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Dell PowerEdge NM176 Hardware Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge NM176 Hardware Owner's Manual (182 pages)

Dell Server Hardware Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Server | Size: 13.7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System

11
- Other Information You May Need
  11
- Accessing System Features During Startup
  12
- Front-Panel Features and Indicators
  13
- Back-Panel Features and Indicators
  17
  - Connecting External Devices
    18
- NIC Indicator Codes
  19
- System Messages
  19
- Diagnostics Indicator Codes
  29
- System Beep Codes
  31
- Warning Messages
  34
- Diagnostics Messages
  34
- Alert Messages
  34
2 Using the System Setup Program

35
- Entering the System Setup Program
  35
  - Responding to Error Messages
    35
  - Using the System Setup Program
    36
- System Setup Options
  36
  - Main Screen
    36
  - Memory Information Screen
    39
  - CPU Information Screen
    39
  - SATA Configuration Screen
    40
  - Integrated Devices Screen
    41
  - Console Redirection Screen
    42
  - System Security Screen
    43
  - Exit Screen
    44
- System and Setup Password Features
  45
  - Using the System Password
    45
  - Using the Setup Password
    48
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  49
- Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
  49
  - Entering the BMC Setup Module
    50
  - BMC Setup Module Options
    50
3 Installing System Components

51
- Recommended Tools
  51
- Inside the System
  51
- Opening and Closing the System
  53
  - Removing the Bezel
    53
  - Installing the Bezel
    54
  - Opening the System
    54
  - Closing the System
    55
- Cooling Shroud
  56
  - Removing the Cooling Shroud
    56
  - Installing the Cooling Shroud
    57
- System Battery
  58
  - Replacing the System Battery
    58
- Optical Drive
  60
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    60
  - Installing the Optical Drive
    61
- Configuring the Boot Drive
  62
- Hard Drives
  62
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    63
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    67
- Installing a SAS Controller Card
  68
- Fan Assembly
  68
  - Removing the Fan Assembly
    69
  - Installing the Fan Assembly
    70
- Optional PCI Fan Assembly
  71
  - Removing the PCI Fan Assembly
    71
  - Installing the PCI Fan Assembly
    72
- Power Supply
  73
  - Removing the Power Supply
    73
  - Installing the Power Supply
    75
- Expansion Cards
  75
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    75
  - Removing an Expansion Card
    78
- Riser Card
  79
  - Removing the Riser Card
    79
  - Installing the Riser Card
    80
- System Memory
  81
- Processor
  85
  - Replacing the Processor
    85
- Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
  89
  - Removing the Control Panel Assembly
    89
  - Installing the Control Panel Assembly
    90
- System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
  91
  - Removing the System Board Assembly
    91
  - Installing the System Board Assembly
    94
4 Troubleshooting Your System

97
- Safety First-For You and Your System
  97
- Start-Up Routine
  97
- Checking the Equipment
  98
- Responding to a Systems Management Software Alert Message
  104
- Troubleshooting a Wet System
  104
- Troubleshooting a Damaged System
  105
- Troubleshooting the System Battery
  106
- Troubleshooting the Power Supply
  106
- Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
  107
  - Troubleshooting a Fan
    108
- Troubleshooting System Memory
  108
- Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
  110
- Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
  111
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
  113
- Troubleshooting the Microprocessor
  114
5 Running the System Diagnostics

117
- Using Dell Poweredge Diagnostics
  117
- System Diagnostics Features
  117
- When to Use the System Diagnostics
  118
- Running the System Diagnostics
  118
  - From the Utility Partition
    118
  - From Removable Bootable Media
    118
- System Diagnostics Testing Options
  119
- Using the Custom Test Options
  119
  - Selecting Devices for Testing
    120
  - Selecting Diagnostics Options
    120
  - Viewing Information and Results
    120
6 Jumpers and Connectors

121
- System Board Jumpers
  121
- System Board Connectors
  122
- Riser Card Connectors
  124
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  125
7 Getting Help

127
- Obtaining Assistance
  127
  - Online Services
    128
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    129
  - Support Service
    129
- Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
  129
- Problems with Your Order
  129
- Product Information
  129
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  130
- Before You Call
  131
- Contacting Dell
  133

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