KVM selection indicator, KVM selection button | Dell 1955 specs

Figure 1-3. Server Module Indicators

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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 1955 Systems January Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Removing and Installing Server Module Components Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a DellGeneral Memory Module Installation Guidelines Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 107 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 102Troubleshooting Server Module Memory 112 101 DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation 121 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 117Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 129 Contents 118 132 About Your System Other Information You May Need System Overview System Status Features System power button Front-Panel Control and Indicators Chassis is being identified. Either the front or back Server Module FeaturesBlinking Be turned off by pressing the identification button KVM selection button KVM selection indicator Provides information about the status indicators Module by using the keyboard Fault existsInstalled Occurring About Your System Green/amber blinking Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives Hard-Drive Features Drives on Hard-Drive Features and Indicators Drive activity indicator Bay Fan modules PowerConnect 5316M Back-Panel FeaturesBay Module KVM module DRAC/MC module Status see DRAC/MC Module on Power Supply IndicatorModule Through Module on Gb pass-through module Module on Or a failed fan within the power supply. See Power DC power indicatorSupply Modules on AC power present Green Fan 2 fault indicator Fan Module Indicator Codes Fan Module Indicators KVM Modules Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module Connector System ACI port None Cable PS/2 2 and video Power indicatorDigital or analog console switch Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module Interface KVM cable PS/2 2 Video About Your System DRAC/MC Module Serial connectorOff LAN is not active Amber blinking Communicating See DRAC/MC Module on Important I/O Configuration Considerations Connectivity Guidelines for Installing Connectivity ModulesDRAC/MC Firmware Requirements Card Either or both Bays PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module Off Module is operating normally About Your System Indicator Off Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Infiniband Pass-through Module Fibre Channel Switch Module Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module 13. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators and Features Server Module Messages Installing Connectivity Modules onThere is no network activity Due to an I/O module mismatch. See Guidelines for System Setup program. See General Memory Module InstallationModule Installation Guidelines on Nvramclr switch is set to on Set the Nvramclr switch to off Troubleshooting Server Module Memory Module Installation13. Server Module Messages Causes Corrective Actions Populate two, four, or eight DIMMs Faulty keyboard controller faulty See Getting Help on If the problem persists, replaceConnected. If the problem persists Custom cable faulty keyboard Replace the keyboard Memory mirroring enabled Information only Modules, or faulty server moduleFor the boot device is enabled Faulty server module board See Getting Help on Drives installed in your system 105 or Troubleshooting HardRemote Configuration request Persists, see Troubleshooting Hard Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages About Your System Responding to Error Messages Entering the System Setup ProgramUsing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup Program System Setup OptionsMain Screen System Setup Program Options Description Asset Tag Main System Setup Program Screen Attached to the system before the system enters Bios System Setup Program Options Description Boot SequenceAuto default Setup Password on page 53 for more information CPU Information Screen Memory Information Screen Enables the integrated SAS controller Random memory accessIntegrated Devices Screen Number of cores of the processors System Security Screen Serial Communication Screen Exit Screen Using the System Password System and Setup Password Features Using the System Setup Program Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Disabling a Forgotten PasswordSee Disabling a Forgotten Password on BMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup Module Using the System Setup Program Installing System Options Installing System Options System Power Guidelines Power Supply ModulesRemoving a Power Supply Module Fan Modules Installing a Power Supply Module Removing a Fan Removing and Installing a Fan Module Handle Release tab Removing a DRAC/MC Module Installing a FanFan lever Fan-release tab Installing a DRAC/MC Module KVM Module Installing a KVM ModuleRemoving a KVM Module KVM module KVM module Keyboard Mouse Oscar Interconnecting cable KVM switch System ACI port System Analog KVM switch Custom KVM cable Digital KVM switch System Chassis I/O Module Module Placements 10. Removing and Installing an I/O Module O module Installing an I/O Module Server Modules Handle Installing System OptionsRemoving a Server Module Lower handle Module Lower handle Logo Installing a Server Module 13. Opening a Server Module Cover Server module Opening the Server Module Closing the Server Module Memory Removing and Installing Server Module Components Memory Sparing General Memory Module Installation Guidelines Memory Mirroring Shows examples of supported memory configurations Sample Memory ConfigurationsSample Memory Configurations Channel Total Memory 512 MB 256 MB Blank None 16 GB 32 GB Ejectors Socket Alignment key Edge connector Module Daughter Card Daughter card connectors on Processors Activating the Integrated NIC TOE 18. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink Screws Pin-1 corner of processor Installing System Options 20. Replacing the System Battery + side of battery Server Module Battery Hard Drives Removing a Hard Drive 21. Installing a Hard Drive Server module Hard drive Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier Configuring the Boot DriveRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly Service-Only Procedure Back rails Screws Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly Removing the Chassis Control Panel Chassis Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Control-panel cable Control-panel securing tab Installing the Chassis Control Panel Removing the Server Module Control Panel Server Module Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure Installing the Server Module Control Panel Removing the System Board System Board Service-Only Procedure 26. Removing and Installing the System Board Screws Installing the System Board 100 Start-Up Routine Safety First-For You and Your SystemChecking the Equipment 101 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting External ConnectionsProblem 103 Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message Troubleshooting USB Devices105 Liquid spills Splashes Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting System Components Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting Power Supply Modules Fan is not operating properly Troubleshooting Fan Modules 109 Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module Troubleshooting Server Module Components 111 Inside the Server Module Faulty memory module Faulty server module board Troubleshooting Server Module Memory 113 Troubleshooting Hard Drives Troubleshooting the Server Module Board Troubleshooting Microprocessors 115 Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery 116 System Diagnostics Features Using Server Administrator DiagnosticsRunning System Diagnostics 117 Running the System Diagnostics When to Use the System DiagnosticsFrom the Utility Partition From a USB Flash Drive Using the Advanced Testing Options System Diagnostics Testing OptionsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Function 119 Error Messages DIP Switches DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation121 122 Server Module Board DIP Switch Server-Module DIP Switch Settings Description Server Module Board ConnectorsSwitch 123 124 Server Module Board Connectors 125 Disabling a Forgotten Password Technical Assistance Online Services127 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Electronic Quote Service 129 Before You Call 130 131 132 Contacting Dell 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 Customer Service Fax Fax Switchboard143 Country Code Technical Support for all other Dell products 144 145 146 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 147 148 Amperes AC Alternating current 149BTU British thermal unit Celsius Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 150 Fahrenheit 151 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 152 153 154 System diskette See bootable disketteTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 155 156 Sata hard drive Sata 157Gb Ethernet pass-throughmodule Index Fibre Channel pass-through module Ethernet switch diagnostic, 30 PowerConnect 5316M 159 USB