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Information Update - Page 1
... 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize and display 63.75 GB during POST. • 128 GB - 16 x 8-GB quad-rank memory modules • 256 GB - 32 x 8-GB quad-rank memory modules NOTE: Prior to upgrading your system, verify that the latest system BIOS version is on your system. Loading the latest BIOS version from support.dell.com will...
Information Update - Page 2
... System" in your Hardware Owner's Manual.
Table 1. LCD Status Messages
Code Test
Causes
EB107 Proc
CPU detected an
Machine
unrecoverable hardware
Check Error error.
EB113 PCIE Fatal Error Slot XX
CPU detected an unrecoverable hardware error.
E1A18 PDB Ctrl Cable
PDB control cable is missing, loose, or faulty.
E1118 CPU Temp Interface
Processor has exceeded acceptable temperature and...
Getting Started Guide - Page 5
...slots.
• I/O Riser card providing four Gigabit Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates.
• Dedicated PCI slot for an integrated RAID controller card with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery.
NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or SCSI adapter, including SAS 5/E, PERC 5/E. See support.dell.com for the...
Getting Started Guide - Page 6
... drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
• Optional remote access controller (Dell Remote Assistant Card or RAC) for remote systems management.
• An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz PCI video controller. This video subsystem contains a minimum of 16MB of graphics memory with support for 2D graphics. Maximum resolution...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
... 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 12
... the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory.
Complete the Operating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system documentation that ships with your system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 11
... may be included within this document or as a separate document.
• The Rack Installation 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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 12
...; 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.
• Release...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
... 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 18
... to a specific connector and device drives 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 external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 20
...to 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 external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 24
...RAID battery connector. See "Installing a RAID Battery" on page 84, and "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 136.
E1229 CPU # VCORE Processor...control panel LCD for additional scrolling messages. See "Troubleshooting System Cooling" on page 138.
E1410 CPU # IERR
Specified microprocessor is See your system's reporting an internal error. Information Update Tech
Sheet located on support.dell...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 29
... from the system.
E1913 CPU & Firmware Mismatch
The BMC firmware does not support the processor.
Update to the latest BMC firmware. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.
E1A14 SAS Cable A SAS cable A is missing or bad.
Reseat the cable. If problem persists, replace cable. See "SAS Controller Card" on page 78.
E1A15 SAS Cable B SAS cable B is missing or...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
... message will be displayed when there is no any memory configuration error, but the memory configuration is not recommended by Dell.
Alert! Redundant memory disabled! Memory configuration does not support redundant memory.
Redundant memory was set to enabled in CMOS, but the current configuration does not support redundant memory.
Attempting to update Remote Remote Configuration request has...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 42
...installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system.
Using the System Setup Program
Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.
Table 2-1. Setup... menu, the exit confirmation window is displayed and the user is asked... scan code than the plus key ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 177
... have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that are optimized to serve specific storage needs.
NIC - Network interface controller. A device that is installed or integrated in a system to allow connection to a network.
NMI - Nonmaskable interrupt. A device sends an NMI to signal the processor about hardware errors.
N S - Nanosecond(s).
N TF S - The NT File System option in...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 179
....
ROMB - RAID on motherboard.
RP M - Revolutions per minute.
RTC - Real-time clock.
SAS - Serial-attached SCSI.
SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices.
SCS I - Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports.
SDR AM - Synchronous dynamic random-access memory.
SE...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 180
...set of disks in an array. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID.
S VG A - Super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
S YST E M B O A R D - As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system's integral components, such as the processor, RAM, controllers...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 181
... 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.
U T I L I T Y - A program used to manage system resources-memory, disk drives, or printers, for...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 182
... operating system designed for use on NAS systems. For NAS systems, the Windows Powered operating system is dedicated to file service for network clients.
W I N D O W S S E R VE R 20 03 - A set of Microsoft software technologies that enable software integration through the use of XML Web services. XML Web services are small reusable applications written in XML that allow data to be communicated...