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Getting Started Guide - Page 5
... DIMMs (FBD), upgradable to a maximum of 16 GB by installing combinations of 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB or 2-GB memory modules in the eight memory module sockets on the system board.
• Support for up to six 3.5-inch, internal Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives or six 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives.
• Peripheral bay provides support for an optional optical drive and an...
Getting Started Guide - Page 6
...) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
• Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management.
• An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz PCI video controller. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (nonupgradable). Maximum resolution is 1600...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
... and install or replace system components. The Hardware Owner's Manual is available on the CDs that came with your system or from support.dell.com. • CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system. • Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software...
Getting Started Guide - Page 11
... time, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.
Technical Specifications
Processor Processor type
Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots
PCI-X
PCIe
Memory Architecture
Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard drives Diskette drive
One or two Dual-Core...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 9
...; Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
About Your...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 12
... turned off immediately after the power button is pressed.
Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation.
The identification buttons on...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 15
... a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.
• Always attach an external device while your system and the device are turned off. Next...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 20
...
Corrective Actions
CPU & Firmware Mismatch
The BMC firmware does not support the CPU.
Update to the latest BMC firmware. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.
No Memory
No memory is installed in the system.
Install memory. See "Memory" on page 80.
Mem Config Err
Memory detected, but is not configurable. Error detected during memory configuration.
See...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
Table 1-5. System Messages
Message Alert! Redundant memory disabled! Memory configuration does not support redundant memory.
Attempting to update Remote Configuration. Please wait...
Causes
Corrective Actions
Installed memory modules are...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 29
... and Date settings. See
system battery.
"Using the System Setup Program" on
page 33. If the problem persists, replace
the system battery. See "System Battery"
on page 75.
Timer chip counter 2 failed
Faulty system board.
See "Getting Help" on page 131.
Unsupported CPU combination
Unsupported CPU stepping detected
Microprocessor(s) is not supported by Install a supported microprocessor or...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 30
... about installing or updating the RAID firmware.
Warning: Embedded RAID error!
Embedded RAID firmware responds with an error.
See "Troubleshooting a SAS Controller Card or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on page 116. See the RAID controller documentation for information about installing or updating the RAID firmware.
Warning: The current memory configuration is not optimal. Dell recommends...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 87
... TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 6-2). For TOE software installation instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your TOE NIC hardware key.
Microprocessor
You can upgrade the system processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, or add a second processor. Each processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 88
...a Processor
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 114
...SCSI device drivers for the tape drive are installed and are configured correctly. 3 Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software documentation. 4 Ensure that the tape drive's interface/DC power cable is connected to the tape drive and SCSI controller card. 5 Verify that the tape drive is configured for a unique SCSI...: Only trained service technicians are authorized...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 159
... as RAM and hard drives.
processor - The primary computational chip inside the system that controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written for one processor must usually be revised to run on another processor. CPU is a synonym for processor.
protected mode - An operating mode that allows operating systems to implement: • A memory address space...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 160
... Serial-attached SCSI.
SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices.
SCSI - Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports.
SDRAM - Synchronous dynamic random-access memory.
sec - Second(s).
SEL - System event log. Used in the system management software to record system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 161
... automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure.
USB - Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector provides a single connection point for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as mice and keyboards. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the system is running.
utility - A program used to manage system resources- memory, disk drives, or printers, for example...
Information Update - Page 3
... LCD status messages update • System Setup program update • Memory capacity reporting • Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID controller
Quad-Core Processor Upgrades
If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a "II," your system is upgradeable to the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300 series when these processors become available. See support.dell.com for information...
Information Update - Page 6
...actual capacity. To correct this issue, go to support.dell.com and download and install the latest system BIOS upgrade for your system.
Installing a PERC5i SAS RAID Controller
The optional SAS RAID controller allows for up to six hard drives in your system. When configuring your system with a SAS RAID controller, make sure that the signal cable for drives 0 to 3 is connected to the SAS_0 connector...
Microprocessor Installation Information - Page 1
...POST. For more information, see the BMC User's Guide included on the CDs provided with your system or on support.dell.com. 5 Check the latest system BMC firmware version available on support.dell.com. 6 Download and flash the latest BMC firmware, if necessary. 7 Install the processor. See "Installing System Components" in the Hardware Owner's Manual included on the CDs provided with your system or...