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  • Page 1 Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual Regulatory Model: E46S Series Regulatory Type: E46S001...
  • Page 2 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 Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview......................8 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R540 system..................8 Front view of the system..............................9 Left control panel view............................... 11 Right control panel view............................13 Back panel features................................15 Drive indicator codes................................ 17 NIC indicator codes................................18 Power supply unit indicator codes..........................18...
  • Page 4 Viewing System Setup.............................. 39 System Setup details..............................39 System BIOS................................40 iDRAC Settings utility..............................59 Device Settings................................59 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................59 Embedded system management..........................60 Boot Manager.................................. 60 Viewing Boot Manager..............................60 Boot Manager main menu............................60 One-shot BIOS boot menu............................61 System Utilities................................
  • Page 5 Removing internal PERC riser..........................79 Installing internal PERC riser............................. 81 Removing PERC card from internal PERC riser.....................82 Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser....................83 Intrusion switch................................84 Removing intrusion switch............................84 Installing intrusion switch............................85 Drives....................................86 Removing a drive blank..............................87 Installing a drive blank..............................
  • Page 6 Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore......................167 Manually update the Service Tag..........................167 Trusted Platform Module...............................168 Replacing the Trusted Platform Module........................168 Initializing TPM for BitLocker users........................169 Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users........................169 7 Using system diagnostics..........................170 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics..........................170 Contents...
  • Page 7 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager..............170 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller..........170 System diagnostic controls............................171 8 Jumpers and connectors ..........................172 System board jumpers and connectors........................173 System board jumper settings............................174 Disabling forgotten password............................175 9 Getting help..............................176...

  • Page 8: Dell Emc Poweredge R540 Overview

    NIC indicator codes • Power supply unit indicator codes • LCD panel • Locating the Service Tag of your system Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R540 system The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 system supports the following configurations: Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 9: Front View Of The System

    Figure 1. Supported configurations for a PowerEdge R540 system with rear drive Front view of the system The front view displays the features available on the front of the system. Figure 2. Front view of 12 x 3.5 inch drive system Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 10 For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Enable you to install drives that are supported on your system. For...

  • Page 11: Left Control Panel View

    BIOS, and networking parameters. You can also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Status LED indicators NOTE: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
  • Page 12 PCIe cards, see the Expansion card installation guidelines section. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of your system. Figure 6. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 13: Right Control Panel View

    If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals or Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
  • Page 14 Solid green for two seconds Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected. Flashing green (on for two Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized. seconds and off for two seconds) Turns off Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 15: Back Panel Features

    Figure 10. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5 inch drive system with butterfly riser Serial port Drive (rear) Low profile riser right slot Low profile riser left slot Power supply unit (PSU) LOM riser ports Ethernet ports USB 3.0 ports Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 16 Use the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. VGA port Use the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more information about the supported VGA port, see the Technical specifications section.

  • Page 17: Drive Indicator Codes

    If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not turn on. Table 8. Drive indicator codes Drive status indicator code Condition Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal. Drive ready for removal. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 18: Nic Indicator Codes

    AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The DC PSUs have an LED that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...
  • Page 19 CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power. CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and triggers a mismatch. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 20: Lcd Panel

    The LCD panel can be used to configure or view the system’s iDRAC IP address. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. The LCD panel is available only on the optional LCD bezel. The optional LCD bezel is hot pluggable.

  • Page 21: Viewing Home Screen

    Press and hold the navigation button till the up arrow is displayed. b Navigate to the Home icon using the up arrow Select the Home icon. d On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu. Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Express Service Code and Service Tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The mini Enterprise Service Tag (EST) is found on the back of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 23 Figure 16. Locating Service Tag of your system information tag (top view) information tag (back view) OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label Service Tag Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 overview...

  • Page 24: Documentation Resources

    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 25 Working with the Dell For information about understanding the features Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals PowerEdge RAID controllers of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the Storage controller documentation. Understanding event and error For information about checking the event and error Dell.com/openmanagemanuals...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • System dimensions • Chassis weight • Processor specifications • PSU specifications • System battery specifications • Expansion bus specifications • Memory specifications • Drive specifications •...

  • Page 27: System Dimensions

    System dimensions Figure 17. Dimensions of the PowerEdge R540 system Table 14. Dimensions of the PowerEdge R540 system Za (with bezel) Za (without bezel) 482.0 mm (18.97 434.0 mm (17.08 86.8 mm (3.41 35.84 mm (1.41 22 mm (0.87 647.07 mm (25.47 681.755 mm inches) inches)

  • Page 28: Processor Specifications

    Processor specifications The PowerEdge R540 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors. PSU specifications The PowerEdge R540 system supports the following AC or DC power supply units (PSU). Table 16. PSU specifications Class Heat dissipation Frequency Voltage (maximum) 1100 W AC...

  • Page 29: Drive Specifications

    Drive specifications Drives The PowerEdge R540 system supports: • Up to 14 x 3.5 inch drives or 2.5 inch drives with drive adapter, internal, hot swappable SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS drives • Up to 8 x 3.5 inch drives or 2.5 inch drives with drive adapter, internal, hot swappable SATA SSDs Ports and connectors specifications USB ports The PowerEdge R540 system supports:...

  • Page 30: Internal Dual Sd Module

    1280x1024 60,75 8, 16, 32 1440x900 8, 16, 32 Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Table 20. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.

  • Page 31: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Table 22. Maximum vibration specifications Maximum vibration Specifications Operating 0.26 G at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations). Storage 1.88 G at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). Table 23. Maximum shock specifications Maximum shock Specifications Operating...

  • Page 32: Standard Operating Temperature

    Particulate contamination Specifications NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.

  • Page 33: Thermal Restriction Matrix

    12 x 3.5 inch SM configuration with CPU 140 W/130 W/115 W/105 W_4C is not supported. • LRDIMM is not supported. • Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • Tape backup unit (TBU) is not supported. Thermal restriction matrix Table 30.
  • Page 34 Intel Xenon Gold 5122 Intel Xenon Gold 5115 Intel Xenon Silver 4116 Intel Xenon Silver 4114 Intel Xenon Silver 4110 Intel Xenon Bronze 3106 Intel Xenon Bronze 3104 Intel Xenon Silver 4112 Technical specifications...

  • Page 35: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell 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: Log In To Idrac

    Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address. For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 37: Downloading Drivers And Firmware

    Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Downloading drivers and firmware Dell 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 38: 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 • Boot Manager • PXE boot Options to manage the pre-operating system applications Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications: •...

  • Page 39: Viewing System Setup

    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: System Bios

    System BIOS You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports. Related link System BIOS Settings details System Information Memory Settings Processor Settings...
  • Page 41 Option Description Boot Settings Specifies options to specify the Boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings. Network Settings Specifies options to manage the UEFI network settings and boot protocols. 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.
  • Page 42 Option Description System Specifies the name of the system manufacturer. Manufacturer 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.
  • Page 43 Option Description NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. Current State of Specifies the current state of the memory operating mode. Memory Operating Mode Node Interleaving Specifies if Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA) is supported.
  • Page 44 Option Description For best performance, you should select Maximum data rate. Any reduction in the communication link frequency affects the performance of non-local memory accesses and cache coherency traffic. In addition, it can slow access to non-local I/O devices from a particular CPU. However, if power saving considerations outweigh performance, you might want to reduce the frequency of the CPU communication links.
  • Page 45 SATA Settings You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode on your system. Viewing SATA Settings To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps: Turn on, or restart your system.
  • Page 46 • Faster boot time. NOTE: You must use only the UEFI boot mode in order to boot from NVMe drives. • BIOS: The BIOS Boot Mode is the legacy boot mode. It is maintained for backward compatibility. Viewing Boot Settings To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps: Turn on, or restart your system.
  • Page 47 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 about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ossupport. Changing boot order About this task You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive.
  • Page 48 Network Settings screen details The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description UEFI PXE Settings Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI PXE boot option is created for the device. UEFI HTTP Settings Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI HTTP boot option is created for the device. UEFI iSCSI Settings Enables you to control the configuration of the iSCSI device.
  • Page 49 Option Description Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port. This option is set to On or Off. This option is set to On by default. iDRAC Direct USB The iDRAC Direct USB port is managed by iDRAC exclusively with no host visibility. This option is set to ON or Port OFF.
  • Page 50 Option Description Slot Disablement Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system. The slot disablement feature controls the configuration of the PCIe cards installed in the specified slot. Slots must be disabled only when the installed peripheral card prevents booting into the operating system or causes delays in system startup.
  • Page 51 Serial Communication You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. Viewing Serial Communication To view the Serial Communication screen, perform the following steps: Turn on, or restart your system. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then...
  • Page 52 You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom.This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.Other options include Performance Per Watt (OS), Performance, and Workstation Performance.
  • Page 53 Option Description Energy Efficient Enables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy option. Policy The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines whether to target higher performance or better power savings. This option is set to Balanced Performance by default. Number of Turbo NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you will see an entry for Number of Turbo...
  • Page 54 Option Description System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system. Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not installed in the system. Password Status Locks the system password.
  • Page 55 Option Description AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default. AC Power Recovery Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Delay Immediate by default.
  • Page 56 Option Description Secure Boot Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option. Custom Policy Settings Creating a system and setup password Prerequisite Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.
  • Page 57 Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisite NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS >...
  • Page 58 NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. On the System BIOS screen, click Redundant OS Control. Redundant OS Control screen details The Redundant OS Control screen details are explained as follows: Option...

  • Page 59: Idrac Settings Utility

    Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.

  • Page 60: Embedded System Management

    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 61: One-Shot Bios Boot Menu

    Description Launch System Enables you to access System Setup. Setup Launch Lifecycle Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. Controller System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics. Related link Boot Manager...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Optional Front Bezel

    • Torx #T8 screwdriver • Wrist grounding strap You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: • AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).

  • Page 64: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 18. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel Related link Installing the front bezel Installing the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same. Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 65: System Cover

    Figure 19. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel System cover System cover provides security for the entire system and also helps in maintaining proper air flow inside the system. The system cover of 12 x 3.5 inch + 2 x 3.5 inch (rear) system is different from other systems. The cover has one additional mylar and foam layer on the front side of the system cover.

  • Page 66: Installing The System Cover

    Figure 20. Removing the system cover Related link Installing the system cover Installing the system cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system. Steps Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system.

  • Page 67: Backplane Cover

    Figure 21. Installing system cover Next steps Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. Backplane cover Removing the backplane cover Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 68: Installing The Backplane Cover

    Figure 22. Removing backplane cover Related link Installing the backplane cover Installing the backplane cover Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the backplane cover with the guide slots on the system. Slide the backplane cover toward the front of the system until the cover locks into place. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 69: Inside The System

    Figure 23. Installing backplane cover Next step Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Inside the system NOTE: Components that are hot swappable are marked orange and touch points on the components are marked blue. Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 70 Figure 24. Inside the system without rear drive cage Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 71: Air Shroud

    Figure 25. Inside the system with rear drive cage Information tag Drive backplane Cooling fans Memory module CPU 1 CPU 2 System board LOM riser card Internal PERC riser Air shroud Butterfly riser Air shroud (12 x 3.5 inch + 2 x 3.5 inch rear hard drive system) Low profile riser right Low profile riser left...
  • Page 72 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. If installed, remove the butterfly riser. Step Hold the air shroud at both ends and lift it away from the system. Figure 26. Removing air shroud NOTE: The system with 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive has a different air shroud. However, the procedure to remove the air shroud is identical.

  • Page 73: Installing The Air Shroud

    Next step If applicable, install the air shroud. Related link Removing an expansion card riser Installing the air shroud Installing the air shroud Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the system wall and secure the cables by using the cable latch. Steps Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.
  • Page 74 Figure 27. Installing air shroud NOTE: The procedure to install the air shroud for 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive system is identical. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 75: Cooling Fans

    Next steps If removed, install the butterfly riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Cooling fans The cooling fans are integrated into the system to dissipate the heat generated by the functioning of the system. These fans provide cooling for the processors, expansion cards, and memory modules.

  • Page 76: Removing Cooling Fan

    Removing cooling fan The procedure for removing standard and high performance fans are identical. Prerequisites WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on, may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 77: Installing Cooling Fan

    Figure 29. Removing cooling fan Next step Install the cooling fan. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing internal PERC riser Installing cooling fan Installing cooling fan The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans are identical. Prerequisite WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 78 Figure 30. Installing cooling fan Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 79: Internal Perc Riser

    NOTE: In the 12 x 3.5 inch drive system, connect the fan 1 cable to the power interposer board connector. Figure 31. Connecting fan cable to PIB connector Next steps Install the internal PERC riser. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 80 Steps Open the plunger. Hold the blue touch points and lift the internal PERC riser away from the system. Figure 32. Removing internal PERC riser Disconnect the cable connected to the internal PERC riser. Figure 33. Disconnecting the cable from internal PERC riser Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 81: Installing Internal Perc Riser

    Next step Install the internal PERC riser. Related link Removing the air shroud Installing internal PERC riser Installing internal PERC riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Connect the cable to the internal PERC riser. Figure 34. Connecting the cable to internal PERC riser Holding the blue touch points, align the slot on the internal PERC riser to the guide on the system board.

  • Page 82: Removing Perc Card From Internal Perc Riser

    Figure 35. Installing internal PERC riser Next steps Close the cable guiding latch. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing the air shroud Removing PERC card from internal PERC riser Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 83: Installing Perc Card Into The Internal Perc Riser

    Figure 36. Removing PERC card from internal PERC riser Next step Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser. Related link Removing internal PERC riser Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 84: Intrusion Switch

    Figure 37. Installing PERC card into internal PERC riser Next steps Install the internal PERC riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing internal PERC riser Intrusion switch The Chassis Intrusion Switch is activated when the cover of your system is removed while your system is on. The system event logs [SEL] records the number of times the cover has been removed when the system was on.

  • Page 85: Installing Intrusion Switch

    Figure 38. Removing an intrusion switch Next step Installing intrusion switch. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing internal PERC riser Installing intrusion switch Installing intrusion switch Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the intrusion switch with the intrusion switch slot. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 86: Drives

    Figure 39. Installing intrusion switch Slide the intrusion switch until it is firmly seated in the intrusion switch slot. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps Install internal PERC riser. Install air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 87: Removing A Drive Blank

    Removing a drive blank The procedure for removing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots. CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.

  • Page 88: Removing A 2.5 Inch Drive From A 3.5 Inch Drive Adapter

    Figure 41. Installing a drive blank Next step If removed, install the front bezel. Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Remove the 3.5 inch drive adapter from the 3.5 inch drive carrier. NOTE: A 2.5 inch drive is installed in a 3.5 inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5 inch drive carrier.

  • Page 89: Installing A 2.5 Inch Drive Into A 3.5 Inch Drive Adapter

    Figure 42. Removing 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5 inch drive adapter Next step Install a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter. Related link Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in...

  • Page 90: Removing A 3.5 Inch Drive Adapter From A 3.5 Inch Drive Carrier

    Figure 43. Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. If installed, remove the front bezel. Remove the 3.5 inch drive carrier from the system.

  • Page 91: Installing A 3.5 Inch Drive Adapter Into The 3.5 Inch Drive Carrier

    Figure 44. Removing a 3.5 inch drive adapter from a 3.5 inch drive carrier Next step Install the 3.5 inch drive carrier or install the 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier. Related link Removing the front bezel Removing a drive carrier Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier...

  • Page 92: Removing A Drive Carrier

    Figure 45. Installing a 3.5 inch drive adapter into the 3.5 inch drive carrier Next steps Install the 3.5 inch drive carrier into the system. If removed, install the front bezel. Related link Installing a 2.5 inch drive into a 3.5 inch drive adapter Installing a drive carrier Installing the front bezel Removing a drive carrier...

  • Page 93: Installing A Drive Carrier

    Figure 46. Removing a drive carrier Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install a drive carrier. If you are not replacing the drive immediately, insert a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling. Related link Removing the front bezel Installing a drive carrier...

  • Page 94: Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier

    Steps Press the release button on the front of the drive carrier to open the release handle. Insert the drive carrier into the drive slot and slide until the drive connects with the backplane. Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place. Figure 47.

  • Page 95: Installing A Drive Into The Drive Carrier

    Figure 48. Removing the drive from the drive carrier Next step If applicable, install the drive into the drive carrier. Related link Installing a drive into the drive carrier Installing a drive into the drive carrier Prerequisite CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Steps Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.

  • Page 96: System Memory

    Figure 49. Installing a drive into the drive carrier System memory The system supports DDR4 registered DIMM (RDIMMs) slots. System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the processor. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second. Memory bus operating frequency can be 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s depending on the following factors: •...

  • Page 97: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Figure 50. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Table 39. Memory channels Processor Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Processor 1 Slots A1 and A7 Slots A2 and A8 Slots A3 Slots A4 and A9 Slots A5 and A10 Slots A6...

  • Page 98: Mode-Specific Guidelines

    • If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they will operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory module(s) or slower depending on the system DIMM configuration. • Populate memory module sockets only if a processor is installed. For single-processor systems, sockets A1 to A10 are available. For dual- processor systems, sockets A1 to A10 and sockets B1 to B6 are available.

  • Page 99: Removing A Memory Module

    used to mirror the active memory modules. In the event of an uncorrectable error, the system switches over to the mirrored copy. This ensures Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) and multi-bit protection. The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows: •...

  • Page 100: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 51. Removing a memory module Next step Install the memory module. Related link Installing a memory module Installing a memory module Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 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.

  • Page 101: Processors And Heat Sinks

    Figure 52. Installing a memory module Next steps If applicable, install the air shroud. 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 102: Removing The Processor From The Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Loosen the first screw three turns. b Loosen the second screw completely. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely. NOTE: It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially loosened, continue to loosen the screw(s).
  • Page 103 Remove the processor and heat sink module. Steps Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal.

  • Page 104: Installing The Processor Into A Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Next step Install the processor into the processor and heat sink module. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing a processor and heat sink module Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...
  • Page 105 Figure 57. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink. NOTE: • Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink. •...

  • Page 106: Installing A Processor And Heat Sink Module

    Figure 58. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps Install the processor and heat sink module. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing a processor and heat sink module Installing the air shroud Installing a processor and heat sink module Prerequisites...
  • Page 107 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins. NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place. Support the heat sink with one hand.

  • Page 108: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Risers

    +) (FXN) PCIe SSD PCIe Card (Samsung) Card,Network (Broadcom/INTEL/Mellanox/ Solarflare) Card,Controller (EMULEX/QLOGIC/) Intel OPA NIC (Intel OPA) BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) Card,Network (Broadcom/INTEL) 6, 5 PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) Integrated Slot RAID - PERC9.14G/PERC10 (Internal) (Dell) Integrated Slot Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 109 4, 5 Card,Network (Braodcom/INTEL) 6, 5, 4 PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) Integrated Slot RAID - PERC9.14G/PERC10 (Internal) (Dell) Integrated Slot Table 45. Riser configurations: FH - 1 CPU and 2 CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards LOM riser ; 2x1G BCM5720L (FXN) LOM riser ;...
  • Page 110 3, 2 BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) 3, 2 PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) Integrated Slot RAID - PERC9.14G/PERC10 (Internal) (Dell) Integrated Slot Table 47. Riser configurations: BTF + 3 XLP - 1 CPU Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards LOM riser ; 2x1G BCM5720L LOM riser ;...

  • Page 111: Removing Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser

    Card type Slot priority Maximum number of cards PERC9.14G/PERC10 (FXN) RAID - PERC10 (External) (Dell) Broadcom NIC (Broadcom) Card,Network (Broadcom/INTEL) NIC (Intel/Emulex/Mellanox/Solarflare) Card,Controller (EMULEX/QLOGIC) Card,Network (Mellanox/QLOGIC/INTEL/ Solarflare) BOSS M.2 (SATA) (Dell) PCIe SSD PCIe Card (Samsung) 3, 4, 2, 5...
  • Page 112 Figure 60. Removing expansion card from low profile riser Figure 61. Removing expansion card from full height X1 riser Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 113 Figure 62. Removing expansion card from butterfly riser If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket. Figure 63. Installing filler bracket for low profile riser Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 114 Figure 64. Installing filler bracket for full height X1 riser Figure 65. Installing filler bracket for butterfly riser Next steps Install expansion card into the expansion card riser. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 115: Installing Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser

    If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and push the expansion card latch. NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
  • Page 116 Figure 67. Removing filler bracket for full height X1 riser Figure 68. Removing filler bracket for butterfly riser Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. Close the expansion card retention latch.
  • Page 117 Figure 69. Installing expansion card into low profile riser Figure 70. Installing expansion card into full height X1 riser Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 118: Removing Expansion Card From The System Board

    Figure 71. Installing expansion card into butterfly riser Next steps If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card. If applicable, install air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Related link Installing the air shroud Removing expansion card from the system board...
  • Page 119 Figure 72. Removing expansion card from system board If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket by performing the following steps: Align the filler bracket with the slot on the system. b Push the filler bracket downward until firmly seated. Close the expansion card retention latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.

  • Page 120: Installing Expansion Card On The System Board

    Figure 73. Installing the filler bracket NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Next step Install the expansion card on the system board Related link...
  • Page 121 Figure 74. Removing the filler bracket NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

  • Page 122: Removing An Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 75. Installing expansion card on system board Next steps Connect the required cables to the expansion card. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing an expansion card riser Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  • Page 123 Figure 76. Removing low profile riser right Figure 77. Removing low profile riser left Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 124 Figure 78. Removing full height X1 riser NOTE: For butterfly riser, loosen the captive screw and holding the touch points lift the riser away from the system. Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 125: Installing An Expansion Card Riser

    Figure 79. Removing butterfly riser Next step Install the expansion card riser. Related link Installing an expansion card riser Installing an expansion card riser Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card riser. Holding the touch points, align the expansion card riser with the connector and the riser guide pin on the system board.
  • Page 126 Figure 80. Installing low profile riser right Figure 81. Installing low profile riser left Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 127 Figure 82. Installing full height X1 riser NOTE: For butterfly riser, tighten the captive screw to firmly hold the riser to the system board. Figure 83. Installing butterfly riser Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 128: Optional Idsdm Or Vflash Card

    Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Optional IDSDM or vFlash card The IDSDM/vFlash card combines the IDSDM and/or vFlash features into a single module. NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM/vFlash card.

  • Page 129: Removing The Optional Idsdm Or Vflash Card

    Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. If you are replacing the IDSDM/vFlash card, remove the MicroSD cards. NOTE: Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal. Steps Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board.

  • Page 130: Lom Riser Card

    Steps Locate the IDSDM/vFlash connector on the system board. To locate IDSDM/vFlash, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. Align IDSDM/vFlash card with the connector on the system board. Push IDSDM/vFlash card until it is firmly seated on the system board. Figure 85.

  • Page 131: Installing The Lom Riser Card

    Steps Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the screws that secure the LOM riser card to the system board. Release the two blue side plastic snaps holding the LOM riser card. Hold the LOM riser card by the edges on either side, and lift to remove it from the connector on the system board. Slide the LOM riser card towards the front of the system until the Ethernet connectors or the SFP are clear of the slot in the back panel.

  • Page 132: Drive Backplane

    Figure 87. Installing LOM riser card Next steps If removed, install the low profile, full height X1, or butterfly risers. If removed, install the rear drive cage. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing an expansion card riser Installing the rear drive cage Drive backplane Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported in PowerEdge R540 are listed here:...
  • Page 133 Figure 88. 8 X 3.5 inch drive backplane SAS/SATA B cable connector Signal connector SAS/SATA A cable connector Power connector Figure 89. 12 X 3.5 inch drive backplane Power cable connector SAS/SATA cable connector SAS/SATA cable connector Backplane signal connector SAS cable connector Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 134: Removing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 90. 2 x 3.5 inch drive backplane (rear) Power connector Signal connector SAS cable connector Removing the drive backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane. CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can replace them in the same location.

  • Page 135: Installing The Drive Backplane

    Figure 92. Removing drive backplane Next step Install the drive backplane. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing the backplane cover Removing a drive carrier Installing the drive backplane Installing the drive backplane Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 136: Removing The 3.5 Inch Rear Drive Backplane

    Figure 93. Installing drive backplane Next steps Connect all the cables to the backplane. Install all the drives. Install the backplane cover. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing a drive carrier Installing the backplane cover Installing the air shroud Removing the 3.5 inch rear drive backplane...

  • Page 137: Installing The 3.5 Inch Rear Drive Backplane

    Disconnect all the cables from the backplane. Remove the rear drive cage. Steps Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive backplane to the rear drive cage. Disengage the backplane from the hooks on the rear drive cage, and remove it from the rear drive cage. Figure 94.
  • Page 138 Figure 95. Installing 3.5 inch rear drive backplane Next steps Install the rear drive cage. Install all the drives. Connect all the cables to the backplane. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing the rear drive cage Installing a drive carrier Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 139: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Figure 96. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5 inch drive backplane and 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive backplane with internal PERC riser Drive backplane SAS cable Internal PERC riser Drive backplane (rear) Cable guiding latch SAS cable Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 140 Figure 97. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane with internal PERC riser Drive backplane SAS cable Internal PERC riser Cable guiding latch SAS cable Installing and removing system components...
  • Page 141 Figure 98. Cable routing - 12 x 3.5 inch drive backplane Drive backplane SATA A cable SATA B cable System board Cable guiding latch SATA C cable Installing and removing system components...

  • Page 142: Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 99. Cable routing - 8 x 3.5 inch drive backplane Drive backplane SATA A cable SATA B cable System board Cable guiding latch Rear drive cage The rear drive cage supports up to two 3.5 inch drives. Removing the rear drive cage Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 143: Installing The Rear Drive Cage

    Figure 100. Removing the rear drive cage Next step Install the rear drive cage. Related link Removing a drive carrier Installing the rear drive cage Installing the rear drive cage Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the screws on the drive cage with the screw holes on the system chassis.

  • Page 144: System Battery

    Figure 101. Installing the rear drive cage Next steps Reconnect all the disconnected cables to the rear drive backplane. Install all the drives. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing a drive carrier System battery The system battery is used for low-level system functions such as powering the real-time and date settings of the system.

  • Page 145: Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    Steps Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors section. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery. Figure 102.

  • Page 146: Replacing Optional Internal Usb Memory Key

    Replacing optional internal USB memory key Prerequisites CAUTION: To avoid interference with other components in the server, the maximum permissible dimensions of the USB memory key are 15.9 mm wide x 57.15 mm long x 7.9 mm high. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 147: Installing The Optical Drive

    Figure 104. Removing optical drive Next step Install an optical drive. Related link Installing the optical drive Installing the optical drive Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.

  • Page 148: Power Supply Units

    Figure 105. Installing the optical drive Next steps Connect the power and data cables to the connector on the optical drive and the connector on the system board. NOTE: Route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 149: Hot Spare Feature

    If the load on the active PSU falls below 20 percent, then the redundant PSU is switched to the sleep state. You can configure the hot spare feature by using the iDRAC settings. For more information about iDRAC settings, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide available at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 150: Installing A Power Supply Unit Blank

    PSU handle. Unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with the PSU removal. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Step Press the orange release latch and slide the PSU out of the system by using the PSU handle.

  • Page 151: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Figure 108. Removing a power supply unit Next step Install the PSU. Related link Installing a power supply unit Installing a power supply unit The procedure for installing AC and DC PSUs is identical. Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 152: Removing A Non-Redundant Cabled Ac Power Supply Unit

    Next steps If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 153: Installing A Non-Redundant Cabled Ac Power Supply Unit

    Figure 110. Removing non-redundant cabled AC PSU Next step Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing an expansion card riser Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit Installing a non-redundant cabled AC power supply unit Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety...

  • Page 154: Removing A Dc Power Supply Unit

    DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

  • Page 155: Installing Dc Power Supply Unit

    DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 156 DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

  • Page 157: Power Interposer Board

    WARNING: Reversing polarity when connecting DC power wires can permanently damage the power supply or the system. Insert the copper ends into the mating connectors and tighten the captive screws at the top of the mating connector using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

  • Page 158: Installing Power Interposer Board

    Figure 112. Removing power interposer board Next step Install the power interposer board. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing a power supply unit Installing power interposer board Installing power interposer board Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 159: Control Panel

    Figure 113. Installing power interposer board Next steps Install PSUs. Install the air shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing a power supply unit Installing the air shroud Control panel A control panel allows you to manually control the inputs to the server. Your system supports: •...

  • Page 160: Installing The Left Control Panel

    NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board. You must route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped. Remove the internal PERC riser. Steps Disconnect the control panel cable from the system board connector.

  • Page 161: Removing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 115. Installing left control panel Next steps Install the air shroud. Install the internal PERC riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the right control panel Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 162: Installing The Right Control Panel

    Figure 116. Removing right control panel Holding by the sides, remove the right control panel assembly away from the system. Next step Install the right control panel. Related link Installing the right control panel Installing the right control panel Prerequisite Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

  • Page 163: System Board

    Figure 117. Installing right control panel Next steps Install the air shroud. Install the internal PERC riser. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. System board A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with different connectors used to connect different components or peripherals of the system.
  • Page 164 Remove the following: Air shroud All expansion cards and risers Internal PERC riser vFlash/IDSDM module Internal USB key (if installed) USB 3.0 module (if installed) Processors and heat sink modules Processors blanks (if applicable) CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.

  • Page 165: Installing The System Board

    Lift the system board out of the chassis. Figure 119. Removing the system board Next step Install the system board. Related link Removing the air shroud Removing expansion card from the system board Removing an expansion card riser Removing internal PERC riser Removing the MicroSD card Removing the optional IDSDM or vFlash card Removing a processor and heat sink module...
  • Page 166 CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis. Holding the system board holder, push the system board toward the back of the system till it is seated. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis. Figure 120.

  • Page 167: Restoring The Service Tag Using Easy Restore

    Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Replacing the Trusted Platform Module section. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Related link Replacing the Trusted Platform Module...

  • Page 168: Trusted Platform Module

    NOTE: You can enter the service tag 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. Trusted Platform Module Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.

  • Page 169: Initializing Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related link Installing the system board Initializing TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.

  • Page 170: 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 171: System Diagnostic Controls

    System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. 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 172: 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 various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable the system and setup passwords.

  • Page 173: System Board Jumpers And Connectors

    System board jumpers and connectors Figure 122. System board jumpers and connectors Table 50. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description FAN6 Cooling fan 6 connector CPU1 Processor socket 1 CPU1_PWR_CONN(P2) CPU1 power connector J_INTRU Intrusion switch connector J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 1 LFT_CP_CONN Left control panel connector...

  • Page 174: System Board Jumper Settings

    Item Connector Description RGT_CP_CONN Right panel connector SYS_PWR_CONN(P1) System power connector J_PIB_SIG1 Power interface board signal connector 1 J_PIB_SIG2 Power interface board signal connector 2 J_ACE Internal Dual SD Module J_CP_USB2 Front USB connector J_SATA_A1 Internal SATA A connector J_SATA_C1 Internal SATA C connector PCIE_G3_X8(CPU1) Internal PERC controller connector...

  • Page 175: Disabling Forgotten Password

    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 176: 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.

  • Page 177: Quick Resource Locator For R540

    Steps Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your Dell PowerEdge system or in the Quick Resource Locator section. Quick Resource Locator for R540...

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