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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge M630 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: HHB Regulatory Type: HHB005...
  • 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

    System Profile Settings screen ....................27 System Security Settings screen ......................29 Miscellaneous Settings screen ...........................30 About Boot Manager ........................ 30 Entering Boot Manager ......................30 Boot Manager main menu ......................30 About Dell Lifecycle Controller ........................30 Changing the boot order...
  • Page 4 ....................... 31 Choosing the system boot mode ..................31 Assigning a system and/or setup password ................ 32 Using your system password to secure your system ............ 32 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password ..................33 Operating with a setup password enabled ......................
  • Page 5 ..........................61 rSPI card (optional) ......................... 61 Removing the rSPI card ........................62 Installing the rSPI card ............................. 62 SD vFlash card ......................62 Replacing the SD vFlash card ........................63 Network Daughter Card ..................63 Removing the Network Daughter Card ..................65 Installing the Network Daughter Card ............................
  • Page 6 ........................101 Diagnostic messages ..........................101 Alert messages 6 Using System Diagnostics................102 ....................102 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics ..............102 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics ................102 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics ..........103 Running embedded system diagnostics from an external media ......................103...

  • Page 7: About Your System

    About your system Front-panel features and indicators Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators—2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD system Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators—1.8 inch SSD system Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector Hard drives/SSDs 2.5 inch hard- Two 2.5 inch hot- drive system swap SAS/SATA/ PCIe SSDs or SAS/...

  • Page 8: Using Usb Diskette Or Usb Dvd/Cd Drives

    The USB management port can function USB port as a regular USB port or provide access to the iDRAC features. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals. Management indicator The management indicator lights when the iDRAC controls the USB1 port for management functions.

  • Page 9: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators drive activity indicator (green) drive status indicator (green and amber) NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition Identifying drive or preparing for removal Blinks green two times per second...
  • Page 10 Figure 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator iDRAC Direct status indicator The table below displays iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import). Convention iDRAC Direct Condition LED indicator pattern Steady green Lights green for a minimum of 2 seconds at the beginning and end of a file transfer.

  • Page 11: Documentation Matrix

    Getting Started With Your System specifications 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 12: 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 and a model specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.

  • Page 13: Performing Initial System Configuration

    • The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the blade iDRAC is configured on the CMC. For more information, see the CMC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Related Links Installing a blade Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces: •...

  • Page 14: Logging In To Idrac

    • IPMI tool For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals. Logging in to iDRAC You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user.
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 access the pre-operating system management applications. Description <Page Up> Moves to the previous screen.

  • Page 17: Entering System Setup

    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 18: System Information Screen

    Menu Item Description Serial Communication Displays options to enable or disable the serial ports and specify related features and options. System Profile Settings Displays options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on. System Security Displays options to configure the system security settings like, system password, setup password, TPM security, and so on.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Sata Settings Screen

    X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Turbo NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings. Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance.
  • Page 21 Menu Item Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. By default, the Embedded SATA option is set to AHCI. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST.
  • Page 22 Menu Item Description Port E Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support. Set it to OFF to turn off BIOS support. For AHCI mode or RAID mode, BIOS always enables support. Model Displays the drive model of the selected device.

  • Page 23: Boot Settings Screen

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

  • Page 24: Integrated Devices Screen

    Menu Item Description PXE Device n (n = 1 to 4) Enables or disables the device. When enabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the device. PXE Device n Settings (n = 1 Allows you to control the configuration of the PXE device. to 4) Integrated Devices screen Integrated Devices screen allows you to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices...

  • Page 25: Serial Communication Screen

    Menu Item Description Memory Mapped I/O above Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By default, the option is set to Enabled. Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on your system. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of PCIe cards installed in the specified slot.

  • Page 26: System Profile Settings Screen

    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 27: System Security Settings Screen

    Menu Item Description Energy Efficient Policy Enables you to selects the Energy Efficient 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. Number of Turbo Boot NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an Enabled Cores for Processor entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Description TPM Command CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system. Allows you to clear all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.

  • Page 29: Miscellaneous Settings Screen

    Miscellaneous Settings screen You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating the asset tag, and changing the system date and time. You can view the Miscellaneous Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → Miscellaneous Settings.

  • Page 30: About Boot Manager

    UEFI shell. About Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller allows you to perform useful tasks such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying an operating system, updating drivers, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. For more information about Dell Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

  • Page 31: Choosing The System Boot Mode

    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/or setup password Prerequisites NOTE: The password jumper enables or disables the System Password and Setup Password features.

  • Page 32: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    • Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). A message prompts you to re-enter the system password. Re-enter the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter>...

  • Page 33: Operating With A Setup Password Enabled

    NIC • Enable or disable IPMI over LAN • Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination • Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices For more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals.

  • Page 34: Entering The Idrac Settings Utility

    Entering the iDRAC Settings utility Turn on or restart the managed system. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST). In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing Blade 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 36: Removing And Installing A Blade

    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 37 Figure 5. Removing and installing the I/O connector cover blade cover I/O connector cover...

  • Page 38: Installing A Blade

    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 39: Removing And Installing The System Cover

    Removing and installing the system cover Removing the system cover Prerequisites Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Turn off the blade using CMC. Remove the blade from the enclosure. Install the I/O connector cover. Steps Press the release button and slide the cover toward the back of the blade. Lift the cover away from the blade.

  • Page 40: Installing The System 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 41: Inside The Blade

    Inside the blade Figure 8. Inside the blade restore Serial Peripheral Interface (rSPI) card mezzanine card connector (2) Network Daughter Card (NDC) memory module (24) cooling shroud hard-drive/SSD backplane processor 2 processor 1...

  • Page 42: Cooling Shroud

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  • Page 43: 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 44: Installing A Processor/Dimm 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 45: System Memory

    Steps Align the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank with the heat sink retention sockets on the processor socket. Lower the processor/DIMM blank onto the system until the standoffs on the processor/DIMM blank engages with the heat sink retention sockets. Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  • Page 46 DIMM Type DIMMs Populated Per Operating Frequency (in Maximum DIMM Rank Per Channel MT/s) For 1.2 V Channel 1866, 1600, 1333 Quad rank Figure 11. Memory socket locations Memory channels are organized as follows: Processor 1 channel 0: memory sockets A1, A5, and A9 channel 1: memory sockets A2, A6, and A10 channel 2: memory sockets A3, A7, and A11 channel 3: memory sockets A4, A8, and A12...

  • Page 47: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    General memory module installation guidelines Your system supports Flexible Memory Configuration, enabling the system to be configured and run in any valid chipset architectural configuration. The following are the recommended guidelines for best performance: • LR DIMMs, and RDIMMs must not be mixed. •...

  • Page 48: Memory Mirroring

    Mode-specific guidelines Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected. NOTE: x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs can be mixed providing support for RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM based DIMMs retain Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) in memory optimized (independent channel) mode.

  • Page 49: Sample Memory Configurations

    Memory installation guidelines: • Memory modules must be identical in size, speed, and technology. • DIMMs installed in memory sockets with white release tabs must be identical and similar rule applies for sockets with black and green release tabs. This ensures that identical DIMMs are installed in matched pairs - for example, A1 with A2, A3 with A4, A5 with A6, and so on.
  • Page 50 NOTE: When using an 86 mm wide heat sink for dual processors, the memory module sockets A10, A12, B10, and B12 are not available for population. Table 4. Memory configurations – two processors System Capacity DIMM Size (in Number of Organization and DIMM Slot Population (in GB)

  • Page 51: Removing Memory Modules

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  • Page 52: 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 53: I/O Module Mezzanine Cards

    The blade supports a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in conjunction with a matching I/O module(s). For more information on I/O modules, see "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" in the M1000e Enclosure Owner's Manual at dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Mezzanine card installation guidelines The blade supports two mezzanine cards:...

  • Page 54: Removing The Mezzanine Card

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  • Page 55: Installing The Mezzanine Card

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  • Page 56: Replacing An Sd Card

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  • Page 57: Internal Usb Key

    Figure 14. Replacing an SD card IDSDM card SD card upper card slot (SD 2) lower card slot (SD 1) Next steps Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port and Internal SD Card Redundancy mode is enabled.
  • Page 58 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 59: Removing The Idsdm 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 60: Installing The Idsdm Card

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  • Page 61: Rspi Card (Optional)

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  • Page 62: Installing The Rspi Card

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  • Page 63: Network Daughter 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 64 Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Remove the mezzanine card. See Removing the mezzanine card. Steps Remove the two screws that secure the Network Daughter Card (NDC) to the system board. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the NDC, you must hold the card only by its edges.

  • Page 65: Installing The Network Daughter 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 66: 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 67 Figure 20. Installing and removing a heat sink retention screw (4) heat sink processor socket heat sink retention socket (4) Use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield. CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
  • Page 68 Figure 21. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence socket-release lever 1 processor socket-release lever 2 Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

  • Page 69: 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 70 NOTE: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1. NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  • Page 71 Figure 23. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor 1. processor 2. thermal grease 3. thermal-grease syringe NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. d.

  • Page 72: Hard Drives/Ssds

    Related Links Installing the cooling shroud Hard drives/SSDs Your system supports up to two 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS /SATA hard drives and four 1.8 inch SATA SSDs. The hard drives/SSDs are supplied in special hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive bays and these drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive backplane board.

  • Page 73: Removing A Hard Drive/Ssd

    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: Installing A Hard Drive/Ssd

    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 Figure 27. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD blank hard-drive/SSD blank release latch Figure 28. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD blank SSD blank release latch Next steps Install the hard drive/SSD. See Installing a hard drive/SSD.

  • Page 76: Installing A Hard-Drive/Ssd 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 77: Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive/Ssd In A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive/Ssd Carrier

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

  • Page 78: Removing A 1.8 Inch Ssd From A 1.8 Inch Ssd Carrier

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

  • Page 79: Installing A 1.8 Inch Ssd In A 1.8 Inch Ssd Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 80 Figure 31. Removing and installing a hard-drive/SSD cage hard-drive/SSD cage screw (4) guide pin (3) screw hole on the chassis (4) standoff (2) Next steps Install the hard-drive/SSD cage, see Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage. Install the hard-drive/SSD backplane. Install the hard drive(s)/SSD(s). Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 81: Installing The Hard-Drive/Ssd 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 82 Steps Pressing the release latches, hold both the edges of the backplane near the blade chassis and lift it up and away from the system. Remove the hard-drive/SSD cage. Loosen the two retention screws securing the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to the system board connector.
  • Page 83 Figure 33. Removing and installing the 1.8 inch (x4) SSD backplane hard-drive/SSD backplane hard-drive/SSD backplane cable release latch (2) guide pin (3) retention screw on the backplane cable connector on system board connector (2) Next steps Install the hard-drive/SSD backplane, see Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.

  • Page 84: Installing The Hard-Drive/Ssd Backplane

    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 memory modules cooling shroud hard drive/SSDs hard-drive/SSD backplane hard-drive/SSD cage PCIe extender/storage controller card mezzanine cards IDSDM/rSPI card SD vFlash card internal USB key Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the board. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
  • Page 86 Figure 34. Removing and installing the system board hex nut screw (4) system board screw (10) system board handle Next steps Install the system board. See Installing the system board. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Related Links Removing a processor Removing memory modules...

  • Page 87: Installing The System Board

    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 88 After working inside your system. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the iDRAC8 User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Ensure that you: Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see...

  • Page 89: 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 90 Figure 35. 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 91: Nvram Backup 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 92 Figure 36. Replacing the NVRAM backup battery positive side of battery negative side of battery connector Next steps Install the following: system board IDSDM/rSPI card mezzanine cards hard-drive/SSD cage hard-drive/SSD backplane cooling shroud hard drives/SSDs Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

  • Page 93: Storage Controller Card/Pcie Extender 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 94 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe extender/storage controller card, you must hold the card only by its edges. Lift the PCIe extender/storage controller card up and away from the system. Figure 37. Removing and installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card retention screw (2) slot on the PCIe extender/storage controller card...

  • Page 95: Installing The Pcie Extender/Storage Controller Card

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  • Page 96: Troubleshooting Your System

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  • Page 97: Troubleshooting Hard Drives

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  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Solid State Drives

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  • Page 99: Troubleshooting An Internal Sd Card

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  • Page 100: Troubleshooting The Blade System Board

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  • Page 101: System Messages

    System messages For a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. Warning messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Running Embedded System Diagnostics From An External Media

    Create a directory for the system diagnostics on the resource media. Copy the system diagnostics files into the directory. To download the Dell diagnostics utility, go to dell.com/support. Connect the resource media on your system. As the system boots, press <F11>.

  • Page 104: Jumpers And Connectors

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  • Page 105: System Board Connectors

    System board connectors Figure 38. System board connectors Table 6. System board connectors Item Connector Description BATTERY Connector for the 3.0 V coin cell battery STORAGE Storage controller card connector B3, B7, B11, B4, B8, B12 Memory module sockets (processor 2) CPU2 Processor socket 2 CPU1...

  • Page 106: Disabling A Forgotten Password

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  • Page 107: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Physical Height 19.23 cm (7.57 inch) Width 5.03 cm (1.98 inch) Depth 54.43 cm (21.43 inch) Weight (maximum) 6.8 kg (14.99 lb) Processor Processor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family Memory Architecture 2133 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 1600 MT/s, or 1333 MT/s DDR4 DIMMs Memory module sockets Twenty-four 288-pin...
  • Page 108 NVRAM backup battery CR 2032 3.0 V lithium coin cell 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 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct...
  • Page 109 Environmental specifications Relative humidity Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. Operating 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point. Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 G at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations).
  • Page 110 Environmental specifications NOTE: Applies to data center environments NOTE: Air entering the data center must only. Air filtration requirements do not have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.
  • Page 111 – Non Dell-qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W • When populating the blade slots in the M1000e enclosure with only PowerEdge M630 blades: – Install 86 mm width heat sink for processors of 120 W or more.

  • Page 112: 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. Locating your system Service Tag Your system is identified by a unique Mini Express Service Tag and Service Tag number.

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