Dell PowerEdge R905
December HX574
Contents
Removing and Replacing the Optional
Entering the BMC Setup Module BMC Setup Module Options
Memory Information Screen
Integrated Devices Screen Serial Communication Screen
Removing the Riser Board Replacing the Riser Board
Opening and Closing the System
Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
General Memory Module Installation
Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules
Configuring the Boot Device
118
Connecting an External Fibre Channel Storage
114
115
Replacing the PEM Board 140
Checking Basic Power Problems 144
Troubleshooting a Wet System 152
139
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About Your System
Other Information You May Need
Accessing System Features During Startup
Information
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
For the integrated NIC
Running an ACPI-compliant operating
Power button Supply output to the system
After the power button is pressed
ACPI-compliant operating system,
LCD display lights amber regardless
With power supplies, fans, system
Temperature, or hard drives
LCD display lights amber when
Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Off
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Back-Panel Features and Indicators Video connector
Connecting External Devices
Or shutting down
Power Indicator Codes
Operational
Flickering
Link indicator
NIC Indicator Codes
Network
LCD Status Messages
Network data is being sent or received
E1211 Romb Batt
E1000
Call Support E1114 Temp Ambient
E1210 Cmos Batt
E122F 5V PwrGd
E122A
E122D
E122E
Thermtrip
E1313 Fan
Redundancy
E1414
E1421 CPU Init
E141C CPU Mismatch
E141F CPU Protocol
E1420 CPU Bus Perr
Range
E161C PS # Input
Lost
E1620 PS # Input
E1811 HDD ## Rbld
E1810 HDD ## Fault
E1712 PCI Serr B## D## F##
E171F Pcie Fatal Err B## D## Err Slot #
E1914 DRAC5 Conn2
E2011 Mem Config
E1812 HDD ##
Removed
E2019 Parity Error
E2013 Shadow Bios
E2017 Timer Fail
E2018 Prog Timer
E2021 Memory
E201F Drac Config
E2020 CPU Config
Disable Dimm
I1912 SEL Full
E2112 Mem Spare
I1910 Intrusion
I1911 3 ERRs Chk Log
24hr
Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages
Removing LCD Status Messages
W1228 Romb Batt
System Messages
Mode detected
Update Remote
Configuration
Please wait Bios Manufacturing
Error caused a
Error Incorrect
Error Remote
Access Controller
Allocated Invalid PCIe card
Manufacturing mode
Invalid Nvram
Resource Re
Memory tests
No boot device
No boot sector on
No timer tick
Install
Width Error
Width is n Actual Link Width Is n PCIe Fatal Error
Reset Slot n
Installed
Read fault
Remote Access
Error or incorrect
Amount
Setup program
Timer chip counter
Shutdown failure
More faulty DIMMs
Faulty DIMMs are
Disabled
Microcode update
Alert Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Write fault
Write fault on
Responding to Error Messages
Entering the System Setup Program
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Options
Main Screen
Main System Setup Program Screen
Setup Password on page 57 for more information
Support information about booting from external devices
Auto default
Device installed in the SD card slot will automatically
Memory Information Screen
CPU Information Screen
Integrated Devices Screen
Enabling AMD PowerNow! Technology
Other NICs Enabled MAC Address
Controller Enabled default Optical Drive
Controller On default User Accessible
NIC1 default
System Security Screen
Serial Communication Screen
Changing an existing setup password
System Security Screen Options Description Setup Password
That you restrict access to your system using the system
Password feature
Back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option
When set to Yes, all the contents of the TPM are cleared
Power is turned off
TPM are preserved
Exit Screen
System and Setup Password Features
System and displays a diagnostic screen
Enables or disables the NMI feature
Using the System Password
Using the System Setup Program
Using the Setup Password
Using the System Setup Program
BMC Setup Module Options
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
Entering the BMC Setup Module
Using the System Setup Program
Installing System Components
Installing System Components
Inside the System
Recommended Tools
Processor expansion module
Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel
Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel
Opening the System
Opening and Closing the System
Lift up the latch on the cover
Closing the System
Chassis hooks
Removing a Cooling Fan
Cooling Fans
Replacing a Cooling Fan
Removing the Cooling Shroud Assembly
Cooling Shroud Assembly
Replacing the Cooling Shroud Assembly
Removing a Power Supply
Power Supplies
Lever release latch
Replacing a Power Supply
Removing the PEM or PEM Shell
Processor Expansion Module
Guide pins
Installing and Removing a PEM Processor expansion module
Cooling shroud
Handle in service position Installing System Components
Replacing the PEM or PEM Shell
Expansion Cards
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
Front of system
Installing an Expansion Card
Page
Removing an Expansion Card
Riser Board
12. Riser Boards Processor riser board
Removing the Riser Board
Riser board socket
Replacing the Riser Board
RAC Card
Installing an Optional RAC Card
14. RAC Card Connectors RJ-45 RAC NIC connector
Internal USB Memory Key Optional
Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key
TOE/iSCSI Key Optional
15. Installing a USB Memory Key USB memory key
16. Installing a TOE/iSCSI Key TOE/iSCSI key
SD Memory Card
NIC Daughter Card
Installing the NIC Daughter Card
NIC daughter card connector
Removing the NIC Daughter Card
System Memory
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
Memory Modules Number
C7, C8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
Examples of Four-Processor Memory Configurations Total
C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
32 GB Sixteen 2 GB, 800 MHz
System Size and Speed Memory 128 GB Sixteen 8 GB, 667 MHz
Installing Memory Modules
19. Installing and Removing a Memory Module Memory module
Remove the cooling shroud assembly
Removing Memory Modules
Processors
Removing a Processor
20. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink Heat sink
101
Installing a Processor
Socket
102
103
Installing an Optical Drive
Latch Thumbscrew
104
105
Hard Drives
23. Hard-Drive ID Numbers
Before You Begin
107
Configuring the Boot Device
Installing a Drive Blank
Removing a Drive Blank
Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
109
Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
Replacing a Hard Drive in a Hard-Drive Carrier
Removing a SAS Controller Card
SAS Controller Cards
111
Internalstorage
Installing a SAS Controller Card
113
Installing the SAS RAID Controller Card Battery
SAS RAID controller card
Connecting an External Fibre Channel Storage Device
Connecting an External SAS Tape Drive
115
System Battery
Replacing the System Battery
System battery is a 3.0-volt V, coin-cell battery
116
27. Replacing the System Battery
117
Removing the Control Panel
Control Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure
119
Installing the Control Panel
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch Service-Only Procedure
121
Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Removing the SAS Backplane
SAS Backplane Service-Only Procedure
123
124
Backplane power cable
Installation alignment slot
Installing a SAS Backplane
125
Removing a Peripheral Interposer Board
Peripheral Interposer Board
127
Retention tab
128
Replacing a Peripheral Interposer Board
Install the peripheral interposer board
129
Removing a Fan Interposer Board
Fan Interposer Board Service-Only Procedure
131
Installing a Fan Interposer Board
Tabs Slots
Removing the System Board
System Board Service-Only Procedure
133
134
Lift the system board out of the chassis
Retention hook
135
Installing the System Board
Installing System Components
Removing the Power Distribution Board
Power Distribution Board Service-Only Procedure
137
Screws Retention tabs
Installing the Power Distribution Board
Removing the PEM Board
Processor Expansion Module Board Service- Only Procedure
139
Replacing the PEM Board
141
142
Start-Up Routine Indications Look/listen for Action
Safety First-For You and Your System
Start-Up Routine
143
144
Checking Basic Power Problems
Troubleshooting External Connections
Checking the Equipment
145
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Monitor is not working properly Video memory is faulty
Problem
146
Troubleshooting the Keyboard or Mouse
147
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
Troubleshooting Serial I/O Problems
149
Troubleshooting a USB Device
150
NIC cannot communicate with network
Troubleshooting a NIC
151
System was dropped or damaged 152
Troubleshooting a Wet System
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Liquid spilled on the system Excessive humidity
153
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Troubleshooting a Fan
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
155
Troubleshooting System Memory
157
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
Action Troubleshooting Your System
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
159
Troubleshooting Your System
161
Troubleshooting a SAS Controller or SAS RAID Controller
Action
163
Troubleshooting an External SAS Tape Drive
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
165
Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
Action
System Diagnostics Features
Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics
Running the System Diagnostics
When to Use the System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics Testing Options
169
Using the Custom Test Options
Selecting Devices for Testing
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Viewing Information and Results
System Board Jumpers
System Board Jumper Settings
System Board Connectors
173
System Board Connectors
174
Processor 3 socket Jumpers and Connectors
Processor Expansion Module Board Connectors
Connector Label Description
Processor 4 socket CONNJn Riser card connector
176
SAS Backplane Board Connectors
Power
Installation alignment slot Power SAS a
SAS 2.5-Inch Peripheral Interposer Board
Backplane power
177
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Contacting Dell
Getting Help
180
Amperes AC Alternating current
181
Celsius
182
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188
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190
System diskette See bootable diskette System memory See RAM
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
191
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Index
193
Index
195
Back-panel connectors
Microprocessor See processor
Cooling shroud, 69 cover, 65 expansion card
197
Serial communications options
System setup program entering
