.
c Leaving 10 mm of the larger cable tie, snip the excess cable tie.
Figure 44. PSU P3 cable bundling
2 Place the PSU in the system and slide it toward the back of the system until it is fully seated.
3 Tighten the screws to secure the PSU to the system.
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Figure 45. Installing the PSU
Next steps
1 Connect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board connectors.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System battery
Replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the
safety instructions that came with your system for more information.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3 Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
Steps
1 To remove the battery:
a Push the battery holder clip.
NOTE: Ensure that you do not push the battery holder clip more than 3.2 millimeters, It may damage the battery
holder.
b Lift the battery away from the system.
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Figure 46. Removing system battery
2 To install a new system battery:
a Push the battery lock slightly away.
NOTE: Ensure that you do not push the battery holder more that 3.2 millimeters or you might risk damaging the part.
b Hold the battery with the + sign facing the positive side of the battery connector on the system board.
c Insert the battery into the battery socket.
Figure 47. Installing system battery
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.
2Conrm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps:
a Enter the System Setup, while booting, by pressing F2.
b Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date elds.
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cExit the System Setup.
d To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour.
e Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour.
f Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.
Intrusion switch
Removing the intrusion switch
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board.
2 Slide and push the intrusion switch out of the intrusion switch slot on the system.
Figure 48. Removing the intrusion switch
Next step
1Replace the intrusion switch.
Installing the intrusion switch
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 Place the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot and slide the intrusion switch to lock in place.
Figure 49. Installing the intrusion switch
2 Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board.
Next step
1 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a
recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system
board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on
your hard drives.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. After the TPM plug-in module is installed,
it is cryptographically bound to that specic system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the
cryptographic binding, and it cannot be reinstalled or installed on another system board.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the following components:
aExpansion card, if installed
bIntegrated storage controller card, if installed
cInternal USB key, if installed
dHeat sink module
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eProcessor
fMemory module
Steps
1 Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identication button while removing the system board from the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
Figure 50. System board screw location
3 Holding the blue holder, incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
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Figure 51. Removing the system board
Next step
1Replace or install the system board.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Unpack the new system board assembly.
NOTE: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identication button while placing the system board into the chassis.
2 Holding the blue holder, incline the system board at an angle and align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the
system, and lower the system board into the system.
3 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the system board to the chassis with screws.
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Figure 52. Installing the system board
Next steps
1 Replace the following:
aTrusted Platform Module (TPM)
NOTE: The TPM must be replaced only while installing a new system board.
NOTE: The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in
module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
bMemory modules
cProcessors
dHeat sink modules
eInternal USB key, if installed
fIntegrated storage controller card, if installed
gExpansion cards, if installed
2 Replace the iDRAC MAC address label from the system with the new iDRAC MAC address label that came with the replacement
system board.
3 Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured by using the cable securing
bracket.
4 Boot the system.
5 Follow the procedure that is listed in the After working inside your system section.
6 Ensure that you:
a Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Restoring the system using Easy
Restore.
b If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup ash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see
Manually update the Service Tag section.
c Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
d Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
(TPM)section.
7 Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
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Restoring the system using Easy Restore
The easy restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI conguration, and the system conguration data after
replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup ash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the
service tag in the backup ash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
Below is a list of options available:
• Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y
• Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N.
• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Prole, press F10
NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system conguration
data.
• To restore the system conguration data, press Y
• To use the default conguration settings, press N
NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots.
Manually update the Service Tag
After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System Setup.
About this task
If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.
Steps
1 Power on the system.
2 To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3 Click Service Tag Settings.
4 Enter the service tag.
NOTE: You can enter the service tag only when the Service Tag eld is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct service
tag. Once the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
5 Click OK.
Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup
If Easy Restore fails to restore the Service Tag, use System Setup to enter the Service Tag.
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press F2 to enter System Setup.
3 Click Service Tag Settings.
4 Enter the Service Tag.
NOTE: You can enter the Service Tag only when the Service Tag eld is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct Service
Tag. After the Service Tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
5 Click OK.
6 Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals .
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Trusted Platform Module
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisite
NOTE:
• Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
• Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS rmware on your system.
• Ensure that the BIOS is congured to enable UEFI boot mode.
About this task
CAUTION: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specic system board. Any attempt to
remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, the removed TPM cannot be reinstalled or installed on
another system board.
Removing the TPM
1 Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
2 Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
3 Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4 Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
5 Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
Installing the TPM
Steps
1 To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2 Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
3 Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
4 Replace the screw that secures the TPM to the system board.
Figure 53. Installing the TPM
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Next steps
1Replace the system board.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reect the updated capacity of the installed
memory.
4 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is rmly
seated in the memory module socket.
5 Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users
1 Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see initializing the TPM for Intel TXT users.
2 The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated.
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users
1 While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3 From the TPM Security option, select On with Preboot Measurements.
4 From the TPM Command option, select Activate.
5 Save the settings.
6 Restart your system.
7 Enter System Setup again.
8 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
9 From the Intel TXT option, select On.
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT users
1 While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3 From the TPM Security option, select On.
4 Save the settings.
5 Restart your system.
6 Enter System Setup again.
7 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
8 Select the TPM Advanced Settings option.
9 From the TPM2 Algorithm Selection option, select SHA256, then go back to System Security Settings screen.
10 On the System Security Settings screen, from the Intel TXT option, select On.
11 Save the settings.
12 Restart your system.
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Control panel
Removing the control panel cage
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect all peripherals that are connected to the control panel.
4 Disconnect the control panel cable and control panel USB cable from the system board.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cables as it can damage the connectors.
5Remove the front bezel.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the control panel cage to the system.
2 Slide the control panel cage out of the system along with the cables.
Figure 54. Removing the control panel cage
Next step
1Remove the control panel.
Removing the control panel
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 Disconnect the control panel cable from the control panel.
1CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cables as it can damage the connectors.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the control panel to the control panel cage.
3 Slide the control panel out of the control panel cage.
Figure 55. Removing the control panel
Next step
1Replace the control panel.
Installing the control panel
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Align and insert the control panel into the control panel cage.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the control panel to the cage with screws.
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Figure 56. Installing the control panel
Next steps
1 Connect the control panel cable to the control panel.
2Install the control panel cage.
3 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the control panel cage
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Align and insert the control panel cage into the control panel cage slot in the system.
2 Secure the control panel cage to the system with screws.
3 Route the control panel cable and control panel USB cable through the system clip.
4 Connect the control panel cable and control panel USB cable to the system board.
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Jumpers and connectors
This topic provides specic information about the jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and
describes the connectors on the board in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords. You
must know the connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.
Topics:
• System board jumpers and connectors
• System board jumper settings
• Disabling forgotten password
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System board jumpers and connectors
Figure 58. System board jumpers and connectors
Table 9. System board jumpers and connectors
Item Connector Description
1 PWR_CPU 1 CPU power connector P2
2 A3, A1, A4, A2 Memory module sockets
3 PWR_SYSTEM 1 System power connector P1
4 SATA 0-3 Mini SAS connector
5 SATA_ODD/HDD 4 Optical disk drive connector
6 FAN 4/ CPU_FAN CPU fan connector
7 CPU Processor socket
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Item Connector Description
8 NVRAM_CLR NVRAM password jumper
9 TPM Trusted platform module connector
10 BATTERY CMOS Battery connector
11 HDD/ODD_POWER Hard drive power connector
12 FP_USB Front panel USB connector
13 CTRL_PNL Control panel
14 PWRD_EN Reset BIOS password jumper
15 Slot 1: PCIE_G3_X8 CPU PCIe card connector 1
16 Slot 2: PCIE_G3_X8 CPU PCIe card connector 2
17 Slot 3: PCIE_G3_X1 PCH PCIe card connector 3
18 LEDs System board diagnostic LED indicators
19 INT_USB_3.0 Internal USB connector
20 Slot 4: PCIE_G3_X4 PCH PCIe card connector 4
21 T_INTRUSION Intrusion connector
22 SYSTEM FAN System cooling fan connector
System board jumper settings
For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section.
Table 10. System board jumper settings
Jumper Setting Description
PWRD_EN The BIOS password feature is enabled.
The BIOS password feature is disabled. iDRAC local access is
unlocked at next AC power cycle. iDRAC password reset is enabled
in F2 iDRAC settings menu.
NVRAM_CLR The BIOS conguration settings are retained at system boot.
The BIOS conguration settings are cleared at system boot.
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Disabling forgotten password
The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables
password features and clears any password(s) currently in use.
Prerequisite
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1 Power o the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Remove the system cover.
3 Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
4 Install the system cover.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6. However, before you assign a
new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 2 and 4.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 4 and 6, the system disables the new
password(s) the next time it boots.
5 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and power on the system, including any attached peripherals.
6 Power o the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
7 Remove the system cover.
8 Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
9 Install the system cover.
10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and power on the system, including any attached peripherals.
11 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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Technical specications
The technical and environmental specications of your system are outlined in this section.
Topics:
• Chassis dimensions
• System weight
• Processor specications
• Supported operating systems
• PSU specications
• Cooling fan specications
• System battery specications
• Expansion card specications
• Memory specications
• Storage controller specications
• Drive specications
• Ports and connectors specications
• Video specications
• Environmental specications
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Chassis dimensions
Figure 59. Chassis dimensions
Table 11. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system dimensions
Xa Xb Ya Yb Za Zb Zc
175 mm (6.89
inches)
NA 360 mm (14.17
inches)
362.9 mm (14.29
inches)
With bezel: 35.0
mm (1.38 inches)
Without bezel:
NA
400.0 mm (15.75
inches)
418.75 mm (16.49
inches)
System weight
Table 12. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system weight
System conguration Maximum weight (with all drives)
4 x 3.5-inch drives 11.84 kg (26.10 lb)
Processor specications
Table 13. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 processor specications
Supported processor Number of processors supported
Intel Xeon Scalable Processor One
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Supported operating systems
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 supports the following operating systems:
• Canonical Ubuntu LTS
• Citrix XenServer
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi
NOTE: For more information, go to Dell.com/ossupport.
NOTE: For more information about the specic versions and additions, go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/
SupportedOS/poweredge-t140.
PSU specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports up to one AC cabled power supply unit (PSU).
Table 14. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 PSU specications
PSU Class Heat
dissipation
(maximum)
Frequency Voltage AC DC Current
High line
100–240 V
Low line
100–140 V
365 W AC Gold 1908 BTU/hr
50/60 Hz
100–240 V
AC,
autoranging
365 W N/A N/A 5 A
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating.
NOTE: This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V.
Cooling fan specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports the following:
• One system cooling fan located at the back of the system.
• One processor cooling fan located on the heat sink.
NOTE: When selecting or upgrading the system conguration, to ensure optimum power utilization, verify the system power
consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor available at Dell.com/ESSA.
System battery specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion card specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports up to four PCI express (PCIe) Generation 3.
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Table 15. Expansion card slots supported on the system board
PCIe slot Processor Connection PCIe slot height PCIe slot length Slot width
Slot 1 (Gen3) Processor Full Height Half Length x8 link in x8 slot
Slot 2 (Gen3) Processor Full Height Half Length x8 link in x16 slot
Slot 3 (Gen3) Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x1
Slot 4 (Gen3) Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 link in x8 slot
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
Memory specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports the following memory specications for optimized operation:
Table 16. Memory specications
DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
UDIMM Single rank 8 GB 8 GB 32 GB
16 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Dual rank 8 GB 8 GB 32 GB
16 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Storage controller specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports the following controller cards:
Table 17. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system controller cards
Internal controllers External controllers
• PERC H730P
• PERC H330
• HBA330
• 12Gbps SAS Ext. HBA
Drive specications
Drives
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports:
• 4 x 3.5-inch SAS, SATA drives
NOTE: For a system with 4 TB (or more) drive capacity, PERC is required for thermal control.
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Optical drives
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports the following optical drives.
Table 18. Supported optical drive type
Supported drive type Supported number of drives
Dedicated SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD +/-RW drive One
Ports and connectors specications
USB ports specications
Table 19. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140system USB port specications
Front panel Back panel Internal USB
• One USB 3.0-compliant ports
• One micro USB 2.0-compliant port
for iDRAC Direct
NOTE: The micro USB 2.0
compliant port can only be
used as an iDRAC Direct or a
management port.
• Two USB 3.0-compliant ports
• Four USB 2.0-compliant ports
• One internal USB 3.0-compliant port
NIC ports specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports that are located
on the back panel.
Serial connector specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
VGA ports specication
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports, one each, on the front and back of the system.
NOTE: The front VGA port is available only with the rack conguration.
Video specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports Matrox G200eR2 graphics card with 16 MB capacity.
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Table 20. Supported video resolution options
Resolution Refresh rate Color depth (bits)
640x480 60, 70 8, 16, 24
800x600 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1024x768 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1152x864 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1280x1024 60, 75 8, 16, 24
Environmental specications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental certications, refer to the
Product Environmental Datasheet
located with
the Manuals & Documents on Dell.com/support/home.
Table 21. Temperature specications
Temperature Specications
Storage -40–65°C (-40–149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or
3117 ft)
10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment
Fresh air For information about fresh air, see the Expanded operating temperature section.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and
storage)
20°C/h (36°F/h)
Table 22. Relative humidity specications
Relative humidity Specications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point.
Atmosphere must be noncondensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% RH with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Table 23. Maximum vibration specications
Maximum vibration Specications
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations)
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six sides tested)
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Table 24. Maximum shock pulse specications
Maximum shock pulse Specications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z
axis of 6 G for up to 11 ms.
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z
axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Table 25. Maximum altitude specications
Maximum altitude Specications
Operating 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Table 26. Operating temperature derating specications
Operating temperature derating Specications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft), above 950 m (3,117
ft).
35–40°C (95–104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft), above 950 m (3,117
ft).
40–45°C (104–113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft), above 950 m (3,117
ft).
Standard operating temperature
Table 27. Standard operating temperature specications
Standard operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Expanded operating temperature
Table 28. Expanded operating temperature specications
Expanded operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation 5°C–40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature
(10°C–35°C), the system can operate continuously in
temperatures as low as 5°C and as high as 40°C.
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Expanded operating temperature Specications
For temperatures 35°C– 40°C, derate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 175 m (1°F per 319 ft) above 950 m (3,1171
ft).
≤ 1% of annual operating hours -5°C–45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature
(10°C–35°C), the system can operate down to -5°C or
up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating
hours.
For temperatures 40°C– 45°C, derate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 125 m (1°F per 228 ft) above 950 m (3.117
ft).
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, the performance of the system may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the System
Event Log.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
• Do not perform a cold startup of the system below 5°C.
• The operating temperature specied is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m (10,000 ft).
• One non-redundant power supply unit is required.
• One system fan required.
• Non-Dell qualied peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported.
• GPU is not supported.
• Tape backup unit is not supported.
• For a system with 4 TB (or more) drive capacity, PERC is required for thermal control.
Thermal restriction matrix
Table 29. Thermal restrictions matrix
Ambient 25°C 30°C 35°C
Processor No restriction No restriction No restriction
DIMM No restriction No restriction No restriction
Drive No restriction No restriction No restriction
Card No restriction No restriction No restriction
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications
The following table denes the limitations that help avoid any damages to the IT equipment and/or, or both failure from particulate and
gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulate or gaseous pollution exceed the specied limitations and results in equipment damage or
failure, you must rectify the environmental conditions. Remediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
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Table 30. Particulate contamination specications
Particulate contamination Specications
Air ltration Data center air ltration as dened by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1
with a 95% upper condence limit.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments
only. Air ltration requirements do not apply to IT
equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in
environments such as an oce or factory oor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or
MERV13 ltration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other
conductive particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
Corrosive dust • Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point
less than 60% relative humidity.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
Table 31. Gaseous contamination specications
Gaseous contamination Specications
Copper Coupon Corrosion <300 Å/month per Class G1 as dened by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
Silver Coupon Corrosion <200 Å/month as dened by AHSRAE TC9.9.
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
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System diagnostics and indicator codes
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup.
Topics:
• System health and system ID indicator codes
• NIC indicator codes
• Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes
• Using system diagnostics
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the front panel of your system.
Figure 60. System health and system ID indicator
Table 32. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID indicator
code
Condition
Solid blue Indicates that the system is turned on, system is healthy, and system ID mode is not active.
Press the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
Blinking blue Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health and system ID button to
switch to system health mode.
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem persists, see the Getting help
section.
Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the System Event Log for specic
error messages. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system
rmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup page, at
qrl.dell.com
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NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator
indicates if data is owing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 61. NIC indicator codes
1 Link LED indicator 2 Activity LED indicator
Table 33. NIC indicator codes
Status Condition
Link and activity indicators are o. The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking
green.
The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed, and
data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is blinking
green.
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port
speed, and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is o. The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed, and
data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber, and activity indicator is o. The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port
speed, and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is blinking green, and activity is o. NIC identify is enabled through the NIC conguration utility.
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator
codes
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the non-redundant cabled power supply unit (PSU) of the system.
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Figure 62. Non-redundant cabled AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1 Self-diagnostic button 2 AC PSU status indicator
Table 34. Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator
Power Indicator Pattern Condition
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
Using system diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of
running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to x
the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
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Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
1 When the system is booting, press F11.
2 Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
3 Alternatively, when the system is booting, press F10, select Hardware Diagnostics > Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
1 As the system boots, press F10.
2 Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
System diagnostic controls
Menu Description
Conguration Displays the conguration and status information of all detected devices.
Results Displays the results of all tests that are run.
System health Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event
description is recorded.
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Getting help
Topics:
• Recycling or End-of-Life service information
• Contacting Dell
• Accessing system information by using QRL
• Receiving automated support with SupportAssist
Recycling or End-of-Life service information
Take back and recycling services are oered for this product in certain countries. If you want to dispose of system components, visit
Dell.com/recyclingworldwide and select the relevant country.
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and
some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues:
1 Go to Dell.com/support/home
2 Select your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the page.
3 For customized support:
a Enter your system Service Tag in the Enter your Service Tag eld.
b Click Submit.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
4 For general support:
a Select your product category.
b Select your product segment.
c Select your product.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
5 For contact details of Dell Global Technical Support:
a Click Global Technical Support
b The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell Global Technical Support team.
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the T140, to access the information about the
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Installtion and Service Manual, and mechanical overview
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• Your system service tag to quickly access your specic hardware conguration and warranty information
• A direct link to Dell to contact technical assistance and sales teams
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/qrl and navigate to your specic product or
2 Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specic Quick Resource (QR) code on your system or in the Quick Resource
Locator section.
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system
Figure 63. Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist
Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services oering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server, storage, and
networking devices. By installing and setting up a SupportAssist application in your IT environment, you can receive the following benets:
•Automated issue detection — SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC devices and automatically detects hardware issues, both
proactively and predictively.
•Automated case creation — When an issue is detected, SupportAssist automatically opens a support case with Dell EMC Technical
Support.
•Automated diagnostic collection — SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your devices and uploads it
securely to Dell EMC. This information is used by Dell EMC Technical Support to troubleshoot the issue.
•Proactive contact — A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you about the support case and helps you resolve the issue.
The available benets vary depending on the Dell EMC Service entitlement purchased for your device. For more information about
SupportAssist, go to Dell.com/supportassist.
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Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table:
• From the Dell EMC support site:
a Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table.
b Click the required product or product version.
NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system.
c On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
• Using search engines:
– Type the name and version of the document in the search box.
Table 35. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
Setting up your system For more information about installing and securing
the system into a rack, see the Rail Installation
Guide included with your rack solution.
For information about setting up your system, see
the Getting Started Guide document that is
shipped with your system.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Conguring your system For information about the iDRAC features,
conguring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing
your system remotely, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
For information about understanding Remote
Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces,
see the RACADM CLI Guide for iDRAC.
For information about Redsh and its protocol,
supported schema, and Redsh Eventing
implemented in iDRAC, see the Redsh API Guide.
For information about iDRAC property database
group and object descriptions, see the Attribute
Registry Guide.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about earlier versions of the iDRAC
documents.
To identify the version of iDRAC available on your
system, on the iDRAC web interface, click ? >
About.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the operating
system, see the operating system documentation.
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
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Task Document Location
For information about updating drivers and
rmware, see the Methods to download rmware
and drivers section in this document.
Dell.com/support/drivers
Managing your system For information about systems management
software oered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage
Systems Management Overview Guide.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about setting up, using, and
troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Server Administrator
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see
the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Essentials
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
Dell.com/serviceabilitytools
For information about partner programs enterprise
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Enterprise Systems Management
documents.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Working with the Dell
PowerEdge RAID controllers
For information about understanding the features
of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC),
Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and
deploying the cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Understanding event and error
messages
For information about the event and error
messages generated by the system rmware and
agents that monitor system components, see the
Error Code Lookup.
Dell.com/qrl
Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying and
troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see
the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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