Dell 2950 owner manual Other Information You May Need, About Your System

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About Your System

This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features that provide and ensure the essential functioning of your system. The physical connectors on your system’s front and back panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The system firmware, applications, and operating systems monitor the system and component status and alert you when a problem arises. System conditions can be reported by any of the following:

Front or back panel indicators

System messages

Warning messages

Diagnostics messages

Alert messages

This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to resolve any problems indicated by a message. The system indicators and features are illustrated in this section.

Other Information You May Need

CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

The Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.

The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications.

CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system.

Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.

Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.

Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.

About Your System

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell PowerEdge 2950 SystemsJanuary Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card Installing a SAS Controller Daughter CardExpansion Card Installation Guidelines 101 General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesRemoving the Left Expansion-Card Riser Board 100112 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 119Troubleshooting an External Scsi Tape Drive 123 111133 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 131Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 149 Contents 132152 150Contents About Your System Other Information You May NeedAccessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators Messages LCD lights amber when the system needsWhether the system has been powered on USB connectorsAmber About Your System Hard-Drive Indicator CodesAbout Your System Connecting External Devices Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsGreen indicates that the power supply is operational Power Indicator CodesRedundant Power Supply Indicators Indicator FunctionLCD Status Messages NIC Indicator CodesE12nn Xx PwrGd E1000 FAILSAFE, CallSupport E1114 Temp Ambient E1116 Temp MemoryE141C CPU Mismatch E1410E1414 CPU # Thermtrip E1418 CPU # PresenceE1618 PS # Predictive E1422 CPU Machine ChkE1610 PS # Missing E1614 PS # StatusE1712 E1810 HDD ## FaultE1711 PCI Perr Slot #E1811 HDD ## Rbld Abrt E1A11 PCI Rsr ConfigE2011 Mem Config Err E2013 Shadow Bios FailE201F Drac Config E2017 Timer FailE2018 Prog Timer E2019 Parity ErrorE2113 Mem Mirror Crd # E2111 SBE Log DisableCrd # Dimm ## E2112 Mem Spare Crd #I1912 SEL Full Solving Problems Described by LCD Status MessagesRemoving LCD Status Messages System Messages Diskette read failure Diskette subsystem resetDiskette drive n seek FailureError Remote Access Error Incorrect memoryConfiguration. DIMMs must Be installed in pairsNorthbound merge error No boot device availableNo boot sector on hard drive No timer tick interruptSlot n PCI Bios failed to install Error EmbeddedError Slot n Actual Link Width is n PCIe Training ErrorSector not found Seek errorPlease run Setup program ROM bad checksum = addressWrite Fault on selected Timer chip counterUpdate loaded for Write faultAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesAbout Your System Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramResponding to Error Messages Main Screen System Setup OptionsUsing the System Setup Program Logical Processor option. See Table Including size, type, and speedCPU Information From external devices System Setup Program Options Description Boot SequenceUsing the Setup Password on Virtual CD-ROM may be presentCPU Information Screen Integrated Devices Screen System Security Screen Serial Communication ScreenExit Screen Using the System Password System and Setup Password FeaturesUsing the System Setup Program Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup PasswordSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBaseboard Management Controller Configuration BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleUsing the System Setup Program Recommended Tools Installing System ComponentsControl panel Inside the SystemSideplane Hot-pluggable fansRemoving the Front Bezel Hard Drive and Media Bay ConfigurationsFront Bezel Opening the System Opening and Closing the SystemReplacing the Front Bezel Closing the System Hard DrivesRemoving a Drive Blank Before You BeginRemoving a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Replacing a Hard-Drive CarrierScrews SATAu drive carrier Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive CarrierInstalling a Sata Hard Drive Into a Sata Drive Carrier Installing System Components Sata hard-drive Hole labels Power SuppliesPull the power supply straight out to clear the chassis Removing a Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Blank Replacing a Power SupplySystem includes four hot-pluggable cooling fans Installing the Power Supply BlankSystem Fans Removing a System FanReplacing a Cooling Fan Cooling ShroudShroud hinges Fan bracket Installing the Cooling ShroudRemoving the Cooling Shroud Removing the Fan Bracket Fan BracketsReplacing the Fan Bracket Fan bracket slot in power Tabs Supply cageSAS Controller Daughter Card Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card 12. Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card Card SAS backplane a Inch x6 backplane BackplaneSAS backplane B CardInch x4 backplane Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card RAID BatteryInstalling a RAID Battery SAS RAID controller daughter card battery Removing a RAID BatteryExpansion Cards Configuring the Boot DeviceExpansion Card Installation Guidelines Installing an Expansion CardExpansion card Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Expansion-Card CageRemoving an Expansion Card Lift the cage straight up to clear the chassis. See Figure Replacing the Expansion-Card CageInstalling a RAC Card Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveOptical drive Installing the Optical DriveRemoving the Diskette Drive From the System Diskette DriveInstalling the Diskette Drive Into the System Diskette drive release tabs Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive CarrierRemoving the Diskette Drive From the Drive Carrier Scsi Tape Drive Removing and Installing an Internal Scsi Tape DriveTape drive Release latch System Memory General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesMemory Mirroring Support Non-Optimal Memory ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Modules Memory Sparing SupportInstalling System Components Removing Memory Modules Removing a Processor Activating the Integrated NIC TOEProcessors 28. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink Heat sink Processor shield ZIF socket Socket key Installing a ProcessorSystem battery is a 3.0-volt V, coin-cell battery System BatteryReplacing the System Battery Negative side of battery Removing the Left Expansion-Card Riser Board Expansion-Card Riser BoardsRiser securing tabs Riser securing slots Installing the Left Riser Board100 Installing the Central Riser BoardGuide pins System board socket Removing the Central Riser Board101 Sideplane BoardRemoving the Sideplane Board Backplane connector Pins Installing the Sideplane Board103 SAS Backplane BoardRemoving the SAS Backplane Board Pin Securing slots Securing tabs Installing the SAS Backplane Board105 Control Panel Assembly Service-only ProcedureRemoving the Control Panel Assembly Installing the Control Panel Assembly 107 System Board Service-only ProcedureRemoving the System Board Release pin System-board securing tabs Installing the System Board109 110 111 Safety First-For You and Your SystemStart-Up Routine Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment ConflictsTroubleshooting External Connections Problem Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Keyboard Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faultyTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O Functions115 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a USB Device Liquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Wet System NIC cannot communicate with network117 Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemSystem was dropped or damaged Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting the System Battery119 Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Memory 121 Troubleshooting a Diskette DriveError message indicates a diskette drive problem Action 123 Troubleshooting an Optical DriveTroubleshooting an External Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 125 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 127 Troubleshooting Expansion CardsTroubleshooting the Microprocessors 129 130 131 Using Server Administrator DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features When to Use the System DiagnosticsSelecting Devices for Testing Running the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test Options133 Selecting Diagnostics OptionsViewing Information and Results 134 135 Jumpers and ConnectorsSystem Board Jumpers Password feature is disabled Default The password feature is enabled137 System Board Connectors138 Drive 5 SASDRV5 Drive 3 SASDRV3 SAS Backplane Board Connectors139 Secondary SAS SasbDrive 2 SASDRV2 Drive 3 SASDRV3 Drive 1 SASDRV1 140Secondary SAS Sasb Primary SAS Sasa 141Pin guides Sideplane Board ConnectorsExpansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCI Buses Control panel CtrlOptional PCI-X Left Expansion-Card Riser Board Components 143Optional PCIe Expansion-Card Central Riser Board Components 145 146 Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance 147Electronic Quote Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service149 150 Before You Call151 152 Contacting Dell153 154 155 General Support 01-899-753-0777 156157 158 General Support dial from within Jamaica only Getting Help 159160 161 General Support 001-800-220-1006 162General Support 001-800-882-1519 163 164 165 166 167 168 Celsius 169Amperes AC Alternating current BTU British thermal unitCm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 170Kilo Kb Kilobits 1024 bits Glossary 171Fahrenheit LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 172173 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol System diskette See bootable diskette174 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 175176 Index Connectors expansion-card riser177 SAS hard drive in a SATAu drive carrier Hard drive installing Sata in a SATAuSAS backplane board, 103 SAS controller daughter Board179 PCI buses expansion-card riserTOE 181 182
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