Dell 2900 owner manual Contents

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Contents

1 About Your System

System Orientation	10
Other Information You May Need	10
Accessing System Features During Startup	11
Front-Panel Features and Indicators	12
Hard-Drive Indicator Codes	14
Back-PanelFeatures and Indicators	16
Connecting External Devices	16
Power Indicator Codes	17
NIC Indicator Codes	18
LCD Status Messages	18
Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages	26
Removing LCD Status Messages	26
System Messages	26
Warning Messages	33
Diagnostics Messages	33
Alert Messages	33

2 Using the System Setup Program

Entering the System Setup Program	35
Responding to Error Messages	35
Using the System Setup Program	36
System Setup Options	36
Main Screen	36
CPU Information Screens	39
Integrated Devices Screen	40

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell PowerEdge 2900 SystemsDecember Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Installing System ComponentsRemoving or Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive CarrierGeneral Memory Module Installation Guidelines 109 Cabling the SAS Controller Non-RAID101 105116 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 123Troubleshooting an External Scsi Tape Drive 128 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 135141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 149137 139About Your System About Your SystemOther Information You May Need System OrientationAccessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators Tape backup unit LCD lights amber when the system needsWhether the system has been powered on USB connectorsAmber About Your System Hard-Drive Indicator CodesAbout Your System Connector Power supply Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsConnecting External Devices System status indicator Power supply 2 optionalGreen indicates that the power supply is operational Power Indicator CodesRedundant Power Supply Indicators Indicator FunctionLCD Status Messages NIC Indicator CodesE1210 Cmos Batt 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 # StatusE1714 Unknown Err E1810 HDD ## FaultE1712 PCI Serr Slot #E1A15 SAS Cable B E2011 Mem Config ErrE2013 Shadow Bios Fail E1A14 SAS Cable aE201F Drac Config E2017 Timer FailE2018 Prog Timer E2019 Parity ErrorFully Buffered Dimm FBD Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages System MessagesRemoving LCD Status Messages Remote Configuration Disabled! MemoryConfiguration does not Attempting to updateDual-rank Dimm paired with Been disabled by BiosDiskette subsystem reset Error Remote AccessManufacturing mode FBD training errorDisabled Branch Configuration, ResourceNorthbound merge error No boot device availableNo boot sector on hard drive No timer tick InterruptRead fault Requested sector not found PCI Bios failed to installPlug & Play Configuration ErrorFollowing Dimm pair is Please run Setup programTimer chip counter Update loaded forAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesAbout Your System Entering the System Setup Program Responding to Error MessagesUsing the System Setup Program System Setup Options Using the System Setup ProgramMain Screen System memory test option, and redundant memory status CPU InformationLogical Processor option. See Table From external devices System Setup Program Options Description Sata PortBoot Sequence NetworkCPU Information Screens 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 PasswordDisabling a Forgotten Password Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleUsing the System Setup Program Recommended Tools Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Bezel Opening and Closing the SystemBezel latch Installing System Components Installing and Removing the Optional Bezel Tower KeylockBay panel Bezel inside view Tab slot Installing the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower OnlyRemoving the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower Only Peripheral bay panelInstalling the Bezel Opening the SystemClosing the System Cover latch Hot-Plug Hard DrivesHard-Drive Bay Numbers Rack 1x2 flex bay hard drives Before You BeginRemoving a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Removing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier Replacing a Hard-Drive CarrierRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Installing a Sata Hard Drive Into a Sata Drive Carrier Sata hard drive Sata hard-drive Hole labels Installing System Components Removing a Power Supply Power SuppliesPower supply Handle Tab Power supply blank Screw Installing a Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Blank Installing the Power Supply BlankFans Processor fan FAN2 Processor fan FAN3 Removing and Installing a FanFan connector on system board Removing or Installing the Cooling Shroud FanFan bracket latch Installing System Components Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion CardCard-edge guide Expansion card 15. Installing and Removing Expansion CardsInternal Scsi Tape Backup Unit Removing an Internal Scsi Tape Backup UnitRemoving an Expansion Card Peripheral bay Optical drive Installing an Internal Scsi Tape Backup UnitInstalling System Components Installing an Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive Removing the Diskette Drive Diskette DriveDiskette drive power cable Installing the Diskette Drive Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive CarrierReplacing the System Battery System BatteryNegative side of connector Removing the Cooling Shroud Cooling ShroudCooling shroud latch right Replacing the Center Fan Bracket Installing the Cooling ShroudFan Brackets Removing the Center Fan BracketMemory Removing the Back Fan BracketReplacing the Back Fan Bracket 21. Dimm Sockets Installing System Components General Memory Module Installation Guidelines Non-Optimal Memory ConfigurationsMemory Sparing Support Memory Mirroring Support Installing Memory ModulesMemory module socket ejectors Removing Memory Modules Installing a RAC CardRAC card RAC connector Expansion-bay bracket 23. Installing a RAC Card Notch in card edge Back standoffActivating the Integrated NIC TOE MicroprocessorReplacing a Processor 24. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink Heat sink ZIF socket Processor Installing System Components Installing the 1x8 SAS Backplane Board 1x8 SAS Backplane BoardRemoving the 1x8 SAS Backplane Board Removing the 1x2 Flex Bay Drive Bracket Optional 1x2 Flex Bay Drive Bracket26. Installing and Removing the Flex Bay Drive Bracket Installing the 1x2 Flex Bay Drive BracketSAS Controller Daughter Card Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card BatteryCard RAID battery cableCable RAID battery Connector release tab Battery bay Removing the SAS Controller Daughter CardOnly out to 1x8 backplane Sasb connector or Sasbin connector Cabling the SAS Controller Non-RAID Installing the SAS Controller Daughter CardCabling the SAS Backplane Boards Cable Requirements100 Sasa connector101 Cabling the SAS RAID ControllerSAS1 connector Card Dimm not shown 1x8 SAS backplane Sasb connector102 103 104 105 Configuring the Boot DriveControl Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Removing the Control Panel AssemblyDisplay module Installing the Control Panel AssemblySystem Board Service-Only Procedure Removing the System Board107 Installing System Components 109 Installing the System BoardPower Distribution Board Service-Only Procedure Removing the Power Distribution Board110 111 Installing the Power Distribution Board 113 114 Safety First-For You and Your System Start-Up Routine115 116 Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment ConflictsTroubleshooting External Connections Checking the EquipmentProblem Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Keyboard Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faultyTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a USB Device119 Liquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Wet System NIC cannot communicate with networkTroubleshooting a Damaged System System was dropped or damaged121 Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting a Fan123 Troubleshooting System Memory 125 Error message indicates a diskette drive problem Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive127 Troubleshooting an Optical DriveTroubleshooting an External Scsi Tape Drive 129 Troubleshooting a Hard DriveTroubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 131 Troubleshooting Expansion CardsAction 133 Troubleshooting the MicroprocessorsTroubleshooting Your System 135 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 OptionsSelecting Diagnostics Options Viewing Information and Results137 138 Jumpers and Connectors System Board Jumpers139 140 BootConfiguration settings in Nvram are cleared at next System boot141 System Board ConnectorsSAS Backplane Connectors 143 X2 SAS Backplane Connectors Power connector Sasbin connector 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 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 Country Code Technical Support for all other Dell products Fax SwitchboardCustomer Service Fax 163164 165 166 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge167 168 Celsius 169Amperes AC Alternating current BTU British thermal unitCm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 170Kilo Kb Kilobits 1024 bits Glossary 171Fahrenheit FBD Fully buffered DimmLVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 172173 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol 174Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 175176 Index 177SAS hard drive in a SATAu drive carrier Installing Sata in a SATAu drive carrierCard SAS backplane 1x8, 93 SAS controller daughter179 PostIndex 181 182

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