Table 1-3. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

No boot sector on

Incorrect configuration

Check the hard-drive

hard drive

settings in System Setup

configuration settings in the

 

program, or no operating

System Setup program.

 

system on hard drive.

See "Using the System Setup

 

 

Program and UEFI Boot

 

 

Manager" on page 57.

 

 

If necessary, install the

 

 

operating system on your

 

 

hard drive. See your

 

 

operating system

 

 

documentation.

 

 

 

No timer tick

Faulty system board.

See "Getting Help" on

interrupt

 

page 177.

 

 

 

PCI BIOS failed

PCIe device BIOS (Option

Reseat the expansion card(s).

to install

ROM) checksum failure

Ensure that all appropriate

 

detected during shadowing.

cables are securely connected

 

Cables to expansion card(s)

to the expansion card(s).

 

If the problem persists,

 

loose; faulty or improperly

 

see "Troubleshooting

 

installed expansion card(s).

 

Expansion Cards" on

 

 

 

 

page 162.

PCIe Training Error: Expected Link Width is x, Actual Link Width is y.

Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the specified slot.

Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number.

See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 162. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 177.

Plug & Play

Error encountered in

Install the NVRAM_CLR

Configuration

initializing PCIe device;

jumper in the clear position

Error

faulty system board.

(pins 1 and 3) and reboot the

 

 

system. See Figure 6-1 for

 

 

jumper location. If the

 

 

problem persists,

 

 

see "Troubleshooting

 

 

Expansion Cards" on

 

 

page 162.

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About Your System

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Dell T310 owner manual No boot sector on, Hard drive, No timer tick, Interrupt PCI Bios failed, To install, Plug & Play

T310 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T310 is a tower server designed to meet the needs of small businesses and remote offices looking for an efficient and reliable server solution. With its robust architecture and user-friendly features, the T310 provides a solid foundation for various applications, such as file sharing, data backup, and running virtual machines.

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Memory capacity is another key characteristic of the T310. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM, which is essential for running multiple applications simultaneously without any performance degradation. The memory can be expanded easily, allowing businesses to increase capacity as their data needs evolve.

Storage options on the T310 are flexible and extensive. The server features up to four hot-swappable 3.5-inch hard drive bays, supporting SATA and SAS drives. This allows for a maximum internal storage capacity of up to 8TB, giving businesses the space they need for data-intensive tasks. The hot-swappable design enhances uptime, enabling users to replace drives without shutting down the server.

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