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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge T430 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E30S Series Regulatory Type: E30S001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About your system....................9 ....................10 Front-panel features and indicators ..........................16 LCD panel features ..........................16 Home screen ............................ 17 Setup menu ............................. 17 View menu ........................... 17 Diagnostic indicators ......................... 19 Hard-drive indicator codes ....................20 Back-panel features and indicators ..........................
  • Page 4 ...........................43 About Boot Manager ........................ 43 Entering Boot Manager ......................43 Boot Manager main menu ......................44 About Dell Lifecycle Controller ........................44 Changing the boot order ...................... 44 Choosing the system boot mode ....................45 Assigning a system and setup password ................
  • Page 5 ....................65 Installing a hot-swap hard drive ......................65 Removing a hard-drive blank ......................66 Installing a hard-drive blank ..........67 Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter .......... 68 Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter .............
  • Page 6 ........................104 Installing a GPU card ......................105 iDRAC ports card (optional) ....................105 Removing the iDRAC ports card ....................106 Installing the iDRAC ports card ....................107 Replacing an SD vFlash media card ........................108 Internal dual SD module ..................108 Removing the internal dual SD module ..................110 Installing the internal dual SD module ..........................
  • Page 7 ......................143 Installing the system board ................144 Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore ............... 144 Entering the system Service Tag using System Setup ........................145 Trusted Platform Module ..................145 Installing the Trusted Platform Module .................. 146 Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users ...................
  • Page 8 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ........... 166 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager ....166 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ......................167 System diagnostic controls 8 Jumpers and connectors................168 .........................168 System board connectors ......................

  • Page 9: About Your System

    About your system The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a rackable tower server that supports up to two processors based on the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor family, up to 12 DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to 16 hard drives/ SSDs.

  • Page 10: Front-Panel Features And Indicators

    Front-panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators— 2.5 inch hot-swap hard-drive chassis...
  • Page 11 Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators— 3.5 inch hot-swap hard-drive chassis Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Power-on indicator, The power-on indicator lights when the system power button power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.
  • Page 12 The USB management port can function as a iDRAC Direct port regular USB port or provide access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. This port is USB 2.0-compliant Video connector Allows you to connect a display to the system.
  • Page 13 Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector NOTE: The video connector is available only in the rack-mode configuration of your system. For information on converting your system from tower to the rack mode, see Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode.
  • Page 14 Figure 3. Front-panel features and indicators— 3.5 inch cabled hard-drive chassis Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector Power-on indicator, The power-on indicator lights when the system power button power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.
  • Page 15 Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off the system using the power button causes the system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is turned off. Used to troubleshoot software and device driver NMI button errors when running certain operating systems.

  • Page 16: Lcd Panel Features

    The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. •...

  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry. Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals for the list of messages in this format. Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen.
  • Page 18 For more standby, and if any error information on error messages, see the Dell exists (for example, a failed Event and Error Messages Reference Guide fan or hard drive).

  • Page 19: Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

    Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 5. Hard-drive indicators hard-drive activity indicator hard-drive status indicator hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition Blinks green two times per second...

  • Page 20: Back-Panel Features And Indicators

    Back-panel features and indicators Figure 6. Back-panel features and indicators Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Power supplies (PSU1 and Redundant Up to two 495 W, 750 W, or PSU2) power supply 1100 W redundant AC power supplies.
  • Page 21 Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Non-redundant One 450 W non-redundant power supply AC power supply. NOTE: Non-redundant power supply is supported in systems with cabled hard drives and systems with an x8 backplane. 2, 6, 8 USB connectors (6) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system.

  • Page 22: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Figure 7. NIC indicators link indicator activity indicator Convention Indicator pattern Description Link and activity indicators The NIC is not connected to the network. are OFF Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps).
  • Page 23 If firmware update is interrupted, the power supply units will not function. You must roll back the power supply firmware by using Life cycle controller. See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Flashing green...

  • Page 24: Indicator Codes For Non-Redundant Power Supply

    Convention Power Indicator Description Pattern CAUTION: When correcting a power supply mismatch, replace only the power supply with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other power supply to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must power down the system.

  • Page 25: Documentation Matrix

    Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan...

  • Page 27: Performing Initial System Configuration

    Turn the system on by pressing the power button or using iDRAC. Turn on the attached peripherals. Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the following interfaces: •...

  • Page 28: Installing The Operating System

    For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
  • Page 29 Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.

  • Page 30: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    Your PowerEdge system has the following pre-operating system management applications: • System Setup • Boot Manager • Dell Lifecycle Controller Navigation keys The navigation keys can help you access the pre-operating system management applications. Description <Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.

  • Page 31: Entering System Setup

    The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC Settings utility. For more information about this utility, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.

  • Page 32: System Information Screen

    Menu Item Description Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related features and options. System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on. System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup password, TPM security, and so on.

  • Page 33: Processor Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Spare with Advanced ECC Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode. NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode can have different defaults and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) is supported.

  • Page 34: Sata Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled. Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Enabled. Logical Processor Idling Enables or disables the operating system capability to put logical processors in the idling state in order to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 35 Menu Item Description Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.
  • Page 36 Menu Item Description Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port F Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support.

  • Page 37: Boot Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Boot Settings screen You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the Boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also allows you to specify the boot order.

  • Page 38: Integrated Devices Screen Details

    Integrated Devices screen details Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → Integrated Devices. The Integrated Devices screen details are explained below.

  • Page 39: Serial Communication Screen

    Menu Item Description installed in the specified slot. Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is preventing booting into the operating system or causing delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled. Serial Communication screen You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.

  • Page 40: System Profile Settings Screen

    You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller. NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to Custom.

  • Page 41: System Security Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Number of Turbo Boot NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an Enabled Cores for Processor entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2. Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, the maximum number of cores is enabled.
  • Page 42 Menu Item Description Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). To enable Intel TXT, Virtualization Technology must be enabled and TPM Security must be Enabled with Pre-boot measurements. By default, the Intel TXT option is set to Off Power Button Enables or disables the power button on the front of the system.

  • Page 43: Miscellaneous Settings Screen

    Miscellaneous Settings screen You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time. To view the Miscellaneous Settings click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Miscellaneous Settings.

  • Page 44: About Dell Lifecycle Controller

    UEFI shell. About Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller allows you to perform useful tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

  • Page 45: Assigning A System And Setup Password

    NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, go to dell.com/ossupport. Assigning a system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features.

  • Page 46: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    Using your system password to secure your system Prerequisites NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. Steps Turn on or reboot your system. Type your password and press <Enter>. Next steps When Password Status is Locked, type the password and press <Enter>...

  • Page 47: Operating With A Setup Password Enabled

    NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings utility requires the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. For more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Entering the iDRAC Settings utility Turn on or restart the managed system.

  • Page 48: Changing The Thermal Settings

    Changing the Thermal Settings The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system. Enter the iDRAC Settings utility. Under iDRAC Settings → Thermal → User Option, select between the following options: • Default •...

  • Page 49: Installing And Removing System Components

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 50: Recommended Tools

    Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and peripherals. Power on the system, including any attached peripherals. Related Links Installing the system cover Installing the front bezel Recommended tools You will need the #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform the removal and installation procedures. Front bezel (optional) Installing the front bezel Locate and remove the bezel keys.

  • Page 51: Removing The Front Bezel

    bezel key slot on the chassis (2) bezel tab (2) bezel Removing the front bezel Unlock the bezel using the bezel keys. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system. Remove the bezel by unhooking the bezel tabs from the slots at the bottom of the system.

  • Page 52: Installing The System Feet

    Figure 11. Removing and installing the system feet screw hole (4) slot (12) tab (12) base of the tower system feet (4) screw (4) Related Links Installing the system feet Installing the system feet Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the system.

  • Page 53: Caster Wheels (Optional)-Tower Mode

    Next steps Place the system upright on a flat and stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Related Links Removing the system feet Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode Caster wheels provide mobility to the system in the tower mode. The caster wheel assembly consists of: •...

  • Page 54: Removing Caster Wheels

    Figure 12. Removing and installing caster wheels support unit screw for support unit (2) slot on base of the tower (4) wheel assembly unit (2) screw for wheel assembly (2) Related Links Removing the system feet Removing caster wheels Removing caster wheels Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety...

  • Page 55: Removing The System Cover

    Related Links Installing caster wheels Removing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Power off the system, including any attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. Remove the optional front bezel. Lay the system on a flat and stable surface.

  • Page 56: Installing The System Cover

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 57: Optical Drives And Tape Drives (Optional)

    NOTE: If your system is installed with a double-width GPU card, the system supports only one 5.25 inch removal media storage. NOTE: You can also install a Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable media device on your system. For systems with hot-swappable hard drives, the optical and tape drives can be configured as follows:...

  • Page 58: Removing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 59 Figure 15. Removing and installing the optical drive or tape drive optical drive/tape drive guide release latch NOTE: The following figure shows the cabling diagram for an optical drive/tape drive with an x16 backplane. All backplanes have an ODD connector.
  • Page 60 Figure 16. Cabling— optical drive and tape drive optical drive connector on system board tape drive connector on system board SAS tape drive connector on the PERC PERC card card system board SAS tape drive tape drive optical drive Related Links Installing the optical drive or tape drive...

  • Page 61: Installing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 62: Installing The Cooling Shroud

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 63: Hot-Swappable Hard Drives

    For more information on these hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Choosing the right drive type depends on the usage pattern. Improper use of Entry Hard Drives (workload rating exceed 55TB/year) will lead to significant risk and increase the drives failure rate.

  • Page 64: Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 65: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 66: Installing A Hard-Drive Blank

    Steps Press the release button and slide the hard-drive blank out of the hard-drive slot. Figure 19. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank hard-drive blank release button Figure 20. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank hard-drive blank release button Installing a hard-drive blank Prerequisites...

  • Page 67: Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 68: Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 69: Removing A Hard-Drive Adapter From A Hard-Drive Carrier

    Figure 22. Removing and installing a hard-drive adapter into a 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier 3.5 inch hard-drive carrier screw (5) hard-drive adapter 2.5 inch hard drive Removing a hard-drive adapter from a hard-drive carrier Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

  • Page 70: Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 71: Removing The Internal Hard-Drive Bay

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 72: Installing The Internal Hard-Drive Bay

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 73 Figure 25. Removing and installing a cabled hard drive spare screws hard drive connector hard drive internal hard-drive bay screws (4)
  • Page 74 Figure 26. Cabling—Cabled hard-drives SATA optical drive connector on system SATA tape drive connector on system board board SATA A connector on system board system board hard drives tape drive optical drive...
  • Page 75 Figure 27. Cabling—Cabled hard-drives with a PERC card front-panel HDD LED controller SATA optical drive connector on system connector on the system board board SATA tape drive connector on system system board board SAS connector on PERC card PERC card front-panel HDD LED controller hard drives connector on the PERC card...

  • Page 76: Installing A Cabled Hard Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 77: Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 78 signal cable SAS cable SAS connector Figure 29. Connectors on an x16 hard-drive backplane backplane power connector x16 backplane power connector for the optical and tape signal connector drives SAS A connector...
  • Page 79 Figure 30. Cabling—x16 hard-drive backplane with two PERC cards SATA optical drive connector on system SATA tape drive connector on system board board PERC card SAS connector on PERC card SAS connector on PERC card PERC card system board x16 backplane SAS B connector on the x16 backplane 10.
  • Page 80 Figure 31. Cabling—x8 hard-drive backplane with one PERC card SATA optical drive connector on system SATA tape drive connector on system board board SATA B connector on system board SATA A connector on system board SAS connector on PERC card PERC card system board x8 backplane...
  • Page 81 Figure 32. Cabling—x8 hard-drive backplane with two PERC cards SATA optical drive connector on system SATA tape drive connector on system board board SAS connector on PERC card PERC card SAS connector on PERC card PERC card system board x8 backplane SAS B connector on backplane 10.

  • Page 82: Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 83: Installing A Four-Slot Hard-Drive Blank

    Steps Using a screwdriver, push the release tabs on the four corners of the blank from inside the system, to unlock the four-slot hard-drive blank from the chassis. From the front of the system, pull the four-slot hard-drive blank at the corners until it is free of the hard-drive slot.

  • Page 84: System Memory

    Next steps Follow the instructions listed in After working inside your system. Related Links Removing a four-slot hard-drive blank System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs). It supports DDR4 voltage specifications. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. Memory bus operating frequency can be 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, or 1333 MT/s depending on: •...
  • Page 85 Figure 34. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1 and A5 channel 1: slots A2 and A6 channel 2: slots A3 and A7 channel 3: slots A4 and A8 Processor 2 channel 0: slot B1 channel 1: slot B2 channel 2: slot B3...

  • Page 86: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    channel 3: slot B4 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. DIMMs Populated/ Operating Frequency (in DIMM Type Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel Channel MT/s) 1.2 V RDIMM 2133, 1866, 1600, and 1333 Single rank or dual rank General memory module installation guidelines Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration.

  • Page 87: Sample Memory Configurations

    • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology. • DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release levers must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black release levers. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs - for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
  • Page 88 System DIMM Size Number of DIMM Rank, DIMM Slot Population Capacity (in (in GB) DIMMs Organization, and Frequency 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6...

  • Page 89: Removing Memory Modules

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  • Page 90: Installing Memory Modules

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  • Page 91 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in the sockets. Run system memory test in system diagnostics. See Dell Embedded System Diagnostics. Related Links...

  • Page 92: Cooling Fans

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  • Page 93: Installing The Internal Cooling Fan

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  • Page 94: Removing The External Cooling Fan

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  • Page 95: Installing The External Cooling Fan

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  • Page 96: Internal Usb Memory Key (Optional)

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  • Page 97: Expansion Card Holder

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  • Page 98: Installing The Expansion Card Holder

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  • Page 99: Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

    Expansion card installation guidelines Table 3. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported PCIe Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width Platform Controller Full Height Half Length Platform Controller Full Height Half Length Processor 1 Full Height Full Length Processor 1 Full Height Full Length...

  • Page 100: Gpu Card Installation Guidelines

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  • Page 101 expansion card latch expansion card connector expansion card Figure 41. Removing and installing the filler bracket expansion card latch slot filler bracket guide pin...

  • Page 102: Installing An Expansion Card

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  • Page 103: Removing A Gpu Card

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  • Page 104: Installing A Gpu Card

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  • Page 105: Idrac Ports Card (Optional)

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  • Page 106: Installing The Idrac Ports Card

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  • Page 107: Replacing An Sd Vflash Media Card

    Steps Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC ports card on the slots on the chassis wall. Insert the iDRAC ports card into the connector on the system board. Secure the iDRAC ports card using the two captive screws. Next steps Install the internal cooling fan.

  • Page 108: Internal Dual Sd Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 109 Figure 45. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) Internal Dual SD module LED status indicator (2) SD card (2) SD card slot 2 SD card slot 1 IDSDM connector The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes: Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition...

  • Page 110: Installing The Internal Dual Sd Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 111: Installing An Internal Sd Card

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  • Page 112: Removing A Processor

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  • Page 113 Figure 46. Removing and installing a processor heat sink 1. slots (4) 2. captive screws (4) 3. heat sink 4. processor socket CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
  • Page 114 Figure 47. Processor shield 1. close first socket release lever 2. lock icon 3. processor 4. open first socket release lever 5. unlock icon To remove the processor: a. Release the open first socket-lever near the unlock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
  • Page 115 Figure 48. Removing and installing a processor 1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor 3. processor 4. slot (4) 5. processor shield 6. open first socket-release lever 7. socket 8. socket keys (4) d. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the processor shield upward until the open first socket-release lever lifts up.

  • Page 116: Installing A Processor

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  • Page 117 CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket. b. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the system board. c. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys. CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor.

  • Page 118: Redundant Ac Power Supply

    3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the screws diagonally opposite to each other.

  • Page 119: Removing A Redundant Ac Power Supply

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  • Page 120: Installing A Redundant Ac Power Supply

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  • Page 121: Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank

    Steps Slide the new power supply unit into the chassis until the power supply unit is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, re-latch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation.

  • Page 122: Installing The Power Supply Unit Blank

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  • Page 123: Non-Redundant Ac Power Supply

    Secure the power supply divider to the chassis using the screw. Figure 52. Removing and installing the power-supply divider power supply divider tabs (4) screw Next steps Install the redundant power supply module(s) or power supply blank as applicable. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and power on the system, including any attached peripherals.

  • Page 124: Removing A Non-Redundant Ac Power Supply

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  • Page 125: Installing A Non-Redundant Ac Power Supply

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  • Page 126: Power Interposer Board

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  • Page 127: Installing The Power Interposer Board

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  • Page 128: System Battery

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  • Page 129: Control Panel Assembly

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  • Page 130 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Remove the screw securing the control panel to the chassis. Disconnect the control panel cable and the control panel USB cable from the system board. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cables as it can damage the connectors.

  • Page 131: Installing The Control Panel Assembly

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  • Page 132: Removing The Control Panel Assembly Cover

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  • Page 133: Installing The Control Panel Assembly Cover

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  • Page 134: Removing The Control-Panel Board

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  • Page 135: Installing The Control-Panel Board

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  • Page 136: Removing The Lcd Module

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  • Page 137: Installing The Lcd Module

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  • Page 138: Removing The Vga Module

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  • Page 139: Installing The Vga Module

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  • Page 140 CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drives.
  • Page 141 Figure 64. Removing and installing the screws on the system board screws (9) CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
  • Page 142 Figure 65. Removing the system board system board t-handle posts (2) Hold the t-handle posts and slide the system board toward the front of the system. Hold the t-handle posts and lift the system board out of the chassis. Related Links Removing the expansion card holder Removing the cooling shroud Removing the internal dual SD module...

  • Page 143: Installing The System Board

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  • Page 144: Restoring The Service Tag Using Easy Restore

    NOTE: You can enter the only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct Service Tag. Once the Service Tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed. Click Ok. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

  • Page 145: Trusted Platform Module

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  • Page 146: Re-Enabling The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Figure 66. Installing the TPM TPM connector slot on the TPM connector plastic bolt slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users While booting your system, press <F2>...

  • Page 147: System Top Cover

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  • Page 148: Installing The System Top Cover

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  • Page 149: Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode

    CAUTION: Do not attempt to convert your system into a rack unless authorized by Dell. Only customers certified by Dell for tower to rack conversion can convert a tower system into a rack system. NOTE: For specific caution statements and procedures, see the rack installation documentation for your system at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
  • Page 150 Lay the system on a flat and stable surface. If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels. Remove the system cover. Steps Remove the control panel assembly from the chassis. Remove the control panel assembly cover. Install the VGA module. Install the control panel assembly cover for rack mode into the control panel assembly.
  • Page 151 Install the system in a rack. For more information, see the system’s Rack Installation Guide at dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Related Links Removing the system feet Removing caster wheels Removing the system cover Removing the control panel assembly Removing the control panel assembly cover...

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting Your System

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  • Page 153: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Usb Xml Configuration)

    Getting Help. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration) For information on USB storage device and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Ensure your USB storage device is connect to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon.

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Laptop Connection)

    Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection) For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmanuals. Steps Make sure your laptop is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with a USB Type A/A cable.

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting A Wet System

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  • Page 156: Troubleshooting A Damaged System

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  • Page 157: Troubleshooting Power Supply Units

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  • Page 158: Troubleshooting Cooling Problems

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  • Page 159: Troubleshooting System Memory

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  • Page 160: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key

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  • Page 161: Troubleshooting An Optical Drive

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  • Page 162: Troubleshooting A Tape Backup Unit

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  • Page 163: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

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  • Page 164: Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

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  • Page 165: System Messages

    System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

  • Page 166: Using System Diagnostics

    Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 167: System Diagnostic Controls

    Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks, Desktops and Servers) at dell.com/support/home.

  • Page 168: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors System board connectors Figure 69. System board connectors Connector Description SYS_PWR_CONN (P1) Power connector FP_USB Control panel USB connector PIB_CONN PIB signal connector SATA_CDROM Optical drive SATA connector...
  • Page 169 Connector Description SATA_TBU Tape drive SATA connector J_SATA_B SATA connector B CTRL_PNL Control panel interface connector J_SATA_A SATA connector A INT_USB_3.0 Internal USB connector TPM_MODULE Trusted Platform Module (TPM) connector J_PSWD_NVRAM See System Board Jumper Settings SLOT1 PCIE_G2_X4 PCIe card connector 1 (PCH) SLOT2 PCIE_G2_ X1 PCIe card connector 2...

  • Page 170: System Board Jumper Settings

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  • Page 171 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. Open the system. Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6. Close the system. 10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

  • Page 172: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Physical Height 443.3 mm (17.45 inch) with feet 430.3 mm (16.94 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.98 inch) with feet opened 218 mm (8.58 inch) with feet closed Depth 542.2 mm (21.35 inch) without bezel 558.6 mm (21.99 inch) with bezel Weight (maximum configuration) 30.16 kg (66.49 lb) Processor...
  • Page 173 Memory Architecture 1333 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s DDR4 Registered DIMMs Support for advanced ECC or memory optimized operation Memory module sockets Twelve 288-pin Memory module capacities (RDIMMs) 4 GB (single-rank), 8 GB (single- and dual-rank), 16 GB (single- and dual-rank), and 32 GB (single- and dual-rank) Minimum RAM...
  • Page 174 Drives Hard drives Four–hard-drive systems Up to four 3.5 inch, internal, cabled SATA, or nearline SAS hard drives. Eight–hard-drive systems Up to eight 3.5 inch, internal, hot-swappable SATA, or nearline SAS hard drives. NOTE: 2.5 inch hard drives in 3.5 inch carriers are supported for SAS, and SATA SSD hard drives.
  • Page 175 Connectors Internal One 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant Internal Dual SD Module Two optional flash memory card slots with the internal SD module NOTE: One card slot is dedicated for redundancy. Video Video type Integrated Matrox G200 with iDRAC8 Video memory 16 MB shared with iDRAC8 application memory Expanded Operating Temperature NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
  • Page 176 Non-redundant power supplies are not supported. • Cabled power supply units are not supported. • Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
  • Page 177 Environmental Operating Altitude De-rating Up to 35 °C (95 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1 °C/300 m (1 °F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1 °C/175 m (1 °F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).

  • Page 178: Getting Help

    Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting dell.com/QRL or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan...

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