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E06S Series, E06S001 owner manual
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ R910
Hardware Owner’s
Manual
Regulatory Model: E06S Series
Regulatory Type: E06S001
book.book Page 1 Wednesday,
January 20, 2010 10:20 AM
Contents
Main
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Contents
1 About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3 Installing System Components . . . . . . . . 85
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4 Troubleshooting Your System . . . . . . . . 173
5 Running the System Diagnostics. . . . . . 193
6 Jumpers and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . 197
7 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
About Your System
Accessing System Features During Startup
The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup.
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators
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LCD Panel Features
Home Screen
Setup Menu
View Menu
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Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators
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NOTE:
Guidelines for Connecting External Devices
NIC Indicator Codes
Power Indicator Codes
LCD Status Messages
Viewing Status Messages
Removing LCD Status Messages
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System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system.
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Warning Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Alert Messages
Other Information You May Need
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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
Choosing the System Boot Mode
Entering the System Setup Program
Responding to Error Messages
Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys
System Setup Options
Main Screen
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Memory Settings Screen
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Processor Settings Screen
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SATA Settings Screen
Boot Settings Screen
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Integrated Devices Screen
PCI IRQ Assignments Screen
NOTE:
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Serial Communication Screen
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Embedded Server Management Screen
Power Management Screen
System Security Screen
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Exit Screen
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys
UEFI Boot Manager Screen
UEFI Boot Settings Screen
System Utilities Screen
System and Setup Password Features
Using the System Password
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Using the Setup Password
Embedded System Management
iDRAC Configuration Utility
Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility
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Installing System Components
Recommended Tools
Inside the System
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Front Bezel (Optional)
Removing the Front Bezel
Installing the Front Bezel
System Identification Panel
Removing the System Identification Panel
Installing the System Identification Panel
Opening and Closing the System
Opening the System
Closing the System
System Memory
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Installing System Components 93
Table 3-1. Memory Configurations (Dual Processor)
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Installing System Components 95
Table 3-2. Memory Configurations (Four Processors)
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Removing a Memory-Riser Blank
Installing a Memory-Riser Blank
Removing a Memory Riser
Installing a Memory Riser
Installing Memory Modules
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Removing Memory Modules
Removing the Memory-Riser Guide
Installing the Memory-Riser Guide
Hard Drives
Removing a Hard-Drive Blank
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
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Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier
Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier
Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive
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Installing an Optical Drive
Cooling Fans
Removing a Cooling Fan
Installing a Cooling Fan
Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
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Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly
Internal USB Memory Key
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Integrated NIC Hardware Key
Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Riser
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
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Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
Installing an Expansion-Card Riser
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Removing an Expansion-Card Riser
I/O Card
Removing the I/O Card
Installing the I/O Card
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
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Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
VFlash Media (Optional)
Installing a VFlash Media Card
Removing a VFlash Media Card
Internal Dual SD Module (Optional)
Removing the Internal Dual SD Module
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Installing the Internal Dual SD Module
Internal SD Card (Optional)
Installing an Internal SD Card
Removing an Internal SD Card
Integrated Storage Controller Card
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
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Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
RAID Battery
Removing a RAID Battery
Installing the RAID Battery
Processors
Removing a Processor
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Installing a Processor
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Power Supplies
Removing a Power Supply
Installing a Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply Blank
Installing the Power Supply Blank
System Battery
Replacing the System Battery
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SAS Backplane
Removing the SAS Backplane
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Installing the SAS Backplane
Power Distribution Board
Removing the Power Distribution Board
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Replacing the Power Distribution Board
Control Panel Assembly
Removing the Control Panel Display Module
Installing the Control Panel Display Module
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Removing the Control Panel Board
Installing the Control Panel Board
System Board
Removing the System Board
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Installing the System Board
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Troubleshooting Your System
Safety FirstFor You and Your System
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
Troubleshooting External Connections
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Troubleshooting a USB Device
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
Troubleshooting a NIC
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
Troubleshooting a Fan
Troubleshooting System Memory
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Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
Troubleshooting an Internal SD Card
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
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Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
Troubleshooting the Processors
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Running the System Diagnostics
Using Online Diagnostics
Embedded System Diagnostics Features
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Using the Custom Test Options
Selecting Devices for Testing
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Viewing Information and Results
Jumpers and Connectors
System Board Jumper
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System Board Connectors
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SAS Backplane Board Connectors
Disabling a Forgotten Password
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Getting Help
Contacting Dell
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