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Dell EMC PowerEdge T140
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Regulatory Model: E59S Series
Regulatory Type: E59S001

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E59S Series Regulatory Type: E59S001...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear view of the system..............................10 Inside the system................................11 Locating the information tag of your system......................... 11 System Information Label..............................12 The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 – system information label.................12 3 Initial system setup and configuration......................15 Setting up your system..............................15 iDRAC configuration................................. 15 Options to set up iDRAC IP address........................
  • Page 4 Removing the system cover............................41 Installing the system cover............................42 Front bezel..................................42 Removing the front bezel............................42 Installing the front bezel............................43 Drives....................................44 Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay................... 44 Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay....................45 Removing a drive from the drive carrier.........................
  • Page 5 Replacing the system battery........................... 74 Intrusion switch................................76 Removing the intrusion switch..........................76 Installing the intrusion switch........................... 76 System board..................................77 Removing the system board............................. 77 Installing the system board............................79 Trusted Platform Module..............................82 Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module........................ 82 Initializing TPM for BitLocker users.........................
  • Page 6 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics........................103 9 Getting help............................... 105 Recycling or End-of-Life service information......................105 Contacting Dell................................105 Accessing system information by using QRL......................105 Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system...............106 Receiving automated support with SupportAssist ....................106 10 Documentation resources..........................107 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    About this document This document provides an overview about the system, information about installing and replacing components, technical specifications, diagnostic tools, and guidelines to be followed while installing certain components. About this document...

  • Page 8: Dell Emc Poweredge T140 System Overview

    Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system is a tower server that supports: • One Intel Xeon Scalable processor • Four DIMM slots • Cabled AC power supply unit • Up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA drives...

  • Page 9: Front View Of The System

    Figure 1. Front view of the system Power button System health and ID indicator USB 3.0 port iDRAC direct micro USB port Optical drive (optional) For more information about the ports, see the Ports and connectors specifications section. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...

  • Page 10: Rear View Of The System

    NIC port (Gb 2) USB 3.0 ports (2) NIC port (Gb 1) iDRAC dedicated NIC port VGA port Serial port Power supply unit PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) LED PSU Built-in Self Test (BIST) Button Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...

  • Page 11: Inside The System

    Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on a sticker on the rear of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...

  • Page 12: System Information Label

    System Information Label The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 – system information label Figure 4. Icon legend Figure 5. Service information Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...
  • Page 13 Figure 6. Memory information Figure 7. Quick resource locator Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...
  • Page 14 Figure 8. System task Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview...

  • Page 15: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    Initial system setup and configuration Setting up your system Perform the following steps to set up your system: Unpack the system. Connect the peripherals to the system. Connect the system to its electrical outlet. Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC. Power on the attached peripherals.

  • Page 16: Options To Install The Operating System

    Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. NOTE: The Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) on the Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 is supported with chipset integration and is enabled through an optional license. The license files are enabled on the sleds through iDRAC.

  • Page 17: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Using iDRAC virtual media Dell.com/idracmanuals Downloading drivers and firmware Dell EMC recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Prerequisite Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.

  • Page 18: 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. Topics: • Options to manage the pre-operating system applications • System Setup • Dell Lifecycle Controller •...

  • Page 19: System Setup Details

    System Setup details The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure the iDRAC settings. The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface).
  • Page 20 Option Description Legacy network settings are managed from the Device Settings menu. Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports, specifies related features and options. Serial Specifies options to manage the serial ports, its related features and options. Communication System Profile Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency.
  • Page 21 Option Description System Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer Contact Information System CPLD Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. Version UEFI Compliance Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware. Version Memory Settings You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific memory functions, such as system...
  • Page 22 Option Description Current State of Specifies the current state of the memory operating mode. Memory Operating Mode Processor Settings You can use the Processor Settings screen to view the processor settings, and perform specific functions such as enabling virtualization technology, hardware prefetcher, and logical processor idling. Viewing Processor Settings To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps: Power on, or restart your system.
  • Page 23 Option Description Processor 1 The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system: Option Description Family-Model- Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel. Stepping Brand Specifies the brand name. Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache.
  • Page 24 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 Sets the drive type of the selected device. When the Embedded SATA setting is AHCI Mode, BIOS support is always enabled.
  • Page 25 Option Description Option Description Model Specifies the drive model of the selected device. 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.
  • Page 26 Option Description Hard-Disk Failover Specifies the drive that is booted in the event of a drive failure. The devices are selected in the Hard-Disk Drive Sequence on the Boot Option Setting menu. When this option is set to Disabled, only the first drive in the list is attempted to boot.
  • Page 27 UEFI iSCSI Settings 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 the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings.
  • Page 28 On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices. Integrated Devices details The Integrated Devices screen details are explained as follows: Option Description User Accessible Configures the user accessible USB ports. Selecting Only Back Ports On disables the front USB ports; selecting USB Ports All Ports Off disables all front and back USB ports;...
  • Page 29 Option Description Table 3. Slot Disablement Option Description Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled Slot 1 for the PCIe slot 1. This option is set to Enabled by default. Enables or disables or only the boot driver is disabled Slot 2 for the PCIe slot 2.
  • Page 30 Option Description NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC.
  • Page 31 Option Description NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom. CPU Power Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. Management Memory Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory.
  • Page 32 On the System BIOS screen, click System Security. System Security Settings details The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description CPU AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption by using the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI).
  • Page 33 Option Description In-Band When set to Disabled, this setting will hide the Management Engine's (ME), HECI devices, and the system's IPMI Manageability devices from the operating system. This prevents the operating system from changing the ME power capping Interface settings, and blocks access to all in-band management tools. All management should be managed through out-of- band.
  • Page 34 NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system. Steps To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS >...
  • Page 35 NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new password. If you delete the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save the changes. Select Setup Password, change, or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
  • Page 36 Redundant OS Control screen details The Redundant OS Control screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Redundant OS Enables you to select a backup disk from the following devices: Location • None • IDSDM • SATA Ports in AHCI mode •...

  • Page 37: Idrac Settings Utility

    Option Description System Time Enables you to set the time on the system. System Date Enables you to set the date on the system. Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes. Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled.

  • Page 38: Boot Manager

    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/poweredgemanuals. Boot Manager The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

  • Page 39: Pxe Boot

    PXE boot You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems, remotely. To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12 during POST instead of using standard Boot Sequence from BIOS Setup.

  • Page 40: Installing And Removing System Components

    Installing and removing system components Safety instructions WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.

  • Page 41: System Cover

    • Torx #T15 screwdriver • 5mm hex nut screwdriver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground • ESD mat System cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Power off the system and all attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

  • Page 42: Installing The System Cover

    Installing the system cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Ensure that all internal cables are routed, connected, and that no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps Align the tabs on the system cover with the corresponding slots on the system. Press the system cover until it clicks into place.

  • Page 43: Installing The Front Bezel

    Steps Lift the retention clips at the edge of the bezel to release the bezel from the system. Unhook the bezel tabs and pull the bezel away from the system. Figure 11. Removing the front bezel Next step Replace the front bezel.

  • Page 44: Drives

    Figure 12. Installing the front bezel Next step Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 45: Installing A 3.5-Inch Drive Carrier Into The Drive Bay

    Figure 13. Removing the drive carrier from the drive bay Next step Replace the drive carrier into the drive bay. Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay Prerequisites CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.

  • Page 46: Removing A Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Figure 14. Installing the drive carrier into the drive bay Next steps Connect the power and data cables on the drive carrier. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Removing a drive from the drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 47: Installing A Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 15. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next step Install the drive into the drive carrier. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 48: Optional Optical Drive

    Steps Align the screw holes on one side of the drive with the pins on the drive carrier. Flex the side of the drive carrier, and place the drive into the drive carrier. Figure 16. Installing a drive into the drive carrier Next steps Install a 3.5-drive carrier into the drive bay.

  • Page 49: Removing The Optical Drive Fillers

    Removing the optical drive fillers Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the front bezel. NOTE: There are two optical drive fillers, plastic filler on the front bezel, and metal filler on the optical drive cage. Steps On the front bezel, press the retention clip of the optical drive filler and pull the filler out of the front bezel.

  • Page 50: Installing The Optical Drive Fillers

    Installing the optical drive fillers Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the front bezel. NOTE: There are two optical drive fillers, plastic filler on the front bezel, and metal filler on the optical drive cage. Steps On the front bezel, insert the tabs on optical drive blank into the slots and push the blank until it locks into place.

  • Page 51: Removing The Optical Drive

    Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Removing the optical drive Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the front bezel. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive. NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the power and data cable on the side of the system as you remove them from the system board and drive .

  • Page 52: System Memory

    Steps Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the optical drive cage. Slide the optical drive into the slot until the release tab snaps into place. Figure 22. Installing the optical drive Next steps Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive. NOTE: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
  • Page 53 Figure 23. Memory socket locations on the system board Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 4. Memory channels Channel 0 Channel 1 Slot A1 and A3 Slot A2 and A4 Table 5. Memory population 13th Generation Memory (H3, 2DPC Platforms) DIMM rated voltage, *DPC means DIMMs per channel DIMM Type...

  • Page 54: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    General memory module installation guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory. If your system's memory configurations fail to observe these guidelines, your system might not boot, stop responding during memory configuration, or operate with reduced memory.

  • Page 55: Installing A Memory Module

    Steps Locate the appropriate memory module socket. CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts. Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket. Lift and remove the memory module from the system.

  • Page 56: Cooling Fan

    Figure 25. Installing a memory module Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings .

  • Page 57: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Figure 26. Removing the cooling fan Next step Replace the cooling fan. Installing a cooling fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Do not remove or install the cooling fan by holding the blades. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.

  • Page 58: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    Figure 27. Installing a cooling fan Next step Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Optional internal USB memory key An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in System Setup.

  • Page 59: Expansion Cards

    Troubleshooting expansion cards section in system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Expansion card installation guidelines Table 7. PCI Express Generation 3 expansion cards supported...

  • Page 60: Removing A Pcie Expansion Card

    Card Categor Card Type Form Slot Maximum Card width Card length Card height Maximum Priority factor Priority Allowed PCIe width Internal HBA330 Full 1, 2 Single width Half length Full height Adapter Height External 12-GB SAS HBA Full 1, 2 Single width Half length Full height Adapter...

  • Page 61: Installing A Pcie Expansion Card

    Figure 29. Installing the filler bracket Next step Replace the expansion card. Installing a PCIe expansion card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation. NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
  • Page 62 Figure 30. Removing the filler bracket Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card aligns with the expansion card connector. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch up until the latch snaps into place.

  • Page 63: Storage Controller Card

    Storage controller card Removing the integrated storage controller card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Press the release tab on the SAS cable connector to disconnect the cable from the storage controller card. Steps Press the expansion card retention latch and push down the latch to open it.
  • Page 64 Steps If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket by performing the following steps: Open the blue expansion card retention latch lock. b Slide the filler bracket out of the system. NOTE: Removing the filler bracket for integrated storage controller card is similar to removing the filler bracket under, installing a PCIe expansion card section.

  • Page 65: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 34. Cable routing - four 3.5-inch cabled SATA drive Figure 35. Cable routing - four 3.5-inch cabled SAS drive with storage controller card Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 66: M.2 Ssd Module

    M.2 SSD module Removing the M.2 SSD module Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the BOSS card. NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to removing an expansion card. Steps Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the M.2 SSD module to the BOSS card.

  • Page 67: Processor And Heat Sink

    NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card. Steps Align the M.2 SSD module at an angle with the BOSS card connector. Insert the M.2 SSD module until it is firmly seated in the BOSS card connector. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card with the screw.

  • Page 68: Removing The Processor

    b Loosen the diagonally opposite screw completely. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely. d Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws. Lift the heat sink away from the system. Figure 38. Removing the heat sink Next step Replace the heat sink module.

  • Page 69: Installing The Processor

    NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink. Figure 39. Removing the processor Next step Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

  • Page 70: Installing The Heat Sink Module

    Figure 40. Installing the processor Next steps NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. Install the heat sink module. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 71 Figure 41. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor Place the heat sink onto the processor with the cable end facing the drive carrier. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order following: Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).

  • Page 72: Power Supply Unit

    Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly. Power supply unit NOTE: For more information, see the...

  • Page 73: Installing The Power Supply Unit

    Installing the power supply unit Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps While replacing a faulty PSU, you may require to bundle the P3 cable. The P3 cable in the PSU connects to the GPU. The PowerEdge T140 system does not support GPU and hence the P3 cable is required to be bundled to avoid system board damage.

  • Page 74: System Battery

    Figure 45. Installing the PSU Next steps Connect all the power cables from the PSU to the system board connectors. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System battery Replacing the system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 75 Figure 46. Removing system battery To install a new system battery: Push the battery lock slightly away. NOTE: Ensure that you do not push the battery holder more that 3.2 millimeters or you might risk damaging the part. b Hold the battery with the + sign facing the positive side of the battery connector on the system board. Insert the battery into the battery socket.

  • Page 76: Intrusion Switch

    Exit the System Setup. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.

  • Page 77: System Board

    Steps Place the intrusion switch into the intrusion switch slot and slide the intrusion switch to lock in place. Figure 49. Installing the intrusion switch Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board. Next step Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 78 Processor Memory module Steps Disconnect all cables from the system board. CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the chassis. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.

  • Page 79: Installing The System Board

    Figure 51. Removing the system board Next step Replace or install the system board. Installing the system board Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Steps Unpack the new system board assembly.
  • Page 80 Figure 52. Installing the system board Next steps Replace the following: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE: The TPM must be replaced only while installing a new system board. NOTE: The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
  • Page 81 Restoring the system using Easy Restore The easy restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.

  • Page 82: Trusted Platform Module

    Trusted Platform Module Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module Prerequisite NOTE: • Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed. • Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode.

  • Page 83: Initializing Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Next steps Replace the system board. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed memory.

  • Page 84: Control Panel

    Control panel Removing the control panel cage Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. Disconnect all peripherals that are connected to the control panel. Disconnect the control panel cable and 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 85: Installing The Control Panel

    Steps Disconnect the control panel cable from the control panel. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cables as it can damage the connectors. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the control panel to the control panel cage. Slide the control panel out of the control panel cage.

  • Page 86: Installing The Control Panel Cage

    Figure 56. Installing the control panel Next steps Connect the control panel cable to the control panel. Install the control panel cage. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Installing the control panel cage Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 87 Figure 57. Installing the control panel cage Next steps Install the front bezel. Reconnect the disconnected peripherals from the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 88: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors This topic provides specific information about the jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the board in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords. You must know the connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.

  • Page 89: System Board Jumpers And Connectors

    System board jumpers and connectors Figure 58. System board jumpers and connectors Table 9. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description PWR_CPU 1 CPU power connector P2 A3, A1, A4, A2 Memory module sockets PWR_SYSTEM 1 System power connector P1 SATA 0-3 Mini SAS connector SATA_ODD/HDD 4...

  • Page 90: System Board Jumper Settings

    Item Connector Description NVRAM_CLR NVRAM password jumper Trusted platform module connector BATTERY CMOS Battery connector HDD/ODD_POWER Hard drive power connector FP_USB Front panel USB connector CTRL_PNL Control panel PWRD_EN Reset BIOS password jumper Slot 1: PCIE_G3_X8 CPU PCIe card connector 1 Slot 2: PCIE_G3_X8 CPU PCIe card connector 2 Slot 3: PCIE_G3_X1 PCH...

  • Page 91: Disabling Forgotten Password

    Disabling forgotten password The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables password features and clears any password(s) currently in use. Prerequisite CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.

  • Page 92: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Chassis dimensions • System weight • Processor specifications • Supported operating systems • PSU specifications • Cooling fan specifications • System battery specifications •...

  • Page 93: Chassis Dimensions

    Chassis dimensions Figure 59. Chassis dimensions Table 11. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system dimensions With bezel: 35.0 175 mm (6.89 360 mm (14.17 362.9 mm (14.29 400.0 mm (15.75 418.75 mm (16.49 mm (1.38 inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches)

  • Page 94: Supported Operating Systems

    For more information about the specific versions and additions, go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/ SupportedOS/poweredge-t140. PSU specifications The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports up to one AC cabled power supply unit (PSU). Table 14. Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 PSU specifications Class...

  • Page 95: Memory Specifications

    Half Length x4 link in x8 slot NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot swappable. Memory specifications The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports the following memory specifications for optimized operation: Table 16. Memory specifications DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM capacity...

  • Page 96: Optical Drives

    The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports that are located on the back panel. Serial connector specifications The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant. VGA ports specification The Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system supports two 15-pin VGA ports, one each, on the front and back of the system.

  • Page 97: Environmental Specifications

    Table 20. Supported video resolution options Resolution Refresh rate Color depth (bits) 640x480 60, 70 8, 16, 24 800x600 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24 1024x768 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24 1152x864 60, 75, 85 8, 16, 24 1280x1024 60, 75 8, 16, 24 Environmental specifications...

  • Page 98: Standard Operating Temperature

    Table 24. Maximum shock pulse specifications Maximum shock pulse Specifications Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis of 6 G for up to 11 ms. Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.

  • Page 99: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Expanded operating temperature Specifications For temperatures 35°C– 40°C, derate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m (1°F per 319 ft) above 950 m (3,1171 ft). ≤ 1% of annual operating hours -5°C–45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C–35°C), the system can operate down to -5°C or...
  • Page 100 Table 30. Particulate contamination specifications Particulate contamination Specifications Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 Air filtration with a 95% upper confidence limit. NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.

  • Page 101: System Diagnostics And Indicator Codes

    System diagnostics and indicator codes The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup. Topics: • System health and system ID indicator codes • NIC indicator codes • Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes •...

  • Page 102: Nic Indicator Codes

    NIC indicator codes Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network. Figure 61.

  • Page 103: Using System Diagnostics

    Figure 62. Non-redundant cabled AC PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button Self-diagnostic button AC PSU status indicator Table 34. Non-redundant AC PSU status indicator Power Indicator Pattern Condition Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty. Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational. Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance.
  • Page 104 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot. When the system is booting, press F11. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics. Alternatively, when the system is booting, press F10, select Hardware Diagnostics >...

  • Page 105: Getting Help

    Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) located on the information tag in the front of the T140, to access the information about the Dell EMC PowerEdge T140. Prerequisites Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.

  • Page 106: Quick Resource Locator For Dell Emc Poweredge T140 System

    Receiving automated support with SupportAssist Dell EMC SupportAssist is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that automates technical support for your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. By installing and setting up a SupportAssist application in your IT environment, you can receive the following benefits: •...

  • Page 107: Documentation Resources

    To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. Click the required product or product version.
  • Page 108 Dell OpenManage Essentials, see Essentials the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell Dell.com/serviceabilitytools SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User’s Guide. For information about partner programs enterprise Dell.com/openmanagemanuals systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.

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