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Dell 2900 owner manual Contents, About Your System, Using the System Setup Program

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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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Dell 2900 owner manual Contents, About Your System, Using the System Setup Program

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Hardware Owner’s Manual Dell PowerEdge 2900 SystemsDecember Notes, Notices, and CautionsContents 2 Using the System Setup Program1 About Your System Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu 3 Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Power Supply Blank Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 4 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 5 Running the System DiagnosticsGetting Help Jumpers and ConnectorsAbout Your System System Orientation Other Information You May Needsystem control panel rack Accessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators The identification buttons on the front and back panels Hard-Drive Indicator Codes drive-status indicator greengreen drive-activity indicator Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off six seconds Connecting External Devices Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsPower supply status Power Indicator CodesNIC Indicator Codes LCD Status MessagesThe NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network E1000 SYSTEM NAMEE1410 Baseboard ManagementController User’s Guide for E1422 Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages continued E1A14 E2017 Fully Buffered DIMM FBD Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages System MessagesRemoving LCD Status Messages Alert! Redundant memory Dual-rank DIMM paired with value expecting value Table 1-7. System Messages continuedvalue expecting value value expecting valueTable 1-7. System Messages continued PCI BIOS failed to install Table 1-7. System Messages continued memory configuration is Diagnostics MessagesWarning Messages Alert MessagesAbout Your System Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramResponding to Error Messages System Setup Options Using the System Setup ProgramMain Screen Page Report default Auto defaultOn default Report Keyboard ErrorsCPU Information Screens Enabled without PXE Integrated Devices ScreenAll Ports On default Enabled with PXEOptions are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off Serial Communication ScreenSystem Security Screen VT 100/VT 220 defaultExit Screen Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Return to SetupUsing the System Password System and Setup Password Features4 Press Enter Using the Setup Password Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleUsing the System Setup Program Recommended Tools Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Bezel Opening and Closing the SystemRemoving the Tower Bezel Removing the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower Only Installing the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower OnlyInstalling the Bezel Opening the SystemClosing the System chassis hooks Hot-Plug Hard DrivesBefore You Begin Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Drive BlankInstalling a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Removing a Drive Blank4 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in step 3 Install the hot-plug hard drivea Open the handle on the hard-drive carrier c Close the handle to lock the drive in placeInstalling 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 4 Attach the interposer card to the rear of the SATA hard drive Removing a Power Supply Power SuppliesInstalling a Power Supply Figure 3-10. Installing and Removing a Power Supplylocking tab Removing the Power Supply Blank Installing the Power Supply BlankFans Removing and Installing a Fan Removing or Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan 1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See Removing the Bezel on page2 Open the system. See Opening the System on page 5 Replace the fan Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card4 Remove the filler bracket on the slot you will be using Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit Removing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup UnitRemoving an Expansion Card Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 6 Remove the filler plates from the peripheral bay Installing an Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive Removing the Diskette Drive Diskette Drivediskette drive Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing the Diskette DriveInstalling System Components diskette drive power cableInstalling the Diskette Drive Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive CarrierReplacing the System Battery System Battery5 Remove the system battery Removing the Cooling Shroud Cooling Shroudback fan bracket Installing System Componentscooling shroud latch left cooling shroudReplacing the Center Fan Bracket Installing the Cooling ShroudFan Brackets Removing the Center Fan BracketMemory Removing the Back Fan BracketReplacing the Back Fan Bracket Channel 1 contains DIMM 2, DIMM6, and DIMM10 Installing System ComponentsEach channel consists of three DIMM sockets Channel 0 contains DIMM1, DIMM5, and DIMM9General Memory Module Installation Guidelines Non-Optimal Memory ConfigurationsMemory Sparing Support Memory Mirroring Support Installing Memory Modulessocket Removing Memory Modules Installing a RAC Card6 Attach the card to the expansion-bay bracket Activating the Integrated NIC TOE MicroprocessorReplacing a Processor retention lever latch heat-sink retention lever7 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor 16 Install the processor in the socket 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 BracketSAS connector SASBOUT Installing the 1x2 Flex Bay Drive BracketSAS Controller Daughter Card Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card BatteryRemoving the SAS Controller Daughter Card routing hole for RAID batterySAS RAID controller daughter SAS controller daughter card SAS connector 1 SAS RAIDbackplane SASA connector RAID battery cable SAS RAIDCabling the SAS Controller Non-RAID Installing the SAS Controller Daughter CardCabling the SAS Backplane Boards Cable RequirementsFigure 3-29. Cabling the SAS Controller Non-RAID SAS connectorSASA connector Installing System ComponentsCabling the SAS RAID Controller SASA connector SAS1 connectorSASB connector Installing System Components1x8 Plus 1x2 Drive Configuration SAS0 connector connect to Configuring the Boot Drive Control Panel Assembly Service-Only ProcedureRemoving the Control Panel Assembly Installing the Control Panel Assembly display module screwsdisplay module cable Removing the System Board System Board Service-Only Procedure13 Remove the expansion-bay bracket Installing the System Board Removing the Power Distribution Board Power Distribution Board Service-Only Procedure2 Detach all cables from the rear of the system Installing the Power Distribution Board 10 Reinsert the power supplies. See Installing a Power Supply on page Installing System Components9 Close the system. See Closing the System on page Installing System Components Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You and Your SystemStart-Up Routine Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment Conflicts Troubleshooting External ConnectionsChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting System Memory 4 Remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 2 Open or remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 18 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test Troubleshooting Your System17 Close the system. See Closing the System on page When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsUsing Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics FeaturesSelecting Devices for Testing Running the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test OptionsViewing Information and Results Selecting Diagnostics OptionsRunning the System Diagnostics System Board Jumpers Jumpers and ConnectorsThe configuration settings in NVRAM are retained at system System Board Connectors SAS Backplane Connectors optical drive/tape backup unit SASBOUT connector Disabling a Forgotten Password10 Close the system. See Closing the System on page Jumpers and Connectors Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceTechnical Support Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Dell Enterprise Training and CertificationBefore You Call Page Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websitessupport.dell.com support Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipGlossary DIN - Deutsche Industrie Norm expansion-card connector - A connector on the system board or riser board for plugging in an expansion card local bus - On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices such as the video adapter circuitry can be designed to run much faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus. See also bus peripheral - An internal or external device, such as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to a system system diskette - See bootable diskette system memory - See RAM UPS - Uninterruptible power supply. A battery-powered unit that automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure Glossary Index Page Page Page warning messages warranty wet system troubleshooting troubleshooting continued NIC power suppliesUSB device troubleshooting video troubleshootingIndex