Document Outline

• Hardware Owners Manual
  • Contents
  • About Your System
    • Other Information You May Need
    • System Overview
    • System Status Features
    • Server Module Features
      • Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives
    • Hard-Drive Features
    • Back-Panel Features
      • Power Supply Indicator
      • Fan Module Indicators
    • KVM Modules
      • Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
      • Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module
    • DRAC/MC Module
      • Important I/O Configuration Considerations
      • DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
    • I/O Connectivity
      • Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules
      • PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module
      • Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
      • Fibre Channel Switch Module
      • Infiniband Pass-through Module
      • Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module
    • Server Module Messages
    • Warning Messages
    • Diagnostics Messages
    • Alert Messages
  • Using the System Setup Program
    • Entering the System Setup Program
      • Responding to Error Messages
      • Using the System Setup Program
    • System Setup Options
      • Main Screen
      • Memory Information Screen
      • CPU Information Screen
      • Integrated Devices Screen
      • Serial Communication Screen
      • System Security Screen
      • Exit Screen
    • System and Setup Password Features
      • Using the System Password
      • Using the Setup Password
    • Disabling a Forgotten Password
    • Acquiring the asset.com Utility
    • Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
      • Entering the BMC Setup Module
      • BMC Setup Module Options
• Installing System Options
  • Power Supply Modules
    • System Power Guidelines
    • Removing a Power Supply Module
    • Installing a Power Supply Module
  • Fan Modules
    • Removing a Fan
    • Installing a Fan
  • DRAC/MC Module
    • Removing a DRAC/MC Module
    • Installing a DRAC/MC Module
    • Important I/O Configuration Considerations
    • DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
  • KVM Module
    • Removing a KVM Module
    • Installing a KVM Module
    • Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch or Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch
    • Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch
    • Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Dell Console Switch
  • Chassis I/O Module
    • I/O Module Placements
    • Installing an I/O Module
  • Server Modules
    • Removing a Server Module
    • Installing a Server Module
    • Opening the Server Module
    • Closing the Server Module
  • Removing and Installing Server Module Components
    • Memory
    • General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
    • Memory Sparing
    • Memory Mirroring
    • Sample Memory Configurations
    • I/O Module Daughter Card
    • Activating the Integrated NIC TOE
    • Processors
    • Server Module Battery
    • Hard Drives
    • Removing a Hard Drive
    • Configuring the Boot Drive
    • Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier
    • Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier
  • Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly
    • Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly
  • Chassis Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the Chassis Control Panel
    • Installing the Chassis Control Panel
  • Server Module Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the Server Module Control Panel
    • Installing the Server Module Control Panel
  • System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
    • Removing the System Board
    • Installing the System Board
  • Troubleshooting Your System
    • Safety First-For You and Your System
    • Start-Up Routine
    • Checking the Equipment
    • Troubleshooting External Connections
      • Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
      • Troubleshooting the Keyboard
      • Troubleshooting the Mouse
      • Troubleshooting USB Devices
    • Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message
    • Troubleshooting a Wet System
    • Troubleshooting a Damaged System
    • Troubleshooting System Components
      • Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules
      • Troubleshooting Fan Modules
      • Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module
      • Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module
    • Troubleshooting Server Module Components
      • Inside the Server Module
      • Troubleshooting Server Module Memory
      • Troubleshooting Hard Drives
      • Troubleshooting Microprocessors
      • Troubleshooting the Server Module Board
      • Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery
  • Running System Diagnostics
    • Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
    • System Diagnostics Features
    • When to Use the System Diagnostics
    • Running the System Diagnostics
      • From the Utility Partition
      • From a USB Flash Drive
    • System Diagnostics Testing Options
    • Using the Advanced Testing Options
    • Error Messages
  • DIP Switch Settings and Connectors
    • DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation
      • DIP Switches
    • Server Module Board DIP Switch
    • Server Module Board Connectors
    • Disabling a Forgotten Password
  • Getting Help
    • Technical Assistance
      • Online Services
      • AutoTech Service
      • Automated Order-Status Service
      • Technical Support Service
    • Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
    • Problems With Your Order
    • Product Information
    • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
    • Before You Call
    • Contacting Dell
  • Glossary
  • Index