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Regulatory Model: E35S Series
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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge T330 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E35S Series Regulatory Type: E35S001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system................9 ....................10 Supported configurations on PowerEdge T330 systems ..................................11 Front panel ..................... 11 Front panel features and indicators — tower mode .......................15 Front panel features and indicators — rack mode ................................... 16 LCD panel ................................18...
  • Page 4 ................................48 About Boot Manager ............................... 48 Viewing Boot Manager ............................48 Boot Manager main menu ............................49 About Dell Lifecycle Controller ..............................49 Changing the boot order ............................49 Choosing the system boot mode ..........................49 Creating a system or setup password ......................50 Using your system password to secure your system ......................
  • Page 5 ..........................54 Installing the optional front bezel ..........................55 Removing the optional front bezel ..................................55 System feet ............................55 Removing the system feet ............................56 Installing the system feet ..........................57 Caster wheels (optional)—tower mode ...............................57 Installing caster wheels ............................58 Removing caster wheels ...................................
  • Page 6 ..........................93 Removing the internal cooling fan ..........................94 Installing the internal cooling fan ..........................95 Internal USB memory key (optional) ....................... 95 Replacing the optional internal USB memory key ................................96 Expansion cards ......................... 96 Expansion card installation guidelines ............................97 Removing an expansion card ............................
  • Page 7 .......................151 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ................151 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager ............151 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ............................151 System diagnostics controls 9 Jumpers and connectors....................153 ........................... 153 System board jumpers and connectors ............................154...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting a tape backup unit ..........................165 Troubleshooting a hard drive or SSD ..........................165 Troubleshooting a storage controller ............................ 166 Troubleshooting expansion cards .............................167 Troubleshooting processors 11 Getting help........................ 168 ................................168 Contacting Dell ........................168 Accessing system information by using QRL...

  • Page 9: About The Dell Poweredge T330 System

    About the Dell PowerEdge T330 system The Dell PowerEdge T330 is a single socket rack server and supports the following hardware configuration: Component Quantity Processor The server supports one processor from these product families • Intel E3-1200 v5 or v6 series •...

  • Page 10: Supported Configurations On Poweredge T330 Systems

    Supported configurations on PowerEdge T330 systems Figure 1. System view with supported configurations...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front panel The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the power button, NMI button, system identification tag, system identification button, and USB and VGA ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel.
  • Page 12 Functions as a regular USB port or provides access to the Direct port iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. This port is USB 2.0-compliant USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is USB 3.0-compliant.
  • Page 13 Figure 3. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis Table 2. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Power-on indicator, power Enables you to know the power status of the system.
  • Page 14 Functions as a regular USB port or provides access to the Direct port iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. This port is USB 2.0-compliant USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system. This port is USB 3.0-compliant.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features And Indicators - Rack Mode

    Front panel features and indicators — rack mode Figure 4. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode Table 3. Front panel features and indicators — rack mode Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Power-on indicator, power Enables you to know the power status of the system. The button power-on indicator glows when the system power is on.

  • Page 16: Lcd Panel

    The LCD panel of your system provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.
  • Page 17 LCD message with an SEL entry. Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

  • Page 18: Back Panel Features

    Option Description Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu section for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen. View menu NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action. Option Description iDRAC IP...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Features And Indicators

    Back panel features and indicators Figure 6. Back panel features and indicators Table 5. Back panel features and indicators Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description Power supply units (PSU1 and Enables you to install up to two 495 W redundant and 350 W PSU2) non-redundant AC power supply units.

  • Page 20: Diagnostic Indicators

    Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. For more information about error • When the system is turned on. messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages • When the system is in standby. Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >...

  • Page 21: Hard Drive Indicator Codes

    Icon Description Condition Corrective action Hard drive The indicator flashes amber if there Check the System Event Log to determine the hard indicator is a hard drive error. drive that has an error. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).

  • Page 22: Nic Indicator Codes

    Hard drive NOTE: If the hard drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not turn on. Table 7. Hard drive indicator codes Drive-status indicator pattern Condition Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.

  • Page 23: Internal Dual Sd Module Indicator Codes

    Convention Status Condition Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed. Activity indicator is flashing green Network data is being sent or received. Internal dual SD module indicator codes The Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) provides you with a redundant SD card solution.

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

    CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 25: Locating Service Tag Of Your System

    Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

  • Page 26: Documentation Resources

    Methods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your system For information about systems management Dell.com/openmanagemanuals software offered by Dell, see the Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, and Dell.com/openmanagemanuals troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide.
  • Page 27 For information about installing and using Active Dell.com/asmdocs System Manager (ASM), see the Active System Manager User’s Guide. For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle Dell.com/idracmanuals Controller (LCC), see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide. For information about partner programs Dell.com/...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Chassis dimensions Figure 11. Chassis dimensions of Dell PowerEdge T330 system Table 13. Dimensions of Dell PowerEdge T330 system System X (with X (with feet open) castor) PowerEdge 304.5 mm 307.9 mm 218 mm 471.3 mm 430.3 mm 443.3 mm...

  • Page 29: Chassis Weight

    36 Kg (79.36 lb) PowerEdge T330 Processor specifications Processor Specification Type The PowerEdge T330 supports any one of the processors listed here: • Intel E3-1200 v5 or v6 series • Intel Core i3 6100 series • Intel Celeron G3900 series •...

  • Page 30: Power Specifications

    For more information on software RAID, see the Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) documentation at Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals. Drive specifications Hard drives The PowerEdge T330 system supports SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs). Drives Specification Eight hard drive Up to eight 3.5-inch hot swappable SATA, or nearline SAS hard drives...

  • Page 31: Tape Drives

    9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant. VGA ports The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The PowerEdge T330 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports one each on the front and back panels.

  • Page 32: Video Specifications

    Video specifications The PowerEdge T330 system supports Integrated Matrox G200 with iDRAC8 and 16 MB application memory. Table 16. Supported video resolution options Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (bit) 640 x 480 60, 70 8, 16, 32 800 x 600...

  • Page 33: Environmental Specifications

    Expanded Specifications operating temperature • Enable processor performance degrade. Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
  • Page 34 Operating Specifications temperature de- rating 35 °C to 40 °C Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/574.14 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). (95 °F to 104 °F) 40 °C to 45 °C Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/410.1 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). (104 °F to 113 °F) The following section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination.

  • Page 35: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Turn on the attached peripherals. iDRAC configuration The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

  • Page 36: Options To Install The Operating System

    The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
  • Page 37 Click Drivers & Downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.

  • Page 38: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware. Navigation keys The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications. Table 19.

  • Page 39: System Setup Details

    The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 40: Memory Settings Details

    Option Description System Specifies the current version of the Management Engine firmware. Management Engine Version System Service Tag Specifies the system Service Tag. System Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer System Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer Contact Information...

  • Page 41: Sata Settings Details

    NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance. Turbo NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings.
  • Page 42 Option Description Option Description Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port B For AHCI or RAID mode, BIOS support is always enabled. Option Description Model...

  • Page 43: Boot Settings Details

    Option Description Option Description Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Boot Settings details The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.

  • Page 44: Integrated Devices Details

    UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details You can use the iSCSI Settings screen to modify iSCSI device settings. The iSCSI Settings option is available only in the UEFI boot mode. BIOS does not control network settings in the BIOS boot mode. For BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings.

  • Page 45: Serial Communication Details

    Option Description peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup. If the slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI drivers are disabled. Serial Communication details The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Serial...

  • Page 46: System Security Settings Details

    Option Description Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the memory. You can select Maximum Performance, Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed. Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.

  • Page 47: Miscellaneous Settings Details

    Option Description TPM Command CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system. Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default. Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option.

  • Page 48: About Boot Manager

    Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from. Menu Launch System Enables you to access System Setup. Setup Launch Lifecycle Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. Controller...

  • Page 49: About Dell Lifecycle Controller

    Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell. About Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller enables you to perform 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/idracmanuals.

  • Page 50: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    Steps To enter system setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting the system. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security. On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked. In the System Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.

  • Page 51: Operating With A Setup Password Enabled

    Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
  • Page 52 Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom Minimum Fan Speed. Click Back → Finish → Yes.

  • Page 53: 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 54: Recommended Tools

    Turn on the system and any attached peripherals. Related links Installing the system cover Installing the optional front bezel Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Keys to the bezel lock • Phillips #2 screwdriver •...

  • Page 55: Removing The Optional Front Bezel

    bezel key slot on the chassis (2) bezel tab (2) bezel Removing the optional front bezel Steps Unlock the bezel by using the bezel keys. NOTE: There are two bezel keys attached to the back of the bezel. Press the release latch at the top of the bezel. Pull the top end of the bezel away from the system.

  • Page 56: Installing The System Feet

    Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Turn the system feet inward. Place the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. Steps Remove the screws that secure the system feet to the base of the tower. Figure 14. Removing the system feet slot (12) screw hole (4) tab (12)

  • Page 57: Caster Wheels (Optional)-Tower Mode

    Figure 15. Installing the system feet slot (12) screw hole (4) tab (12) base of the tower system feet (4) screw (4) Next steps Place the system upright on a flat and stable surface, and turn the system feet outward. Related links Removing the system feet Removing the system feet...

  • Page 58: Removing Caster Wheels

    Steps Align the retention hooks on the back wheel unit with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert the hooks into the slots. Slide the back wheel to the back of the system and secure the unit in place using a screw. Align the retention hooks on the front wheel with the slots on the base of the chassis, and insert the hooks into the slots.

  • Page 59: System Cover

    Figure 17. Removing caster wheels slot on base of the tower (4) wheel assembly unit (2) screw for wheel assembly (2) screw for support unit (2) support unit Related links Installing caster wheels System cover The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the system. Removing the system cover activates the intrusion switch.

  • Page 60: Installing The System Cover

    Steps Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position. Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover. Figure 18. Removing the system cover system system cover cover release latch cover release latch lock Next steps Install the system cover. Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
  • Page 61 Figure 19. Installing the system side cover system system cover cover release latch cover release latch lock Next steps Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface. If removed, install the front bezel. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and peripherals. Turn on the system and any attached peripherals.

  • Page 62: Inside The System

    Systems with hot swappable hard drives support up to one optical drive and two tape drives. 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 63: Removing The Optional 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 are shipped with your product.
  • Page 64 Figure 21. Removing the optional optical drive or tape drive optical drive or tape drive guide release latch...

  • Page 65: 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 66: Cooling Shroud

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

  • Page 67: 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 68: Intrusion Switch

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

  • Page 69: Installing The Intrusion Switch

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

  • Page 70: Hard Drives

    The larger sector size can have impacts on operating systems and applications. For more information about these hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

  • Page 71: Supported Hard Drive Configurations

    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 A 3.5-Inch Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier Blank

    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: Removing A Hot Swappable 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 74: Removing A Hot Swappable Hard Drive From 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 75: Installing A Hot Swappable Hard Drive Into A Hot Swappable 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 76: Installing A Hot Swappable 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 77: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hot Swappable 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 78: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter Into The 3.5-Inch Hot Swappable 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 79: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter From A 3.5-Inch Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier

    Figure 35. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swappable hard drive carrier 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier screw (5) 2.5-inch hard drive hard drive adapter Next steps Install the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system. Related links Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier...

  • Page 80: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hot Swappable 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 81: 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 are shipped with your product.
  • Page 82 Figure 39. Connectors on an x8 hard drive backplane x8 hard drive backplane optical disk drive connector backplane power connector backplane signal connector SAS A connector SAS B connector...
  • Page 83 Figure 40. Cabling—x8 hard drive backplane with PERC card and SAS HBA PERC card SAS tape drive connector on SAS HBA SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) system board optical disk drive connector on system board SATA connector on system board x8 hard drive backplane SAS B connector on backplane SAS A connector on backplane...

  • Page 84: 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 85: Four-Slot Hard Drive Blank

    Steps Align the hooks at the back of the hard drive bay with the slots on the backplane. Slide down the hard drive backplane until the release pin locks into the slot. Connect the SAS, power, and data cables to the hard drive backplane. Figure 42.
  • Page 86 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: Note the slot number of each hard drive and temporarily label the slots before removing the hard drives so that you can replace them in the same location(s).

  • Page 87: Installing A Four-Slot Hard Drive Blank

    Installing a four-slot hard drive blank Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. Steps Locate the hard drive slots numbered from four to seven. Insert the four-slot hard drive blank into the hard drive slot, and push it until the release tabs click into place.

  • Page 88: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Memory bus operating frequency can be 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400 MT/s depending on the following factors: • System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, Custom, or Dense Configuration Optimized) • Maximum supported memory module frequency of the processors The system contains four memory sockets —...

  • Page 89: Sample Memory Configurations

    • Populate all sockets with white release levers first, and then all the sockets with black release levers. • When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with the highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMs, populate 8 GB DIMMs in the sockets with white release levers and 4 GB DIMMs in the sockets with black release levers.

  • Page 90: Removing Memory Modules

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

  • Page 91: Installing Memory Modules

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

  • Page 92: Cooling Fans

    Installing the cooling shroud Cooling fans The system supports an internal cooling fan. NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor at Dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization.

  • Page 93: Removing The Internal Cooling Fan

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

  • Page 94: Installing The Internal Cooling Fan

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

  • Page 95: Internal Usb Memory Key (Optional)

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

  • Page 96: Expansion Cards

    Figure 51. Installing the internal USB memory key USB memory key USB port Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the USB memory key is detected by the system. Expansion cards An expansion card in the system is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the system board or riser card to add enhanced functionality to the system through the expansion bus.

  • Page 97: Removing An Expansion Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 98 Figure 52. Removing an expansion card expansion card latch expansion card expansion card connector Figure 53. Removing the filler bracket expansion card latch slot filler bracket guide pin...

  • Page 99: Installing An Expansion Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 100 Figure 54. Installing an expansion card expansion card latch expansion card connector expansion card...

  • Page 101: Sd Vflash Card (Optional)

    An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port card. It provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 102: Installing An Optional Sd Vflash Card

    An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the system. It provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals.

  • Page 103: Removing The Optional Idrac Port Card

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

  • Page 104: Installing The Optional Idrac Port Card

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

  • Page 105: Internal Dual Sd Module (Optional)

    Figure 59. Installing the iDRAC port card iDRAC port SD vFlash media card iDRAC port card connector iDRAC port card holder captive screw (2) Next steps Reconnect all the cables to the iDRAC port card. Install the internal cooling fan. Install the cooling shroud.

  • Page 106: Removing An (Optional) Internal Sd Card

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

  • Page 107: Installing An (Optional) Internal Sd Card

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

  • Page 108: Removing The Optional 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 109: Installing The Optional 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 110: Removing The Heat Sink

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

  • Page 111: Removing The Processor

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 112 Figure 65. Opening and closing the processor shield processor shield tab on the processor shield socket lever Figure 66. Removing and installing a processor pin-1 indicator of processor processor slot (2) processor shield socket lever socket keys (2)

  • Page 113: Installing The Processor

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 114 Figure 67. Opening and closing the processor shield processor shield tab on the processor shield socket lever Figure 68. Installing a processor pin-1 indicator of processor processor slot (2) processor shield socket lever socket keys (2)

  • Page 115: Installing The Heat Sink

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  • Page 116: Power Supply Units

    Figure 69. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor processor thermal grease thermal grease syringe Place the heat sink onto the processor. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you tightened. NOTE: Do not overtighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.
  • Page 117 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 118 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 119 Figure 71. Installing a redundant PSU release latch PSU cable connector power connector PSU handle Next steps If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the rack documentation of the system. Connect the power cable to the PSU and plug the cable into a power outlet.
  • Page 120 Figure 72. Removing the PSU blank PSU blank PSU bay Next steps Install the PSU or PSU blank. Related links Installing the power supply unit blank Installing a redundant AC power supply unit Installing the power supply unit blank Install the power supply unit (PSU) blank only in the second PSU bay. Prerequisites CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU bay in a non-redundant configuration.
  • Page 121 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 122: Non-Redundant Ac/Cabled Power Supply Unit

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  • Page 123 Steps Disconnect all the power cables from the power supply unit (PSU) to the system board, hard drive backplane, hard drives, and optical drives. Remove the screw securing the PSU to the chassis and slide the PSU out of the PSU cage. Figure 75.
  • Page 124 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 125: Power Interposer Board

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  • Page 126: Installing The Power Interposer Board

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  • Page 127: System Battery

    Steps Align the slots on the power interposer board (PIB) with the hooks on the power supply unit (PSU) cage and slide the PIB until it snaps into place. Route the power cables through the securing clips as applicable, and connect the power cables to the system board. Figure 78.

  • Page 128: Replacing The System Battery

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  • Page 129: Control Panel Assembly

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  • Page 130 Figure 81. Removing the control panel assembly control panel control panel cable control panel USB cable screw Locate and press the tabs on the information tag. Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel. NOTE: Retain the information tag to replace it in the new control panel.

  • 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: Installing The Control Panel Board

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  • Page 135: Removing The Lcd Module

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  • Page 136: Installing The Lcd Module

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  • Page 137: Removing The Optional Vga Module

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  • Page 138: Installing The Optional Vga Module

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  • Page 139: System Board

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  • Page 140 CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. After the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
  • Page 141 Figure 92. Removing the screws on the system board screw (8)

  • Page 142: Installing The System Board

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  • Page 143 NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.

  • Page 144: Restoring The Service Tag By Using The Easy Restore Feature

    NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed through the cable routing latch. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide, at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 145: Trusted Platform Module

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  • Page 146: Initializing The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Figure 95. Installing the TPM rivet slot on the system board plastic rivet TPM connector Next steps Install the system board. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related links Installing the system board Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM.

  • Page 147: Removing The System Top Cover

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  • Page 148 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps Align the tabs under the top cover with the slots on the top of the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front of the system until the screw holes on the cover align with the screw holes on the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the cover onto the chassis.

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

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  • Page 150 2. rack ear (2) 3. screw for each rack ear (3) Next steps Install the system cover. 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...

  • Page 151: 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 using 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 152: Menu Description

    Menu Description System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log 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.

  • Page 153: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors System board jumpers and connectors Figure 99. System board jumpers and connectors Table 24. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description Slot 1 PCIE_G3_X4 CPU PCIe card connector 1 Slot 2 PCIE_G3_X8 CPU PCIe card connector 2 Slot 3 PCIE_G3_X1 PCH PCIe card connector 3 INT_USB_3.0...

  • Page 154: System Board Jumper Settings

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  • Page 155: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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  • Page 156: Troubleshooting Your System

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  • Page 157: Troubleshooting Idrac Direct (Usb Xml Configuration)

    Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see the Getting help section. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (USB XML configuration) For information about USB storage device and system configuration, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Steps Ensure that your USB storage device is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon.

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device

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  • Page 159: Troubleshooting A Damaged System

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  • Page 160: Troubleshooting The System Battery

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  • Page 161: Power Supply Unit Problems

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  • Page 162: Troubleshooting Cooling Fans

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  • Page 163: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key

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  • Page 164: Troubleshooting An Optical Drive

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  • Page 165: Troubleshooting A Hard Drive Or Ssd

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  • Page 166: Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

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  • Page 167: Troubleshooting Processors

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  • Page 168: Getting Help

    Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

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