Owners Manual

● The expansion card installation guidelines have been followed.
Additional cooling can be added by one of the following methods:
From the iDRAC Web GUI:
1. Click Hardware > Fans > Setup.
2. From the Fan Speed Offset drop-down list, select the cooling level needed or set the minimum fan speed to a custom
value.
From F2 System Setup:
1. Select iDRAC Settings > Thermal, and set a higher fan speed from the fan speed offset or minimum fan speed.
From RACADM commands:
1. Run the command racadm help system.thermalsettings
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Troubleshooting cooling fans
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 came with the product.
NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s management software,
allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly.
Steps
1. Remove the system cover.
2. Reset the fan.
3. If the fan functions properly, install the system cover.
Troubleshooting system memory
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 came with the product.
Steps
1. If the system is operational, run the appropriate diagnostic test. See Using system diagnostics on page 94 for available
diagnostic tests.
If diagnostics indicate a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic program.
2. If the system is not operational, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and unplug the system from the power source.
Wait at least 10 seconds and then reconnect the system to the power source.
3. Turn on the system and attached peripherals and note the messages on the screen.
If an error message is displayed indicating a fault with a specific memory module, go to step 12.
4. Enter the System Setup and check the system memory setting. Make any changes to the memory settings, if needed.
If the memory settings match the installed memory but the problem still persists, go to step 12.
5. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
6. Remove the system cover.
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Troubleshooting your system