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Contents
Memory Module Support 5 800-MHz Memory Modules 5 8-GB Memory Modules 5
System Setup Program Updates 5
Replacing the Processor Expansion Module Board 6
Operating System Installation Updates 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 6 Installing Novell SLES9 6 Installing PERC6i Drivers 6
RHEL Operating System Updates 7 RHEL Version 4.5 (x86_64) - Support Restrictions For AMD Opteron ...
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...that time, an updated BIOS adding this support will be available for download from support.dell.com.
System Setup Program Updates
The following items update "Using the System Setup Program" in your Hardware Owner's Manual: • The Low Power Mode option on the Memory Information Screen
is not supported at this time. • On the CPU Information screen, the default setting for the
Demand-Based...
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... SATA optical drive. To install these versions of Novell SLES9, use an external USB optical drive to install the operating system and drivers.
Installing PERC6i Drivers
The Windows Server 2003 and Linux operating systems do not include drivers for the PERC6i storage controller. If you install these operating systems, use the driver provided with the controller, or download the driver from support...
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... troubleshooting procedure is an update to the Hardware Owner's Manual. For information about the SD+ card and USB key ports inside your system and installing or removing these types of memory devices, see the installation procedures in your Hardware Owner's Manual.
Problem
• System cannot read data from an SD+ card or USB key.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized...
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..., or 8-GB (when available) memory modules in the 32 memory module sockets (8 per processor) on the system board and Processor Expansion Module (PEM).
• 800-MHZ DDR2 memory modules are supported in restricted configurations.
• An optional slim-line SATA DVD-ROM drive, slim-line SATA DVD-RW drive, or a combination CD-RW/DVD drive (when available).
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
•...
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... card that can be upgraded to 10Gb Ethernet.
• An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used for security applications, capable of generating and storing keys and storing passwords and digital certificates. (Not available in China.)
• Four external USB 2.0-compliant ports, capable of supporting a diskette drive, an optical drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive...
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... 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...
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...'s Manual. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information Guide. This section describes the steps to set...
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... a few minutes to display on the screen due to processor and memory initialization that is performed before the video initialization. The delay is proportional to the amount of memory that is installed.
Press the power button on the system and the monitor (optional). The power indicators should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory.
If...
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... 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...
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... choose a boot device.
Enters PXE boot.
Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Management Utility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL) and configuration of the remote access controller (RAC) card. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.
Enters the PERC boot utility. See your PERC adapter User's Guide for more...
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... 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...
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... connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 integrated NIC connector NIC1 7 expansion-card slots (7) 9 integrated NIC connector NIC4 11 system status indicator 13 power supply 1
12
11 10
2 serial connector
4 integrated NIC connector NIC2
6 remote access controller (optional)
8 integrated NIC connector NIC3
10 power supply 2
12 system identification button
Connecting External Devices
When connecting...
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...is reduced.
Warning! No microcode update loaded for processor n
Microcode update failed. Update the BIOS firmware. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 179.
Warning: One or Faulty or improperly
See "Troubleshooting
more faulty DIMMs seated memory module(s) System Memory" on
found on CPUn
used by CPUn.
page 156.
Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For...
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...: 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 and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com...
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... 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...
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... RAID.
mm - Millimeter(s).
ms - Millisecond(s). MS-DOS® - Microsoft Disk Operating System.
NAS - Network Attached Storage. NAS is one of the concepts used for implementing shared storage on a network. NAS systems 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...
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... 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...
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... 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...
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... the system board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot.
video driver - A program that allows graphics-mode application programs and operating systems to display at a chosen resolution with the desired number of colors. Video drivers may need to match the video adapter installed in the system.
video memory - Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips...