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Regulatory Model: E32S Series
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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge C4130 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E32S Series Regulatory Type: E32S001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About the PowerEdge C4130 system..............8 ..............8 Supported configurations on PowerEdge C4130 systems ....................8 Customer and field replaceable units ......................9 Front panel features and indicators ..................... 11 Back panel features and indicators ..........................12 NIC indicator codes .........................13 uSATA SSD indicator codes ..................13...
  • Page 4 ........................ 34 Entering Boot Manager ......................34 Boot Manager main menu ........................34 Changing the boot order .......................34 Choosing the system boot mode .................... 35 Assigning a system and setup password ............ 36 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password 4 Installing and removing system components..........
  • Page 5 ........................66 Installing a heat sink .............................68 System battery ....................... 68 Replacing the system battery ............................69 PCIe shroud ......................69 Removing the PCIe shroud ......................70 Installing the PCIe shroud ..................71 Expansion card riser and expansion cards ..................71 Expansion card installation guidelines ....................
  • Page 6 ....................102 Installing the cable routing clip .............................102 System board ....................... 102 Removing the system board ......................105 Installing the system board ........................108 Trusted Platform Module ..................108 Installing the Trusted Platform Module .................. 109 Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users ...................
  • Page 7 ..............152 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ..........152 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager .....152 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller ......................153 System diagnostic controls 7 Jumpers and connectors................154 ......................154 System board jumper settings .........................155...

  • Page 8: About The Poweredge C4130 System

    About the PowerEdge C4130 system The Dell PowerEdge C4130 rack servers support up to: • Two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors • Sixteen DIMMs • Four 2.5 inch hard drives (optional) • Two 1.8 inch solid state drives (SSDs) •...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Features And Indicators

    • Cable routing clip • Heat sinks and processors The following components are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. • Graphics processing units (GPUs) • GPU switch board •...
  • Page 10 (for example, a failed fan). See the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Invalid memory configurations can cause the system to halt at startup without any video output.

  • Page 11: Back Panel Features And Indicators

    Back panel features and indicators Figure 2. Back panel features and indicators—PowerEdge C4130 Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector System identification The identification button on the front and back button panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.

  • Page 12: Nic Indicator Codes

    Item Indicator, button, or Icon Description connector Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system. USB connector (2) Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 3.0-compliant. Half-height PCIe Allows you to connect half-height, half-length, low expansion card slot 2 profile PCI Express expansion cards.

  • Page 13: Usata Ssd Indicator Codes

    Convention Indicator pattern Description Link indicator is yellow The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed. Activity indicator is blinking Network data is being sent or received. green uSATA SSD indicator codes Figure 4. uSATA SSD indicators uSATA SSD activity indicator uSATA SSD status indicator uSATA SSD...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the PSU firmware by using Life cycle controller. See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Flashing green...

  • Page 15: Documentation Matrix

    Install the operating system Operating system documentation at dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview offerings Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed...

  • Page 16: Quick Resource Locator

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

  • Page 17: Performing Initial System Configuration

    Turn on the attached peripherals. Methods of setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the following interfaces: iDRAC Settings utility. Lifecycle Controller.

  • Page 18: Logging In To Idrac

    For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
  • Page 19 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page. Click Get drivers and downloads.

  • Page 20: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

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

  • Page 21: Enabling Console Redirection

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

  • Page 22: System Information Screen

    Menu Item Description Boot Settings Displays options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings. Network Settings Displays options to change the network settings. Integrated Devices Displays options to enable or disable integrated device controllers and ports and specify related features and options.

  • Page 23: Processor Settings Screen

    Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, and Dell Fault Resilient Mode. By default, the Memory Operating Mode option is set to Optimizer Mode.
  • Page 24 Menu Item Description logical processor per core. By default, the Logical Processor option is set to Enabled. Alternate RTID (Requestor Transaction Enables you to allocate more RTIDs to the remote socket, ID) Setting thereby increasing cache performance between the sockets or easing work in normal mode for NUMA.

  • Page 25: Sata Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions. Processor Core Speed Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor. Processor 1 NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings. The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.

  • Page 26: Boot Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Drive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Port C Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.

  • Page 27: Network Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Description systems. After the boot process is complete, the USB keyboard and mouse do not work if the ports are disabled. NOTE: Selecting Only Back Ports On and All Ports Off will disable the USB management port and also restrict access to iDRAC features. Internal USB Port Enables or disables the internal USB port.

  • Page 29: Serial Communication Screen

    Serial Communication screen You can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port. To view the Serial Communication click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Serial Communication. Menu Item Description Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in the BIOS.
  • Page 30 You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller. NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to Custom.

  • Page 31: System Security Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom. NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custom mode is disabled. NOTE: When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/performance.

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description NMI Button Enables or disables the NMI button on the front of the system. By default, the NMI Button option is set to Disabled. AC Power Recovery Sets how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the system. By default, the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.
  • Page 33 Menu Item 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 Displays 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 34: About Boot Manager

    About Boot Manager Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup and boot options without restarting the system. Entering Boot Manager The Boot Manager screen allows you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities. Turn on or restart your system.

  • Page 35: Assigning A System And Setup Password

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

  • Page 36: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    Re-enter the setup password, and click OK. Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again. A message prompts you to save the changes. NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password Prerequisites Ensure that the Password jumper is set to enabled and the Password Status is set to Unlocked before...

  • Page 37: Installing And Removing System Components

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

  • Page 38: Recommended Tools

    Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Torx T10 screwdriver System covers Removing the system top cover (front) Prerequisites CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the system cover. This can result in overheating and cause component damage.

  • Page 39: Installing The System Top Cover (Front)

    system top cover (front) Installing the system top cover (front) Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed correctly. NOTE: Closing the system cover with incorrect cable routing can damage the cables. Steps Align the slots of the system top cover with the tabs on the chassis.

  • Page 40: Installing The System Top Cover (Back)

    Figure 7. Removing and installing the system top cover (back) guide slot on the system cover system top cover (back) screw (2) tab on the chassis (6) Installing the system top cover (back) Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

  • Page 41: Inside The System

    Inside the system Figure 8. Inside the system—PowerEdge C4130 GPU (4) GPU switch board (optional) cooling fan (8) system board DIMM (16) processor (2) power supply unit 2 slot/2.5 inch hard drive slot 8. power supply unit 1 slot 2.5 inch hard drive cage (optional) 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage...

  • Page 42: Intrusion Switch

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

  • Page 43: Installing The Intrusion Switch

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

  • Page 44: Installing An Internal Sd Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 45 Figure 10. Removing and installing the internal dual SD module (IDSDM) IDSDM pull tab LED status indicator (2) SD card (2) SD card slot 2 SD card slot 1 IDSDM connector The following table describes the IDSDM indicator codes. Convention IDSDM indicator code Condition Green...

  • Page 46: Installing The Internal Dual Sd Module

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

  • Page 47: Installing The Cooling Shroud

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

  • Page 48: Processor Blank

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

  • Page 49: Installing A Processor Blank

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  • Page 50: System Memory

    Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the unlocked position. Steps Align the processor blank with the memory module socket on the system board. Lower the processor blank into the memory module socket, and press the blank firmly until the memory module socket ejectors click into place.
  • Page 51 Figure 13. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5 channel 1: slots A2, A6 channel 2: slots A3, A7 channel 3: slots A4, A8 Processor 2 channel 0: slots B1, B5 channel 1: slots B2, B6 channel 2: slots B3, B7 channel 3: slots B4, B8...

  • Page 52: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    DIMM Type DIMMs Populated/ Operating Frequency (in Maximum DIMM Rank/Channel Channel MT/s) 1.2 V RDIMM 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 Dual rank or single rank General memory module installation guidelines This system supports flexible memory configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration.

  • Page 53: Memory Mirroring

    Advanced ECC (lockstep) Advanced ECC mode extends SDDC from x4 DRAM based DIMMs to both x4 and x8 DRAMs. This protects against single DRAM chip failures during normal operation. The installation guidelines for memory modules are as follows: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology. •...
  • Page 54 NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single-, dual-, and quad-rank memory modules respectively. Table 2. Memory configurations—single processor System Memory Number of Memory module rank, Memory module slot population capacity (in modules memory organization, and size (in GB) modules frequency 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s,...
  • Page 55 System Memory Number of Memory module rank, Memory module slot population capacity (in modules memory organization, and size (in GB) modules frequency 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s, Table 3. Memory configurations—dual processors System Memory Number of Memory module rank, Memory module slot capacity (in modules size memory...

  • Page 56: Removing Memory Modules

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

  • Page 57: Installing Memory Modules

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 58 WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

  • Page 59: Processors

    Figure 15. Installing the memory module memory module alignment key memory module socket ejector (2) Next steps Install the cooling shroud. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Press <F2> to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory.

  • Page 60: Removing A Heat Sink

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

  • Page 61: Removing A Processor

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 62 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the cooling shroud. For more information, see Removing the cooling shroud. Remove the heat sink. For more information, see Removing a heat sink WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
  • Page 63 Figure 17. Processor shield close first socket release lever lock icon processor open first socket release lever unlock icon...
  • Page 64 Figure 18. Removing and installing a processor close first socket release lever pin-1 indicator of processor processor slot (4) processor shield open first socket release lever socket socket keys (4) Next steps Install the processor. Install the heat sink. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 65: Installing A Processor

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

  • Page 66: Installing A Heat Sink

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 67 Figure 19. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor processor thermal grease thermal grease syringe Place the heat sink onto the processor. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you tightened. NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.

  • Page 68: System Battery

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

  • Page 69: Pcie Shroud

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

  • Page 70: Installing The Pcie Shroud

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

  • Page 71: Expansion Card Riser And Expansion Cards

    Steps Insert the tabs on the PCIe shroud into the slots on the heat sink. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Expansion card riser and expansion cards Expansion card installation guidelines Depending on your system configuration, the following PCI Express generation 3 expansion cards are supported: Table 4.

  • Page 72: Removing The Expansion Card Riser

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

  • Page 73: Installing The Expansion Card Riser

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

  • Page 74: Removing Expansion Cards

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

  • Page 75: Installing Expansion Cards

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 76 CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables should be removed before removing the expansion card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system/switch board. Remove the expansion card riser. For more information, see Removing the expansion card riser.

  • Page 77: Expansion Card Cabling Diagrams

    Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related Links Installing the expansion card riser Installing the PCIe shroud Expansion card cabling diagrams Cabling two expansion cards Figure 26. Cabling two expansion cards GPU 4 PCIe connector on the system board GPU 1 PCIe connector on the system board expansion slot 2 connector (x16) expansion slot 1 connector (x16)

  • Page 78: Power Supply Units

    expansion card riser system board Cabling one expansion card Figure 27. Cabling one expansion card GPU 1 PCIe connector on the system board expansion slot 2 connector (x16) expansion card riser system board Power supply units Your system supports up to two 1600 W AC power supply units (PSUs).

  • Page 79: Hot Spare Feature

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  • Page 80: Installing The Power Supply Unit Blank

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

  • Page 81: Removing An Ac Power Supply Unit

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

  • Page 82: Installing An Ac Power Supply Unit

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

  • Page 83: Removing The Optional 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Cage

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

  • Page 84: Installing The Optional 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Cage

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

  • Page 85: Installing The Optional 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Cage Cover

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

  • Page 86: Removing 2.5 Inch Cabled Hard Drives From The Hard Drive Cage

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 87 Figure 32. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch cabled hard drive (hard drive 0/E and hard drive 1/F) from the hard drive cage hard drive 1/F power and signal cable connector (2) power and signal cable connector on hard drive 0/E hard drive screw (8) hard drive cage...

  • Page 88: Installing A 2.5 Inch Cabled Hard Drive Into The Hard Drive Cage

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 89 Remove the hard drive cage. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage. Remove the hard drive cage cover. For more information, see Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage cover. NOTE: If you are installing four hard drives, ensure that you install hard drives 3/D and 2/C before you install hard drives 1/F and 0/E.

  • Page 90: Hard Drive Cabling Diagrams

    Hard drive cabling diagrams Cabling SAS hard drives Figure 34. Cabling SAS hard drives system board 2.5 inch hard drive cage power connector power cable 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot Port A connector on the expansion card signal cable...
  • Page 91 Cabling SATA hard drives Figure 35. Cabling SATA hard drives system board 2.5 inch hard drive cage power connector power cable 2.5 inch hard drive cage slot SATA connector on the system board signal cable...

  • Page 92: Usata Ssds

    SSDs The PowerEdge C4130 supports up to two 1.8 inch uSATA Solid State Drives (SSDs). The uSATA SSDs connect to the system board through the hard drive backplane. NOTE: Use only SSDs that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.

  • Page 93: Installing A 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Blank

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  • Page 94: Installing A 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Carrier

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  • Page 95: Removing A 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd From A Ssd Carrier

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  • Page 96: Installing A 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Into A Ssd Carrier

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  • Page 97: Installing The 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Cage

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  • Page 98: Removing The 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Backplane

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  • Page 99: Installing The 1.8 Inch Usata Ssd Backplane

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  • Page 100 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage. For more information, see Removing the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage. Steps Locate the USB connector or the USB key on the system board. The internal USB connector is located under the 1.8 inch uSATA SSD cage.

  • Page 101: Cable Routing Clip

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  • Page 102: Installing The Cable Routing Clip

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  • Page 103 Expansion card riser. See Removing the expansion card riser PSU(s). See Removing an AC power supply unit 2.5 inch hard drive cage, if applicable. See Removing the optional 2.5 inch hard drive cage Internal dual SD module. See Removing the internal dual SD module 1.8 inch SSD cage with backplane.
  • Page 104 Figure 43. Removing and installing the screws on the system board screw (12)

  • Page 105: Installing The System Board

    (back) Next steps Install the system board. Related Links Installing the system board Installing the system board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  • Page 106 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 107 Click Ok. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/ esmmanuals. Restoring the Service Tag using the Easy Restore feature Use the Easy Restore feature if you do not know the Service Tag of your system. The Easy Restore feature allows you to restore your system’s Service Tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration...

  • Page 108: Trusted Platform Module

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

  • Page 109: Re-Enabling The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    Figure 45. Installing the TPM TPM connector slot on the TPM connector plastic bolt slot on the system board Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Initialize the TPM. For more information on initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ cc753140.aspx. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users While booting your system, press <F2>...

  • Page 110: Cooling Fans

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

  • Page 111: Installing A Cooling Fan

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  • Page 112: Graphics Processing Unit

    Graphics processing unit NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians. The following are the high-level steps that you must perform to replace the GPU: Remove the GPU blank (optional).
  • Page 113 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 114: Removing A Gpu Riser Cable From The System Board

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  • Page 115: Removing A Gpu

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  • Page 116: Removing A Gpu Riser Cable Board

    Remove the GPU riser cable board. Related Links Removing a GPU riser cable board Removing a GPU riser cable board Prerequisites NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  • Page 117 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 118: Removing The Custom Gpu Brackets From The Gpu Removed From Your System

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  • Page 119: Removing The Gpu Brackets From The Replacement Gpus

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  • Page 120 Steps Remove the screws securing the front I/O bracket to the GPU, and remove the I/O bracket. Remove the screws securing the support bracket to the GPU, and remove the support bracket. Figure 53. Removing and installing the GPU I/O brackets and the support brackets (Nvidia) support bracket I/O bracket screw (7)

  • Page 121: Installing The Gpu Brackets On The Gpu Removed From Your System

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  • Page 122: Installing The Custom Gpu Brackets On The Replacement Gpu

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  • Page 123: Installing A Gpu Blank

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  • Page 124: Installing A Gpu

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  • Page 125 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 126: Gpu Cabling Diagrams

    GPU cabling diagrams Cabling a single processor system with two GPUs (Configuration E) Figure 55. Cabling a single processor system with two GPUs (Configuration E) GPU 1 connector on the system board system board GPU 2 connector on the system board GPU 1 connector on the GPU GPU 1 GPU 2 connector on the GPU...
  • Page 127 Figure 56. Power cabling for a single processor system with two GPUs (Configuration E) GPU 1/2 power connector on the system board 2. system board power connector on GPU 1 GPU 1 GPU 2 power connector on GPU 2 GPU 3 and 4 blanks...
  • Page 128 Cabling a dual processor system with two GPUs (Configuration D) Figure 57. Cabling a dual processor system with two GPUs (Configuration D) GPU 3 riser cable connector on the system system board board GPU 2 connector on the system board GPU 1 blank GPU 2 riser cable connector on the GPU GPU 2...
  • Page 129 Figure 58. Power cabling for a dual processor system with two GPUs (Configuration D) GPU 1/2 power connector on the system board 2. system board GPU 1 blank GPU 2 power connector on GPU 2 power connector on GPU 3 GPU 3 GPU 4 blank...
  • Page 130 Cabling a dual processor system with four GPUs (Configuration C) Figure 59. Cabling a dual processor system with four GPUs (Configuration C) GPU 4 riser cable connector on the GPU GPU 3 connector on the system board GPU 4 connector on the system board GPU 1 connector on the system board system board GPU 2 connector on the system board...
  • Page 131 Figure 60. Power cabling for a dual processor system with four GPUs (Configuration C) GPU 4 power connector on the system board GPU 3 power connector on the system board GPU 1/2 power connector on the system board 4. system board power connector on GPU 1 GPU 1 GPU 2...
  • Page 132 Cabling single and dual processor systems with four GPUs and a GPU switch board (Configurations A and B) Figure 61. Cabling single and dual processor systems with four GPUs and a GPU switch board (Configurations A and B) GPU 4 riser cable connector on the GPU GPU switch board GPU 3 connector on the switch board GPU 4 connector on the switch board...
  • Page 133 GPU 2 GPU 3 GPU 3 riser cable connector on the GPU GPU 4 Figure 62. Power cabling for single and dual processor systems with four GPUs and a GPU switch board (Configurations A and B) GPU 4 power connector on the system board GPU 3 power connector on the system board GPU 1/2 power connector on the system board 4.

  • Page 134: Gpu Switch Board (Optional)

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  • Page 135: Installing The Optional Gpu Switch Board

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  • Page 136: Control Panel Module

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  • Page 137: Installing The Control Panel Module

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  • Page 138 Steps Insert the control panel module behind the notch on the chassis. Align the screw holes on the control panel module with the screw holes on the chassis. Secure the control panel module to the chassis by using the screws. Connect the control panel cable to the control panel connector.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting Your System

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  • Page 140: Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device

    If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled. NOTE: Older operating systems may not support USB 3.0. Check if USB 3.0 is enabled in System Setup. If enabled, disable it and see if the issue is resolved. In the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure USB Management Port Mode is configured as Automatic or Standard OS Use.

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting A Wet System

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  • Page 142: Troubleshooting A Damaged System

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  • Page 143: Troubleshooting The System Battery

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  • Page 144: Troubleshooting Cooling Problems

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  • Page 145: Troubleshooting Cooling Fans

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  • Page 146: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key

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  • Page 147: Troubleshooting An Sd Card

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  • Page 148: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

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  • Page 149: Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

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  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Processors

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  • Page 151: Diagnostic Messages

    Diagnostic messages The system diagnostic utilities may issue messages if you run diagnostic tests on your system. For more information about system diagnostics, see Using system diagnostics. Alert messages The systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions.

  • Page 152: Using System Diagnostics

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

  • Page 153: System Diagnostic Controls

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

  • Page 154: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten password. Table 6. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN The password reset feature is enabled (pins 2–4). BIOS local access is unlocked at the next AC power cycle.

  • Page 155: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 65. System board jumpers and connectors Item Connector Description CTRL_PNL Front panel connector GPU3 (CPU2_PE3_ABCD) GPU 3 PCIe Connector 4HDD_PWR 2.5 inch hard drive cage power connector GPU_4_PWR GPU 4 power connector GPU_3_PWR GPU 3 power connector GPU_1/2_PWR GPU 1/2 power connector PLX_PWR (PCIe_Switch_board)

  • Page 156: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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  • Page 157 Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4. Install the system cover. The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 2 and 4. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 4 and 6.

  • Page 158: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Power AC power supply (per power supply unit (PSU) Wattage 1600 W 5459 BTU/hr maximum (1600 W PSU) Heat dissipation NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating.
  • Page 159 Memory Architecture 1333 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s or 2133 MT/s DDR4 registered, Error Correcting Code (ECC) DIMMs Support for advanced ECC or memory optimized operation Memory module sockets Sixteen 288-pin Memory module capacities RDIMMs 4 GB single-ranked, 8 GB or 16 GB dual-ranked Minimum RAM 4 GB with a single processor 8 GB with a dual processor (minimum one...
  • Page 160 20.2 kg (44.53 lb) Empty weight 12 kg (26.45 lb) Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 10°C to 25°C (50°F to 77°F) with no direct sunlight...
  • Page 161 Environmental specifications on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 Maximum altitude 3048 m (10,000 ft). Operating Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft). Operating temperature de-rating Up to 25°C (77 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).

  • Page 162: Getting Help

    Documentation feedback If you have feedback for this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, you can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill out the form, and click Submit to send your feedback.

  • Page 163: Quick Resource Locator

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

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