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Contents

1 About Your System	9
Other Information You May Need	9
System Overview	10
System Status Features	10
Server Module Features	12
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives	16
Hard-Drive Features	16
Back-PanelFeatures	18
Power Supply Indicator	19
Fan Module Indicators	21
KVM Modules	22
Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module	22
Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module	24
DRAC/MC Module	26
Important I/O Configuration Considerations	27
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements	28
I/O Connectivity	28
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules	28
PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module	29
Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module	31
Fibre Channel Switch Module	32
Infiniband Pass-through Module	32
Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module	33
Server Module Messages	34
Warning Messages	40
Diagnostics Messages	40
Alert Messages	41

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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 1955 Systems January Contents Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch From a Dell Removing and Installing Server Module ComponentsGeneral Memory Module Installation Guidelines 101 Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem 102Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 107 Troubleshooting Server Module Memory 112 118 Using Server Administrator Diagnostics 117DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation 121 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 129 Contents 132 About Your System Other Information You May Need System Overview System Status Features System power button Front-Panel Control and Indicators Be turned off by pressing the identification button Server Module FeaturesChassis is being identified. Either the front or back Blinking KVM selection button KVM selection indicator Provides information about the status indicators Green/amber blinking Fault existsModule by using the keyboard Installed Occurring About Your System Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives Hard-Drive Features Drives on Hard-Drive Features and Indicators Drive activity indicator Module KVM module DRAC/MC module Back-Panel FeaturesBay Fan modules PowerConnect 5316M Bay Module on Power Supply IndicatorStatus see DRAC/MC Module on Module Through Module on Gb pass-through module DC power indicator Or a failed fan within the power supply. See PowerSupply Modules on AC power present Green Fan 2 fault indicator Fan Module Indicator Codes Fan Module Indicators KVM Modules Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module Cable PS/2 2 and video Power indicator Connector System ACI port NoneDigital or analog console switch Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module Interface KVM cable PS/2 2 Video About Your System Communicating Serial connectorDRAC/MC Module Off LAN is not active Amber blinking See DRAC/MC Module on Important I/O Configuration Considerations Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules ConnectivityDRAC/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 Due to an I/O module mismatch. See Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules onServer Module Messages There is no network activity Nvramclr switch is set to on Set the Nvramclr switch to off General Memory Module InstallationSystem Setup program. See Module Installation Guidelines on Populate two, four, or eight DIMMs Memory Module InstallationTroubleshooting Server Module 13. Server Module Messages Causes Corrective Actions Custom cable faulty keyboard Replace the keyboard If the problem persists, replaceFaulty keyboard controller faulty See Getting Help on Connected. If the problem persists Faulty server module board See Getting Help on Modules, or faulty server moduleMemory mirroring enabled Information only For the boot device is enabled Persists, see Troubleshooting Hard 105 or Troubleshooting HardDrives installed in your system Remote Configuration request Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages About 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 Setup Program Options Description Asset Tag Main System Setup Program Screen Setup Password on page 53 for more information System Setup Program Options Description Boot SequenceAttached to the system before the system enters Bios Auto default CPU Information Screen Memory Information Screen Number of cores of the processors Random memory accessEnables the integrated SAS controller Integrated Devices Screen 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 Disabling a Forgotten Password Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationSee 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 Power Supply Modules System Power GuidelinesRemoving a Power Supply Module Fan Modules Installing a Power Supply Module Removing a Fan Removing and Installing a Fan Module Handle Release tab Installing a Fan Removing a DRAC/MC ModuleFan lever Fan-release tab Installing a DRAC/MC Module Installing a KVM Module 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 Lower handle Handle Installing System OptionsServer Modules Removing a Server Module 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 512 MB 256 MB Blank None 16 GB 32 GB Sample Memory ConfigurationsShows examples of supported memory configurations Sample Memory Configurations Channel Total Memory 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 Configuring the Boot Drive Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive CarrierRemoving 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 100 101 Safety First-For You and Your SystemStart-Up Routine Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemProblem 103 Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting USB Devices Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message105 Liquid spills Splashes Excessive humidity Troubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting System ComponentsTroubleshooting 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 116 117 Using Server Administrator DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features Running System Diagnostics From a USB Flash Drive When to Use the System DiagnosticsRunning the System Diagnostics From the Utility Partition 119 System Diagnostics Testing OptionsUsing the Advanced Testing Options System Diagnostics Testing Options Function Error Messages DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation DIP Switches121 122 Server Module Board DIP Switch 123 Server Module Board ConnectorsServer-Module DIP Switch Settings Description Switch 124 Server Module Board Connectors 125 Disabling a Forgotten Password Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance 127 Electronic Quote Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service 129 Before You Call 130 131 132 Contacting Dell 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 Country Code Technical Support for all other Dell products Fax SwitchboardCustomer Service Fax 143 144 145 146 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 147 148 Celsius 149Amperes AC Alternating current BTU British thermal unit Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor 150 Fahrenheit 151 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes 152 153 System diskette See bootable diskette 154TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current 155 156 Index 157Sata hard drive Sata Gb Ethernet pass-throughmodule Fibre Channel pass-through module Ethernet switch diagnostic, 30 PowerConnect 5316M 159 USB