Dell FM120x4 owner manual Contents

Page 3

Contents
1 About your system	7
Terms used in the document	7
Front-panel features and indicators	8
Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns	9
Node status indicators	10
Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives	11
Documentation matrix	11
Quick Resource Locator	12
2 Performing initial system configuration	13
Setting up your system	13
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address	13
Logging in to iDRAC	14
Installing the operating system	14
Managing your system remotely	14
Downloading and installing drivers and firmware	14
3 Using the System Setup and Boot Manager	15
Choosing the system boot mode	15
Entering System Setup	16
Responding to error messages	16
Using the System Setup navigation keys	16
System setup options	16
System Setup main screen	16
System BIOS screen	17
System Information screen	17
Memory Settings screen	18
Processor Settings screen	18
SATA Settings screen	18
Boot Settings screen	19
Integrated Devices screen	19
Serial Communications screen	19
System Profile Settings screen	20
System Security screen	21
Miscellaneous settings	21
System and setup password features	21
Assigning a system and/or setup password	22
Using your system password to secure your system	23

Image 3

Contents Regulatory Model E02B Regulatory Type E02B002 Page Contents Using the Boot Manager navigation keys Boot Manager screen Installing sled componentsTechnical specifications Troubleshooting your systemUsing system diagnostics Jumpers and connectorsGetting help About your system Terms used in the documentTerm Description Front-panel features and indicators Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition Hard-drive/SSD indicator patternsBlinking blue Node status indicatorsIndicator Pattern Description Off Solid blueDocumentation matrix Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drivesQuick Resource Locator Performing initial system configuration Setting up your systemSetting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address Click Get drivers and downloads Logging in to iDRAC Installing the operating systemChoosing the system boot mode Using the System Setup and Boot ManagerUsing the System Setup navigation keys Entering System SetupSystem setup options Responding to error messagesSystem Information screen System Bios screenMemory Settings screen Processor Settings screenSata Settings screen Boot Settings screen Integrated Devices screenSerial Communications screen System Profile Settings screen System and setup password features Miscellaneous settingsSystem Security screen Assigning a system and/or setup password Operating with a setup password enabled Using your system password to secure your systemEntering the Uefi Boot Manager Using the Boot Manager navigation keysBoot Manager screen Embedded system management IDRAC Settings utilitySystem Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings Networking configurationsEntering the iDRAC Settings utility Standard configurationIcon Description Network adapter isolation configurationNetwork adapter isolation configuration Isolated networks configurationTrunk configuration or LAG Removing the sled Installing sled componentsRemoving and installing the sled Recommended toolsRemoving and installing a sled Installing the sledInside the sled 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD system Inside the sledRemoving the cable cover Cable coverRemoving and installing the cable cover Installing the cable coverRemoving the cooling shroud Cooling shroudMaximum Dimm Rank Per Installing the cooling shroudSystem memory Dimm Type DIMMs Populated PerSample memory configurations General memory module installation guidelinesNumber Organization Dimm Slot Population DIMMs Speed Removing memory modulesRemoving the memory module Installing memory modulesHard drive/SSD to node assignment Hard drives/SSDsHard-Drive/SSD Bay Node Removing a hard drive/SSDHard-drive/SSD carrier handle Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD Installing a hard drive/SSDConfiguring the boot drive Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrier Hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneSSD cage assembly Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the SSD cage assembly Easy restore module Installing the SSD cage assemblyReplacing the easy restore module Replacing the system battery System batteryRemoving the system board System boardPage Removing and installing the system board Installing the system boardRemoving the control panel Control panelRemoving and installing the control panel Installing the control panelPage Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting USB devices Troubleshooting hard drivesTroubleshooting the system battery Troubleshooting the system boardDiagnostic messages System messagesAlert messages Running the Embedded System Diagnostics Using system diagnosticsDell Embedded System Diagnostics When to use the Embedded System DiagnosticsLeast one event description is recorded System diagnostic controlsConfiguration settings are retained at system boot Jumpers and connectorsSystem board jumper settings Jumper Setting DescriptionConnector Description System board connectorsDisabling a forgotten password Technical specifications Temperature Continuous Operation BatteryEnvironmental Expanded operating temperature TemperatureOperating Altitude De-rating Maximum VibrationMaximum Shock Maximum AltitudeGaseous Contamination Documentation feedback Quick Resource Locator Locating your system Service TagGetting help Contacting Dell