Table of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Installation and Service Manual
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview
- Documentation resources
- Technical specifications
- System dimensions
- Chassis weight
- Processor specifications
- Supported operating systems
- Cooling fan specifications
- PSU specifications
- System battery specifications
- Expansion bus specifications
- Memory specifications
- Storage controller specifications
- Drive specifications
- Ports and connectors specifications
- Video specifications
- Environmental specifications
- 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
- Optional front bezel
- System feet
- Inside the system
- Caster wheels – optional
- System cover
- Air shroud
- Drives
- Removing a drive blank
- Installing a drive blank
- Removing a drive carrier
- Installing a drive carrier
- Removing the drive from the drive carrier
- Installing a drive into the drive carrier
- Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter
- Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter
- Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
- Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier
- Optical drives and tape drives
- Cabled drives
- Drive backplane
- System memory
- Cooling fans
- Optional internal USB memory key
- Expansion card holder
- Expansion cards
- M.2 SSD module
- Optional IDSDM or vFlash module
- Processors and heat sinks
- Power supply units
- Power interposer board
- System battery
- Control panel assembly
- System board
- Trusted Platform Module
- Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode
- Updating BIOS
- Using system diagnostics
- Jumpers and connectors
- Getting help
DELL T440 User Manual
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T440
Installation and Service Manual
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2019 - 06
Rev. A03
Contents
1 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview................................................................................................. 8
Supported congurations for the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system.......................................................................8
Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................10
Status LED indicators.................................................................................................................................................16
System health and system ID indicator codes.........................................................................................................17
Drive indicator codes..................................................................................................................................................18
Back view of the system................................................................................................................................................. 19
NIC indicator codes.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power supply unit indicator codes...........................................................................................................................22
Locating the Service Tag of your system......................................................................................................................23
System information label.................................................................................................................................................24
2 Documentation resources............................................................................................................................ 26
3 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 28
System dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Chassis weight................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Processor specications................................................................................................................................................. 30
Supported operating systems........................................................................................................................................ 30
Cooling fan specications............................................................................................................................................... 30
PSU specications...........................................................................................................................................................30
System battery specications........................................................................................................................................ 30
Expansion bus specications..........................................................................................................................................30
Memory specications..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Storage controller specications.....................................................................................................................................31
Drive specications...........................................................................................................................................................31
Drives........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Optical drive and tape drive.......................................................................................................................................31
Ports and connectors specications............................................................................................................................. 32
USB ports....................................................................................................................................................................32
NIC ports.....................................................................................................................................................................32
VGA ports................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Serial connector......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Internal Dual microSD Module or vFlash card.........................................................................................................32
Video specications.........................................................................................................................................................33
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 33
Standard operating temperature..............................................................................................................................34
Expanded operating temperature............................................................................................................................ 34
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications..........................................................................................36
4 Initial system setup and conguration.......................................................................................................... 37
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................................................37
Contents 3
iDRAC conguration.........................................................................................................................................................37
Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................................................................................................................ 37
Log in to iDRAC..........................................................................................................................................................38
Options to install the operating system.........................................................................................................................38
Methods to download rmware and drivers...........................................................................................................38
Downloading drivers and rmware.......................................................................................................................... 39
5 Pre-operating system management applications..........................................................................................40
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications........................................................................................40
System Setup...................................................................................................................................................................40
Viewing System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 40
System Setup details..................................................................................................................................................41
System BIOS............................................................................................................................................................... 41
iDRAC Settings utility.................................................................................................................................................61
Device Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Dell Lifecycle Controller...................................................................................................................................................62
Embedded system management............................................................................................................................. 62
Boot Manager...................................................................................................................................................................62
Viewing Boot Manager..............................................................................................................................................62
Boot Manager main menu........................................................................................................................................ 63
One-shot UEFI boot menu........................................................................................................................................63
System Utilities...........................................................................................................................................................63
PXE boot...........................................................................................................................................................................63
6 Installing and removing system components................................................................................................ 64
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................................................64
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................64
After working inside your system...................................................................................................................................64
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................64
Optional front bezel......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Removing the front bezel......................................................................................................................................... 65
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................65
System feet...................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Removing the system feet........................................................................................................................................66
Installing the system feet.......................................................................................................................................... 67
Inside the system............................................................................................................................................................. 68
Caster wheels – optional.................................................................................................................................................70
Removing caster wheels........................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing caster wheels.............................................................................................................................................. 71
System cover....................................................................................................................................................................72
Removing the system cover.....................................................................................................................................72
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................................................73
Air shroud.......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Removing the air shroud........................................................................................................................................... 74
Installing the air shroud..............................................................................................................................................74
Drives.................................................................................................................................................................................75
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Removing a drive blank............................................................................................................................................. 75
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................76
Removing a drive carrier............................................................................................................................................77
Installing a drive carrier..............................................................................................................................................78
Removing the drive from the drive carrier..............................................................................................................79
Installing a drive into the drive carrier..................................................................................................................... 80
Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter..................................................................................... 81
Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter.........................................................................................82
Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier........................................................................ 83
Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier.........................................................................84
Optical drives and tape drives........................................................................................................................................85
Removing the optical or tape drive blank............................................................................................................... 85
Installing the optical or tape drive blank..................................................................................................................86
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive.......................................................................................................87
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive.........................................................................................................88
Cabled drives....................................................................................................................................................................89
Removing the internal hard drive bay......................................................................................................................89
Installing the internal hard drive bay........................................................................................................................90
Removing a cabled drive............................................................................................................................................91
Installing a cabled drive............................................................................................................................................. 92
Drive backplane................................................................................................................................................................93
Drive backplane guidelines........................................................................................................................................93
Backplane cable routing............................................................................................................................................ 96
Removing a hard drive backplane............................................................................................................................99
Installing a hard drive backplane.............................................................................................................................100
System memory.............................................................................................................................................................. 101
System memory guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 101
General memory module installation guidelines.................................................................................................... 103
Mode-specic guidelines.........................................................................................................................................104
Removing a memory module.................................................................................................................................. 106
Installing a memory module..................................................................................................................................... 107
Cooling fans.................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Removing the internal cooling fan..........................................................................................................................108
Installing the internal cooling fan............................................................................................................................ 109
Removing the external cooling fan ........................................................................................................................ 110
Installing the external cooling fan............................................................................................................................110
Optional internal USB memory key................................................................................................................................111
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key..................................................................................................111
Expansion card holder..................................................................................................................................................... 111
Removing the expansion card holder...................................................................................................................... 111
Installing the expansion card holder........................................................................................................................112
Expansion cards...............................................................................................................................................................113
Expansion card installation guidelines..................................................................................................................... 113
GPU card installation guidelines.............................................................................................................................. 113
Removing a expansion card..................................................................................................................................... 114
Contents 5
Installing an expansion card..................................................................................................................................... 115
M.2 SSD module..............................................................................................................................................................116
Removing the M.2 SSD module.............................................................................................................................. 116
Installing the M.2 SSD module.................................................................................................................................117
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module................................................................................................................................ 118
Removing the MicroSD card....................................................................................................................................118
Installing the MicroSD card......................................................................................................................................119
Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card.......................................................................................................119
Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card............................................................................................................... 120
Processors and heat sinks..............................................................................................................................................121
Removing a processor and heat sink module........................................................................................................ 121
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module..................................................................122
Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module..........................................................................124
Installing a processor and heat sink module.......................................................................................................... 127
Power supply units......................................................................................................................................................... 128
Removing a power supply unit blank......................................................................................................................129
Installing a power supply unit blank........................................................................................................................129
Removing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................130
Installing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................... 131
Removing a cabled power supply unit.................................................................................................................... 131
Installing a cabled power supply unit......................................................................................................................132
Power interposer board................................................................................................................................................. 133
Removing the power interposer board.................................................................................................................. 133
Installing the power interposer board.....................................................................................................................134
System battery............................................................................................................................................................... 135
Replacing the system battery................................................................................................................................. 135
Control panel assembly..................................................................................................................................................136
Removing the control panel assembly................................................................................................................... 136
Installing the control panel assembly......................................................................................................................137
System board..................................................................................................................................................................138
Removing the system board................................................................................................................................... 138
Installing the system board......................................................................................................................................140
Restoring the system using Easy Restore............................................................................................................. 142
Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................................................142
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................142
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users........................................................................................................................143
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users.................................................................................................................... 144
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode........................................................................................... 144
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode ....................................................................................144
Updating BIOS................................................................................................................................................................145
7 Using system diagnostics........................................................................................................................... 146
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................146
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager.....................................................................146
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................................146
System diagnostic controls......................................................................................................................................147
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8 Jumpers and connectors ........................................................................................................................... 148
System board jumpers and connectors....................................................................................................................... 149
System board jumper settings...................................................................................................................................... 150
Disabling forgotten password........................................................................................................................................ 151
9 Getting help............................................................................................................................................... 152
Contacting Dell EMC......................................................................................................................................................152
Documentation feedback.............................................................................................................................................. 152
Accessing system information by using QRL..............................................................................................................152
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system...................................................................... 153
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................................................................................................153
Recycling or End-of-Life service information..............................................................................................................154
Contents 7
Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system is a dual-socket, 5U rackable tower server that supports up to:
• Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
• 16 DIMM slots
• 4 or 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive or SSDs, or 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays (up to 12 Gbps SAS and 6 Gbps SATA)
• Redundant power supply units (PSUs)
• Cabled power supply units (PSUs)
Topics:
• Supported congurations for the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system
• Front view of the system
• Back view of the system
• Locating the Service Tag of your system
• System information label
Supported congurations for the Dell EMC
PowerEdge T440 system
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports the following congurations:
1
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Figure 1. Supported congurations for a Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system
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Front view of the system
The front view displays the features available on the front of the system.
Figure 2. Front panel view of 4 x 3.5-inch cabled drive system
Table 1. Front panel features
Item Components Icon Description
1 Power button
Indicates if the system is turned on or o. Press the power button to manually
turn on or o the system.
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Item Components Icon Description
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
2 System identication
button
The System Identication (ID) button is available on the front and back of the
systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the
system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and
to access BIOS using the step through mode.
3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see Status LED
indicators.
4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information
such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the
secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC
secure default password.
5 USB port 2.0
The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 USB port 3.0
The USB port is USB 3.0 compliant.
7 Optical drive bay N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see Technical specications.
8 Drive slot N/A Enables you to install TBUs for 8x and 16x backplane congurations, or drive
blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
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Figure 3. Front panel view of 8 x 3.5-inch hot swappable drive system
Table 2. Front panel features
Item Components Icon Description
1 Power button
Indicates if the system is turned on or o. Press the power button to manually
turn on or o the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
2 System identication
button
The System Identication (ID) button is available on the front and back of the
systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the
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Item Components Icon Description
system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and
to access BIOS using the step through mode.
3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see Status LED
indicators.
4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information
such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the
secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC
secure default password.
5 USB port 2.0
The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 USB port 3.0
The USB port is USB 3.0 compliant.
7 Optical drive bay N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see Technical specications.
8 Drive slot N/A Enables you to install TBUs for 8x and 16x backplane congurations, or drive
blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
9 Physical drives N/A 3.5-inch drives and 2.5-inch drives/SSDs.
Figure 4. Front panel view of 8 x 3.5-inch hot swappable drive system in rack mode
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Table 3. Front panel features
Item Components Icon Description
1 Power button
Indicates if the system is turned on or o. Press the power button to manually
turn on or o the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
2 System identication
button
The System Identication (ID) button is available on the front and back of the
systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the
system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and
to access BIOS using the step through mode.
3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see Status LED
indicators.
4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information
such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the
secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC
secure default password.
5 USB port 2.0
The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 USB port 3.0
The USB port is USB 3.0 compliant.
7 Optical drive bay N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see Technical specications.
8 Drive slot N/A Enables you to install TBUs for 8x and 16x backplane congurations, or drive
blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
9 Physical drives N/A 3.5-inch drives and 2.5-inch drives/SSDs.
10 Rack ear N/A Enables you to convert the tower system to a rack system.
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Figure 5. Front panel view of 16 x 2.5-inch hot swappable drive system
Table 4. Front panel features
Item Components Icon Description
1 Power button
Indicates if the system is turned on or o. Press the power button to manually
turn on or o the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut down an ACPI-
compliant operating system.
2 System identication
button
The System Identication (ID) button is available on the front and back of the
systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning on the
system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset iDRAC and
to access BIOS using the step through mode.
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Item Components Icon Description
3 Status LED indicator panel N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see Status LED
indicators.
4 Information tag N/A The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information
such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the
secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC
secure default password.
5 USB port 2.0
The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to connect
USB devices to the system.
6 USB port 3.0
The USB port is USB 3.0 compliant.
7 Optical drive bay N/A Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For more
information about drives, see Technical specications.
8 Drive slot N/A Enables you to install TBUs for 8x and 16x backplane congurations, or drive
blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
9 Physical drives N/A 3.5-inch drives and 2.5-inch drives/SSDs.
Status LED indicators
NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
Figure 6. Status LED indicators
Table 5. Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health indicator The indicator turns solid blue if the
system is in good health.
None required.
The indicator blinks amber, when the
system is:
• Powered on
• In standby
• In any error condition For
example, a failed fan, PSU, or a
drive
Check the System Event Log or system messages for
the specic issue.
For more information about error messages, see the
Event and Error Message Reference Guide for 14th
Generation Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers at
www.dell.com/qrl.
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Icon Description Condition Corrective action
The POST process is interrupted without any video
output due to invalid memory congurations. See Getting
help.
Drive indicator The indicator turns solid amber if
there is a drive error. • Check the System Event Log to determine if the
drive has an error.
• Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart
the system, and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA.
• If the drives are congured in a RAID array, restart
the system, and enter the host adapter conguration
utility program.
Electrical indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the
system experiences an electrical error.
For example, voltage out of range, or
a failed power supply unit (PSU) or
voltage regulator.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for
the specic issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU,
check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the PSU.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Temperature
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if the
system experiences a thermal error.
For example, the ambient
temperature is out of range or there is
a fan failure.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
• System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or
back ller bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airow is obstructed.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Memory indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
memory error occurs.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for
the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory
module.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a
PCIe card experiences an error.
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the
PCIe card. Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
NOTE: For more information about the
supported PCIe cards, see Expansion card
installation guidelines.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID button is on the front panel of your system.
Figure 7. System health and system ID buttons
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Table 6. 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 Getting help.
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
Drive indicator codes
Each drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the status of the drive.
The activity LED indicator indicates whether the drive is in use or not. The status LED indicator indicates the power condition of the drive.
Figure 8. Drive indicators
1Drive activity LED indicator 2 Drive status LED indicator
3 Drive capacity label
NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on.
Table 7. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
O Drive ready for removal.
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Drive status indicator code Condition
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains o until all drives are
initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready
for removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then powers o Predicted drive failure.
Flashes amber 4 times per second Drive failed.
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding.
Solid green Drive online.
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and
then turns o after six seconds.
Rebuild stopped.
Back view of the system
The back panel view of the system shows the features available on the back of the server, such as the system identication button, power
supply sockets, iDRAC storage media, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. Most of the expansion card ports can be accessed from the
back panel. The hot swappable and cabled power supply units are accessible from the back panel.
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Figure 9. Back view of the system with optional redundant cooling fan
Table 8. Features available on the back view
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 Power supply unit (2) N/A For more information about the PSU congurations, see Technical
specications.
2 iDRAC9 dedicated network
port
Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the
iDRAC User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 NIC port (2)
The NIC ports are integrated on the system board provide network
connectivity. For more information about the supported congurations,
see Technical specications.
4 USB 2.0 port (4) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
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Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
5 USB 3.0 port (2)
The USB ports are 9-pin and 3.0-compliant. These ports enable you to
connect USB devices to the system.
6 VGA port
Enables you to connect a display device to the system. For more
information, see Technical specications.
7 Serial port
Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more
information, see Technical specications.
8 System identication button The System Identication (ID) button is available on the front and back
of the systems. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by turning
on the system ID button. You can also use the system ID button to reset
iDRAC and to access BIOS using the step through mode.
9 External cooling fan
(optional)
N/A Enables you to connect an optional redundant cooling fan.
10 PCIe expansion card slot(6) N/A The expansion slots enable you to connect PCI Express expansion cards.
For more information on the expansion cards that are supported on your
system, see Expansion card installation guidelines.
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 10. NIC indicator codes
1Link LED indicator 2 Activity LED indicator
Table 9. 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.
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Status Condition
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.
Power supply unit indicator codes
AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is
present or if a power fault has occurred.
Figure 11. AC PSU status indicator
1AC PSU status indicator/handle
Table 10. AC PSU status indicator codes
Power indicator codes Condition
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU, and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When the rmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord, or unplug the PSU when updating rmware. If
rmware update is interrupted, the PSUs do not function.
Blinking green and turns o When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green ve times at a rate of 4 Hz and powers o. It
indicates a PSU mismatch regarding eciency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for
example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of
PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. It results in
a PSU mismatch condition or failure to power on the system.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking indicator.
Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected
system shutdown. To change from a high output conguration to a low output conguration or
conversely, you must turn o the system.
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Power indicator codes Condition
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages except for Titanium PSUs,
which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive dierent input voltages, they can
output dierent wattages, and trigger a mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum
output power.
Locating the Service Tag of your system
You can identify your system using the unique Express Service Code and Service Tag. Pull out the information tag in front of the system to
view the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The mini
Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate
personnel.
Figure 12. Locating Service Tag of your system
1Information tag (top view) 2 Information tag (back view)
3 OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label 4 iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5 Service Tag
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System information label
Figure 13. PowerEdge T440 – Service information
24 Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system overview
Figure 14. PowerEdge T440 – Service information
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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 11. 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.
www.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.
www.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.
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the operating
system, see the operating system documentation.
www.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.
www.dell.com/support/drivers
Managing your system For information about systems management
software oered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage
Systems Management Overview Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about setting up, using, and
troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Server Administrator
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see
the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Essentials
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools
For information about partner programs enterprise
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Enterprise Systems Management
documents.
www.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.
www.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.
www.dell.com/qrl
Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying and
troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see
the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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Technical specications
The technical and environmental specications of your system are outlined in this section.
Topics:
• System dimensions
• Chassis weight
• Processor specications
• Supported operating systems
• Cooling fan specications
• PSU specications
• System battery specications
• Expansion bus specications
• Memory specications
• Storage controller specications
• Drive specications
• Ports and connectors specications
• Video specications
• Environmental specications
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System dimensions
Figure 15. Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system dimensions
Table 12. Dimensions of Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system
Xa Xb Ya Yb Yc Za Zb Zc
304.5 mm
(11.98 in)
218 mm (8.58
in)
430.3 mm
(16.94 in)
443.3 mm
(17.45 in)
471.333 mm
(17.37 in)
(with bezel)
37.065 mm
(1.45 in)
(without bezel)
21.165 mm
(0.83 in)
538.4 mm
(21.19 in)
573.636 mm
(22.58 in)
Chassis weight
Table 13. Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Chassis weight
System conguration Maximum weight
4 x 3.5-inch drive system 23 Kg (50.71 lb)
8 x 3.5-inch drive system 29.3 Kg (64.60 lb)
16 x 2.5-inch drive system 27.7 Kg (61.06 lb)
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Processor specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable Processor, up to 14 cores per processor.
Supported operating systems
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports the following operating systems:
• Canonical Ubuntu LTS
• Citrix XenServer
• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi
NOTE: For more information about the specic versions and additions, go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/
SupportedOS/poweredge-t440.
Cooling fan specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports the following:
• An internal cooling fan
• An optional external cooling fan at the back of the chassis
NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system conguration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy
Smart Solution Advisor at Dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization.
PSU specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports the following AC redundant power supply units (PSU):
Table 14. Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system PSU specications
PSU Class Heat dissipation
(maximum)
Frequency Voltage
1100 W AC Platinum 4100 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging
750 W AC Platinum 2891 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging
495 W AC Platinum 1908 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging
450 W Bronze 1871 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, cabled PSU
This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
System battery specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion bus specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports ve PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards.
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Memory specications
Table 15. Memory specications
DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM
capacity
Single processor Dual processors
Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
RDIMM Single rank 8 GB 8 GB 80 GB 16 GB 128 GB
RDIMM Dual rank 16 GB 16 GB 160 GB 32 GB 256 GB
RDIMM Dual rank 32 GB 32 GB 320 GB 64 GB 512 GB
LRDIMM Quad rank 64 GB 64 GB 640 GB 128 GB 1024 GB
Storage controller specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports:
•Internal controllers: PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) H730P, HBA330, H740P, H330, Software RAID (SWRAID)S140
•External PERC (RAID): H840
•External HBAs (non-RAID): 12Gbps SAS HBA
•Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB or 240GB with 6Gbps
– x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-prole and half-height form factor
Drive specications
Drives
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports:
• Up to 4 x 3.5-inch cabled drives with drive adapter, internal, SATA, or Nearline SAS drives
or
• Up to 8 x 3.5-inch hot swappable drives with drive adapter, internal, hot swappable SAS/SATA drives
or
• Up to 16 x 2.5-inch hot swappable drives with drive adapter, internal, hot swappable SAS/SATA drives
Optical drive and tape drive
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports:
• one optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD +/-RW drive
• internal tape drives LTO5, LTO6, LTO7 and external SAS drives.
Your system supports one of the following congurations:
• Systems with cabled drives support one optical drive and one tape drive.
• Systems with hot-swappable drives support up to one optical drive and two tape drives.
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Ports and connectors specications
USB ports
Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system
Table 16. USB specications
Front panel Back panel
• One USB 2.0-compliant port
• One USB 3.0-compliant port
• 4 USB 2.0-compliant rear ports
• 2 USB 3.0-compliant rear ports
NIC ports
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports two Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel each with 1 Gbps
conguration.
NOTE: You can install up to ve PCIe add-on cards.
VGA ports
The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports
one 15-pin VGA ports on the back of the system.
Serial connector
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
Internal Dual microSD Module or vFlash card
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports Internal Dual microSD module (IDSDM) and vFlash card. In 14th generation of PowerEdge
servers, IDSDM and vFlash card are combined into a single card module, and are available in these congurations:
• vFlash or
• IDSDM or
• vFlash and IDSDM
The IDSDM/vFlash card sits in the back of the system, in a Dell-proprietary slot. IDSDM/vFlash card supports three micro SD cards (two
cards for IDSDM and one card for vFlash). MicroSD cards capacity for IDSDM are 16/32/64 GB while for vFlash the microSD card capacity
is 16 GB.
Micro SD cards are supported only on IDSDM SD card slots.
The IDSDM or vFlash module combines the IDSDM or vFlash features into a single module.
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NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM or vFlash module.
Video specications
The Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system supports Matrox G200eR2 graphics card with 16 MB capacity.
Table 17. Supported video resolution options
Resolution Refresh rate Color depth (bits)
640x480 60, 70 8, 16, 32
800x600 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1024x768 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1152x864 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 32
1280x1024 60, 75 8, 16, 32
1440x900 60 8, 16, 32
Environmental specications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental certications, please refer to the Product Environmental Datasheet
located with the Manuals & Documents on www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Table 18. Temperature specications
Temperature Specications
Storage –40°C–65°C (–40°F–149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10°C–35°C (50°F–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h)
Table 19. Relative humidity specications
Relative humidity Specications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be
noncondensing always.
Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Table 20. Maximum vibration specications
Maximum vibration Specications
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all 3 axes).
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
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Table 21. Maximum shock specications
Maximum shock Specications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes of 6 G for up to 11 ms.
Storage 6 consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and
z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Table 22. Maximum altitude specications
Maximum altitude Specications
Operating 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Table 23. Operating temperature derating specications
Operating temperature derating Specications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature reduces by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
35 °C–40°C (95 °F–104°F) Maximum temperature reduces by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
40 °C–45°C (104 °F–113°F) Maximum temperature reduces by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
Standard operating temperature
Table 24. Standard operating temperature specications
Standard operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10°C–35°C (50°F–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Expanded operating temperature
Table 25. 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 between 35°C-40°C, derate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m
above 950 m (1°F per 319 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 (10–35°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 above 950
m (1°F per 228 ft).
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported in the System Event
Log.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
• Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
• The operating temperature specied is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m (10,000 ft).
• Two nonredundant power supply units are required.
• Two nonredundant system fans are 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.
Thermal restriction matrix
Table 26. Thermal restriction matrix for Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 system
Storage conguration 4x 3.5-inch cable
drive
8x 3.5-inch drive 16x 2.5-inch drive
Processor number TDP (W) Core count Ambient support = 35°C
Intel Xeon Gold 5122 105 4 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Platinum
8156
105 4 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 105 14 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Gold 5118 105 12 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Gold 5115 85 10 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Silver 4116 85 12 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Silver 4114 85 10 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Silver 4110 85 8 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Silver
4108
85 8 Yes Yes Yes
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Storage conguration 4x 3.5-inch cable
drive
8x 3.5-inch drive 16x 2.5-inch drive
Processor number TDP (W) Core count Ambient support = 35°C
Intel Xeon Bronze
3106
85 8 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Bronze
3104
85 6 Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Silver 4112 85 4 Yes Yes Yes
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications
The following table denes the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from particulate and gaseous contamination. If
the levels of particulate or gaseous pollution exceed the specied limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to
rectify the environmental conditions. Remediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
Table 27. Particulate contamination specications
Particulate
contamination
Specications
Air ltration Data center air ltration denes, ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper condence limit.
NOTE: The ISO Class 8 condition applies to data center environments only. This air ltration
requirement does 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 nondata 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 nondata center environments.
Table 28. Gaseous contamination specications
Gaseous contamination Specications
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 denes, ANSI/ISA71.04-2013.
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month denes, ANSI/ISA71.04-2013.
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
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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 Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 Connect the peripherals to the system.
4 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5 Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6 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 www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at www.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.
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Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• 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 T440 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 www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at
www.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 29. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
iDRAC www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Lifecycle Controller www.dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle Controller
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment
Toolkit
Dell certied VMware ESXi www.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:
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Table 30. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell EMC support site www.dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Server Update Utility
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment
Toolkit
Using iDRAC virtual media www.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 www.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
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to congure device settings.
Service Tag
Settings
Enables you to congure service tag settings.
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specic functions such as boot order, system password, and setup password, set the SATA
and PCIe NVMe RAID 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 Provides information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Memory Settings Provides information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Provides information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
SATA Settings Provides options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
NVMe Settings Provides options to change the NVMe settings. If the system contains the NVMe drives that you want to
congure in a RAID array, you must set both this eld and the Embedded SATA eld on the SATA Settings menu
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Option Description
to RAID mode. You might also need to change the Boot Mode setting to UEFI. Otherwise, you should set this eld
to Non-RAID mode.
Boot Settings Provides options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
Network Settings Provides options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu.
Integrated Devices Provides options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, species related features and options.
Serial
Communication
Provides options to manage the serial ports, their related features and options.
System Prole
Settings
Provides options to change the processor power management settings, and memory frequency.
System Security Provides 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 information for redundant OS control.
Miscellaneous
Settings
Provides 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.
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Option Description
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.
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.
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Option Description
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. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Single Rank Spare Mode, Multi
Rank Spare Mode, and Mirror Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have dierent default and available options depending
on the memory conguration of your system.
Current State of
Memory Operating
Mode
Species the current state of the memory operating mode.
Node Interleaving Species if Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA) is supported. If this eld is set to Enabled, memory
interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory conguration is installed. If this eld is set to Disabled, the system
supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory congurations. This option is set to Disabled by default.
ADDDC Setting Enables or disables ADDDC Setting feature. When Adaptive Double DRAM Device Correction (ADDDC) is enabled,
failing DRAM's are dynamically mapped out. When set to Enabled it can have some impact to system performance
under certain workloads. This feature is applicable for x4 DIMMs only. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Opportunistic Self-
Refresh
Enables or disables opportunistic self-refresh feature. This option is set to Disabled by default.
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, 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.
CPU Interconnect
Speed
Enables you to govern the frequency of the communication links among the processors in the system.
NOTE: The standard and basic bin processors support lower link frequencies.
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Option Description
The options available are Maximum data rate, 10.4 GT/s, and 9.6 GT/s. This option is set to Maximum data rate
by default.
Maximum data rate indicates that the BIOS runs the communication links at the maximum frequency supported by
the processors. You can also select specic frequencies that the processors support, which can vary.
For best performance, you should select Maximum data rate. Any reduction in the communication link frequency
aects the performance of non-local memory accesses and cache coherency trac. In addition, it can slow access
to non-local I/O devices from a particular processor.
However, if power saving considerations outweigh performance, you might want to reduce the frequency of the
processor communication links. If you do this, you should localize memory and I/O accesses to the nearest NUMA
node to minimize the impact to system performance.
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.
Software
Prefetcher
Enables or disables the software prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Sub NUMA Cluster Enables or disables the Sub NUMA Cluster. This option is set to Disabled by default.
UPI Prefetch Enables you to get the memory read started early on DDR bus. The Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Rx path will
spawn the speculative memory read to Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) directly. 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.
Congurable TDP Enables you to congure the TDP level. The available options are Nominal, Level 1, and Level 2. This option is set
to Nominal by default.
NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors.
SST-Performance
Prole
Enables you to recongure the processor using Speed Select Technology.
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.
Processor Bus
Speed
Displays the bus speed of the processor.
Processor n NOTE: Depending on the number of processors, there might be up to two processors listed.
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Option Description
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.
Maximum Memory
Capacity
Species the maximum memory capacity per processor.
Microcode Species the microcode.
SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode 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 AHCI Mode, or RAID Mode. This option is set to AHCI Mode by
default.
Security Freeze
Lock
Enables you to send 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 n Enables you to set the drive type of the selected device.
For AHCI Mode or RAID 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 drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
NVMe Settings
The NVMe settings enable you to set the NVMe drives to either RAID mode or Non-RAID mode.
NOTE: To congure these drives as RAID drives, you must set the NVMe drives and the Embedded SATA option in the SATA
Settings menu to RAID mode. If not, you must set this eld to Non-RAID mode.
Viewing NVMe Settings
To view the NVMe 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 NVMe Settings.
NVMe Settings details
The NVMe Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
NVMe Mode Enables you to set the NVMe mode. This option is set to Non RAID by default.
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.
NOTE: You must use only the UEFI boot mode in order to boot from NVMe drives.
•BIOS: The BIOS Boot Mode is the legacy boot mode. It is maintained for backward compatibility.
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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 enables
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.
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 the USB boot option. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Hard-disk Drive
Placeholder
Enables or disables the Hard-disk drive placeholder option. This option is set to Disabled by default.
BIOS Boot Settings Enables or disables BIOS boot options.
NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.
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.
UEFI Boot
Sequence
Enables you to change the boot device order.
Boot Options
Enable/Disable
Enables you to select the enabled or disabled boot devices.
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Choosing system boot mode
System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system:
• BIOS boot mode is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• UEFI boot mode (the default), is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface.
If you have congured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS.
1 From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
2 Select the UEFI boot mode you want the system to boot into.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in
the same boot mode.
3 After the system boots in the specied boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that mode.
NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems
do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.
NOTE: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to www.dell.com/ossupport.
Changing boot order
About this task
You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you
have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.
Steps
1 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot Settings > UEFI/BIOS Boot
Sequence.
2 Click Exit, and then click Yes to save the settings on exit.
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.
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Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
UEFI PXE Settings Options 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.
UEFI HTTP
Settings Options Description
HTTP Device (n = 1
to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the
device.
UEFI iSCSI Settings Enables you to control the conguration of the iSCSI device.
Table 31. UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details
Option Description
iSCSI Initiator Name Species the name of the iSCSI initiator in IQN format.
iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a
UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device
automatically. This is set to Disabled by default.
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.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Integrated Devices details
The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows:
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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.
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.
NOTE: The Internal SD Card Port on the PCIe riser is controlled by Internal USB Port.
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.This option is set to Disabled by default.
Embedded Video
Controller
Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the
Embedded Video Controller is used as the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to
Disabled, an add-in graphics card is 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 is disabled 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 Disabled.
SR-IOV Global
Enable
Enables or disables the BIOS conguration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. This option is set to
Disabled by default.
Internal SD Card
Port
Enables or disables the internal SD card port of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). This option is set to On by
default.
Internal SD Card
Redundancy
Congures the redundancy mode of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). When set to Mirror Mode, data is
written on both SD cards. After failure of either card and replacement of the failed card, the data of the active card
is copied to the oine card during the system boot.
When Internal SD Card Redundancy is set to Disabled, only the primary SD card is visible to the OS. This option is
set to Disabled by default.
Internal SD Primary
Card
By default, the primary SD card is selected to be SD Card 1. If SD Card 1 is not present, then the controller selects
SD Card 2 to be the primary SD card.
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.
Empty Slot Unhide Enables or disables the root ports of all the empty slots that are accessible to the BIOS and OS. This option is set
to Disabled by default.
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.
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Option Description
Memory Mapped
I/O Base
When set to 12 TB, the system maps the MMIO base to 12 TB. Enable this option for an OS that requires 44 bit
PCIe addressing. When set to 512 GB, the system maps the MMIO base to 512 GB, and reduces the maximum
support for memory to less than 512 GB. Enable this option only for the 4 GPU DGMA issue. This option is set to
56 TB 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 are available for control.
Table 32. 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.
Slot 5 Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled
for the PCIe slot 5. This option is set to Enabled by
default.
Slot Bifurcation Allows Platform Default Bifurcation, Auto Discovery of Bifurcation and Manual Bifurcation Control. The default
is set to Platform Default Bifurcation. The slot bifurcation eld is accessible when set to Manual Bifurcation
Control and is disabled when set to Platform Default Bifurcation or Auto Discovery of Bifurcation.
Table 33. Slot Bifurcation
Option Description
Auto Discovery Bifurcation Settings Platform Default Bifurcation , Auto Bifurcation, and
Manual bifurcation
Slot 1 Bifurcation x4 Bifurcation
Slot 2 Bifurcation x4 Bifurcation
Slot 4 Bifurcation x4 Bifurcation
Slot 5 Bifurcation x4 Bifurcation
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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 Enables you to select 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 device. 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.
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
Enables you to set the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT100/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.
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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 Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.Other options
include Performance Per Watt (OS), Performance, and Workstation Performance.
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 System DBPM (DAPC) by default. DBPM is Demand-
Based Power Management. Other options include OS DBPM, and Maximum Performance.
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.
Write Data CRC Enables or disables the Write Data CRC. This option is set to Disabled by default.
Memory Patrol
Scrub
Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard 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 cores and uncores 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.
Energy Ecient
Policy
Enables you to select the Energy Ecient Policy option.
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Option Description
The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines whether to target
higher performance or better power savings. This option is set to Balanced Performance by default.
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.
CPU Interconnect
Bus Link Power
Management
Enables or disables the CPU Interconnect Bus Link Power Management. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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.
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 Enables you to set the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password
jumper is not installed in the system.
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Option Description
Setup Password Enables you to set the system setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in
the system.
Password Status Enables you to lock 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 TXT elds if the TPM Status eld is set to either On
with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
Table 34. TPM 1.2 security information
Option Description
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option
is set to No Change by default.
TPM Firmware Indicates the rmware version of the TPM.
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.
Table 35. TPM 2.0 security information
Option Description
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option
is set to No Change by default.
TPM Firmware Indicates the rmware version of the TPM.
TPM Hierarcy Enable, disable, or clear the storage and endorsement
hierarchies. When set to Enabled, the storage and
endorsement hierarchies can be used.
When set to Disabled, the storage and endorsement
hierarchies cannot be used.
When set to Clear, the storage and endorsement
hierarchies are cleared of any values, and then reset to
Enabled.
TPM Information Enables you to change 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.
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Option Description
TPM Advanced
Settings
This setting is enabled only when TPM Security is set to ON.
Intel(R) TXT Enables you to set 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.
Power Button Enables you to set 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
Enables you to set the time that the system should take 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 600 s)
Enables you to set 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.
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 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 Enables you to congure 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.
BIOS allows unauthenticated programmatic transitions between modes.
Audit Mode In Audit mode, PK is not present. 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 the results in the image
Execution Information Table, but approves 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.
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Option Description
Options Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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:
Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <3> Maximum number of password attempts exceeded.
System Halted!
Even after you 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 details 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.
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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.
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 Disabled by default.
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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:
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 should boot 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.
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For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.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.
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 www.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.
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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.
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
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.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the
system.
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.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Turn o the system, including all attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 Lay the system on its side.
4 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 Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock
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The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Torx #T30 screwdriver
• Wrist grounding strap
Optional front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Unlock the bezel by using the bezel key.
NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2 Press the release latch at the top of the bezel.
3 Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.
4 Unhook the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system, and pull the bezel away from the system.
Figure 16. Removing the front bezel
Installing the front bezel
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Locate and remove the bezel key.
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NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel.
2 Insert the bezel tabs into the slots in the chassis.
3 Press the release latch, and push the bezel toward the system until the bezel locks into place.
4 Using the key lock the bezel.
Figure 17. Installing the front bezel
System feet
Removing the system feet
Prerequisites
NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the system feet only when you are converting the system from the tower mode to the
rack mode, or when you are replacing the system feet with the wheel assembly.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Place the system on its side on a at, stable surface.
3 Rotate the system feet inward.
Step
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the foot to the base of the system.
a Repeat the above step for the 3 remaining feet.
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Figure 18. Removing the system feet
Next step
If applicable, install the system feet or the caster wheel assembly.
Installing the system feet
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Install the feet on a stand-alone tower system to provide stability to the system. An unstable system might tip over
and cause injury to the user or damage to the system.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Place the system on its side, on a at, stable surface.
Steps
1 Align the three tabs on the system foot with the three slots on the base of the system.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the screw that secures the foot to the base of the system.
a Repeat the above steps to install the remaining system feet.
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Figure 19. Installing the system feet
Next steps
1 Place the system upright on a at, stable surface, and rotate the system feet outward.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Inside the system
NOTE: Components that are hot swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue.
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Figure 20. Inside the system - Cabled drive system
1release latch 2 drive cage
3 cable retention lock 4 cabled power supply unit
5 power supply unit cage 6 fan
7 processor 2 socket 8 processor 1
9 cabled drive cage
Figure 21. Inside the system - hot swappable drive system
1 release latch
2 drive cage
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3 cable retention lock
4 power interposer board
5 power supply unit cage
6 fan
7 processor 2 socket
8 processor 1
9 backplane
Caster wheels – optional
Removing caster wheels
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Place the system on a at, stable surface.
3 Extend the wheels beyond the edge of the surface.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the front wheel unit to the base of the system.
2 Push the front wheel unit toward the rear of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull out the front wheel unit.
3 Loosen the screw that secures the back wheel unit to the base of the chassis.
4 Push the rear wheel unit toward the front of the system to release the retention hooks, and pull out the rear wheel unit.
Figure 22. Removing caster wheels
Next step
Install the caster wheels or the system feet, as applicable.
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Installing caster wheels
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Place the system on its side on a at, stable surface.
3 If installed, remove the system feet.
Steps
1 Align the two retention hooks on the rear wheel unit with the two slots on the base of the system, and insert the hooks into the slots.
2 Push the rear wheel unit toward the back of the system and using a Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the unit in place using a single
screw.
3 Align the two retention hooks on the front wheel unit with the two slots on the base of the system, and insert the hooks into the slots.
4 Push the front wheel unit toward the front of the system and using a Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the unit in place using a single
screw.
Figure 23. Installing caster wheels
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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System cover
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Turn o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
4 If installed, remove the front bezel.
5 Place the system on a at, stable surface.
Steps
1 Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position.
2 Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover.
Figure 24. Removing the system cover
Next step
Install the system cover.
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Installing the system cover
Prerequisite
NOTE: Ensure that all internal cables are connected and placed out of the way and no tools or extra parts are left inside the
system.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the system cover with the slots on the chassis.
2 Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place.
3 Rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
Figure 25. Installing the system cover
Next steps
1 Place the system upright on its feet on a at and stable surface.
2 If removed, install the bezel.
3 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the system, including all attached peripherals.
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Air shroud
Removing the air shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in
shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Holding the touch points at the center of the air shroud, lift the shroud from the system.
NOTE: Systems with x16 hard-drive backplanes use a dierent air shroud. To ensure proper cooling, always install the
air shroud provided with your system.
Figure 26. Removing the air shroud
Next step
Install the air shroud.
Installing the air shroud
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the chassis wall and secure the cables by using the cable-securing bracket.
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Steps
1 Align the tabs on the air shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.
2 Lower the air shroud into the chassis until it is rmly seated.
NOTE: When the cooling shroud is properly seated, the chassis intrusion-switch on the cooling shroud connects to the
chassis intrusion-switch connector on the system board.
Figure 27. Installing the air shroud
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Drives
Drives are supplied in hot swappable drive carriers that t in the drive slots.
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.
CAUTION: Do not turn o or restart your system while a drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
When you format a drive, allow enough time for the formatting to complete. Be aware that high-capacity drives can take a long time to
format.
Removing a drive blank
The procedure for removing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
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CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Step
Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.
Figure 28. Removing a drive blank
Next step
1Install a drive or a drive blank.
Installing a drive blank
The procedure for installing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Step
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
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Figure 29. Installing a drive blank
Next step
If removed, install the bezel.
Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If applicable, remove the front bezel.
3 Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator ashes while the drive is turning o. When the drive indicators are o, the
drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
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 drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the documentation
supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1 Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2 Holding the handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
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Figure 30. Removing a drive carrier
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Install a drive carrier.
3 If you are not replacing the drive immediately, insert a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
Installing a drive carrier
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: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
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 wish 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 If applicable, remove the drive blank.
Steps
1 Press the release button on the front of the drive carrier to open the release handle.
2 Insert the drive carrier into the drive slot and slide until the drive connects with the backplane.
3 Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place.
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Figure 31. Installing a drive carrier
Next step
If applicable, install the bezel.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
1 Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
2 Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
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Figure 32. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next step
If applicable, Install the drives into their original slots.
Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.
Steps
1 Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.
2 Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is ush with the back of the drive carrier.
3 Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws.
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Figure 33. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable drive carrier.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch drive is installed in a 3.5-inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
Steps
1 Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2 Remove the 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Figure 34. Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter
Next step
Install a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable drive carrier.
Steps
1 Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2 Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the 2.5-inch drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Figure 35. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter
Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the front bezel.
3Remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1 Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the rails on the drive carrier.
2 Lift the 3.5-inch drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
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Figure 36. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier
Next step
Install the 3.5-inch drive carrier or install the 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive
carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2Remove the 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
Steps
1 Insert the 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier with the connector end of the drive toward the back of the 3.5-inch
drive carrier.
2 Align the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter with the holes on the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
3 Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the 3.5-inch drive adapter to the 3.5-inch carrier.
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Figure 37. Installing a 3.5-inch drive adapter into the 3.5-inch drive carrier
Next steps
1Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
2 If removed, install the front bezel.
Optical drives and tape drives
Removing the optical or tape drive blank
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If applicable, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1 To remove the drive blank, slide the release latch down to release the drive blank.
2 Push the drive blank to slide it out of the drive bay.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive 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. Perform
the same steps to install blanks.
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Figure 38. Removing the optical drive or tape drive blank
Next steps
1Install the optical drive cage or tape drive.
2 If applicable, install the bezel.
Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If applicable, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1 Align the guide on the drive blank with the slot on drive bay.
2 Slide the drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
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Figure 39. Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 If applicable, install the bezel.
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Prerequisites
NOTE: The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1 Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board
and the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or
crimped.
2 To remove the drive, push the release latch to release the drive.
3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay.
4 If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive 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. Perform
the same steps to install blanks.
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Figure 40. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Next step
Install the optical drive cage or tape drive.
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Prerequisite
NOTE: The procedure to install the optical drive cage is the same as installing the tape drive.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Unpack and prepare the drive for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that shipped with the drive.
If you are installing a SAS tape drive, you must have an internal tape adapter installed. For more information on installing a SAS tape
drive, see the Installing an expansion card section.
2 If applicable, remove the existing drive or the drive blank.
3 Align the guide on the drive with the slot on drive bay.
4 Slide the drive into the slot until the latch clicks into place.
5 Connect the power and data cable to the drive.
6 Connect the power and data cables to the backplane and the system board.
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Figure 41. Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 If applicable, install the bezel.
Cabled drives
CAUTION: Do not turn o or restart your system while the drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
Removing the internal hard drive bay
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect the data and power cable(s) from the hard drive(s).
Steps
1 Loosen the two captive screws securing the internal hard drive bay to the chassis.
2 Lift the internal hard drive bay up and out of the chassis.
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Figure 42. Removing the internal hard drive bay
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the internal hard drive bay
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1 Align the internal hard-drive bay with the tabs on the chassis and slide the internal hard drive bay into the chassis.
2 Secure the internal hard drive bay to the chassis using the two captive screws.
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Figure 43. Installing the internal hard drive bay
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive(s).
Removing a cabled drive
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the internal drive bay.
Steps
1 Remove the four screws securing the drive to the internal drive bay.
2 Remove the hard drive from the internal drive bay.
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Figure 44. Removing a cabled drive
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Install the internal drive bay into the chassis.
3 If disconnected, reconnect the power and data cable(s) to the remaining drive(s) in the internal drive bay.
Installing a cabled drive
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the internal drive bay.
Steps
1 Insert the drive into the internal drive bay with the drive connector facing outward.
2 Secure the drive to the internal drive bay using the four screws.
NOTE: When installing new drives into the internal drive bay, use the spare drive screws attached to the drive bay.
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Figure 45. Installing a cabled drive
Next steps
1 Install the internal drive bay into the chassis.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3 Enter System Setup and ensure that the drive controller is enabled.
4 Exit System Setup and restart the system.
5 Install any software required for operating the drive as described in the documentation for the drive.
Drive backplane
Drive backplane guidelines
Depending on the conguration, your system supports one of the following backplane congurations:
• x8 SAS/SATA backplane for 3.5 inch drives
NOTE: The x8 backplane also supports up to eight 2.5 inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot swappable drives that can be
installed in 3.5 inch drive adapters, which can be installed in the 3.5 inch drive carriers.
• x16 SAS/SATA backplane for 2.5 inch drives
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Figure 46. x8 drive backplane
1ODD power connector 2 backplane P4 power connector
3 backplane sideband signal connector 4 Mini SAS SAS_A0
5 Mini SAS SAS_B0
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Figure 47. x16 drive backplane
1backplane P4 power connector 2 backplane power connector
3 backplane power connector for optical and tape drives 4 signal connector
5 Mini SAS HD SAS_A0 6 Mini SAS HD SAS_B0
7 I2C Connector
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Backplane cable routing
Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane
1 cable retention latch 2 SATA cable (BP: BP_A0 to MB: SATA_A)
3 SATA cable (BP: BP_B0 to MB: SATA_B) 4 drive backplane
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Figure 48. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with internal PERC
1cable retention latch 2 SAS cable (BP: BP_A0 to internal PERC)
3 SAS cable (BP: BP_B0 to internal PERC) 4 internal PERC
5 drive backplane
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Figure 49. Cable routing -16 x 2.5 inch drive backplane with internal PERC
1cable retention latch 2 SAS cable (BP: BP_A0 to internal PERC)
3 SAS cable (BP: BP_B0 to internal PERC) 4 internal PERC
5 drive backplane
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Figure 50. Cable routing - 4 x 3.5 inch cabled HDD
1cable retention latch 2 signal cable
3 cabled HDD
Removing a hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing
the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them
in the same locations.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
4Remove all the drives.
5Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the data, signal, and power cables from the backplane.
NOTE: For the x8 backplane, press the SAS connector and push the connector toward the top of the system to release
the SAS cable from the backplane.
2 Pull the release pin and holding the pin, lift the backplane out of the system.
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Figure 51. Removing a backplane
Next step
Install a hard drive backplane.
Installing a hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
4Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Use the hooks at the base of the system as guides to align the hard drive backplane.
2 Lower the hard-drive backplane into the system till the release pin locks in place, securing the hard drive backplane to the system.
3 Connect the data, signal, and power cables to the backplane.
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Figure 52. Installing a hard drive backplane
Next steps
1Install the air shroud.
2Install the drives into their original slots.
3 If applicable, install the bezel.
4 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System memory
System memory guidelines
The PowerEdge systems support DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the
instructions that are executed by the processor.
Your system contains 16 memory sockets. Processor 1 supports up to 10 DIMMs, and Processor 2 supports up to 6 DIMMS. Six memory
channels are allocated to each processor. Processor 1 has four 2 DIMM slots per channel and two 1 DIMM slot per channel, Processor 2 has
six 1 DIMM per channel.
Memory channels are organized as follows:
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Figure 53. System memory view
Table 36. Memory channels
Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5
Processor 1 Slots A1 and A7 Slots A2 and A8 Slots A3 Slots A4 and A9 Slots A5 and A10 Slots A6
Processor 2 Slots B1 Slots B2 Slots B3 Slots B4 Slots B5 Slots B6
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported congurations:
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Table 37. Memory population
DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/
Channel Voltage Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel
RDIMM 1 1.2 V 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Dual rank or single rank
2 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Dual rank or single rank
LRDIMM 1 1.2 V 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank
2 2666, 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank
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.
• 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.
• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.
• 64 GB LRDIMMs that are DDP (Dual Die Package) LRDIMMs must not be mixed with 128 GB LRDIMMs that are TSV (Through Silicon
Via/3DS) LRDIMMs.
• x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules can be mixed.
• Up to two RDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.
• Up to two LRDIMMs can be populated per channel regardless of rank count.
• 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 A10 are available.
– For dual-processor systems, sockets A1 to A10 and sockets B1 to B6 are available.
• 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.
• In a dual-processor conguration, the memory conguration for each processor must be identical.
For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on.
• 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.
• Populate six identical memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.
• To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in memory sockets that are not occupied.
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DIMM population update for Performance Optimized mode with quantity of 4 and 8 DIMMs per processor.
• When the DIMM quantity is 4 per processor, the population is slot 1, 2, 4, 5.
• When the DIMM quantity is 8 per processor, the population is slot 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Mode-specic guidelines
The congurations allowed depend on the memory mode selected in the System BIOS.
Table 38. Memory operating modes
Memory Operating Mode Description
Optimizer Mode The Optimizer Mode if enabled, the DRAM controllers operate
independently in the 64-bit mode and provide optimized memory
performance.
Mirror Mode The Mirror Mode if enabled, the system maintains two identical
copies of data in memory, and the total available system memory is
one half of the total installed physical memory. Half of the installed
memory is used to mirror the active memory modules. This feature
provides maximum reliability and enables the system to continue
running even during a catastrophic memory failure by switching
over to the mirrored copy. The installation guidelines to enable
Mirror Mode require that the memory modules be identical in size,
speed, and technology, and they must be populated in sets of 6 per
processor.
Single Rank Spare Mode Single Rank Spare Mode allocates one rank per channel as a spare.
If excessive correctable errors occur in a rank or channel, while the
operating system is running, they are moved to the spare area to
prevent errors from causing an uncorrectable failure. Requires two
or more ranks to be populated in each channel.
Multi Rank Spare Mode Multi Rank Spare Mode allocates two ranks per channel as a spare.
If excessive correctable errors occur in a rank or channel, while the
operating system is running, they are moved to the spare area to
prevent errors from causing an uncorrectable failure. Requires three
or more ranks to be populated in each channel.
With single rank memory sparing enabled, the system memory
available to the operating system is reduced by one rank per
channel.
For example, in a dual-processor conguration with sixteen 16 GB
dual-rank memory modules, the available system memory: 16 GB x
16(memory modules) - 8GB(1 rank sparing/channel) x 12(channel) =
256 GB - 96 GB = 160 GB
For multi rank sparing, in a dual-processor conguration with
sixteen 64 GB quad-rank memory modules, the available system
memory: 64 GB x 16(memory modules) - 32 GB(2 rank sparing/
channel) x 12 (channel) = 1024 GB - 384 GB = 640 GB
NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be
enabled in the BIOS menu of System Setup.
NOTE: Memory sparing does not oer protection against a
multi-bit uncorrectable error.
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Memory Operating Mode Description
Dell Fault Resilient Mode The Dell Fault Resilient Mode if enabled, the BIOS creates an area
of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an OS
that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the
OS kernel to maximize system availability.
Optimizer Mode
This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any
specic slot population requirements.
• Dual processor: Populate the slots in round robin sequence starting with processor 1.
NOTE: Processor 1 and processor 2 population should match.
Table 39. Memory population rules
Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
Single processor Optimizer (Independent channel)
population order
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 • Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed.
• Odd number of DIMM population
is allowed.
NOTE: Odd number of
DIMMs will result in
unbalanced memory
congurations, which
in turn will result in
performance loss. It is
recommended to
populate all memory
channels identically
with identical DIMMs
for best performance.
• Optimizer population order is not
traditional for 4 and 8 DIMM
installations of single processor.
– For 4 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5
– For 8 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5,
A7, A8, A9, A10
Mirror population order {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} Mirroring is supported with 6 DIMM
slots per processor.
Single rank sparing population order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed. Requires two ranks or more
per channel.
Multi rank sparing population order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed. Requires three ranks or more
per channel.
Dual processor
(Populate round robin
starting with
processor1)
Optimized (Independent channel)
population order
A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3},
B{3}... • Odd amount of DIMM slots per
processor allowed.
• Odd number of DIMM population
is allowed.
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Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
NOTE: Odd number of
DIMMs will result in
unbalanced memory
congurations, which
in turn will result in
performance loss. It is
recommended to
populate all memory
channels identically
with identical DIMMs
for best performance.
• Optimizer population order is not
traditional for 8 and 14 DIMM
installations of dual processor.
– For 8 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5,
B1, B2, B4, B5
– For 14 DIMMs: A1, A2, A4, A5,
A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B2, B3, B4,
B5, B6
Mirroring population order A{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, B{1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6}
Mirroring is supported with 6 DIMM
slots per processor.
Single rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3},
B{3}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
processor allowed. Requires two ranks
or more per channel.
Multi rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3},
B{3}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
processor allowed. Requires three
ranks or more per channel.
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
a Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
2Remove the air shroud.
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.
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.
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Figure 54. Removing a memory module
Next steps
1Install the memory module.
2 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.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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.
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. You must 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 55. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1Install the air shroud
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.
Cooling fans
Removing the internal cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. The system can overheat and result in shutdown of
the system and loss of data.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the internal cooling fan power cable from the system board.
2 Holding the internal cooling fan, press the release tab, and slide the cooling fan out in the direction of the arrow marked on the fan.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.
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Figure 56. Removing the internal cooling fan
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install the internal cooling fan.
Installing the internal cooling fan
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
4 If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1 Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the system.
2 Align the four tabs on the internal cooling fan with the four slots on the system wall.
3 Press and slide the internal cooling fan into the slots until the release tab locks into place.
4 Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
Figure 57. Installing the internal cooling fan
Next steps
1Install the air shroud.
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2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the external cooling fan
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the external cooling fan power cable from the system board.
2 Remove the four screws that secure the external cooling fan to the chassis.
3 Lift the external cooling fan to disengage the upper and the lower hooks from the slots on the chassis wall and remove the cooling fan.
4 Remove the external cooling fan power cable from the slot on the system.
Figure 58. Removing the external cooling fan
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install the air shroud.
Installing the external cooling fan
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Route the external cooling fan power cable into the system through the slot at the back of the chassis.
2 Align and insert the lower and upper hooks on the external cooling fan into the corresponding slots at the back of the chassis.
3 Use the four screws to secure the external cooling fan to the chassis.
4 Connect the external cooling fan power cable to the FAN2 connector on the system board.
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Figure 59. Installing the external cooling fan
Next steps
1Install the air shroud.
2 Follow the safety guidelines listed in After working inside your system.
Optional internal USB memory key
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 are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in 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 Jumpers and connectors.
2 If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port.
3 Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port.
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure 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 card holder
Removing the expansion card holder
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
Step
Press the tab and remove the expansion-card holder from the chassis.
Figure 60. Removing the expansion card holder
Next steps
1Install the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the expansion card holder
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Align the expansion card holder with the projections on the chassis and push it down until rmly seated.
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Figure 61. Installing the expansion card holder
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install the air shroud.
Expansion cards
Expansion card installation guidelines
The following table describes the supported expansion cards:
Table 40. Supported PCI express generation 3 expansion cards
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
1 (Gen3) Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 x4
2 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x4 x4
3 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x16 x16
4 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x8 x8
5 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x8 x8
NOTE: The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
GPU card installation guidelines
Observe the following guidelines while installing a GPU card:
• GPU are supported only in the Rack mode conguration.
• GPU can be installed only on systems that have 1100 W or higher power supply units.
• Each GPU card supports up to 32 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
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• Two double-width GPU cards on a single processor conguration and four double width GPU cards on a dual processor conguration
do not support any other add-on cards.
•Specic GPU cards will need the use of the dongle power cable.
GPU card installation restrictions
• Supports only single slot GPU card.
• Supports only active (embedded fan) GPU card.
• High power (>75W) GPU cards that use GPU AUX cable should have dual system fans without redundancy.
Removing a expansion card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
4Remove the expansion card holder.
Steps
1 If installed, disconnect the data cables from the PERC card and/or the power cables from the GPU card.
2 Press the expansion card latch and push down the latch to open it.
3 Hold the expansion card by its edge, and pull the card up to remove it from the expansion card connector and the system.
4 Install the ller brackets by performing the following steps:
a Align the slot on the ller bracket with the tab on the expansion card slot.
b Press the expansion card latch till the ller bracket locks into place.
NOTE: 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.
Figure 62. Removing an expansion card
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Figure 63. Installing the ller bracket
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install an expansion card.
3Install the expansion card holder.
4Install the air shroud.
Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2Remove the air shroud.
3Remove the expansion card holder.
Steps
1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2 Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot you want to install the expansion card.
3 Remove the existing 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.
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.
7 Connect the data cables to the expansion card and/or the power cables to the GPU card.
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Figure 64. Removing the ller bracket
Figure 65. Installing an expansion card
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install the expansion card holder.
3Install the air shroud.
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.
3Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.
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Steps
1 Loosen the screw and lift the retention strap that secures the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card.
2 Lift the M.2 SSD module and slide it out of the connector on the BOSS card.
Figure 66. 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.
3Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.
Steps
1 Connect the M.2 SSD module to the connector on the BOSS card.
2 Place the retention strap on the M.2 SSD module, and tighten the screw to secure the module.
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Figure 67. Installing the M.2 SSD module
Next steps
1 Install the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.
2 Install the applicable air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module
Removing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system .
Steps
1 Locate the MicroSD card slot on the vFlash/IDSDM module, and press the card to partially release it from the slot. To locate IDSDM/
vFlash module, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Hold the MicroSD card and remove it from the slot.
NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2Install a MicroSD card.
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Installing the MicroSD card
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
NOTE: To use an MicroSD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.
NOTE: If reinstalling, ensure that you install the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the
cards during removal.
Steps
1 Locate the MicroSD card connector on the IDSDM/vFlash module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin
end of the card into the slot. To locate IDSDM/vFlash, see Jumpers and connectors.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
2 Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Install the air shroud.
Steps
1 Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM/vFlash connector, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM/vFlash card out of the system.
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Figure 68. Removing the optional IDSDM/vFlash card
NOTE: There are two dip switches on the IDSDM/vFlash card for write-protection.
Next step
Install the optional IDSDM/vFlash card.
Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM/vFlash connector, see Jumpers and connectors.
2 Align the IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board.
3 Push the IDSDM/vFlash card until it is rmly seated on the system board.
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Figure 69. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card
Next steps
1Install the MicroSD cards.
NOTE: Reinstall the MicroSD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during
removal.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Processors and heat sinks
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool
before removing it.
1Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a Loosen the rst screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and loosen it completely.
2 Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module
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3 Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 70. Removing the processor and heat sink module
Next step
Install the processor and heat sink module.
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink
module
Prerequisites
NOTE: Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. This
procedure is not required when replacing a system board.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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3Remove the air shroud.
4Remove the processor and heat sink module.
Steps
1 Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2 Insert a at blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal
paste seal.
3 Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
Figure 71. Loosening the processor bracket
4 Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
5 Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
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Figure 72. Removing the processor bracket
Next step
Install the processor into the processor and heat sink module.
Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Place the processor in the processor tray.
NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor.
2 Flex the outer edges of the bracket around the processor ensuring that the processor is locked into the clips on the bracket.
NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the bracket is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor before placing
the bracket on the processor.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray before you install the heat sink.
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Figure 73. Installing the processor bracket
3 If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean 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.
Figure 74. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
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5 Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink.
• Do not press on the heat sink ns.
• Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat
sink onto the processor and bracket.
Figure 75. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1Install the processor and heat sink module.
2Install the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Installing a processor and 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 Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the processor blank and CPU dust cover.
Steps
1 Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the
processor socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the ns on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
ns.
NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
2 Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
3 Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a Partially tighten the rst screw (approximately 3 turns).
b Tighten the second screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and tighten it completely.
If the PHM slips o the blue retention clips when the screws are partially tightened, follow these steps to secure the PHM:
a Loosen both the heat sink screws completely.
b Lower the PHM on to the blue retention clips, following the procedure described in step 2.
c Secure the PHM to the system board, following the replacement instructions listed in this step above. 4.
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).
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Figure 76. Installing a processor and heat sink module
Next steps
1Install the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Power supply units
NOTE: For more information, see the Technical specications section.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label. For example, Extended Power
Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have
the same power rating. Mixing PSUs will result in mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
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NOTE: When two identical PSUs are installed, power supply redundancy (1+1 – with redundancy or 2+0 – without redundancy) is
congured in system BIOS. In redundant mode, power is supplied to the system equally from both PSUs when Hot Spare is
disabled. When Hot Spare is enabled, one of the PSUs is put into the sleep mode when system utilization is low in order to
maximize eciency.
NOTE: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same maximum output power.
Removing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Step
If you are installing a second power supply unit, remove the power supply unit blank in the bay by pulling the blank outward.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply unit blank must be installed in the second power supply
unit bay in a non-redundant conguration. Remove the power supply unit blank only if you are installing a second power
supply unit.
Figure 77. Removing a power supply unit blank
Next step
Install the second power supply unit blank.
Installing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisite
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
NOTE: Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay.
Step
Align the PSU blank with the PSU slot and push it into the PSU slot until it clicks into place.
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Figure 78. Installing a power supply unit blank
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
CAUTION: The system needs one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-redundant systems, remove and
replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Disconnect the power cable from the power source and from the PSU you intend to remove, and then remove the cable from the
strap on the PSU handle.
Step
Press the orange release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle.
Figure 79. Removing a power supply unit
Next step
Install the power supply unit.
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Installing a power supply unit
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 For systems that support redundant PSU, ensure that both the PSUs are of the same type and have the same maximum output
power.
NOTE: The maximum output power (shown in watts) is listed on the PSU label.
Step
Slide the PSU into the system until the PSU is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.
Figure 80. Installing a power supply unit
Next step
1 Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the strap.
NOTE: When installing, hot swapping, or hot adding a new PSU, wait for 15 seconds for the system to recognize the
PSU and determine its status. The PSU redundancy may not occur until discovery is complete. Wait until the new PSU
is discovered and enabled before you remove the other PSU. The PSU status indicator turns green to signify that the
PSU is functioning properly.
Removing a cabled power supply unit
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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Steps
1 Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply unit (PSU).
2 Remove the screw securing the PSU to the chassis and slide the PSU out of the PSU cage.
Figure 81. Removing a cabled PSU
Next steps
1Install a cabled power supply unit.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing a cabled power supply unit
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Unpack the replacement power supply unit (PSU).
Steps
1 Slide the new PSU into the PSU cage until the PSU is fully seated.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the PSU to the chassis.
3 Connect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board, drive backplane, and drives.
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Figure 82. Installing a cabled PSU
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Power interposer board
Removing the power interposer board
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the power interposer board, you must remove the power supply units (PSUs) or PSU
blank from the system before removing the power interposer board (PIB).
3 Remove the PSUs or PSU blanks from the back of the chassis.
4 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the power cables from the drive backplane and the system board.
NOTE: If installed, remove the expansion card to enable removing the P3 power cable from the system board.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures PIB to the chassis.
3 Pressing the release latch on the PIB, lift the PIB to release it from the hooks on the PSU cage.
4 Lift the PIB out of the chassis.
Figure 83. Removing the power interposer board
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Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the power interposer board
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.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the slots on the power interposer board (PIB) with the hooks on the power supply unit (PSU) cage and slide the PIB until it
snaps into place.
2 Secure the PIB to the chassis by using the screw.
3 Route the P3 power cable through the securing clip on the system board and connect power cable to the drive backplane.
Figure 84. Installing the power interposer board
Next steps
1 Install the cooling shroud.
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2 Install the PSUs or PSU blank.
3 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. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your
system.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).
Steps
1 Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must rmly support the connector while installing or
removing a battery.
2 Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
Figure 85. Removing the system battery
3 To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
4 Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 86. Installing the system battery
Next steps
1 If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3 While booting, press F2 to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
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4 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date elds.
5 Exit the System Setup.
Control panel assembly
Removing the control panel assembly
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures control panel to the chassis.
2 Disconnect the control panel cable and the 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.
3 Slide the control panel out of the chassis.
NOTE: Follow the same steps to remove the control panel in the rack-mode conguration.
Figure 87. Removing the control panel assembly
4 To remove the information tag, perform the following steps:
a Locate and press the tabs on the information tag.
b Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel.
NOTE: Retain the information tag to replace it in the new control panel.
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Installing the control panel assembly
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Replace the blank information tag in the new control panel with the information tag retained from the old control panel.
Figure 88. Installing the information tag
Figure 89. Installing the control panel assembly
2 To install the information tag, push the information tag into the control-panel slot.
3 Connect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable to the control panel assembly.
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4 Align and insert the control panel into the control panel slot in the chassis.
5 Secure the control panel to the chassis by using the screw.
6 Connect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable to the system board.
Next step
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform 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. 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, and it cannot be reinstalled or installed on another system board.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the following:
a Air shroud
b Internal cooling fan
c Expansion card holder
d Expansion cards, if installed
e vFlash/IDSDM module
f Internal USB key, if installed
g Processors and heat sink modules
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor pins when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you
cover the processor socket with the processor protective cap.
h Memory modules
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 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
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Figure 90. System board screws
3 Holding the post, incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
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Figure 91. Removing the system board
Next step
Replace or Install the system board.
Installing the system board
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: 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 system.
2 Holding the post, incline the system board, and lower the system board into the chassis.
3 Holding the system board holder, push the system board toward the back of the system such that the ports on the system board align
with the corresponding slots on the chassis.
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Figure 92. Installing the system board
4 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the system board to the chassis with screws.
Next steps
1 Replace the following:
a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
b Memory modules
c Processors and heat sink modules
d Internal USB key
e vFlash/IDSDM module
f Integrated storage controller card
g Expansion cards, if installed
h Expansion card holder
i GPU card holder
j Air shroud
2 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.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4 Ensure that you:
a Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Restoring the Service Tag using Easy
Restore section.
b If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup ash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the
Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore 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 section.
5 Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at www.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.
Trusted Platform Module
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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.
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About this task
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a
recovery key during program or System Setup. Work with the customer to create and safely store this recovery key. When
replacing 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: 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.
Figure 93. Installing the TPM
Next steps
1 Install the system board.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users
Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see .
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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 Pre-boot 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.
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode
Your system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode.
To convert your system from the tower mode to the rack mode, you require the tower to rack conversion kit, which contains the following:
• Rack ears (left and right) with three screws each
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels.
Steps
1 Remove the control-panel assembly.
2 Install the rack slide cover by performing the following steps:
a Slide the rack slide cover between the system's side cover and the chassis.
b Slide the rack slide cover toward the back of the system until the tabs on rack slide cover locks with the tabs extending from the
chassis.
3 Install the control panel assembly.
4 Install the rack ears by performing the following steps:
a Align the three screw holes on the rack ears with the screw holes on the top and the bottom of system.
b Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the rack ears to the system.
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Figure 94. Installing the system ears
Next steps
1 Install the system cover.
2 Install the system in the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation Guide that is shipped with your system.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Updating BIOS
About this task
To update the BIOS, perform the following steps:
Steps
1 Copy the BIOS update le on a USB device.
2 Plug in the USB device into any of the USB ports on your system.
3 Power on your system.
4 While booting, press F11 to enter the Boot Manager.
5 Go to System Utilities → BIOS Update File Explorer, and select the plugged in USB device.
6 From the BIOS Update File Explorer, select the BIOS update le.
The BIOS Update Utility with the current and new version of BIOS is displayed.
7 Select Continue BIOS Update to install the BIOS update.
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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
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.
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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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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 various boards 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 95. T440 system board jumpers and connectors
Table 41. System board connectors
Item Connector Description
1 DIMMs for Processor 1 channels 0,1,2,3,4,5 Memory slots A1-A10 for Processor 1
2 Intrusion switch Intrusion switch connector
3 SATA B Onboard SATA B connector
4 Backplane signal Backplane signal connector
5 Front_USB Front USB connector
6 SATA connector SATA connector
7 Control panel Control panel connector
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Item Connector Description
8 ODD power ODD power connector
9 System power System power connector
10 PIB signal 2 PIB signal 2 connector
11 IDSDM+VFlash IDSDM+VFlash connector
12 PIB signal 1 PIB signal 1 connector
13 SATA A SATA A connector
14 Internal USB 3.0 Internal USB 3.0 connector
15 COIN Cell BATTERY Coin cell battery
16 NVRAM_CLR Clear NVRAM
17 PWRD_EN Reset BIOS password
18 PCIe slots PCIe slots 1 - 5
19 TPM TPM connector
20 Fan 1 Internal fan connector
21 Fan 2 External fan connector
22 DIMMs for Processor 2 channels 0,1,2,4,5 Memory slots B1-B6 for Processor 2
23 Processor 2 Processor 2
24 Processor 2 PWR Processor 2 Power connector
25 Processor 1 Processor 1
26 Processor 1 PWR Processor 1 Power connector
System board jumper settings
For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section.
Table 42. 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.
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Jumper Setting Description
NVRAM_CLR The BIOS conguration settings are retained at system boot.
The BIOS conguration settings are cleared at system boot.
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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Getting help
Topics:
• Contacting Dell EMC
• Documentation feedback
• Accessing system information by using QRL
• Receiving automated support with SupportAssist
• Recycling or End-of-Life service information
Contacting Dell EMC
Dell EMC 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 EMC product catalog. Availability varies by country and
product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical assistance, or customer service
issues:
1 Go to www.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 EMC 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 EMC Global Technical Support
team.
Documentation feedback
You can rate the documentation or write your feedback on any of our Dell EMC documentation pages and click Send Feedback to send
your feedback.
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the T440, to access the information about
the Dell EMC PowerEdge T440.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
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The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Installtion and Service Manual, and mechanical overview
• 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 www.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 T440 system
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 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 www.dell.com/supportassist.
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