Dell PowerEdge T130 Owner's Manual 1 Regulatory Model: E36S Series Regulatory Type: E36S001 July 2020 Rev.
Contents Chapter 1: About the Dell PowerEdge T130 system............................................................................ 8 Supported configurations on PowerEdge T130 systems................................................................................................. 9 Front panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Front panel features and indicators.....
Chapter 5: Pre-operating system management applications............................................................. 28 Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................28 System Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................28 Entering System Setup.......
Control panel........................................................................................................................................................................50 Removing the control panel assembly........................................................................................................................ 50 Installing the control panel assembly...........................................................................................................................
Removing the system board........................................................................................................................................ 95 Installing the system board...........................................................................................................................................97 Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup....................................................................................... 99 Trusted Platform Module...........
Contacting Dell EMC..........................................................................................................................................................119 Accessing system information by using QRL..................................................................................................................
1 About the Dell PowerEdge T130 system The Dell PowerEdge T130 is a single socket rack server and supports the following hardware configuration: Component Quantity Processor The server supports one processor from these product families • • • • • • Intel E3-1200 v5 or v6 series Intel Core i3 6100 series Intel Celeron G3900 series Intel Celeron G3930 Intel Pentium G4500 series Intel Pentium G4600 series Memory modules Up to four DIMMS Hard drives Up to four 3.
Supported configurations on PowerEdge T130 systems Figure 1.
Front panel The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and VGA ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel. The hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel. Front panel features and indicators Figure 2. Front panel features and indicators Table 1.
Table 1. Front panel features and indicators (continued) Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 3 Optical drive (optional) Enables you to install an optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. 4 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is USB 3.0 compliant. 5 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is USB 2.0 compliant.
Table 2. Back panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button or Connector Icon Description 1 USB connectors (6) Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. There are four USB 2.0 compliant ports and two USB 3.0 compliant ports. 2 Ethernet connectors (2) Enable you to connect to the Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. 3 System identification button Enables you to locate a particular system.
Table 3. Diagnostic indicators (continued) Icon Description Hard drive indicator Condition Corrective action • Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. If any error condition exists. For example, a failed fan, PSU, or a hard drive. The POST process is interrupted without any video output due to invalid memory configurations. See the Getting help section. The indicator flashes amber if there is Check the System Event Log to determine the hard a hard drive error.
2. Hard drive status indicator 3. Hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not turn on. Table 4. Hard drive indicator codes Drive-status indicator pattern Condition Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal. Off Drive ready for insertion or removal. NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after the system is turned on.
Table 5. NIC indicators (continued) Convention Status Condition D Activity indicator is flashing. green Network data is being sent or received. Power indicator codes for power supply unit Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the power supply unit (PSU) of the system. Figure 6. PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button 1. self-diagnostic button 2. PSU status indicator PSU status indicator Condition Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Table 6. Documentation matrix (continued) To... See the... Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed and management system, know the iDRAC features, and troubleshoot by using iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Know about the RACADM subcommands and supported RACADM interfaces RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: 1. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. 2. Click the required product or product version. NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system. • 3. On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued) Task Document Location For information about installing the operating system, see the operating system documentation. www.dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. www.dell.
3 Technical specifications Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • Chassis dimensions Chassis weight Processor specifications Expansion bus specifications Memory specifications Power specifications Storage controller specifications Drive specifications Ports and connectors specifications Video specifications Environmental specifications Chassis dimensions Figure 7.
Table 8. Dimensions of the PowerEdge T130 system X Y Z 175.1 mm (6.89 inches) 362.5 mm (14.27 inches) with rubber feet 453.75 mm (17.86 inches) Chassis weight Table 9. Chassis weight System Maximum weight (with all hard drives) PowerEdge T130 11.1 kg (24.
Power specifications Power supply unit Specification Power rating per power supply unit 290 W (Bronze) AC (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.4 A) Heat dissipation 989 BTU/hr maximum (290 W power supply) NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage 100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Table 10. USB specifications System Front panel Back panel Internal PowerEdge T130 One USB 2.0-compliant port One USB 3.0-compliant port Two USB 3.0-compliant port Four USB 2.0-compliant port One USB 3.0-compliant port NIC ports The PowerEdge T130 system supports two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel. iDRAC8 The PowerEdge T130 system supports one optional dedicated 1 GbE Ethernet on the iDRAC Enterprise port card.
Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) 20°C/h (68°F/h) Relative humidity Specifications Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. Operating 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments. Corrosive dust • • Air must be free of corrosive dust. Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity. NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments. Gaseous contamination Specifications Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
4 Initial system setup and configuration Topics: • • • Setting up your system iDRAC configuration Options to install the operating system Setting up your system Complete the following steps to set up your system: Steps 1. Unpack the system. 2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see your system Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3. Connect the peripherals to the system. 4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet. 5.
Log in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as: • • • iDRAC user Microsoft Active Directory user Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code box, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or in General support, navigate to your product. 3. Click Drivers & Downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed. 4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
5 Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
• Text browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection. Entering System Setup Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
System Information details About this task The System Information screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System Model Name Specifies the system model name. System BIOS Version Specifies the BIOS version installed on the system. System Management Engine Version Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware. System Service Tag Specifies the system Service Tag. System Manufacturer Specifies the name of the system manufacturer.
Processor Settings details About this task The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
SATA Settings details About this task The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, , AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI by default. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for AHCI mode. Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Boot Settings details About this task The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to BIOS by default.
Option Description ISCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format). ISCSI Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device automatically. Integrated Devices details About this task The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows: Option Description User Accessible USB Ports Enables or disables the USB ports.
Option Description Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default. Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default. NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
Option Description Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency option. Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across the cores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency to either save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of the Energy Efficiency Policy option. Energy Efficient Policy Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy option.
Option Description AC Power Recovery Delay Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Immediate by default. User Defined Delay (60s to 240s) Sets the User Defined Delay option when the User Defined option for AC Power Recovery Delay is selected. UEFI Variable Access Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specification.
Option Description Load Legacy Video Enables you to determine whether the system BIOS loads the legacy video (INT 10H) option ROM from the video Option ROM controller. Selecting Enabled in the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. This field is available only for UEFI boot mode. You cannot set the option to Enabled if UEFI Secure Boot mode is enabled. In-System Characterization Enables or disables In-System Characterization. This option is set to Disabled by default.
About Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller enables you to perform tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Changing the boot order About this task You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • • • A password can have up to 32 characters. The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). A message prompts you to reenter the system password. 5. Reenter the system password, and click OK. 6. In the Setup Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab. A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.
Operating with a setup password enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled, type the correct setup password before modifying the system setup options. If you do not type the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the following message: Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: System Halted! Must power down. Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is typed.
6 Installing and removing system components Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety instructions Before working inside your system After working inside your system Recommended tools System cover Bezel Inside the system Intrusion switch Control panel Hard drives Optical drive System memory Cooling fan Internal USB memory key (optional) Expansion cards SD vFlash card (optional) iDRAC port card (optional) Processors and heat sinks Power supply unit System battery System board Trusted Platfo
Before working inside your system Prerequisites Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. Steps 1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals. 2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 3. Lay the system on its side. 4. Remove the system cover. Related tasks Removing the system cover on page 43 After working inside your system Steps 1. Install the system cover. 2. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. 3.
Figure 8. Removing the system cover 1. slots 3. cover release latch 2. tabs 4. system cover Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the system cover. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Related tasks Installing the system cover on page 44 Installing the system cover Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. 2.
Figure 9. Installing the system cover 1. slots 3. cover release latch 2. tabs 4. system cover Next steps 1. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. 2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet 3. Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Bezel The bezel is attached to the front side of the server and prevents accidents while removing the hard drive or when pressing the reset or power button.
Figure 10. Removing the bezel a. retention clips (4) b. bezel Next steps 1. Install the bezel. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Related tasks Installing the bezel on page 46 Installing the bezel Prerequisites 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 43. Steps 1. Insert the bezel tabs into the bezel tab slots on the chassis. 2.
Figure 11. Installing the bezel a. retention clips (4) b. bezel Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Inside the system Figure 12. Inside the system 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. hard drive expansion card retention latch system fan memory slots (4) hard drive cage latch 2. 4. 6. 8. processor PCIe slots (4) power supply unit hard drive cage Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Steps 1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board. 2. Slide the intrusion switch and push it out of the slot on the chassis. Figure 13. Removing the intrusion switch a. intrusion switch slot b. intrusion switch c. intrusion switch cable Next steps 1. Install the intrusion switch. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Steps 1. To install the intrusion switch, insert the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot and slide the switch into place. 2. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board. Figure 14. Installing the intrusion switch a. intrusion switch slot b. intrusion switch c. intrusion switch cable Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Control panel The control panel contains the power button, the diagnostic indicators, and the front USB ports.
Steps 1. Disconnect the control panel and USB data cables from the system board. 2. Remove the screws securing the control panel assembly to the system. 3. Slide the control panel assembly upward to release it. 4. Pull the control panel assembly along with the cables out of the system. Figure 15. Removing the control panel assembly 1. screw (3) 3. control panel assembly guide (2) 2. control panel assembly 4. control panel assembly guide slot (2) Next steps 1. Install the control panel assembly. 2.
Installing the control panel assembly Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Next steps 1. Install the bezel. 2. Reconnect the disconnected peripherals from the control panel assembly. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Related tasks Removing the bezel on page 45 Installing the bezel on page 46 Hard drives CAUTION: Do not turn off or restart your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard drive failure. NOTE: Do not mix enterprise class hard drives with entry class hard drives. Your system supports four 3.
Figure 17. Removing the hard drive cage a. hard drive cage latch b. hard drive cage guide screw (2) c. hard drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the hard drive cage. If disconnected, connect the power and data cables to the hard drives and the optical drive in the hard drive cage. Install the bezel. Reconnect the peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Steps Insert the hard drive cage into the system until it clicks into place. Figure 18. Installing the hard drive cage a. hard drive cage latch b. hard drive cage guide screw (2) c. hard drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. If disconnected, reconnect the power and data cables to the hard drives and optical drive in the hard drive cage. Install the bezel. Reconnect the peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
5. Remove the power and data cables from the hard drives and optical drive in the hard drive cage. 6. Remove the hard drive cage. Steps Press the retention clips inward and pull the hard drive out of the hard drive cage. Figure 19. Removing hard drive carrier from the hard drive cage 1. hard drive carrier 3. retention clips (2) 2. hard drive 4. hard drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Install the hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage. Install the hard drive cage.
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 are shipped with your product. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 43. Disconnect all peripherals connected to the control panel assembly. Remove the bezel.
Removing a hard drive carrier from the hard drive bay Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product. 1.
Installing a hard drive carrier into the hard drive bay Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product. 1.
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 are shipped with your product. 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 43. 3. Depending on your requirement, remove the hard drive carrier from the hard drive cage or the hard drive bay. Steps To release the hard drive, flex the sides of the hard drive carrier.
2. Flex the other side of the hard drive carrier, and press the hard drive into the hard drive carrier to secure it. Figure 24. Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier a. pins (4) b. hard drive carrier c. hard drive Next steps 1. Depending on your requirement, install the hard drive carrier in the hard drive cage or the hard drive bay. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Hard drive cabling diagrams Figure 25. Cabling diagram for the optical drive and the four 3.5-inch SATA hard drives from the PERC card 1. 3. 5. 7. 62 system board SATA connector on optical drive hard drive SAS A connector on PERC card Installing and removing system components 2. 4. 6. 8.
Figure 26. Cabling diagram for four 3.5-inch SATA hard drive from the system board 1. 3. 5. 7. system board mini SAS connector on system board optical drive SATA connector on hard drive 2. SATA optical drive connector on system board 4. SATA optical drive connector on optical drive 6. hard drive Setting the cooling fan speed for 4 TB hard drives Prerequisites NOTE: Dell recommends that 4 TB hard drives be used only in systems configured with a PERC controller.
2. Select iDRAC setting. 3. Select Thermal section. 4. Select Fan Setup setting. 5. At the Fan Speed Offset section, select Low fan speed offset (+15%). Optical drive Removing the optical drive blank and filler The optical drive blank is on the bezel and the optical drive filler is located in the optical drive slot on the hard drive cage. Prerequisites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 43.
Figure 28. Removing the optical drive filler 1. optical drive bay 3. optical drive filler 2. tabs (4) 4. hard drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the hard drive cage. Reconnect the disconnected data and power cables to the hard drives and optical drive. Install the bezel. Reconnect all peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Figure 29. Installing the optical drive blank in the bezel 1. bezel 3. optical drive blank 2. retention clip 4. optical drive blank locking tab (2) 2. On the hard drive cage, hold the tabs on the optical drive filler and insert the optical drive filler into the slot on the hard drive cage. Figure 30. Installing the optical drive filler 1. optical drive bay 3. optical drive filler 66 Installing and removing system components 2. tabs (4) 4.
Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the hard drive cage. Reconnect the disconnected data and power cables to the hard drives and optical drive. Install the bezel. Reconnect all peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Removing the optical drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. 4. 5. 6. Reconnect the disconnected data and power cables to the hard drives and optical drive. Install the bezel. Reconnect the peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Related tasks Removing the bezel on page 45 Removing the hard drive cage on page 53 Installing the optical drive on page 68 Installing the hard drive cage on page 54 Installing the bezel on page 46 Installing the optical drive Only slim 9.
Figure 32. Installing the optical drive 1. SATA and power cable 3. optical drive 2. release tab 4. hard drive cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the hard drive cage. If disconnected, reconnect the disconnected data and power cables to the hard drives and optical drive. Install the bezel. Reconnect the peripherals disconnected from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
Figure 33. Memory socket locations on the system board Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: memory sockets A1 and A3 channel 1: memory sockets A2 and A4 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations: Table 15.
NOTE: 1R and 2R in the following table indicate single and dual-rank memory modules respectively. Table 16.
Removing memory modules Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product. 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42. 2.
Installing memory modules Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product. 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions on page 42.
Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. 2. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory. 3. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in the sockets. 4. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics. See Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.
Figure 36. Removing the cooling fan a. grommets (4) b. cooling fan c. cooling fan power cable Next steps 1. Install the cooling fan. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Related tasks Installing the cooling fan on page 75 Installing the cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
2. Align the four grommets on the chassis with the four holes on the sides of the cooling fan. 3. Pass the grommets through the corresponding holes on the cooling fan. 4. Stretch the grommets and slide the cooling fan toward the chassis until it locks into place. 5. Connect the cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board. Figure 37. Installing the cooling fan a. grommets (4) b. cooling fan c.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. Steps 1. Locate the USB connector or USB memory key on the system board. NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector on the system board, see the System board connectors section. 2. If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB connector. 3. Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB connector. Figure 38.
Table 17. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width 1 Processor Full Height Half Length x4 x8 2 Processor Full Height Half Length x8 x16 3 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x1 x1 4 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 x8 NOTE: All slots support Generation 3 PCIe expansion cards. NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
Figure 40. Removing an expansion card a. expansion card b. expansion card latch c. expansion card blank Next steps 1. Install an expansion card. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related tasks Installing an expansion card on page 79 Installing an expansion card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
NOTE: Keep the expansion card blank for future use. Expansion card blank must be installed into empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blanks also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. 4. Holding the expansion card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card connector. 5. Push the expansion card into the expansion card slot until the expansion card is fully seated.
Figure 42. Removing the optional SD vFlash card a. SD vFlash card b. SD vFlash card slot Installing an optional SD vFlash card Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Locate the SD vFlash card slot at the back of the chassis. Steps 1. Install a the SD vFlash card by inserting the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash card into the SD vFlash card slot on the iDRAC port card module. NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the SD vFlash card. 2.
emulates a USB device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. Removing the optional iDRAC port card Prerequisites 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.
Next steps 1. Install the iDRAC port card. 2. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related tasks Installing the optional iDRAC port card on page 83 Installing the optional iDRAC port card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. iDRAC port card connector 5. screw 4. iDRAC port card board Next steps 1. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Processors and heat sinks Use the following procedures when: • • • Removing and installing a heat sink Installing an additional processor Replacing a processor NOTE: To ensure proper cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
Figure 46. Removing and installing a heat sink 1. heat sink 3. slot (4) 5. processor socket 2. captive screw (4) 4. heat sink cooling fan power cable connector Next steps 1. If you are removing only a faulty heat sink, install the replacement heat sink, if not, remove the processor. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system. NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 4. Remove the heat sink. 5. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Figure 48. Removing and installing a processor 1. 3. 5. 7. pin-1 indicator of processor slot (2) socket lever socket 2. processor 4. processor shield 6. socket keys (2) Next steps 1. Install the processor. 2. Install the heat sink. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related tasks Removing the heat sink on page 84 Installing the processor on page 87 Installing the processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
4. Remove the cooling shroud. Steps 1. Unpack the new processor. If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint free cloth. 2. Locate the processor socket. CAUTION: While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any contaminants. Contaminants on the processor contacts such as thermal grease or oil can damage the processor. 3. Align the processor with the socket keys.
Figure 50. Installing a processor 1. 3. 5. 7. pin-1 indicator of processor slot (2) socket lever socket 2. processor 4. processor shield 6. socket keys (2) Next steps NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the heat sink. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
4. Install the processor. Steps 1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint free cloth. 2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor as shown in the following figure. CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
Power supply unit Your system supports 290 W AC power supply unit. Removing the power supply unit (PSU) Prerequisites 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.
Figure 52. Removing the PSU 1. screws (4) 3. release tab 5. P2 power cable 2. PSU 4. P1 power cable 6. PSU support guide Next steps 1. Install the PSU. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43. Related tasks Installing the power supply unit (PSU) on page 92 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps 1. Place the PSU in the chassis and slide it toward the back of the chassis. 2. To secure the PSU to the chassis, insert and tighten the screws on the back of the chassis. 3. Connect the power cables to the system board connectors. Figure 53. Installing the PSU 1. screws (4) 3. release tab 5. P2 power cable 2. PSU 4. P1 power cable 6. PSU support guide Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 43.
System battery The system battery is used to power the real-time clock and storing the BIOS settings of the system. Replacing the system battery Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working in your system section. 3. Keep the plastic scribe ready. NOTE: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Figure 55. Installing the system battery a. positive side of the battery connector b. battery connector Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working in your system section. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. Exit System Setup.
c. heat sink and processor d. iDRAC port card, if installed Steps 1. Disconnect all cables from the system board. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the chassis. 2. Remove the screws on the system board, and slide the system board toward the front of the chassis. 3. Hold the system board by the touch points and lift it out of the chassis.
Figure 57. Removing the screws on the system board a. screw (8) Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related tasks Removing memory modules on page 72 Removing an expansion card on page 78 Removing the heat sink on page 84 Removing the processor on page 85 Removing the optional iDRAC port card on page 82 Installing the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps 1. Hold the system board by its edges, and orient it toward the back of the chassis. 2.
3. Reconnect all cables to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed through the cable routing latch. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 5. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide, at Dell.com/idracmanuals. 6. Ensure that you perform the following steps: a.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. Steps 1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the System board connectors section. 2.
7. Enter System Setup again. 8. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings. 9. From the Intel TXT option, select On.
7 Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics. The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts executing the tests on all the detected devices. System diagnostics controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are executed. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance.
8 Jumpers and connectors Topics: • • • System board jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings Disabling a forgotten password System board jumpers and connectors Figure 60. System board jumpers and connectors Table 19.
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Disabling a forgotten password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use. Prerequisites 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.
9 Troubleshooting your system 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. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Troubleshooting the video subsystem Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that the Local Server Video Enabled option is selected in the iDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI), under Virtual Console. If this option is not selected, local video is disabled. NOTE: The VGA ports are not hot-pluggable. Steps 1. Check the cable connections (power and display) to the monitor. 2. Check the video interface cabling from the system to the monitor. Results If the tests run successfully, the problem is not related to video hardware.
Steps 1. Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial port. 2. Swap the serial interface cable with a known working cable, and turn on the system and the I/O serial device. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable with a known working cable. 3. Turn off the system and the I/O serial device, and swap the serial device with a compatible device. 4. Turn on the system and the I/O serial device. Next steps If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Power supply unit(s) Optical drive Hard drives Hard drive backplane USB memory key Hard drive tray Cooling shroud Expansion card risers (if installed) Expansion cards Cooling fan assembly (if installed) Cooling fan(s) Memory modules Processor(s) and heat sink(s) System board 4. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 5. Reinstall the components you removed in step 3 except the expansion cards. 6. Install the system cover. 7.
Next steps If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Troubleshooting the system battery Prerequisites 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.
Results NOTE: Some power supply units require 200-240V AC to deliver their rated capacity. For more information, see the system Technical Specifications section in the Installation and Service Manual available at www.dell.com/ poweredgemanuals. Power supply unit problems Steps 1. Ensure that no loose connections exist. For example, loose power cables. 2. Ensure that the power supply handle/LED indicates that the power supply is working properly.
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 are shipped with your product. NOTE: The fan number is referenced by the management software of the system. In the event of a problem with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace it by noting down the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2.
12. If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module with a known working memory module. 13. To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty memory module, replace the memory module in the first DIMM socket with a module of the same type and capacity. If an error message is displayed on the screen, this may indicate a problem with one or more installed DIMM types, incorrect DIMM installation, or defective DIMMs.
NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. On the next restart, the system displayed a message indicating the failure. If redundancy is enabled at the time of SD card failure, a critical alert is logged and chassis health will degrade. 4. Replace the failed micro SD card with a new micro SD card. 5. Install the system cover. 6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. 7.
Steps 1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section. Depending on the results of the diagnostics test, proceed as required through the following steps. 2. If your system has a RAID controller and your drives are configured in a RAID array, perform the following steps: a. Restart the system and press F10 during system startup to run the Dell Lifecycle Controller, and then run the Hardware Configuration wizard to check the RAID configuration.
Troubleshooting expansion cards Prerequisites 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 are shipped with your product.
4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed. 5. Install the system cover. 6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section. 7. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. System messages For information about the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up > Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up.
10 Getting help Topics: • • Contacting Dell EMC Accessing system information by using QRL Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
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