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Coaster_HOM.book Page 2 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 3 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Contents 1 About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing System Features During Startup . . . . . . . 11 Front-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 12 Back-Panel Features and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Diagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 4 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Setup Options Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Memory Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processor Settings Screen . 39 SATA Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Boot Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Integrated Devices Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Serial Communication Screen . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 5 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Inside the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening and Closing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Opening the System Closing the System Front Bezel . 58 Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Installing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing Front Bezel Insert .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 6 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Expansion Card Installation Guidelines . Removing an Expansion Card . Installing an Expansion Card SAS Controller Expansion Card . System Memory . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 . 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 7 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Board 4 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Installing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Troubleshooting Your System Safety First—For You and Your System . . . . . . . . 111 . . . . . . . . . 111 . . . . . . . . 111 Troubleshooting External Connections . . . . . . . . . 111 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem . . . . . . . . . 112 . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 8 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards . Troubleshooting the Processor 5 Running the System Diagnostics . Using Online Diagnostics . . . . . 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Embedded System Diagnostics Features . . . . . . . 128 . . . . . 128 . . . . . . . . . 128 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 9 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 11 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 1 About Your System Accessing System Features During Startup The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup: Keystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 35. Enters System Services, which opens the Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC). The Dell USC allows you to access utilities such as embedded system diagnostics.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 12 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 Power-on indicator, power button Icon Description The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 13 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 2 System health indicator The system health indicator blinks amber when a system fault is detected. 3 Hard-drive activity indicator The hard drive activity indicator lights up when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB connectors (2) Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 14 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 Padlock ring Locks the cover release latch. 2 Security cable slot Connects a cable lock to the system. 3 Voltage selection switch Sets the voltage for the power supply to the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available at your location.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 15 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 4 Power supply 305 W power supply. 5 Cable clasp Secures the power cable. 6 USB connectors (4) Connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. 7 eSATA connector Connects additional storage devices. 8 Serial connector Connects a serial device to the system. 9 Video connector Connects a VGA display to the system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 16 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM NIC Indicator Codes Figure 1-3. NIC Indicator Codes 2 1 1 link indicator 2 activity indicator Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network link at 1000 Mbps. Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network link at 10/100 Mbps.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 17 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Diagnostic Lights The four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1-1 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with these codes. A highlighted circle indicates the light is on; a non-highlighted circle indicates the light is off. Table 1-1.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 18 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Code 18 Causes Corrective Action Hard drive failure. Ensure that the hard drives are properly connected. See "Hard Drives" on page 70 for information on the drives installed in your system. Possible USB failure. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 112. No memory modules detected. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 119. System board failure. See "Getting Help" on page 135. Memory configuration error.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 19 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Messages System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. NOTE: If you receive a system message not listed in the table, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action. Message Causes Alert! BMC not responding. Rebooting. The BMC is not Wait for the system to reboot.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 20 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Alert! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. The system configuration of processor, memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supply. If any system components were just upgraded, return the system to the previous configuration. If the system boots without this warning, then the replaced component(s) are not supported with this power supply.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 21 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board.Please run SETUP. NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear setting. CMOS has been cleared. Move the NVRAM_CLR jumper to the default position (pins 3 and 5). See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. Restart the system and re-enter the BIOS settings. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 35. CPU set to minimum frequency.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 22 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Error 8602 Auxiliary Device Failure. Verify that mouse and keyboard are securely attached to correct connectors. Mouse or keyboard cable is Reseat the mouse or keyboard loose or improperly cable. connected. Defective mouse or keyboard. Corrective Actions Ensure that the mouse or keyboard is operational. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 112. Gate A20 failure.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 23 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Local keyboard The USB ports are disabled may not work in the system BIOS. because all user accessible USB ports are disabled. If operating locally, power cycle the system and enter system setup program to change settings. Corrective Actions Power down and restart the system from the power button, and then enter the System Setup program to enable the USB port(s). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 36.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 24 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value. Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting System installed memory modules. Memory" on page 119. Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value. Faulty or improperly See "Troubleshooting System installed memory modules. Memory" on page 119. Memory set to minimum frequency.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 25 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions No boot device available. Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 112, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 121, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 123.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 26 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Plug & Play Configuration Error. Error encountered in initializing PCIe device; faulty system board. Install the NVRAM_CLR jumper in the clear position (pins 1 and 3) and reboot the system. See Figure 6-1 for jumper location. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 124. Quad rank DIMM Invalid memory detected after configuration. single rank or dual rank DIMM in socket.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 27 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Sector not found. Faulty hard drive, USB device or medium. Seek error. Seek operation failed. Shutdown failure. General system error. Corrective Actions Replace the USB medium or device. Ensure that the USB cables are properly connected. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 112 or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 123 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in your system. See "Getting Help" on page 135.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 28 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions The following DIMMs should match in Invalid memory configuration. The specified memory modules do not match in size, number of ranks, or number of data lanes. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 86. geometry: x,x,... The following DIMMs should match in rank count: x,x,...
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 29 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Timer chip Faulty system board. counter 2 failed. Corrective Actions See "Getting Help" on page 135. TPM configuration operation honored. System will now reset. A Trusted Platform Module Information only. (TPM) configuration command has been entered. The system will reboot and execute the command. TPM configuration operation is pending. Press (I) to Ignore OR (M) to Modify to allow this change and reset the system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 30 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Unsupported DIMM detected. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. The system will run but with the specified memory module disabled. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 86. Unsupported memory configuration. DIMM mismatch across slots detected: x,x,... Invalid memory configuration.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 31 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. The system configuration of the processor, memory modules, and expansion cards may not be supported by the power supplies. If any system components were just upgraded, return the system to the previous configuration. If the system boots without this warning, then the replaced component(s) are not supported with this power supply.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 32 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a hard drive, a message warns you that you may lose all data on the hard drive. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no). NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 35 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 2 The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 36 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press immediately after you see the following message: = System Setup If your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. Responding to Error Messages If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 37 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Setup Options Main Screen NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Option Description System Time Sets the time on the system's internal clock. System Date Sets the date on the system's internal calendar.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 38 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description SATA Settings Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. See "SATA Settings Screen" on page 40. Boot Settings Displays a screen to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). For BIOS boot mode, you can also specify the boot devices. See "Boot Settings Screen" on page 41.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 39 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description F1/F2 Prompt on Error (Enabled default) Enables the system to halt on errors during POST, which allows the user to observe events that may scroll by unnoticed during normal POST. The user can press to continue or to enter the System Setup program. CAUTION: When setting this option to Disabled, the system does not halt if an error occurs during POST.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 40 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description Logical Processor (Enabled default) On processors that support Simultaneous MultiThreading (SMT) technology, each processor core supports up to two logical processors. If this field is set to Enabled, the BIOS reports both logical processors. If set to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by the BIOS.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 41 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description Port D (Off default) Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device. Port E (Auto default) Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. Off disables BIOS support for the device. eSATA port (Auto default) Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to the eSATA port. Off disables BIOS support for the device.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 42 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description Embedded Gb NIC 1 (Enabled with PXE default) Enables or disables the embedded NICs. PXE support allows the system to boot from the network. Enabled with iSCSI Boot option is available if the NIC on board supports iSCSI. MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the NIC. Embedded Gb NIC2 (Enabled with PXE default) Enables or disables the embedded NICs. PXE support allows the system to boot from the network.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 43 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Serial Communication Screen Option Description Serial Communication (On without Console Redirection default) Selects whether the serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) are enabled in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can be specified. Options are On without Console Redirection, On with Console Redirection via COM1, On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 44 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Power Management Screen Option Description Power Management (OS Control default) Options are OS Control, Active Power Controller, Custom, or Maximum Performance. For all but the Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: • OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 45 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Security Screen Option Description TPM Security (Off default) Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system. If Off, the presence of the TPM is not reported to the operating system. If On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-boot measurements to the TPM during POST.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 46 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Option Description Setup Password (Not Enabled default) Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a setup password. NOTE: See "Using the Setup Password" on page 52 for more information. Password Status (Unlocked default) When Setup Password is assigned and this field is Locked, the system password cannot be changed or disabled at system start-up. See "Using the System Password" on page 49 for more information.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 47 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Exit Screen Press to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays: • Save Changes and Exit • Discard Changes and Exit • Return to Setup Entering the UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 48 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Keys Action Refreshes the UEFI Boot Manager screen, or returns to the UEFI Boot Manager screen from the other program screens. Displays the UEFI Boot Manager help file. UEFI Boot Manager Screen Option Description Continue Normal Boot The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 49 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Utilities Screen Option Description System Setup Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting. System Services Restarts the system and accesses the Dell USC, which allows you to run utilities such as system diagnostics. Reset System Restarts the system. System and Setup Password Features NOTE: For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 134.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 50 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position, System Password is Not Enabled and Password Status is Unlocked. To assign a system password: 1 Verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 2 Highlight the System Password option and press . 3 Type your new system password. You can use up to 32 characters in your password. As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 51 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Using Your System Password to Secure Your System NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 52), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security. To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 52 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Using the Setup Password Assigning a Setup Password You can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup Password option and press the <+> or <–> key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system password.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 53 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup password window. Press twice to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled. 3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 52.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 55 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM In addition, the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to: • Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC1.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 58 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Inside the System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Figure 3-1.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 59 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Opening and Closing the System WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 60 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-2. Opening and Closing the System 1 1 release tab Closing the System 1 Align the cover with the slots on the bottom of the chassis. See Figure 3-2. 2 Press down on the cover until the cover release tab snaps into place. 3 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface. 4 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 61 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Front Bezel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 62 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-3. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel 1 2 1 drive release latch 2 front bezel Installing the Front Bezel 1 Align the tabs on the front bezel with the slots on the chassis. See Figure 3-3. 2 Snap the bezel into place. Removing Front Bezel Insert NOTE: Before installing a drive in one or more of the front drive bays, remove the corresponding insert(s) on the front bezel.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 63 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel Insert 1 2 3 1 front bezel 3 insert tab 2 front bezel insert Installing Front Bezel Insert 1 To replace the insert on the front bezel, from the back of the bezel, fit the tabs on the end of the insert into the notches on the bezel. 2 Snap the other end of the insert into place. See Figure 3-4.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 64 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 3 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 61. 4 Slide the drive release latch in the direction of the arrow to release the shoulder screw. See Figure 3-5. 5 Pull the tab to remove the EMI filler panel. Figure 3-5.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 65 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Optical and Tape Drives (Optional) Your system contains two 5.25-inch drive bays. In the upper 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install only an optical drive. In the lower 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install either an optical or a tape backup unit. Removing an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 66 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-6.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 67 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing an Optical Drive (SATA Connection) 1 2 5 4 3 1 power/data cable 2 drive release latch 3 drive bay screw slots 4 optical drive 5 optical drive shoulder screws (3) 7 If you are installing another drive in the bay, see "Installing an Optical or Tape Drive" on page 68. 8 If the drive is being permanently removed, install an insert on the front bezel. See "Installing Front Bezel Insert" on page 63.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 68 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Installing an Optical or Tape Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 69 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 8 On the new drive, attach the three shoulder screws to the drive, one screw on the lower front screw hole on the right side and two screws on the lower screw holes on the left side. See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Installing Drive Shoulder Screws 1 1 shoulder screws (3)* *Screws are supplied along with the drives ordered from Dell. 9 Gently slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 70 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Hard Drives NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of either all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives; mixed configurations are not supported. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Your system supports up to four 3.5-inch or six 2.5-inch hard drives in internal drive bays. Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 71 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-9. Removing or Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive 2 3 1 4 1 hard drive 2 power/data cable 3 tabs (2) 4 hard drive bracket NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the drive bracket (see Figure 3-11) and insert the empty bracket back into the drive bay. 5 Detach the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive by pushing out at the edges of the bracket and removing the hard drive. See Figure 3-11.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 72 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 73 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-10. Attaching a SAS Hard Drive to a SAS Controller Expansion Card 3 2 4 1 1 SAS hard drive 2 power/data cable to hard drive 3 data cable to SAS controller card 4 SAS controller card 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 8 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface. 9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 74 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket Detach the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive by pushing out at the edges of the bracket and removing the hard drive. See Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11. Removing or Installing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket 1 2 3 1 hard drive 3 blue tabs (2) 2 hard drive bracket Removing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 75 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59. 3 Disconnect the data/power cable from the hard drive by pulling up on the blue tab. 4 Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the bracket up and out of the bay. See Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. Removing a 2.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 76 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive 1 2 3 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (4) 6 Slide the hard-drive carrier back in the hard drive bay. 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 8 Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface. 9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Installing a 2.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 77 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59. 3 To remove the existing hard-drive bracket, see step 4 of "Removing a 2.5Inch Hard Drive" on page 74. 4 Slide the hard-drive carrier back in the hard drive bay. 5 Slide the hard drive into the drive bay until it snaps into place. 6 Secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket using the four screws. See Figure 3-13. 7 Connect the power/data cable to the hard drive.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 78 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 11 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the hard drive’s controller is enabled. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 36. 12 Exit the System Setup program and reboot the system. 13 Partition and logically format the drive.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 79 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can develop quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data. Removing the Cooling Shroud 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 80 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-15. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud 1 2 3 4 1 cooling shroud 2 expansion-card stabilizer 3 release tab 4 cooling shroud touch points (2) Installing the Cooling Shroud 1 Align the holes on the cooling shroud with the alignment guides on the system fan. 2 Hold the touch points on the cooling shroud and carefully lower the cooling shroud into the system. Ensure that no cables are under the edges of the cooling shroud.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 81 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Expansion Cards Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Your system supports up to four PCIe Generation 2 cards. To identify the expansion slots, see Figure 6-1. Observe the following notes and guidelines regarding the expansion-card slots: • The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable. • PCI Express Generation 2 and Generation 1 expansion cards are supported in all slots.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 82 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Table 3-1. Expansion-Card Installation Priority Card Priority Card Type Slot Priority Max Allowed 25-W Card 1 SAS 6/iR controller 1 1 Y 2 S300 controller 1 1 Y 1 3 H200 controller 1 1 Y 4 SAS 5/E controller 1, 2 2 Y 5 6-Gbps SAS HBA1 1, 2 2 Y 6 LSI2032 PCIe HBA SCSI Adapter 3, 1, 2 3 Y N3 N2 7 Dual port NICs 3, 1, 2 32 8 Single port NICs 4, 3, 1, 2 41 1. When available. 2.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 83 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 4 Disconnect all cables from the card. 5 Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-16. 6 Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector. 7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 84 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-16. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card 2 3 1 4 5 1 expansion card 2 expansion-card stabilizer 3 expansion-card latch 4 release tab 5 expansion-card slots Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 85 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59. 4 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78. 5 Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket. See Figure 3-16. NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 86 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Memory Your system supports DDR3 ECC unbuffered memory modules (UDIMMs). The DIMMs can be 1066 or 1333 MHz. Single and dual-rank DIMMs can be 1066 or 1333 MHz. The system contains four memory sockets, each two-socket set is organized into two channels. The first socket of each channel is marked with white release levers.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 88 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Removing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 89 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Memory Module 1 2 3 1 memory module 3 alignment key 2 memory module socket ejectors (2) Installing Memory Modules WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 90 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 3 Remove the expansion-card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78. 4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 79. 5 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1. 6 Remove the memory-module blanks from the sockets in which you plan to install memory modules. 7 Press out the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory-module blank pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-17.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 91 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory. 17 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 6 through step 10 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 18 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the Embedded System Diagnostics" on page 128.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 92 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 6 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-18. 7 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 8 Repeat step 6 and step 7 to loosen the other three heat-sink retention screws.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 93 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 10 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and pulling out from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-19. 11 Use the tab on the processor shield to rotate shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 94 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board. 12 Carefully, lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing a Processor 1 Unpack the new processor. 2 Align the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-19.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 95 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 14 Press to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 36. 15 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly. See "Running the Embedded System Diagnostics" on page 128 for information about running the diagnostics. Cooling Fan Your system has one cooling fan.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 96 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-20. Removing and Installing the Cooling Fan 1 2 3 1 release tab 3 power cable 2 securing tabs Installing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 97 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 4 Replace expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78. 5 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 80. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 7 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 98 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-21. Replacing the System Battery 1 2 3 1 positive side of battery connector 3 negative side of battery connector 2 system battery 5 To install the new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and aligned to the metal tab on the socket. Press the battery straight down into the socket until it snaps into place. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 99 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Power Supply Removing the Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 100 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-22. Removing the Power Supply 2 1 3 4 1 power supply 2 screws (4) 3 cable clip 4 power-supply release tab Installing the Power Supply 1 Attach the cable clip to the new power supply. 2 Align the power supply mounting holes with the mounting holes on the back panel. 3 Slide the power supply toward the back panel until it snaps into place over the power-supply release tab.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 101 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 8 Replace the expansion-card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 78. 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. Internal USB Memory Key An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 102 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-23. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 USB memory key connector Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 103 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 5 Remove the switch and its attached cable from the system. Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 2 3 1 chassis intrusion switch 3 INTRUSION connector 2 securing bracket notch Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Align the chassis intrusion switch with the securing bracket notch. See Figure 3-24. 2 Slide the switch into the securing bracket notch.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 104 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 105 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-25. Removing the Link Bracket Lock 1 1 link bracket lock 6 Remove the mounting screw holding the control panel assembly to the front chassis. See Figure 3-26. 7 Lift the control panel assembly out of the system. 8 Disconnect the control panel cable from the control panel assembly: CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable. a Press the metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 106 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Figure 3-26. Removing and Installing the Control Panel Assembly 2 1 3 4 1 mounting screw 2 control-panel board 3 control-panel cable 4 standoff Installing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 107 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 5 Connect the control-panel cable to the system board. 6 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 62. 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. System Board Removing the System Board WARNING: The heat sink can get hot during operation.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 108 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 8 Remove all memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 88. CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Allow sufficient time for the processor and heat sink to cool before handling. 9 Remove the processor heat sink. See "Removing the Processor" on page 91.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 109 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Installing the System Board 1 Unpack the new system board. 2 Remove the labels from the processor shield and affix them to the system identification panel on the front of the system. See Figure 3-27. 3 Holding the system board by its edges, lower the system board into the chassis. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 110 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 16 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 111 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting Your System 4 Safety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 112 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 1 Check the system and power connections to the monitor. 2 Check the video interface cabling from the system to the monitor. 3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 127. If the tests run successfully, the problem is not related to video hardware. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 135.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 113 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 10 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device. If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 135. Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 1 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial port. 2 Swap the serial interface cable with a working cable, and turn on the system and the serial device.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 114 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 4 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NIC ports are enabled. See "Integrated Devices Screen" on page 41. 6 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to the same data transmission speed and duplex. See the documentation for each network device.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 115 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 5 Reinstall the components you removed in step 3. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 7 Turn on the system and attached peripherals. If the system does not start properly, see "Getting Help" on page 135. 8 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards that you removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 84. 9 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 116 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 6 Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 127. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 135. Troubleshooting the System Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 117 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting Power Supply 1 Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Removing the Power Supply" on page 99 and "Installing the Power Supply" on page 100. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly. If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply. 2 If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 135.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 118 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting Cooling Fan CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 119 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting System Memory CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 120 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. 10 Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting. See "Memory Settings Screen" on page 39. If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step. 11 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 59. 12 If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 121 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning. 7 If the problem is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3. 8 Insert a different USB key that you know works properly. 9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60. If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 135. Troubleshooting an Optical Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 122 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit 1 Try using a different tape cartridge. 2 Ensure that the device drivers for the tape backup unit are installed and are configured correctly. See your tape drive documentation for more information about device drivers. 3 Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software documentation.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 123 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting a Hard Drive CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 124 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Troubleshooting Expansion Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 125 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM e Run the appropriate diagnostic test. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 135. Troubleshooting the Processor CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 127 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Running the System Diagnostics 5 If you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your system's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use diagnostics test results to help you solve the problem.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 128 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM • View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 129 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Using the Custom Test Options When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results. Selecting Devices for Testing The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Click (+) next to a device or module to view its components. Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 130 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Viewing Information and Results The following tabs in the Customize window provide information about the test and the test results: 130 • Results—Displays the test that ran and the result. • Errors—Displays any errors that occurred during the test. • Help—Displays information about the currently selected device, component, or test. • Configuration—Displays basic configuration information about the currently selected device.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 131 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Jumpers and Connectors 6 System Board Jumper For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 134. Table 6-1.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 132 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM System Board Connectors Figure 6-1. System Board Jumpers and Connectors 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 26 25 24 11 23 22 21 20 12 19 18 17 13 16 15 14 Table 6-2.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 134 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM Disabling a Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 35. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use. CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that came with the system.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 135 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM 7 Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
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Coaster_HOM.book Page 140 Monday, November 3, 2014 3:23 PM troubleshooting, 117 tape drive, 65 replacing chassis intrusion switch, 103 cooling fan, 96 expansion cards, 84 front bezel, 62 I/O panel, 106 power supply, 100 system battery, 97 system board, 109 S safety, 111 SAS controller card installing, 85 SAS hard drive. See hard drive. SATA hard drive. See hard drive.
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