Dell R805 Front-Panel Features and Indicators, Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector

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the remote access controller (RAC) card. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.

<Ctrl><C>

This keystroke enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your SAS controller User's Guide for more information.

 

 

<Ctrl><R>

If you have the optional battery-cached SAS RAID controller, this keystroke enters the RAID configuration utility. For more information, see the

 

documentation for your SAS controller card.

<Ctrl><S>

If you have PXE support enabled through the System Setup Program (see Integrated Devices Screen), this keystroke allows you to configure

 

NIC settings for PXE boot. For more information, see the documentation for your integrated NIC.

 

 

 

 

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel.

Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors

Item

Indicator, Button, or

Icon

Description

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power-on indicator,

 

The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on.

 

power button

 

 

 

 

 

The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. When the system bezel is installed, the power

 

 

 

button is not accessible.

 

 

 

NOTE: When powering on the system, the video monitor can take from several seconds to over 2 minutes to display

 

 

 

an image, depending on the amount of memory installed in the system.

 

 

 

NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to

 

 

 

perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off.

2

NMI button

 

Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be

 

 

 

pressed using the end of a paper clip.

 

 

 

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation.

 

 

 

 

3

System identification

 

The identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When

 

button

 

one of these buttons is pushed, the LCD panel on the front and the blue system status indicator on the back blink

 

 

 

until one of the buttons is pushed again.

4

LCD panel

 

Provides system ID, status information, and system error messages.

 

 

 

The LCD lights during normal system operation. Both the systems management software and the identification

 

 

 

buttons located on the front and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to identify a particular system.

 

 

 

The LCD lights amber when the system needs attention, and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by

 

 

 

descriptive text.

 

 

 

NOTE: If the system is connected to AC power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of

 

 

 

whether the system has been powered on.

 

 

 

 

5

USB connectors (2)

 

Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-complaint.

 

 

 

 

6

Video connector

 

Connects a monitor to the system.

 

 

 

 

7

Hard drives (2)

 

One or two 2.5-inch hot plug

 

 

 

 

8

Optical drive

 

One optional slim-line SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD-RW drive, or combination CD-RW/DVD drive (when available).

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Other Information You May Need Accessing System Features During StartupKeystrokes for Accessing System Features Back to ContentsIndicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsCondition Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsHard-Drive Indicator Codes Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAIDRedundant Power Supply Indicators Power Indicator CodesNIC Indicator Codes Connecting External DevicesLCD Status Messages NIC Indicator CodesIndicator Indicator Code LCD Status MessagesSee Troubleshooting the Microprocessors See Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting the MicroprocessorsDaughter Card See Troubleshooting a Hard DriveInstall memory. See Installing Memory Modules See Troubleshooting System MemorySystem Messages Solving Problems Described by LCD Status MessagesSystem Messages Removing LCD Status MessagesTroubleshooting a Hard Drive. See Using the System Setup Troubleshooting System MemorySee Installing a RAC Card Troubleshooting Your System for any faulty componentsSee Troubleshooting the System Battery USB Device, or Troubleshooting a Hard Drive forSee Troubleshooting a USB Device or Troubleshooting a Hard Combination. See Installing a ProcessorAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesBack to Contents Running the System Diagnostics Using Server Administrator DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features When to Use the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test OptionsSelecting Devices for Testing Selecting Diagnostics OptionsContacting Dell Contacting DellVisit support.dell.com Glossary Page Page System memory See RAM Back to Contents Installing System Components Recommended Tools Inside the SystemFront Bezel Opening the System Opening and Closing the SystemRemoving the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelClosing the System Hard DrivesRemoving a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Removing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier Replacing a Hard-Drive CarrierRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Removing a Power Supply Power SuppliesInternal SD Card Replacing a Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Blank Installing the Power Supply BlankInstalling the SD Card System FansRemoving a System Fan Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card SAS Controller Daughter CardReplacing a Cooling Fan 11. SAS Controller Daughter Card Cabling Removing a SAS Controller Daughter CardInstalling a RAID Battery RAID BatteryConfiguring the Boot Device Internal USB Memory Key ConnectorExpansion Cards Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory KeyExpansion Card Installation Guidelines Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Removing the Memory Module Cooling Shrouds Cooling ShroudsInstalling the Processor Cooling Shroud Installing the Memory Module Cooling ShroudsRemoving the Processor Cooling Shroud Fan Brackets Removing the Fan BracketsReplacing the Fan Bracket Expansion-Card Risers Removing Expansion-Card RiserReplacing Expansion-Card Riser 18. Removing and Replacing Expansion-Card Riser Removing the Riser 2 Board From the Expansion-Card BracketRAC Card Replacing the Riser 2 Board on the Expansion-Card BracketRemoving the RAC Card 20. Removing and Installing a RAC Card Installing a RAC CardRemoving the LOM Daughter Card LOM Daughter CardRemoving the Optical Drive from the System Installing the Optical DriveOptical Drive Replacing the LOM Daughter CardRemoving the Optical Drive From the Optical Drive Tray 22. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive TraySystem Memory Installing an Optical Drive Into the Optical Drive TrayGeneral Memory Module Installation Guidelines Memory ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Modules Memory Sparing ConfigurationsMemory Sparing Support Removing Memory Modules 25. Installing and Removing a Memory ModuleIntegrated NIC TOE ProcessorsRemoving a Processor 26. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink Installing a ProcessorReplacing the System Battery System BatteryRemoving the Sideplane Board Sideplane BoardInstalling the Sideplane Board SAS/SATA Backplane BoardRemoving the SAS/SATA Backplane Board Installing the SAS/SATA Backplane Board Control Panel AssemblyInstalling the Control Panel Assembly Removing the Control Panel AssemblyRemoving the System Board System BoardReplace the sideplane. See Installing the Sideplane Board Installing the System BoardSystem Board Jumpers Jumper Setting DescriptionConnector Description System Board ConnectorsSideplane Board Connectors SAS/SATA Backplane Board ConnectorsDisabling a Forgotten Password Expansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCIe BusesOpen the system. See Opening and Closing the System Back to Contents Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Options Responding to Error MessagesMemory Information Screen System Setup Program OptionsUsing the System Password and Using the Setup Password Memory Information ScreenCPU Information Screen Integrated Devices ScreenCPU Information Screen Serial Communication Screen Options Serial Communication ScreenSystem Security Screen Integrated Devices Screen OptionsExit Screen System and Setup Password FeaturesEnabled DisabledAssigning a System Password Using the System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup PasswordSee Disabling a Forgotten Password Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationEntering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module OptionsChecking the Equipment Safety First-For You and Your SystemTroubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Start-Up RoutineIRQ Line Assignment Troubleshooting External ConnectionsTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem IRQ Assignment DefaultsTroubleshooting Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting the KeyboardTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a NIC Troubleshooting a Wet SystemClose the system. See Opening and Closing the System Troubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting Power SuppliesTroubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System MemoryTroubleshooting an SD Card or Internal USB Key Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive Troubleshooting an Optical DriveRemove the bezel. See Removing the Front Bezel Troubleshooting a Hard DriveTroubleshooting a SAS Controller Daughter Card Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
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