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System Memory Information Update — 8 GB Memory
Modules - Page 1
System Memory Information Update - 8 GB Memory Modules
Your system now supports quad-ranked 8 GB memory modules, allowing higher total memory capacities. Due to limitations of the processor memory controller, the system memory will run at 533 MHz, rather than 667 MHz.
Configuration Guidelines for Quad-Ranked 8 GB Memory Modules
Quad-ranked 8 GB memory modules should not be combined with other ...
Information Update - Page 1
... power-control ribbon cable with the pins on the black connector on the system board and press the connector straight down evenly until it is seated. Figure 1 shows the location of the power distribution control cable connector on the system board. For information on replacing the power distribution board or system board, see "Installing System Components" in your system Hardware Owner's Manual...
Getting Started Guide - Page 5
...with the systems management software.
• Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with serial access.
• An optional remote access controller (RAC) card for remote systems management.
• An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem based on an integrated ATI RN50 33-MHz PCI video controller. The video subsystem includes 16 MB of graphics memory and supports various 2D graphics...
Getting Started Guide - Page 6
... Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
• The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document may be found on the CDs that came with your system or at support.dell...
Getting Started Guide - Page 10
...
Processor Processor type
Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots
Bandwidth
Size
Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
Drives Hard drives Optical drive
Either two or four dual-core AMD Opteron™ 8000 Series processors
PCIe
Two x8 lane-width slots, six x4 lane-width slots (One x4 slot is reserved for use by the SAS controller card...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 9
... Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
• The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system.
• Systems management software...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 10
... SAS adapter User's Guide for more information.
Option is displayed only if you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 36). This keystroke allows you to configure NIC settings for PXE boot. For more information, see the documentation for the integrated NIC.
If you have the optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) installed...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 11
... Icon
1
Power-on indicator, power
button
2
NMI button
3
System identification button
Description
The power button controls the DC power supply output to...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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
... and Indicators
34 5
6
2
7
1
8
11
10 9
1 serial connector 4 NIC2 connector
2 video connector 5 NIC1 connector
7 expansion-card slots 10 system identification button
8 power supply 2 11 power supply 1
3 USB connectors (2)
6 remote access controller port (optional)
9 system status indicator
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 25
...!
Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 129.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed.
is installed on system
CMOS has been cleared.
board.
Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper. See Figure 6-1 for jumper locations.
Diskette drive n seek failure
Incorrect configuration settings in the Run the System Setup program...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
...update attempt failed
System unable to process Remote Configuration request.
Retry Remote Configuration.
ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. Ensure that
faulty.
all appropriate cables are securely
connected to the expansion cards. If the
problem persists, see "Troubleshooting
Expansion Cards" on page 113.
SAS port n hard disk drive...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 29
... size is reduced.
Warning! No microcode update loaded for processor n
Microcode update failed.
Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting Help" on page 129.
Warning: One or more
Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
faulty DIMMs found on CPUn module(s) used by CPUn.
on page 106.
Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For more information...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
... appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Messages" on page 24 for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 36
... System Setup Program and enable the Demand-Based Power Management option on the CPU Information screen. Additionally, for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, you will need to install the PowerNow! driver to enable this feature. The driver is available on the Dell OpenManage Service and Diagnostic CD provided with your system, and at support.dell.com.
Integrated Devices Screen
Table...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57
... System Setup program and verify that the setting for the Boot Sequence has changed to reflect the presence of the RAC card. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your Hardware Owner's Manual.
15 Exit the System Setup program and reboot the system.
When the system boots, the Remote Access Control Detected message displays and the option ROM and firmware information...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 62
... in speed and functionality. Each processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that is installed in a socket on the system board.
NOTICE: All processors must have the same frequency and core voltage.
Removing a Processor
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com.
2 Turn off the...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 112
... tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SAS controller
Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it with a tape cartridge that you know works. 2 Ensure that the device drivers for the tape drive are installed and are configured correctly. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostics tests. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics...
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...