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Getting Started Guide - Page 5
... DDR-II memory modules. Memory is upgradable to a maximum of 32 GB (two-processor systems) by installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules in the eight memory module sockets on the system board.
• Support for up to four 3.5-inch, internal non-hot-pluggable or hotpluggable (when available) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard drives. A controller expansion card is...
Getting Started Guide - Page 8
..., and use the operating system software.
• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner's Manual.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available...
Getting Started Guide - Page 12
...system for the first 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
PCIe
PCI-X
Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
One or two dual- or quad-core AMD...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 11
...; 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 documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
• Operating system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 12
... (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).
This keystroke enters the SAS Configuration Utility (see your SAS controller User's Guide for more information).
If you have the optional battery-cached SAS RAID controller, this keystroke enters the RAID configuration utility. For more information...
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 16
...1 expansion card slots (5) 3 USB connectors (5) 5 video connector
2 NIC connector 4 serial connector 6 power connector(s)
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
• Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 33
... System Memory" on page 174.
Attempting to update Remote Configuration. Please wait...
Remote Configuration request has been detected and is being processed.
Wait until the process is complete.
BIOS Update
Remote BIOS update
Attempt Failed! attempt failed.
Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 205.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
... hard drive or device. Ensure that the USB
USB device, the system could or hard drive cables are
not find a particular sector on properly connected. See
the disk, or the requested "Troubleshooting a USB
sector is defective.
Device" on page 165, or
"Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 181 for the
appropriate drive(s) installed
in your system.
Remote configuration update attempt failed...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 40
... micro Micro code update failed. code update loaded for processor n
Update the BIOS firmware (see "Getting Help" on page 205).
Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see the system documentation on support.dell.com
Invalid memory configuration.
Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
... appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Messages" on page 32 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 50
...Card is installed in the system, the SATA Configuration screen changes. The SATA controller field displays ATA Mode and will be unchoosable. Port A, Port B, Port C, and Port D display off and are also unchoosable. When the SAS Card is unplugged, the SATA Configuration screen settings will be loaded to default values.
Table 2-5. SATA Configuration Screen
Option SATA Controller (QDMA default)
Port...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 51
... Devices screen.
Table 2-6. Integrated Devices Screen Options
Option
Description
SAS Controller (Enabled default)
Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller.
IDE CD-ROM Controller Enables or disables the integrated optical drive IDE
(Auto default)
controller.
Diskette Controller (Auto default)
Enables or disables the integrated diskette drive controller.
User Accessible USB Ports...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 88
... the drive's controller is enabled.
16 Exit the System Setup program and restart the system.
17 Partition and logically format the drive.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
18 (Optional) Test the hard drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 193.
19 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 133
... 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 system, 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 180
... that the SCSI device drivers for the tape drive are installed and are configured correctly. See "Installing an Optical or Tape Drive" on page 101. 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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 215
... 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.
ns - Nanosecond(s).
NTFS - The NT File System option...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 216
... 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 218
...same set of disks in an array. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID.
SVGA - Super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
system board - As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system's integral components, such as the processor, RAM, controllers for...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 220
... 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...