Table of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 Installation and Service Manual
- Dell PowerEdge T640 overview
- Documentation resources
- Technical 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
- Optional front bezel
- System feet
- Caster wheels – optional
- 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
- Power supply units
- System cover
- Air shroud
- Cooling fans
- Cooling fan assembly
- Flex bays
- Optical drives and tape drives
- System memory
- Processors and heat sinks
- Expansion card holder
- GPU card holder (optional)
- Expansion cards
- Optional IDSDM or vFlash card
- Hard drive backplane
- Backplane cabling
- Integrated storage controller card
- System battery
- Optional internal USB memory key
- Trusted Platform Module
- System board
- Power interposer boards
- Control panel assembly
- Using system diagnostics
- Jumpers and connectors
- Getting help
DELL T640 User Manual
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Dell EMC PowerEdge T640
Installation and Service Manual
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2018 - 03
Rev. A01
Contents
1 Dell PowerEdge T640 overview...................................................................................................................... 8
Supported congurations..................................................................................................................................................9
Front view of the system.................................................................................................................................................10
Status LED indicators.................................................................................................................................................15
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes............................................................................................................................16
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes....................................................................................................................... 16
System health and system ID indicator codes.........................................................................................................17
Back view of the system..................................................................................................................................................18
NIC indicator codes................................................................................................................................................... 22
Power supply unit indicator codes...........................................................................................................................22
Locating the Service Tag of your system......................................................................................................................24
2 Documentation resources............................................................................................................................ 26
3 Technical specications............................................................................................................................... 28
Chassis dimensions..........................................................................................................................................................29
Chassis weight................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Processor specications................................................................................................................................................. 30
PSU specications...........................................................................................................................................................30
System battery specications........................................................................................................................................ 30
Expansion bus specications...........................................................................................................................................31
Memory specications..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Storage controller specications.....................................................................................................................................31
Drive specications..........................................................................................................................................................32
Hard drives..................................................................................................................................................................32
Optical drive................................................................................................................................................................32
Ports and connectors specications............................................................................................................................. 32
USB ports....................................................................................................................................................................32
NIC ports.....................................................................................................................................................................33
VGA ports................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Serial connector......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Internal Dual SD Module with vFlash card..............................................................................................................33
Video specications.........................................................................................................................................................33
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Standard operating temperature..............................................................................................................................35
Expanded operating temperature............................................................................................................................ 35
Particulate and gaseous contamination specications..........................................................................................36
4 Initial system setup and conguration.......................................................................................................... 38
Setting up your system................................................................................................................................................... 38
iDRAC conguration........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................................................................................................................38
Contents 3
Log in to iDRAC..........................................................................................................................................................39
Options to install the operating system.........................................................................................................................39
Methods to download rmware and drivers...........................................................................................................39
Downloading drivers and rmware.......................................................................................................................... 40
5 Pre-operating system management applications.......................................................................................... 41
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications.........................................................................................41
System Setup....................................................................................................................................................................41
Viewing System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 42
System Setup details.................................................................................................................................................42
System BIOS...............................................................................................................................................................43
iDRAC Settings utility................................................................................................................................................ 64
Device Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 64
Dell Lifecycle Controller...................................................................................................................................................64
Embedded system management............................................................................................................................. 64
Boot Manager...................................................................................................................................................................64
Viewing Boot Manager..............................................................................................................................................65
Boot Manager main menu........................................................................................................................................ 65
One-shot BIOS boot menu.......................................................................................................................................65
System Utilities...........................................................................................................................................................65
PXE boot...........................................................................................................................................................................66
6 Installing and removing system components................................................................................................ 67
Safety instructions........................................................................................................................................................... 67
Before working inside your system................................................................................................................................ 67
After working inside your system...................................................................................................................................67
Optional front bezel..........................................................................................................................................................67
Removing the front bezel......................................................................................................................................... 68
Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................68
System feet...................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Removing the system feet........................................................................................................................................69
Installing the system feet.......................................................................................................................................... 70
Caster wheels – optional................................................................................................................................................. 71
Removing caster wheels............................................................................................................................................71
Installing caster wheels..............................................................................................................................................72
Drives.................................................................................................................................................................................73
Removing a drive blank............................................................................................................................................. 73
Installing a drive blank................................................................................................................................................74
Removing a drive carrier........................................................................................................................................... 75
Installing a drive carrier..............................................................................................................................................76
Removing the drive from the drive carrier..............................................................................................................77
Installing a drive into the drive carrier......................................................................................................................78
Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter......................................................................................79
Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter..........................................................................................80
Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier.......................................................................... 81
Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier..........................................................................82
4Contents
Power supply units...........................................................................................................................................................83
Hot spare feature.......................................................................................................................................................84
Removing a power supply unit blank....................................................................................................................... 84
Installing a power supply unit blank......................................................................................................................... 85
Removing a power supply unit................................................................................................................................. 85
Installing a power supply unit....................................................................................................................................86
Removing a DC power supply unit...........................................................................................................................87
Installing DC power supply unit................................................................................................................................ 88
Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit......................................................................................................88
System cover................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Removing the system cover.....................................................................................................................................90
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................................................91
Air shroud...........................................................................................................................................................................91
Removing the optional GPU air shrouds..................................................................................................................91
Installing the optional GPU air shrouds................................................................................................................... 92
Removing the air shroud........................................................................................................................................... 93
Installing the air shroud............................................................................................................................................. 94
Cooling fans......................................................................................................................................................................95
Removing a cooling fan.............................................................................................................................................95
Installing a cooling fan............................................................................................................................................... 96
Removing the right external fan...............................................................................................................................97
Installing the right external fan.................................................................................................................................98
Cooling fan assembly.......................................................................................................................................................99
Removing the cooling fan assembly........................................................................................................................ 99
Installing the cooling fan assembly.........................................................................................................................100
Flex bays...........................................................................................................................................................................101
Removing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay................................................................................................................101
Installing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay..................................................................................................................102
Optical drives and tape drives.......................................................................................................................................103
Removing the optical or tape drive blank..............................................................................................................103
Installing the optical or tape drive blank................................................................................................................ 104
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive.....................................................................................................105
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive....................................................................................................... 106
Removing the slim optical drive.............................................................................................................................. 107
Installing the slim optical drive................................................................................................................................ 108
System memory..............................................................................................................................................................109
General memory module installation guidelines......................................................................................................111
Mode-specic guidelines...........................................................................................................................................111
Removing a memory module................................................................................................................................... 113
Installing a memory module......................................................................................................................................114
Processors and heat sinks..............................................................................................................................................116
Removing a processor and heat sink module........................................................................................................ 116
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module.................................................................. 118
Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module..........................................................................119
Installing a processor and heat sink module..........................................................................................................122
Contents 5
Expansion card holder....................................................................................................................................................123
Removing the expansion card holder.....................................................................................................................123
Installing the expansion card holder....................................................................................................................... 124
GPU card holder (optional)........................................................................................................................................... 125
Removing the optional GPU card holder...............................................................................................................125
Installing the optional GPU card holder................................................................................................................. 125
Expansion cards..............................................................................................................................................................126
Expansion card installation guidelines.................................................................................................................... 126
GPU card installation guidelines..............................................................................................................................127
Removing a expansion card.....................................................................................................................................127
Installing an expansion card.....................................................................................................................................129
Optional IDSDM or vFlash card.................................................................................................................................... 130
Removing the MicroSD card...................................................................................................................................130
Installing the MicroSD card...................................................................................................................................... 131
Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card.......................................................................................................131
Installing optional IDSDM or vFlash card............................................................................................................... 132
Hard drive backplane......................................................................................................................................................133
Removing a hard drive backplane...........................................................................................................................135
Installing a hard drive backplane.............................................................................................................................136
Backplane cabling........................................................................................................................................................... 137
Integrated storage controller card................................................................................................................................ 142
Removing the integrated storage controller card.................................................................................................142
Installing the integrated storage controller card................................................................................................... 143
System battery................................................................................................................................................................143
Replacing the system battery................................................................................................................................. 144
Optional internal USB memory key.............................................................................................................................. 145
Replacing optional internal USB memory key....................................................................................................... 145
Trusted Platform Module...............................................................................................................................................145
Replacing the Trusted Platform Module................................................................................................................145
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users........................................................................................................................146
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users.................................................................................................................... 146
System board.................................................................................................................................................................. 147
Removing the system board....................................................................................................................................147
Installing the system board......................................................................................................................................149
Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore..................................................................................................... 150
Power interposer boards................................................................................................................................................ 151
Removing the GPU power interposer board.........................................................................................................152
Installing the GPU power interposer board........................................................................................................... 152
Removing the main power interposer board.........................................................................................................153
Installing the main power interposer board........................................................................................................... 154
Control panel assembly..................................................................................................................................................155
Removing the control panel assembly...................................................................................................................155
Installing the control panel assembly......................................................................................................................156
7 Using system diagnostics........................................................................................................................... 158
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................158
6Contents
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics................................................................................................158
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager.....................................................................158
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................................158
System diagnostic controls..................................................................................................................................... 159
8 Jumpers and connectors............................................................................................................................ 160
System board jumper settings...................................................................................................................................... 160
System board jumpers and connectors........................................................................................................................161
Disabling forgotten password........................................................................................................................................163
9 Getting help............................................................................................................................................... 164
Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................................... 164
Documentation feedback.............................................................................................................................................. 164
Accessing system information by using QRL..............................................................................................................164
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T640.....................................................................................................165
Contents 7
Dell PowerEdge T640 overview
The Dell PowerEdge T640 is a dual-socket, 5U rackable tower server that supports up to:
• Two Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Family processors
• Up to 24 DIMMs (support for DDR4 RDIMM, LR-DIMM) or 12 NVDIMM-N (one DIMM per channel) are supported.
• Support for up to nine PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards, including a dedicated PERC slot
• Up to 4 GPUs
• Two hot swappable power supply units
• Drive congurations up to:
– 18 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
– 8 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
– 32 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/SSDdrives
– 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives with 8 x NVME drives
– 16 x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/SSD drives
Topics:
• Supported congurations
• Front view of the system
• Back view of the system
• Locating the Service Tag of your system
1
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Supported congurations
Figure 1. Supported congurations of the PowerEdge T640
Dell PowerEdge T640 overview 9
Front view of the system
The front view of the system.
Figure 2. Front view of the 18 x 3.5 inch drive tower system
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Figure 3. Front view of the 32 x 2.5 inch drive tower system
Table 1. Front view of the tower system
Item Indicator, button, ports,
and slots
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 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
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Item Indicator, button, ports,
and slots
Icon Description
have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag
also contains the iDRAC secure default password.
3System health and system
ID indicator
Indicates the system health. For more information, see the System
health and system ID indicator codes section.
4 Status LED indicators N/A Indicate the status of the system. For more information, see the
Status LED indicators section.
5iDRAC Quick Sync 2
wireless indicator
(optional)
Indicates if the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless option is activated. The
Quick Sync 2 feature allows management of the system using mobile
devices. This feature aggregates hardware/rmware inventory and
various system level diagnostic/error information that can be used in
troubleshooting the system. You can access system inventory, Dell
Lifecycle Controller logs or system logs, system health status, and
also congure iDRAC, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also
launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and
virtual Kernel based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile
device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
6 USB port This USB port is USB 2.0 compliant.
7 USB port The USB port is USB 3.0 compliant.
8 Micro USB port The iDRAC Direct port is micro USB 2.0-compliant. This port enables
you to access the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see
the iDRAC User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
9 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
10 Hard drive slots Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For
more information about drives, see the Technical specications
section.
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Figure 4. Front view of the 18 x 3.5 inch drive rack system
Table 2. Front view of the rack system
Item Indicator, button, ports, and
slots
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 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 secure
default access to iDRAC, the
Information tag also contains the
iDRAC secure default password.
3System health and system ID
indicator
Indicates the system health. For
more information, see the
System health and system ID
indicator codes section.
4 Status LED indicators N/A Indicate the status of the
system. For more information,
see the Status LED indicators
section.
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Item Indicator, button, ports, and
slots
Icon Description
5iDRAC Quick Sync 2 wireless
indicator (optional)
Indicates if the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 wireless option is
activated. The Quick Sync 2
feature allows management of
the system using mobile devices.
This feature aggregates
hardware/rmware inventory
and various system level
diagnostic/error information that
can be used in troubleshooting
the system. You can access
system inventory, Dell Lifecycle
Controller logs or system logs,
system health status, and also
congure iDRAC, BIOS, and
networking parameters. You can
also launch the virtual Keyboard,
Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer
and virtual Kernel based Virtual
Machine (KVM), on a supported
mobile device. For more
information, see the Integrated
Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
6 USB port This USB port is USB 2.0
compliant.
7 VGA port Enables you to connect a display
device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical
specications section.
8 USB port The USB port is USB 3.0
compliant.
9 Micro USB port The iDRAC Direct port is micro
USB 2.0-compliant. This port
enables you to access the iDRAC
Direct features. For more
information, see the iDRAC
User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
10 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-
ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
11 Hard drive slots Enable you to install drives that
are supported on your system.
For more information about
drives, see the Technical
specications section.
12 Rack ear latch (2) Allows you to secure the system
to a rack
13 Drive blank N/A Drive blank
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Status LED indicators
NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
Figure 5. Status LED indicators
Table 3. Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
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.
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 the Getting help section.
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 the Getting help section.
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 the Getting help section.
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 the Getting help section.
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Icon Description Condition Corrective action
NOTE: For more information about the
supported PCIe cards, see the Expansion card
installation guidelines section.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
You can congure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The
following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Table 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Condition
Solid green for two seconds Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two
seconds and o for two
seconds)
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
Turns o Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the front panel of your system.
Figure 6. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
Table 5. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators and descriptions
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
code
Condition Corrective action
O (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
feature is turned o. Press the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 button to turn on the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 feature.
If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the cable and check.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready
to communicate. Press the iDRAC Quick
Sync 2 button to turn o.
If the LED fails to turn o, restart the system. If the
problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Blinks white rapidly Indicates data transfer activity. If the indicator continues to blink indenitely, see the
Getting help section.
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iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator
code
Condition Corrective action
Blinks white slowly Indicates that rmware update is in
progress.
If the indicator continues to blink indenitely, see the
Getting help section.
Blinks white ve times rapidly and
then turns o
Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
feature is disabled.
Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is congured to
be disabled by iDRAC. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section. For more information, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals or Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe
mode.
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section.
Blinking amber Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2
hardware is not responding properly.
Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the
Getting help section.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the front panel of your system.
Figure 7. System health and system ID indicators
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 the Getting help section.
Blinking amber Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the System
Event Log for specic error messages. For more information about
error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
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Back view of the system
Figure 8. Back view of the tower conguration
Table 7. Back view of the tower conguration
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 PCIe expansion card slot(s) N/A The expansion slot(s) enable you
to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more
information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your
system, see the Expansion card
guidelines.
2System health and system ID
indicator
Indicates the system health. For
more information, see the
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Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
System health and system ID
indicator codes section.
3 VGA port Enables you to connect a display
device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical
specications section.
4 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial
device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical
specications section.
5 iDRAC9 Enterprise port Enables you to remotely access
iDRAC. For more information,
see the iDRAC User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
6 USB 2.0 port (2) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-
compliant. These ports enable
you to connect USB devices to
the system.
7 PCIe expansion card slot(s) N/A The expansion slot(s) enable you
to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more
information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your
system, see the Expansion card
guidelines.
8 NIC port (2) The NIC ports are integrated on
the system board provide
network connectivity. For more
information about the supported
congurations, see the Technical
specications section.
NOTE: The LOM
(Broadcom 57416) is
compatible with
10GBASE-T IEEE
802.3an and 1000 BASE-
T IEEE 802.3ab.
9 USB 3.0 port (4) The USB ports are 9-pin and
3.0-compliant. These ports
enable you to connect USB
devices to the system.
10 Power supply unit (2) N/A For more information about the
PSU congurations, see the
Technical Specications section
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Figure 9. Back view of the rack conguration
Table 8. Back view of the rack conguration
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description
1 PCIe expansion card slot(s) N/A The expansion slot(s) enable you
to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more
information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your
system, see the Expansion card
guidelines.
2 System ID button/indicator Enables you to identify the your
system
3 VGA port Enables you to connect a display
device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical
specications section.
4 Serial port Enables you to connect a serial
device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical
specications section.
5 iDRAC9 Enterprise port Enables you to remotely access
iDRAC. For more information,
20 Dell PowerEdge T640 overview
see the iDRAC User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
6 USB 2.0 port (2) The USB ports are 4-pin, 2.0-
compliant. These ports enable
you to connect USB devices to
the system.
7 PCIe expansion card slot(s) N/A The expansion slot(s) enable you
to connect PCI Express
expansion cards. For more
information on the expansion
cards that are supported on your
system, see the Expansion card
guidelines.
8 Right external fan N/A Right external cooling fan
9 NIC port (2) The NIC ports are integrated on
the system board provide
network connectivity. For more
information about the supported
congurations, see the Technical
specications section.
NOTE: The LOM
(Broadcom 57416) is
compatible with
10GBASE-T IEEE
802.3an and 1000 BASE-
T IEEE 802.3ab.
10 USB 3.0 port (4) The USB ports are 9-pin and
3.0-compliant. These ports
enable you to connect USB
devices to the system.
11 Power supply unit (2) N/A For more information about the
PSU congurations, see the
Technical Specications section
12 Left external fan N/A Left external fan
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NIC indicator codes
Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator
indicates if data is owing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.
Figure 10. NIC indicator codes
1 link 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.
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.
NOTE: The LOM (Broadcom 57416) is compatible with 10GBASE-T IEEE 802.3an and 1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab.
Power supply unit indicator codes
AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator.
The DC PSUs have an LED that serves as an indicator.
The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 11. AC PSU status indicator
1 AC 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 turns o. This
indicates a PSU mismatch with respect to 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. This results
in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
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
vice versa, you must turn o the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the exception of 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.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and triggers a mismatch.
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Figure 12. DC PSU status indicator
1 DC PSU status indicator
Table 11. DC 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 hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU indicator blinks green. This indicates that there is a PSU mismatch
with respect to 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. This
results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
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 vice versa, you must turn o the system.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same
maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and triggers a mismatch.
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.
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Figure 13. Locating Service Tag of your system
1 information 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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Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
Table 12. 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 rack documentation
included with your rack solution.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about setting up and turning on the
system, see the Getting Started Guide document
that is shipped with your system.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Conguring your system For information about the iDRAC features,
conguring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing
your system remotely, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the operating
system, see the operating system documentation.
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
For information about understanding Remote
Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces,
see the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide
for iDRAC.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about updating drivers and
rmware, see the Methods to download rmware
and drivers section in this document.
To download drivers: Dell.com/support/drivers
Managing your system For information about systems management
software oered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage
Systems Management Overview Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about setting up, using, and
troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see
the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing and using Dell
SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist
Enterprise User’s Guide.
Dell.com/serviceabilitytools
For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle
Controller, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
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Task Document Location
For information about partner programs enterprise
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Enterprise Systems Management
documents.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Working with the Dell
PowerEdge RAID controllers
For information about understanding the features
of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC),
Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and
deploying the cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Understanding event and error
messages
For information about checking the event and error
messages generated by the system rmware and
agents that monitor system components, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software
Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying and
troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see
the Server Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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Technical specications
The technical and environmental specications of your system are outlined in this section.
Topics:
• Chassis dimensions
• Chassis weight
• Processor 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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Chassis dimensions
Figure 14. Details the dimensions of the T640 system
Table 13. The dimensions of the T640 system
Xa Xb Ya Yb Yc Za (with
bezel)
Zb Zc
304.5 mm
(11.98 inches)
217.9 mm (8.57
inches)
434.5 mm
(17.10 inches)
443.5 mm
(17.46 inches)
471.5 mm
(18.56 inches)
15 mm (0.59
inches)
659.9 mm
(25.98 inches)
692.8 mm
(27.27 inches)
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Chassis weight
Table 14. Chassis weight
System Maximum weight (with all hard drives/SSDs)
2.5”x 32 42.36 Kg (93.38 lb)
3.5”x 18 49.65 Kg (109.45 lb)
Processor specications
The PowerEdge T640 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors.
PSU specications
The PowerEdge T640 system supports up to two AC or DC redundant power supply units (PSUs).
Table 15. PSU specications
PSU Class Heat dissipation
(maximum)
Frequency Voltage Current
495 W AC Platinum 1908 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 6.5 A–3 A
750 W AC Platinum 2891 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 10 A–5 A
750 W AC Titanium 2843 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 200–240 V AC, autoranging 5 A
750 W DC Platinum 2891 BTU/hr - 230 V DC, autoranging 10 A–5 A
1100 W AC Platinum 4100 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 12 A–6.5 A
1100 W DC Gold 4416 BTU/hr - –(48–60) V DC, autoranging 32 A
1600 W AC Platinum 6000 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 10 A
2000 W AC Platinum 7500 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 11.5 A
2400 W AC Platinum 9000 BTU/hr 50/60 Hz 100–240 V AC, autoranging 16 A
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating.
NOTE: This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V.
NOTE: If a system with 24000 W AC PSU operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 1400
W.
NOTE: If a system with 2000 W AC PSU operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 1000 W.
NOTE: If a system with 1600 W AC PSU operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 800 W.
NOTE: If a system with 1100 W AC PSU operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 1050 W.
System battery specications
The PowerEdge T640 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
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Expansion bus specications
The PowerEdge T640 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 and 2 expansion cards. The following table describes the
supported expansion cards:
Table 16. Supported PCI express generation 3 expansion cards
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
0 (Internal
PERC/HBA Slot)
Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x8 x8
1 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x16 x16
2 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x4 x8
3 (Gen3) Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x16 x16
4 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Half Length x8 x8
5 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x4 x8
6 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x16 x16
7 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x8 x8
8 (Gen3) Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x16 x16
NOTE: To use PCIe slots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 both the processors must be installed.
NOTE: The expansion card slots are not hot-swappable.
Memory specications
The T640 system supports up to twenty four 288-pins RDIMMS/LRDIMMS or twelve RDIMMS/LRDIMMS and twelve NVDIMM-Ns with
speeds of 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s and 2133 MT/s with support for memory optimized operation.
Table 17. Memory specications
DIMM
type DIMM rank DIMM capacity Single processor Dual processors
Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
LRDIMM Quad rank 64 GB 64 GB 768 GB 128 GB 1536 GB
RDIMM
Single rank 8 GB 8 GB 96 GB 16 GB 192 GB
Dual rank 16 GB 16 GB 192 GB 32 GB 384 GB
Dual rank 32 GB 32 GB 384 GB 64 GB 768 GB
NVDIMM-
NSingle rank 16 GB Not supported with
single processor
Not supported with
single processor
RDIMM: 192 GB RDIMM: 384 GB
NVDIMM-N: 16
GB
NVDIMM-N: 192 GB
NOTE: 8 GB RDIMMs and NVDIMM-N must not be mixed.
NOTE: A minimum of two processors are required for any conguration that supports NVDIMM-N DIMMs.
Storage controller specications
The T640 system supports:
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• Internal storage controller cards: PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H730P, H740P, H330, HBA330, S140, 12Gbps SAS HBA,and
BOSS-S1.
• External storage controller cards: PERC H840 and 12Gbps SAS HBA.
Drive specications
Hard drives
The T640 system supports:
Backplane Conguration Options:
• 16 x 2.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD
• 32 x 2.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD
• 8 x 3.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD
• SW RAID on 3.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD
• 18 x 3.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD
• 8 x NVMe drive
Internal hard drive bay and hot-plug backplane:
• Up to 8 x3.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD, NVMe drive drives with optional ex bay
• Up to 18 x3.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD drives without optional ex bay
• Up to 32 x2.5 inches SAS, SATA, Near-Line SAS,SSD drives with optional ex bay
Optical drive
The T640 system supports one optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD +/-RW drive.
Ports and connectors specications
USB ports
The T640 system supports:
• USB 2.0 compliant ports and USB 3.0 compliant ports on the front and back panel
• Internal USB 3.0 compliant port
The following table provides more information about the USB specications:
Table 18. USB specications
System Front panel Back panel Internal
PowerEdge T640 • One USB 2.0 compliant port
and one USB 3.0 compliant
port
• One iDRAC USB MGMT port
(USB2.0)
• Six USB ports
• Four USB 3.0 compliant ports
• Two USB 2.0 compliant ports
One USB 3.0 compliant port
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NIC ports
The PowerEdge T640 system supports two onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel, which is available in the
following NIC congurations:
• Two 10 Gbps
NOTE: The LOM (Broadcom 57416) is compatible with 10GBASE-T IEEE 802.3an and 1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab.
VGA ports
The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The T640 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports
on the front and back panels.
NOTE: The front VGA port is available only with the rack conguration.
Serial connector
The T640 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-
compliant.
Internal Dual SD Module with vFlash card
The T640 system supports Internal Dual SD 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 anyone of these congurations:
• vFlash
• 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). Micro SD cards capacity for IDSDM are 16/32/64 GB while for vFlash the microSD card
capacity is 16 GB.
NOTE:
The IDSDM supports only Micro SD cards.
Video specications
The T640 system supports integrated Matrox G200eW3 graphics controller with 16 MB of video frame buer.
Table 19. Supported video resolution options
Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits)
1024 x 768 60 8, 16, 32
1280 x 800 60 8, 16, 32
1280 x 1024 60 8, 16, 32
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Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Color depth (bits)
1360 x 768 60 8, 16, 32
1440 x 900 60 8, 16, 32
1600 x 900 60 8, 16, 32
1600 x 1200 60 8, 16, 32
1680 x 1050 60 8, 16, 32
1920 x 1080 60 8, 16, 32
1920 x 1200 60 8, 16, 32
NOTE: 1920 x 1080 and 1920 x 1200 resolutions are only supported in reduced blanking mode.
Environmental specications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specic system congurations, see Dell.com/
environmental_datasheets.
Table 20. Temperature specications
Temperature Specications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Fresh air For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature
section.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h)
Table 21. Relative humidity specications
Relative humidity Specications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be
non-condensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Table 22. Maximum vibration specications
Maximum vibration Specications
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations).
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
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Table 23. Maximum shock specications
Maximum vibration Specications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms.
Storage Six 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 24. Maximum altitude specications
Maximum altitude Specications
Operating 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Table 25. Operating temperature de-rating specications
Operating temperature de-rating Specications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
Standard operating temperature
Table 26. Standard operating temperature specications
Standard operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117
ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Expanded operating temperature
Table 27. Expanded operating temperature specications
Expanded operating temperature Specications
Continuous operation 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to
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 and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable
temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
≤ 1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to
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 between 40°C and 45°C,de-rate 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 maybe reported on the LCD panel
and 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 3050 m (10,000 ft).
• 165 W/12 core and higher wattage processor (Thermal Design Power (TDP)>165 W) are not supported.
• Six hot-swappable fans (STD fans) are required.
• Fan redundancy is not supported.
• 18 x 3.5 inch drive conguration is not supported.
• NVMe drives are not supported.
• Redundant power supply unit is required.
NOTE: PSU failure is not supported.
• NVDIMM-Ns are not supported.
• GPUs are not supported.
• Tape backup unit is not supported.
• Non-Dell qualied peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported (cooling tier =7 or above).
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 28. Particulate contamination specications
Particulate contamination Specications
Air ltration Data center air ltration as dened by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a
95% upper condence limit.
NOTE: 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.
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Particulate contamination Specications
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13
ltration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive
particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center
environments.
Corrosive dust • Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than
60% relative humidity.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center
environments.
Table 29. Gaseous contamination specications
Gaseous contamination Specications
Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as dened by ANSI/ISA71.04-2013.
Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as dened by 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
Complete 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
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 Connect the peripherals to the system.
4 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5 Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6 Turn on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
Related links
iDRAC conguration
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
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 to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the
need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must congure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC.
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to congure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP
for iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
CMC Web interface See Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide at Dell.com/cmcmanuals
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
See the LCD panel section
4
38 Initial system setup and conguration
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Direct and
Quick Sync 2
(optional)
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the Ethernet cable to the iDRAC direct port. You can also access iDRAC
through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
You can also log in by using 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.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 30. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Systems Management Tools and Documentation media Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanuals
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certied VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on PowerEdge systems Dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
PowerEdge systems
Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge Systems
Methods to download rmware and drivers
You can download the rmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Initial system setup and conguration 39
Table 31. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Downloading drivers and rmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management rmware on your system.
Prerequisite
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and rmware.
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
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 your Service
Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product.
3 Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection 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)
Related links
System Setup
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Boot Manager
PXE boot
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 using two methods:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Related links
System Setup details
Viewing System Setup
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Pre-operating system management applications 41
Viewing System Setup
To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn 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.
Related links
System Setup
System Setup details
System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to congure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to congure the iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unied
Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings
utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to congure device settings.
Related links
System Setup
iDRAC Settings utility
Device Settings
Viewing System Setup
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System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specic functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA and
PCIe NVMe RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Related links
System BIOS Settings details
Boot Settings
Network Settings
System Information
Memory Settings
Processor Settings
SATA Settings
Integrated Devices
Serial Communication
System Prole Settings
Miscellaneous Settings
iDRAC Settings utility
Device Settings
System Security
Viewing System BIOS
Viewing System BIOS
To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn 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.
System BIOS Settings details
The System BIOS Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Information Species information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag.
Memory Settings Species information and options related to the installed memory.
Processor Settings Species information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size.
SATA Settings Species options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
NVMe Settings Species 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
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 Species options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings.
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Option Description
Network Settings Species options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols.
Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu.
Integrated Devices Species options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, species related features and options.
Serial
Communication
Species options to manage the serial ports, its related features and options.
System Prole
Settings
Species options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency.
System Security Species options to congure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) security, and UEFI secure boot. It also manages the power button on the system.
Redundant OS
Settings
Species the options to congure the Redundant OS settings.
Miscellaneous
Settings
Species options to change the system date and time.
System Information
You can use the System Information screen to view system properties such as Service Tag, system model name, and the BIOS version.
Viewing System Information
To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
System Information details
The System Information screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Model
Name
Species the system model name.
System BIOS
Version
Species the BIOS version installed on the system.
System
Management
Engine Version
Species the current version of the Management Engine rmware.
System Service Tag Species the system Service Tag.
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Option Description
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 Turn 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 Memory Settings.
Memory Settings details
The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Memory
Size
Species the memory size in the system.
System Memory
Type
Species the type of memory installed in the system.
System Memory
Speed
Species the system memory speed.
System Memory
Voltage
Species the system memory voltage.
Video Memory Species the amount of video memory.
System Memory
Testing
Species whether the system memory tests are run during system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
Memory Operating
Mode
Species the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Single Rank Spare Mode, Multi
Rank Spare Mode, Mirror Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
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Option Description
NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have dierent default and available options based on the
memory conguration of your system.
NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode option establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This
mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or
enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability.
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 the eld is set to Disabled, the system
supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory congurations. This option is set to Disabled 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, and opportunistic self-refresh.
Viewing Processor Settings
To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Processor Settings details
The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this option is set to
Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one
logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Virtualization
Technology
Enables or disables the virtualization technology for the processor. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch
Optimizes the system for applications that need high utilization of sequential memory access. This option is set to
Enabled by default. You can disable this option for applications that need high utilization of random memory
access.
Hardware
Prefetcher
Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
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 Enabled 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 recongure the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels during POST based on the power
and thermal delivery capabilities of the system. TDP veries the maximum heat the cooling system is needed to
dissipate. This option is set to Nominal by default.
NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors.
x2APIC Mode Enables or disables the x2APIC mode. This option is set to Disabled by default.
X2APIC Mode Displays the X2APIC Mode setting that is read only and permanently set to enabled.
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 n NOTE: Depending on the number of CPUs, there might be up to four processors listed.
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.
SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode on your
system.
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Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to O, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI Mode
by default.
Security Freeze
Lock
Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only
for ATA andAHCI Mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Write Cache Enables or disables the command for the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is set to Disabled by
default.
Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port B Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI 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 hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port D Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
Port G Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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Option Description
Port H Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this eld to Auto to
enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn o BIOS support.
For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
Option Description
Model Species the drive model of the selected device.
Drive Type Species the type of drive attached to the SATA port.
Capacity Species the total capacity of the hard drive. This eld is undened for removable media
devices such as optical drives.
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 Turn 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 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, also 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.
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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.
Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
Boot Settings details
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not
installed in the same boot mode.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this eld to BIOS allows
compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to UEFI by default.
NOTE: Setting this eld to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu.
Boot Sequence
Retry
Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. If this option is set to Enabled and the system fails to boot,
the system re-attempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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.
Boot Option
Settings
Congures the boot sequence and the boot devices.
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.
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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 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. 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 Boot Option Settings > BIOS/UEFI Boot Settings > Boot Sequence.
3 Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) sign keys to move the device down or up in the order.
4 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: The 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 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
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4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Network Settings screen details
The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
PXE Device n (n = 1
to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device.
PXE Device n
Settings(n = 1 to 4)
Enables you to control the conguration of the PXE device.
HTTP Device n (n =
1 to 4)
Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the device.
HTTP Device n
Settings (n = 1 to 4)
Enables you to control the conguration of the HTTP device.
UEFI iSCSI Settings
You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode.
BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller
handles the network settings.
Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings
To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
5 On the Network Settings screen, click UEFI iSCSI Settings.
UEFI iSCSI Settings details
The UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
iSCSI Initiator
Name
Species the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format).
iSCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device
automatically.
iSCSI Device1
Settings
Enables you to control the conguration of the iSCSI device.
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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 Turn 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:
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; selecting All Ports O (Dynamic)All Ports On disables all front
and back USB ports during POST and front ports can be enabled or disabled dynamically by authorized user
without resetting the system.
The USB keyboard and mouse still function in certain USB ports during the boot process, depending on the
selection. After the boot process is complete, the USB ports will be enabled or disabled as per the setting.
NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports O disables the USB management port and also
restricts access to the iDRAC features.
Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Integrated RAID
Controller
Enables or disables the integrated RAID controller. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Embedded NIC1
and NIC2
Enables or disables the OS interface of the embedded NIC1 and NIC2 Controller.
NOTE: If set to Disabled (OS), the embedded NICs may still be available for shared network access by
the embedded management controller. This function must be congured via the NIC management
utilities provided with your system.
NOTE: The LOM (Broadcom 57416) is compatible with 10GBASE-T IEEE 802.3an and 1000 BASE-T IEEE
802.3ab.
I/OAT DMA Engine Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) option. I/OAT is a set of DMA features designed to
accelerate network trac and lower CPU utilization. Enable only if the hardware and software support the feature.
Embedded Video
Controller
Enables or disables the use of Embedded Video Controller as the primary display. When set to Enabled, the
Embedded Video Controller will be the primary display even if add-in graphic cards are installed. When set to
Disabled, an add-in graphics card will be used as the primary display. BIOS will output displays to both the primary
add-in video and the embedded video during POST and pre-boot environment. The embedded video will then be
disabled right before the operating system boots. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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Option Description
NOTE: When there are multiple add-in graphic cards installed in the system, the rst card discovered
during PCI enumeration is selected as the primary video. You might have to re-arrange the cards in the
slots in order to control which card is the primary video.
Current State of
Embedded Video
Controller
Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current State of Embedded Video Controller
option is a read-only eld. If the Embedded Video Controller is the only display capability in the system (that is, no
add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display
even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Enabled.
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 MicroSD
Card Port
Enables or disables the internal MicroSD card port of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). This option is set to
On by default.
Internal MicroSD
Card Redundancy
Congures the redundancy mode of the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). When set to Mirror Mode, data is
written on both SDMicroSD 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 MicroSD card is visible to the OS. This
option is set to Disabled by default.
Internal microSD
Primary Card
When Redundancy is set to Disabled, either one of the MicroSD card can be selected to present itself as mass
storage device by setting it to be primary card. By default primary MicroSD card is selected to be SD Card 1. If
MicroSD Card 1 is not present, then the controller will select MicroSD Card 2 to be the primary MicroSD 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.
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.
Memory Mapped
I/O above Base
When set to 12 TB, the system will map MMIO base to 12 TB. Enable this option for an OS that requires 44 bit
PCIe addressing. When set to 512 GB, the system will map MMIO base to 512 GB, and reduce 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 will be available for control.
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 grayed out when set to Platform Default Bifurcation or Auto discovery of Bifurcation.
Table 32. Slot Bifurcation
Option Description
Slot 1 Bifurcation x16, X4, X8, x4 x4 x8 or x8 x4 x4 Bifurcation
Slot 2 Bifurcation x4 (Display only)
Slot 3 Bifurcation x16, X4, X8, x4 x4 x8 or x8 x4 x4 Bifurcation
Slot 4 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation
Slot 5 Bifurcation x4 (Display only)
Slot 6 Bifurcation x16, X4, X8, x4 x4 x8 or x8 x4 x4 Bifurcation
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Option Description
Option Description
Slot 7 Bifurcation x4 or x8 Bifurcation
Slot 8 Bifurcation x16, X4, X8, x4 x4 x8 or x8 x4 x4 Bifurcation
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 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to nish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication.
Serial Communication details
The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Serial
Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can
also be enabled, and the port address can be specied. This option is set to Auto by default.
Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device1=COM2, 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.
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Option Description
Failsafe Baud Rate Species the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate
automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This
option is set to 115200 by default.
Remote Terminal
Type
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to 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.
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 Turn 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.
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.
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 Enabled by default.
Memory Patrol
Scrub
Sets the memory patrol scrub frequency. This option is set to Standard by default.
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Option Description
Memory Refresh
Rate
Sets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.
Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option.
Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime.
The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is inuenced by the
setting of the Energy Eciency Policy option.
Energy Ecient
Policy
Enables you to select the Energy Ecient Policy option.
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 Turn 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.
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System Security Settings details
The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Intel(R) AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption
Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI). This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system.
Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.
TPM Security NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.
Enables you to control the reporting mode of the TPM. The TPM Security option is set to O by default. You can
only modify the TPM Status, TPM Activation, and the Intel TXT elds if the TPM Status eld is set to either On
with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.
TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default.
TPM Status Species the TPM status.
TPM Command Controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). When set to None, no command is sent to the TPM. When set to
Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated. When
set to Clear, all the contents of the TPM are cleared. This option is set to None by default.
CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may aect
booting to the operating system.
This eld is read-only when TPM Security is set to O. The action requires an additional reboot before it can take
eect.
Intel(R) TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option. To enable the Intel TXT option,
virtualization technology and TPM Security must be enabled with Pre-boot measurements. This option is set to O
by default.
Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system. This option is set to Enabled by default.
AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default.
AC Power Recovery
Delay
Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to
Immediate by default.
User Dened Delay
(60 s to 240 s)
Sets the User Dened Delay option when the User Dened option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected.
UEFI Variable
Access
Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are
accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specication. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are
protected in the environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.
Secure Boot Enables Secure Boot, where the BIOS authenticates each pre-boot image by using the certicates in the Secure
Boot Policy. Secure Boot is set to Disabled by default.
Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certicates to
authenticate pre-boot images. When Secure Boot policy is set to Custom, the BIOS uses the user-dened key and
certicates. Secure Boot policy is set to Standard by default.
Secure Boot Mode Congures how the BIOS uses the Secure Boot Policy Objects (PK, KEK, db, dbx).
If the current mode is set to Deployed Mode, the available options are User Mode and Deployed Mode. If the
current mode is set to User Mode, the available options are User Mode, Audit Mode, and Deployed Mode.
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Option Description
Options Description
User Mode In User Mode, PK must be installed, and BIOS performs signature verication on
programmatic attempts to update policy objects.
The BIOS allows unauthenticated programmatic transitions between modes.
Audit Mode In Audit mode, PK is not present. The BIOS does not authenticate programmatic updates
to the policy objects, and transitions between modes.
Audit Mode is useful for programmatically determining a working set of policy objects.
BIOS performs signature verication on pre-boot images and logs results in the image
Execution Information Table, but executes the images whether they pass or fail
verication.
Deployed Mode Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed and
the BIOS performs signature verication on programmatic attempts to update policy
objects.
Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions.
Secure Boot Policy
Summary
Species the list of certicates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.
Secure Boot
Custom Policy
Settings
Congures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option.
Creating a system and setup password
Prerequisite
Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features.
For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.
NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need
not provide the system password to boot the system.
Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system password.
5 Reenter the system password, and click OK.
6 In the Setup Password eld, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.
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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 your system
About this task
If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.
Steps
1 Turn on or reboot your system.
2 Type the system password and press Enter.
Next step
When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot.
NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password. You
have three attempts to type the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message
that the system has stopped functioning and must be turned o. Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error
message is displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or changing system and setup password
Prerequisite
NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked.
Steps
1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
3 On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
4 In the System Password eld, alter 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.
If you change the system and setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you delete the system and
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.
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If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message:
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.
Password Invalid. Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> Maximum number of password
attempts exceeded.System halted.
Even after you turn o and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed. The following options are
exceptions:
• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password.
For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section.
• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.
Redundant OS Control
You can use the Redundant OS Control screen to set the redundant OS info for redundant OS control. It enables you to set up a physical
recovery disk on your system.
Viewing Redundant OS Control
To view the Redundant OS Control screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn 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.
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Option Description
NOTE: BIOS will disable the device in hardware, so it cannot be accessed by the OS.
Redundant OS Boot NOTE: This option is disabled if Redundant OS Location is set to None or if Redundant OS State is set to
Hidden.
When set to Enabled, BIOS boots to the device specied in Redundant OS Location. When set to Disabled, BIOS
preserves the current boot list settings. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specic functions such as updating the asset tag and changing the system
date and time.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn 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 boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by
default.
NOTE: This option does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Enables or disables the F1/F2 prompt on error. This option is set to Enabled by default. The F1/F2 prompt also
includes keyboard errors.
Load Legacy Video
Option ROM
Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option ROM from the video
controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This eld is
available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled.
This option is set to Disabled by default.
Dell Wyse P25/P45
BIOS Access
Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Power Cycle
Request
Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default.
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iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Related links
Device Settings
System BIOS
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to congure device parameters.
Related links
System BIOS
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.
Related links
Embedded system management
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the system’s lifecycle. 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 Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Related links
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Related links
Boot Manager main menu
System BIOS
Viewing Boot Manager
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Viewing Boot Manager
About this task
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
Enter the result of your step here (optional).
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.
Related links
Boot Manager
Boot Manager main menu
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item Description
Continue Normal
Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the rst item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the
system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are
found.
One-shot Boot
Menu
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Launch System
Setup
Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
Related links
Boot Manager
Viewing Boot Manager
One-shot BIOS boot menu
One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
Related links
Boot Manager
System Utilities
System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched:
• Launch Diagnostics
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• BIOS Update File Explorer
• Reboot System
Related links
Boot Manager
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
Optional front bezel
The front bezel is attached to the front of the system to prevent unauthorized access to the system peripherals. The front bezel can be
locked for additional security.
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Removing the front bezel
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Unlock 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 lift the bezel away.
Figure 15. 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.
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.
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Figure 16. Installing the front bezel
System feet
The system feet provide stability to the system in the tower mode.
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 17. Removing the system feet
Next step
If applicable, install the system feet or the caster wheel assembly.
Related links
Installing the system feet
Installing caster wheels
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 18. 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.
Caster wheels – optional
Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode.
The caster wheel assembly consists of:
• Caster wheel units (front and back)
• Two screws for the caster wheel units
Removing caster wheels
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Place the system on a at, stable 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.
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Figure 19. Removing caster wheels
Next step
Install the caster wheels or the system feet, as applicable.
Related links
Installing the system feet
Installing caster wheels
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.
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Figure 20. Installing caster wheels
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
Removing caster wheels
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 21. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Install a drive or a drive blank.
3 If applicable, replace the front bezel.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing a drive blank
Installing a drive carrier
Installing a drive blank
The procedure for installing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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 22. Installing a drive blank
Next step
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related links
Installing the front 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 23. 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.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing a drive carrier
Installing a drive blank
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.
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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.
Figure 24. Installing a drive carrier
Next step
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Related links
Removing a drive blank
Installing the front 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 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 25. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next step
If applicable, install the drive into the drive carrier.
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 you do not tighten the screws to more than 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 the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws.
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Figure 26. 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.
2 Remove the 3.5 inch drive adapter from the 3.5 inch 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 the 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 27. Removing 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.
Related links
Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier
Installing 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
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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 the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the 2.5 inch drive to the 3.5 inch drive adapter.
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Figure 28. 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.
3 Remove the 3.5 inch drive carrier from the system.
Steps
1 Using the 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 29. 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.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Removing a drive carrier
Installing a drive carrier
Installing a 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.
2 Install 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 the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the 3.5 inch drive adapter to the 3.5 inch carrier.
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Figure 30. Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier
Next steps
1 Install the 3.5 inch drive carrier into the system.
2 If removed, install the front bezel.
Related links
Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter
Installing a drive carrier
Installing the front bezel
Power supply units
The power supply unit (PSU) is an internal hardware component which supplies power to the components in the system.
Your system supports one of the following:
• Two 2400 W, 2000 W, 1600 W, 1100 W, 750 W, or 495 W AC PSUs
• Two 1100 W DC PSUs
• Two 750 W Mixed Mode HVDC PSUs
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.
NOTE: Titanium PSU is nominally rated for 200 V AC to 240 V AC input only.
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.
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Hot spare feature
Your system supports the hot spare feature that signicantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply unit (PSU)
redundancy.
When the hot spare feature is enabled, one of the redundant PSUs is switched to the sleep state. The active PSU supports 100 percent of
the load, thus operating at higher eciency. The PSU in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the active PSU. If the output voltage of
the active PSU drops, the PSU in the sleep state returns to an active output state.
If having both PSUs active is more ecient than having one PSU in the sleep state, the active PSU can also activate the sleeping PSU.
The default PSU settings are as follows:
• If the load on the active PSU is more than 50 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the active state.
• If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the sleep state.
You can congure the hot spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information about iDRAC settings, see the Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User’s Guide available at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Removing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Step
If you are installing a second PSU, remove the PSU blank in the bay by pulling the blank outward.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant
conguration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second PSU.
Figure 31. Removing a power supply unit blank
Next step
Install the second PSU.
Related links
Installing a power supply unit
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Installing a power supply unit blank
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 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.
Figure 32. 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.
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Figure 33. Removing a power supply unit
Next step
Install the PSU.
Related links
Installing a power supply unit
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.
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Figure 34. 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 DC power supply unit
Prerequisites
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualied electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring
must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: The system needs one 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 wires from the power source and the connector from the PSU you intend to remove.
3 Disconnect the safety ground wire.
Step
Press the release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle.
Next step
Install the DC PSU.
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Installing DC power supply unit
Prerequisites
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualied electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring
must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 For systems that support redundant power supply units (PSUs), 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.
Next steps
1 Connect the safety ground wire.
2 Install the DC power connector in the PSU.
CAUTION: When connecting the power wires, ensure that you secure the wires with the strap to the PSU handle.
3 Connect the wires to a DC power source.
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 status indicator turns green to signify that the PSU is functioning properly.
Wiring instructions for a DC power supply unit
Your system supports up to two –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs).
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualied electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring
must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Wire the unit with copper only, unless otherwise specied, use only 10 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wire rated
minimum 90ºC for source and return. Protect the –(48–60) V DC (1 wire) with a branch circuit over-current protection rated 50
A for DC with a high interrupt current rating.
CAUTION: Connect the equipment to a –(48–60) V DC supply source that is electrically isolated from the AC source (reliably
grounded –(48–60) V DC SELV source). Ensure that the –(48–60) V DC source is eciently secured to earth (ground).
NOTE: A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably approved and rated shall be incorporated in the eld wiring.
Input requirements
• Supply voltage: –(48–60) V DC
• Current consumption: 32 A (maximum)
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Kit contents
• Dell part number 6RYJ9 terminal block or equivalent (1)
• #6-32 nut equipped with lock washer (1)
Required tools
Wire-stripper pliers capable of removing insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire.
NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).
Required wires
• One UL 10 AWG, 2 m maximum (stranded) black wire [–(48–60) V DC].
• One UL 10 AWG, 2 m maximum (stranded) red wire (V DC return).
• One UL 10 AWG, 2 m maximum, green with a yellow stripe, stranded wire (safety ground).
Assembling and connecting safety ground wire
Prerequisite
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualied electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring
must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
Steps
1 Strip the insulation from the end of the green or yellow wire, exposing approximately 4.5 mm (0.175 inch) of copper wire.
2 Using a hand-crimping tool (Tyco Electronics, 58433-3 or equivalent), crimp the ring-tongue terminal (Jeeson Terminals Inc., R5-4SA
or equivalent) to the green and yellow wire (safety ground wire).
3 Connect the safety ground wire to the grounding post on the back of the system by using a #6-32 nut equipped with a locking
washer.
Assembling DC input power wires
Prerequisite
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualied electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring
must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
Steps
1 Strip the insulation from the ends of the DC power wires, exposing approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) of copper wire.
WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system.
2 Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten the captive screws at the top of the mating connector using a Phillips
#2 screwdriver.
WARNING: To protect the power supply from electrostatic discharge, the captive screws must be covered with the rubber
cap before inserting the mating connector into the power supply.
3 Rotate the rubber cap clockwise to x it over the captive screws.
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4 Insert the mating connector into the power supply.
System cover
System cover provides security for the entire system and also helps in maintaining proper air ow inside the system.
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 35. Removing the system cover
Next step
Install the system cover.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing 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.
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.
Related links
Installing the front bezel
Air shroud
The air shroud directs the airow across the entire system. Air shroud prevents the system from overheating and is used to maintain
uniform airow inside the system.
Removing the optional GPU air shrouds
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, press the release latch and lift the shroud out.
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Figure 36. Removing the optional GPU air shrouds
Next step
Install the optional GPU air shrouds.
Related links
Installing the optional GPU air shrouds
Installing the optional GPU air shrouds
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the GPU air shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.
2 Lower the GPU air shroud into the chassis until it is rmly seated.
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Figure 37. Installing the optional GPU air shrouds
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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.
3 If required, remove the two fans from the air shroud.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the cooling fan from the air shroud is similar to removing a cooling fan.
Step
Push the air shroud release tab, and holding the touch points at the center of the air shroud, lift the shroud from the system.
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Figure 38. Removing the air shroud
Next step
Install the air shroud.
Related links
Removing a cooling fan
Installing 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.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the air shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.
a Guide on the air shroud with the guide pin on the system board.
b Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch connector on the system board.
2 Lower the air shroud into the chassis until it is rmly seated.
When rmly seated, the memory socket numbers marked on the air shroud align with the respective memory sockets.
3 NOTE: The procedure to install the cooling fan into the air shroud is similar to installing a cooling fan.
If removed, install the fans into the air shroud.
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Figure 39. Installing the air shroud
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
The cooling fans are integrated into the system to dissipate the heat generated by the functioning of the system. These fans provide
cooling for the processors, expansion cards, and memory modules.
Your system supports a total of eight fans, including six hot-swappable fans and two external fans. Two hot-swappable fans are mounted in
rear side of the air shroud. The other four hot-swappable fans are mounted in the fan assembly that is located in the chassis between the
hard drive bay and the processors. The two external fans are mounted on the outside of the chassis for GPU congurations. There are two
additional fans integrated in the power supplies to cool the power supplies and provide additional cooling for the whole system.
Removing a cooling fan
The procedure for removing a standard and a high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Press the release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan assembly.
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Figure 40. Removing a cooling fan
Next step
If applicable, install the cooling fan.
Related links
Installing a cooling fan
Installing a cooling fan
The procedure for installing a standard and a high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Holding the release tab, align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
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Figure 41. Installing a cooling fan
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the right external fan
Prerequisites
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the left external fan is similar to removing the right rear fan.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Remove the GPU air shrouds.
3 Remove the air shroud.
.
Steps
1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the fan to the system.
3 Lift the fan away, while guiding the fan cable through the cable vent.
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Figure 42. Removing the right external fan
Next step
Install the right external fan.
Related links
Removing the optional GPU air shrouds
Removing the air shroud
Installing the right external fan
Installing the right external fan
Prerequisite
NOTE: The procedure to install the left external fan is similar to installing the right rear fan.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Guiding the fan cable through the cable vent, install the external fan over the PCIe slots.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the fan in place.
3 Connect the fan cable to the connected on the system board.
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Figure 43. Install the right external fan
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud.
2 Install the GPU air shrouds.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
Installing the air shroud
Installing the optional GPU air shrouds
Cooling fan assembly
The cooling fan assembly ensures that the key components of the server such as the processors, drives, and memory get adequate air
circulation to keep them cool. A failure in the server’s cooling system can result in the server overheating and may lead to damage.
Removing the cooling fan assembly
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Lift the release levers to unlock the cooling fan assembly from the system.
2 Hold the release levers, and lift the cooling fan assembly away from the system.
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Figure 44. Removing the cooling fan assembly
Next step
Install the cooling fan assembly.
Related links
Installing the cooling fan assembly
Installing the cooling fan assembly
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION: Ensure that the cables inside the system are correctly installed and retained by the cable retention bracket before
installing the cooling fan assembly. Incorrectly installed cables may get damaged.
Steps
1 Align the guide rails on the cooling fan assembly with the standos on the system.
2 Lower the cooling fan assembly into the system until the cooling fan connectors engage with the connectors on the system board.
3 Press the release levers to lock the cooling fan assembly into the system.
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Figure 45. Installing the cooling fan assembly
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Flex bays
Your system's ex bay supports 16 x 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives or 8 x NVMe (2.5 inch) drives.
Removing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay
Prerequisites
NOTE: The procedure to remove the ex bay is identical to removing the NVMe drive bay.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Disconnect the slim optical-drive and the backplane cables.
4 Remove the backplane from NVMe drive bay or the ex bay.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the NVMe drive bay to the system.
2 Push the release latch down and slide the NVMe drive bay out of the system.
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Figure 46. Removing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay
Next step
Install the NVMe drive bay.
Related links
Removing a hard drive backplane
Installing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay
Installing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay
Prerequisite
NOTE: The procedure to install the ex bay is identical to installing the NVMe drive bay.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the tabs on the NVMe drive bay with the slots on the front of the system.
2 Insert the NVMe drive bay into the system until the tabs click into place.
3 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the NVMe drive bay to the system.
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Figure 47. Installing a NVMe drive bay or ex bay
Next steps
1 Install the backplane to the NVMe drive bay or ex bay.
2 Connect the slim optical drive and the back plane cables.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
Installing a hard drive backplane
Optical drives and tape drives
Your system supports one of the following congurations:
Table 33. System congurations
System Congurations
Eight 3.5 inch drives or sixteen 2.5 inch drives Up to two SATA slim optical drives and one SAS tape drive
Sixteen 2.5 inch drives and eight NVMe drives One SATA slim optical drive
Systems with up to eighteen 3.5 inch drives One SATA slim optical drive or one SAS tape drive
Systems with up to thirty-two 2.5 inch drives One SATA slim optical drive
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.
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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.
Figure 48. Removing the optical drive or tape drive
Next steps
1 Install the drive blank, an optical drive, or a tape drive.
2 If applicable, replace the front bezel.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive
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 49. Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 If applicable, replace the front bezel.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing the front 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 50. Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Next step
Install the optical drive cage or tape drive.
Related links
Removing the front bezel
Installing 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 51. 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.
Related links
Installing the front bezel
Removing the slim optical drive
The procedure to remove the slim optical drive blank is similar to removing the slim optical 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 optical drive cage.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing the optical or tape drive blank.
Steps
1 Locate the touch point for the slim optical drive lock on the cage.
2 Press the lock and push the slim optical drive out of the cage.
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Figure 52. Removing the slim optical drive blank
Next step
Install the slim optical drive or the optical drive blank.
Related links
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Installing the slim optical drive
Installing the slim optical drive
The procedure to install the optical drive blank is similar to installing the slim optical drive.
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the slim optical drive with the slim optical drive bay on the optical drive cage.
2 Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until the lock clicks into place.
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Figure 53. Installing the slim optical drive blank
Next steps
1 Install the optical drive cage.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive
System memory
The system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that
are executed by the processor.
NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on the following factors:
• DIMM type (RDIMM or LRDIMM)
• Number of DIMMs populated per channel
• System prole selected (for example, Performance Per Watt (DAPC), Performance Per Watt(OS), Performance, Workstation
Performance and, Custom)
• Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
Memory channels are organized as follows:
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Figure 54. System memory view
Table 34. Memory channels
Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Processor 1 Slots A1, A5, and A9 Slots A2, A6, and A10 Slots A3, A7, and A11 Slots A4, A8, and A12
Processor 2 Slots B1, B5, and B9 Slots B2, B6, and B10 Slots B3, B7, and B11 Slots B4, B8, and B12
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported congurations:
Table 35. 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 Dual rank or single rank
2 2666, 2400, 2133 Dual rank or single rank
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DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/
Channel Voltage Operating Frequency (in
MT/s)
Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel
LRDIMM 1 1.2 V 2666, 2400, 2133 Quad rank
2 2666, 2400, 2133 Quad rank
General memory module installation guidelines
NOTE: If your system's memory congurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, might stop
responding during memory conguration, or might operate with reduced memory.
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:
• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs must not be mixed.
• x4 and x8 DRAM based memory modules can be mixed. For more information, see the Mode-specic guidelines section.
• 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.
• If memory modules with dierent speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s) or
slower depending on the system DIMM conguration.
• Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 are available. For dual-
processor systems, sockets A1 to A12 and sockets B1 to B12 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.
• In a dual-processor conguration, the memory conguration for each processor should be identical. For example, if you populate socket
A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on.
• Memory modules of dierent capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed (for example, 8 GB and 16
GB memory modules can be mixed).
• Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.
• Populate six memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance.
Mode-specic guidelines
Six memory channels are allocated to each processor . The congurations allowed depend on the memory mode selected.
Memory optimized (independent channel) 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.
Memory sparing
NOTE: To use memory sparing, this feature must be enabled in BIOS menu of System Setup.
Table 36. Memory sparing
Memory sparing (Single Rank) Memory sparing allocates one rank per channel as a spare. If
excessive correctable errors occur in a rank or channel, they are
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moved to the spare area while the operating system is running to
prevent errors from causing an uncorrectable failure. Requires
population of two ranks or more per channel.
Memory sparing (Multi Rank) Memory sparing allocates two ranks per channel as a spare. If
excessive correctable errors occur in a rank or channel, they are
moved to the spare area while the operating system is running to
prevent errors from causing an uncorrectable failure. Requires
population of three ranks or more per 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 twenty four 16 GB dual-rank memory modules, the available system memory is: 3/4 (ranks/
channel) × 24 (memory modules) × 16 GB = 288 GB, and not 24 (memory modules) × 16 GB = 384 GB. This calculation changes based on
if it is single rank sparing or multi rank sparing. For multi rank sparing, the multiplier changes to 1/2 (ranks/channel).
NOTE: Memory sparing does not oer protection against a multi-bit uncorrectable error.
Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring oers the strongest memory module reliability mode, providing improved uncorrectable multi-bit failure protection. In a
mirrored conguration, 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. In the event of an uncorrectable error, the system switches over to the mirrored copy. This
ensures Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) and multi-bit protection.
The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows:
• Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology.
• Memory modules must be populated in sets of 6 per CPU to enable memory mirroring.
Table 37. Memory population rules
Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
Single CPU Optimizer (Independent channel)
population order
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed.
Mirror population order {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, {7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12} Mirroring is supported with 6 or 12
DIMMs per CPU.
Single rank spare population order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed. Requires two ranks or more
per channel.
Multi rank spare population order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Populate in this order, odd amount
allowed. Requires three ranks or more
per channel.
Fault resilient population order {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, {7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12} Supported with 6 or 12 DIMMs per
CPU.
Dual CPU (Starting with
CPU1, CPU1 and CPU2
population should
match)
Optimized (Independent channel)
population order
C1{1}, C2{1}, C1{2}, C2{2}, C1{3},
C2{3}...
Odd amount of DIMMs per CPU
allowed.
Mirroring population order C1{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, C2{1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6}, C1{7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12}, C2{7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12}
Mirroring is supported with 6 or 12
DIMMs per CPU.
Single rank sparing population order C1{1}, C2{1}, C1{2}, C2{2}, C1{3},
C2{3}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
CPU allowed. Requires two ranks or
more per channel.
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Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
Multi rank spare population order C1{1}, C2{1}, C1{2}, C2{2}, C1{3},
C2{3}, C1{4}, C2{4}, C1{5},
C2{5}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
CPU allowed. Requires three ranks or
more per channel.
Fault resilient population order C1{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, C2{1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6}, C1{7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12}, C2{7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12}
Supported with 6 or 12 DIMMs per
CPU.
Removing a memory module
The procedure for removing a DIMM module and an NVDIMM-N module is identical.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss and potential damage to your system, ensure that your system, LEDs on system, LEDs on
NVDIMM-N and LEDs on NVDIMM-N battery are turned o before removing the NVDIMM-N battery.
3 Remove 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.
Figure 55. Removing a memory module
Next steps
1 Install 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.
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Related links
Removing the air shroud
Installing a memory module
The procedure for installing a DIMM module and an NVDIMM-N module is identical.
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION: Ensure that you install the NVDIMM-N battery if you are using NVDIMM-N.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss and potential damage to your system, ensure that your system, LEDs on system, LEDs on
NVDIMM-N and LEDs on NVDIMM-N battery are turned o before installing the NVDIMM-N battery.
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 56. Memory slot locations
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Figure 57. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1 Install 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.
Related links
Installing the air shroud
Processors and heat sinks
The processor controls memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. The system can have more than one
processor congurations.
The heat sink absorbs the heat generated by the processor, and helps the processor to maintain its optimal temperature level.
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
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a Loosen the rst screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE: It is normal for the heat sink to slip o the blue retention clips when the screws are partially loosened, continue
to loosen the screw(s).
2 Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the out of the system.
3 Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 58. Removing the processor and heat sink module
Next step
Install the PHM.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Installing a processor and heat sink module
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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.
3 Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove 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 59. 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 60. Removing the processor bracket
Next step
Install the processor into the processor and heat sink module.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Installing the processor into a 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 61. 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 62. 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 63. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1 Install the processor and heat sink module.
2 Install the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
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Installing the air shroud
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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/DIMM blank and CPU dust cover.
The procedure to remove the processor/DIMM blank is similar to that of the memory module.
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 Supporting the heat sink with one hand.
4 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, follow the procedure described in step 2.
c Secure the PHM to the system board, follow the procedure described in step 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 64. Installing a processor and heat sink module
Next step
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Expansion card holder
Removing 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.
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Steps
1 Press the tab and slide the expansion card holder up.
2 Lift the expansion card holder away from the chassis.
Figure 65. Removing the expansion card holder
Next step
Install the expansion card holder.
Related links
Installing the expansion card holder
Installing the expansion card holder
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Step
Align the expansion card holder with the guide pins on the system and push it down until it locks in place.
Figure 66. Installing the expansion card holder
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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GPU card holder (optional)
Removing the optional GPU card holder
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Step
Press the release tab and slide the graphical processing unit (GPU) card holder out of the chassis.
Figure 67. Removing the GPU card holder
Next step
Install the optional GPU card holder.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Installing the optional GPU card holder
Installing the optional GPU card holder
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
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Step
Align the GPU card holder with the slots and the guide pin on the system, and push the GPU card holder down until it locks in place.
Figure 68. Installing the optional GPU card holder
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related links
Installing the air shroud
Expansion cards
Expansion card installation guidelines
The following table describes the supported expansion cards:
Table 38. Supported PCI express generation 3 expansion cards
PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
0 (Gen3)
(dedicated for
PERC or HBA)
Processor 1 - Half Length x8 x8
1 (Gen3) Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16
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PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width
2 (Gen3) Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x4 x8
3 (Gen3) Processor 1 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16
4 (Gen3) Processor 2 Standard Height Half Length x8 x8
5 (Gen3) Processor 2 Standard Height Full Length x4 x8
6 (Gen3) Processor 2 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16
7 (Gen3) Processor 2 Standard Height Full Length x8 x8
8 (Gen3) Processor 2 Standard Height Full Length x16 x16
NOTE: To use PCIe slots 4-8, both the processors must be installed.
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.
• 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.
• The GPU cards must be installed:
– On GPU enabled system (two processor and also contains the main air shroud and GPU air shrouds).
– On systems that support one 5.25-inch removable media storage devices.
– On systems with eight fan conguration (Fan1, Fan2 are standard (STD) fans. Fan3-Fan6 are high-performance (HPR) fans. Fan7
and Fan8 are external Left and Right fans).
•Specic GPU cards will need the use of the dongle power cable.
GPU card installation restrictions
• Four double-width 300 W GPU cards on a dual processor conguration or two double-width 300 W GPU cards on a single processor
conguration cannot operate at an ambient temperature above 30 °C.
• Two single-width GPU cards on a single processor conguration and four single-width GPU cards on a dual processor conguration do
not support a second PERC card.
• The right external fan is required when a GPU is installed in slots 1 and 3.
• The both left and right external fans are required when a GPU is installed in slots 6 and 8.
• A GPU enabled system does not support Fresh Air Cooling.
• The 18 x 3.5 inch hard drive system do not have support for GPUs.
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.
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3 Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove 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 69. Removing an expansion card
Figure 70. Installing the ller bracket
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Install an expansion card.
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3 Install the expansion card holder.
4 Install the air shroud.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Removing the expansion card holder
Installing an expansion card
Installing the expansion card holder
Installing the air shroud
Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Remove the air shroud.
3 Remove 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.
Figure 71. Removing the ller bracket
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Figure 72. Installing an expansion card
Next steps
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
2 Install the expansion card holder.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Removing the expansion card holder
Installing the expansion card holder
Installing the air shroud
Optional IDSDM or vFlash card
The IDSDM/vFlash card combines the IDSDM and/or vFlash features into a single module.
NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM/vFlash card.
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.
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.
2 Install a MicroSD card.
Related links
Installing the 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 internal dual SD module. Orient the MicroSD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin
end of the card into the slot.
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.
3 Remove the air shroud.
4 If you are replacing the IDSDM/vFlash card, remove the MicroSD cards.
NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.
Steps
1 Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.
To locate IDSDM/vFlash, 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 73. 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.
Related links
Removing the air shroud
Removing the MicroSD card
Installing optional IDSDM or 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, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Align IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board.
3 Push IDSDM/vFlash card until it is rmly seated on the system board.
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Figure 74. Installing optional IDSDM/vFlash card
Next steps
1 Install 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.
Hard drive backplane
Depending on the conguration, your system supports one of the following:
• 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane
• 3.5 inch x18 SAS/SATA backplane
• 2.5 inch x8 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (NVMe) backplane
• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane with the optional additional backplanes below:
– 2.5 inch x8 NVMe backplane
– 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane (FlexBay)
• 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA backplane
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Figure 75. 16x 2.5 SAS/SATA backplane
1 backplane power connector A 2 backplane power connector B
3 optical drive power connector 4 backplane signal connector
5 SAS A0 connector 6 SAS B0 connector
7 ICE connector
Figure 76. 8x 2.5 NVMe backplane
1backplane power connector 2 PCIe B0 connector
3 PCIe A0 connector 4 backplane signal connector
5 PCIe A1 connector 6 PCIe B1 connector
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Figure 77. 18x 3.5 SAS/ SATA backplane
1 backplane power connector A 2 controller
3 backplane power connector B 4 optical drive power connector
5 I2C connector 6 backplane signal connector
7 SAS A0_B0 connector
Figure 78. 8x 3.5 SAS/SATA backplane
1optical drive power connector 2 backplane power connector
3 SAS A0 connector 4 backplane signal connector
5 SAS B0 connector
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.
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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 Remove all the drives.
4 If applicable, remove the cooling fan assembly.
Steps
1 Disconnect the data, signal, and power cables from the backplane.
2 Pull the release pin and holding the pin, lift the backplane out of the system.
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.
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.
Figure 79. Installing a hard drive backplane
Figure 80. Installing a hard drive backplane
Next steps
1 If applicable, install the cooling-fan assembly.
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2 Install the drives into their original slots.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Backplane cabling
Figure 81. 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA to internal PERC and PERC adapter
12.5 inch x 16 backplane (ex bay) 2 SAS A1
3 SAS B1 4 internal PERC card
5 PERC adapter 6 SAS A0
7 SAS B0 8 2.5 inch x 16 backplane
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Figure 82. 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA to internal PERC with 2.5 inch x8 NVMe to PCIe bridge
12.5 inch x8 NVMe backplane 2 NVMe B1 connector
3 NVMe A1 connector 4 NVMe B2 connector
5 NVMe A1 connector 6 internal PERC card
7 PCIe bridge on Slot 1 8 PCIe bridge on Slot 3
9 SAS A0 connector 10 SAS B0 connector
11 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane
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Figure 83. 2.5 inch x32 SAS/SATA to PERC adapter
12.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane 2 SAS B0 connector
3 SAS A0 connector 4 PERC adapter
5 PERC adapter 6 SAS B0 connector
7 SAS A0 connector 8 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane
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Figure 84. 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA to internal PERC
1SAS A0 2 SAS B0
3 internal PERC 4 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane
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Figure 85. 3.5 inch x8 onboard SAS controller
1SAS A0 2 SAS B0
3 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane
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Figure 86. 3.5 inch x18 internal PERC
1SAS A0 2 SAS B0
3 internal PERC card 4 3.5 inch x18 SAS/SATA backplane
Integrated storage controller card
Your system includes a dedicated expansion card slot on the system board for the primary storage controller card. The storage controller
card provides the storage subsystem for internal drives of your system. The controller supports SAS and SATA drives and also enables you
to set up the drives in RAID congurations as supported by the version of the storage controller.
Removing the integrated storage controller card
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove the GPU card holder.
Steps
1 Holding the integrated storage controller card rmly, lift the card out of the server.
2 Disconnect the data cables from the integrated storage controller.
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Figure 87. Removing the integrated storage controller card
Next step
Install the integrated storage controller card.
Installing the integrated storage controller card
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Connect the data cables from the integrated storage controller.
2 Holding the storage controller card rmly, insert the card into the dedicated slot on the system board.
Figure 88. Installing the integrated storage controller card
Next steps
1 Install the GPU card holder.
2 Install the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System battery
The system battery is used for low-level system functions such as powering the real-time and date settings of the system.
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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 89. 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 90. 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.
4 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date elds.
5 Exit the System Setup.
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Optional internal USB memory key
An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To boot from
the USB memory key, congure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in
System Setup.
An optional USB memory key can be installed in the internal USB 3.0 port.
NOTE: To locate the internal USB port on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
Replacing 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 the Internal USB memory key (optional) section.
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.
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.
Software can use a TPM to authenticate hardware devices. Because each TPM chip has a unique and secret RSA key which is embedded
during the manufacture of the TPM, it is capable of performing platform authentication operation.
Replacing 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.
Steps
1 Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
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NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
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.
6 To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
7 Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
8 Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Figure 91. 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 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx.
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.
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System board
A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with dierent connectors used to connect
dierent components or peripherals of the system. A system board provides the electrical connections to the components in the system to
communicate.
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 GPU card holder, if installed
c Expansion card holder
d Cooling fan assembly, if installed
e Expansion cards, if installed
f Integrated storage controller card
g vFlash/IDSDM module
h Internal USB key, if installed
i 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.
j Memory modules
k TPM
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 Holding the post, lift the blue release pin, and slide the system board toward the front of the system.
Sliding the system board toward the front of the chassis to disengage the connectors from the slots on the chassis.
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 92. Disengaging the system board
Figure 93. Removing the system board
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Next step
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 chassis.
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 until the release pin clicks into place.
Figure 94. Installing the system board
4 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver secure the system board to the chassis with screws.
Next steps
1 Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
NOTE: The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in
module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
2 Replace the following:
a Memory modules
b Processors and heat sink modules
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c Internal USB key
d vFlash/IDSDM module
e Integrated storage controller card
f Expansion cards, if installed
g Cooling fan assembly, if applicable
h Expansion card holder
i GPU card holder
j Air shroud
3 Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured by using the cable securing
bracket.
4 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
5 Ensure that you:
a Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the 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 by using the Easy Restore feature section.
c Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
d Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Replacing the Trusted Platform Module section.
6 Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore
The easy restore feature allows 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 Turn on the system.
2 To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3 Click Service Tag Settings.
4 Enter the service tag.
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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.
Power interposer boards
Figure 95. Main power interposer board
1backplane 1 power connector 2 backplane 0 power connector
3 P2 power connector 4 P1 power connector
5 backplane 2 power connector 6 PSU 1 connector
7 PSU 2 connector 8 signal cable connector
Figure 96. GPU power interposer board
1GPU power connector 2 GPU power connector
3 GPU power connector 4 GPU power connector
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5 main power interposer board link connector
Removing the GPU power interposer board
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the power supply units (PSUs).
4 Remove the system board.
Steps
1 Lift the release pin, and slide the power interposer board (PIB) to release the board from the guide pin.
2 Disengage the GPU PIB from the guide pins and lift the PIB out of the system.
Figure 97. Removing the GPU power interposer board
Next step
Install the GPU PIB.
Installing the GPU power interposer board
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the guide slots on the GPU PIB with the guide pins on the chassis.
2 Slide the GPU PIB until the release pin locks into place and secures the PIB.
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Figure 98. Installing the GPU power interposer board
Next steps
1 Install the system board.
2 Install the PSUs.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the main power interposer board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the main power interposer board (PIB), you must remove the power supply units (PSUs) from
the system before removing the PIBs.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the PSUs.
4 Remove the system board.
5 If installed, remove the GPU PIB.
Steps
1 Disconnect all the power cables from the main PIB.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the main PIB to the system.
3 Lift the main PIB out of the system.
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Figure 99. Removing the main PIB
Next step
Install the main PIB.
Installing the main power interposer board
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Align the screw holes on the main power interposer board (PIB) with the holes on the system chassis.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the main PIB to the system using the screws.
3 Connect all the disconnected power cables to the main PIB.
Figure 100. Installing the main power interposer board
Next steps
1 If applicable, install the GPU PIB.
2 Install the system board.
3 Install the power supply units.
4 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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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.
3 If applicable, remove the cooling fan assembly.
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 101. 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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Figure 102. Removing the information tag
Next step
Install the Control panel assembly.
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 103. Installing the information tag
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.
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.
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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
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot
Manager
Prerequisite
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Steps
1 When the system is booting, press F10.
2 Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch 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.
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The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
System diagnostic controls
Menu Description
Conguration Displays the conguration and status information of all detected devices.
Results Displays the results of all tests that are run.
Systemhealth 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
Topics:
• System board jumper settings
• System board jumpers and connectors
• Disabling forgotten password
System board jumper settings
Table 39. System board jumper settings
Jumper Setting Description
PWRD_EN The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). BIOS local access
is unlocked at the next AC power cycle.
The password reset feature is disabled (pins 4–6).
NVRAM_CLR The conguration settings are retained at the next system boot
(pins 3–5).
The conguration settings are cleared at system boot (pins 1–3).
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System board jumpers and connectors
Figure 104. System board jumpers and connectors
Table 40. System board jumpers and connectors
Item Connector Description
1. J_FAN1 Cooling fan connector
2. PWR CONN 1 System board power connector
3. BP_SIG2 Backplane signal connector 2
4. J_FAN2 Cooling fan connector
5. PWR CONN 2 System board power connector
6. BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1
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Item Connector Description
7. A6, A12, A5, A11, A4, A10, A7, A1, A8, A2, A9, A3 Memory module sockets for CPU1
8. NVME BP SIG0 NVMe backplane signal connector 0
9. J_FAN3 Cooling fan connector
10. INTRUSION Intrusion switch
11 FRONT VGA Front VGA connector
12 BAT PWR NVDIMM battery power connector
13 CONTROL PANEL SIGNALS Control panel signal connector
14 J_FAN4 Cooling fan connector
15 BAT SIG NVDIMM battery signal
16 FRONT USB Front USB connector
17 SATA B SATA B connector
18 SATA A SATA A connector
19 IDSDM+vFlash IDSDM/vFlash module connector
20 TBU SATA connector for CDROM
21 BATTERY system battery
22 CDROM SATA connector for CDROM
23 Debug Debug connector
24 INTERNAL USB Internal USB connector
25 SLOT 9 PCIE Internal PERC connector
26 SIG0 signal connector
27 P38 connector signal connector
28 PCIe slots PCIe slots 1 (16x), 2(4x), and 3(16x)
29 Fan connector Air shroud fan connector
30 Fan connector (Ext R) Right external fan connector
31 CPU2 CPU2 socket
32 Fan connector Air shroud fan connector
33 PCIe slots PCIe slots 4(4x),5(4x),6(16x),7(4x),and 8(16x)
34 B6, B12, B5, B11, B4, B10, B7, B1, B8, B2, B9, B3 Memory module sockets for CPU2
35 CPU2 CPU1 socket
36 TPM TPM connector
37 PWRD_EN/NVRAM_clr Password and NVRAM reset jumpers
38 PWR_REMOTE Power controller
39 Fan connector (Ext L) Right external fan connector
40 PIB SIGNALS PIB signal connector
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Disabling forgotten password
The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables
password features and clears any password(s) currently in use.
Prerequisite
Steps
1 Turn 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 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
4 Install the system cover.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 2 and 4. However, before you assign a
new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 4 and 6.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 2 and 4, the system disables the new
password(s) the next time it boots.
5 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
6 Turn 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 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
9 Install the system cover.
10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn 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
• Documentation feedback
• Accessing system information by using QRL
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and
some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues:
1 Go to Dell.com/support.
2 Select your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the page.
3 For customized support:
a Enter your system Service Tag in the Enter your Service Tag eld.
b Click Submit.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
4 For general support:
a Select your product category.
b Select your product segment.
c Select your product.
The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.
5 For contact details of Dell Global Technical Support:
a Click Global Technical Support.
b The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell Global Technical Support team.
Documentation feedback
You can rate the documentation or write your feedback on any of our Dell documentation pages and click Send Feedback to send your
feedback.
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Owner’s Manual, LCD diagnostics, and mechanical overview
• Your system service tag to quickly access your specic hardware conguration and warranty information
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• A direct link to Dell to contact technical assistance and sales teams
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specic product or
2 Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specic Quick Resource (QR) code on your Dell PowerEdge system or in the Quick
Resource Locator section.
Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T640
Figure 105. Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge T640
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