Dell 2950 Manuel utilisateur

Dell™ PowerEdge™

2950 Systems

Information Update

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data

if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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October 2009 P/N DD259 Rev. A07

Contents 3

Contents

Non-Optimal Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PowerEdge 2950 III – New System Features

. . . . . . . 5

New Performance Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

New High-Efficiency Power Supply

and Power Monitoring Features

. . . . . . . . . . . 5

New I/O and Storage Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

New Security Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optional Internal USB Memory Key

. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Optional Internal

USB Memory Key

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Support for 8-GB Memory Modules –

PowerEdge 2950 III Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Processor Upgrades – Power 2950 II

and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Board Replacement –

Safeguarding Encrypted Data

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Message Update

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

LCD Status Messages Update

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Contents

System Setup Program Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Memory Screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CPU Information Screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Integrated Devices Screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

System Security Screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Serial Communication Screen

. . . . . . . . . . . 23

Operating System Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enumeration of NICs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

RHEL – Incorrect Processor Information

. . . . . . 23

System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000

. . . 24

System Diagnostics Update

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Information Update 5

Non-Optimal Memory Configurations

The POST may halt when a non-optimal memory configuration is detected

and the following message is displayed:

Non-Optimal Memory Configuration

Press F1 to continue or F2 for Setup

NOTE: Mixing DIMMs of different speeds renders the memory configuration

non-optimal. The system clocks down the performance to the slowest speed

in the DIMM set for the channel.

PowerEdge 2950 III – New System Features

New Performance Features

• Two dual-core or quad-core Intel

®

Xeon

®

5400 Series and 5300 Series

processors.

• 8-GB memory module support.

New High-Efficiency Power Supply and Power Monitoring Features

• Higher system efficiency on power conversion across workloads.

• Baseboard Management Control (BMC) power monitoring monitors

current, voltage, and power utilization in the system.

6 Information Update

New I/O and Storage Features

• Optional Intel quad-port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, capable of supporting

10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates, and iSCSI remote boot.

• Support for 10-Gb Ethernet cards.

• One internal USB 2.0-compliant connector supporting an optional

bootable USB flash drive or USB memory key.

• Support for optional SAS 6i/R and PERC 6/i adapters.

New Security Features

• Trusted Program Module (TPM) support for improved security.

• Optional support for iSCSI boot.

Optional Internal USB Memory Key

The system provides an internal USB connector located on the sideplane

board for use with a USB flash memory key. The USB memory key can be

used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. To use the internal

USB connector, the Internal USB Port option must be enabled in the

Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup program. See "Integrated

Devices Screen" on page 20.

To boot from the USB memory key, you must configure the USB memory

key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot

sequence in the System Setup program. See “

Using the System Setup

Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

. For information on creating

a bootable file on the USB memory key, see the user documentation that

accompanied the USB memory key.

NOTE: USB keys that contain multiple LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) must

be formatted using the format utility provided by the key manufacturer.

CAUTION: To avoid interference with components inside the system, the USB key

must conform to the following maximum dimensions: 11mm thick (0.43") x 23.2mm

width (0.91") x 67mm length (2.64").

Information Update 7

Installing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product

Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working

inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect

the system from its electrical outlet.

2

Open the system. See “Opening the System” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual

.

3

Locate the USB connector on the sideplane board, and insert the USB

memory key into the USB connector. See Figure 1-1.

4

Close the system. See “Closing the System” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual

.

5

Reconnect the system to power and restart the system.

6

Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key has been

detected by the system. See “Using the System Setup Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

.

8 Information Update

Figure 1-1. Installing an Internal USB Key

7

Close the system. See “Closing the System” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual

.

8

Reconnect the system to power and restart the system.

9

Enter the System Setup program and verify that the USB key has been

detected by the system. See “Using the System Setup Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

.

1 sideplane board 2 internal USB connector

3 USB memory key

2

3

1

Information Update 9

Support for 8-GB Memory Modules –

PowerEdge 2950 III Systems

PowerEdge 2950 III systems have added support for the following approved

8-GB memory configurations:

•64 GB — 8 x 8-GB quad-rank memory modules

•48 GB — 4 x 8-GB quad-rank and 4 x 4-GB dual-rank memory modules

If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system only recognizes and displays

63.75 GB during POST.

NOTE: Prior to upgrading your system, verify that the latest system BIOS version is on

your system. Loading the latest BIOS version ensures that your system is fully supported.

NOTE: Some operating systems cannot support more than 4 GB of physical memory.

For more information on memory support requirements and restrictions, refer to the operating

system documentation that was shipped with your system.

Processor Upgrades – Power 2950 II

and PowerEdge 2950 III Systems

• If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a “II”, your system is

upgradeable to the 5100 series of dual-core Intel Xeon processors and

the 5300 series of quad-core Xeon processors.

• If the front of your system chassis is labeled with a “III”, your system is

upgradeable to the 5100 and 5200 series of dual-core Intel Xeon processors

and 5300 and 5400 series of quad-core Intel Xeon processors.

See support.dell.com for information on the latest processor upgrade options

for your system.

System Board Replacement –

Safeguarding Encrypted Data

On PowerEdge 2950 III systems using Windows Server

®

2008, you can use

encryption programs, such as the BitLocker utility, to secure the contents

of the hard drive.

10 Information Update

If you are using the TPM with an encryption application, you are prompted

to create a recovery key during system setup. Be sure to store this recovery key.

If you replace the system board, you must supply the recovery key when you

restart your system before you can access the encrypted files on your hard

drive(s).

System Message Update

Table 1-1 lists new system messages for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and

the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. System

messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the

system.

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product

Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working

inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Table 1-1. System Messages

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Alert! Node

Interleaving

disabled! Memory

configuration does

not support Node

Interleaving.

The memory configuration

does not support node

interleaving, or the

configuration has changed

(for example, a failed

DIMM) so that node

interleaving cannot be

supported. The system

runs but with reduced

functionality.

Ensure that the memory

modules are installed in a

configuration that supports

node interleaving. Check

other system messages

for additional information

for possible causes.

For memory configuration

information, see

“General Memory Module

Installation Guidelines”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual. If the problem

persists, see “Trouble-

shooting System Memory”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Information Update 11

!!*** Error: Remote

Access Controller

initialization

failure *** RAC

virtual USB devices

may not be

available...

Remote Access Controller

initialization failure

Ensure that the Remote

Access Controller is

properly installed. See

“Installing a RAC Card”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Invalid PCIe card

found in the

Internal_Storage

slot!

The system halted because

an invalid PCIe expansion

card is installed in

the dedicated storage

controller slot.

Remove the PCIe

expansion card and install

the internal SAS controller

in the dedicated slot.

No boot device

available

Faulty or missing optical

drive subsystem, hard

drive, or hard-drive

subsystem, or no bootable

USB key installed.

Use a bootable USB key,

CD, or hard drive. See

“Using the System Setup

Program” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual for

information on setting

the order of boot devices.

PCI BIOS failed

to install

PCIe device BIOS (Option

ROM) checksum failure

detected during shadowing.

Cables to expansion card(s)

loose; faulty or improperly

installed expansion card(s).

Reseat the expansion

card(s). Ensure that all

appropriate cables are

securely connected to

the expansion card(s).

If the problem persists, see

“Troubleshooting System

Expansion Cards” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

PCIe Degraded Link

Width Error:

Embedded device

Expected Link

Width is n

Actual Link

Width is n

Faulty system board

or riser board.

See see “Getting Help”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

12 Information Update

PCIe Degraded Link

Width Error:

Integrated device

Expected Link

Width is n

Actual Link

Width is n

The specified PCIe device

is faulty or improperly

installed.

For a SAS controller

daughter card, reseat the

card in the dedicated PCIe

connector. See “Installing

a SAS Controller Daughter

Card” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual. If the

problem persists, see

“Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

PCIe Degraded Link

Width Error: Slot n

Expected Link Width

is n

Actual Link Width

is n

Faulty system board

or riser board.

Reseat the PCIe card in

the specified slot number.

See “Expansion Cards”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual. If the problem

persists, see “Getting Help”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

PCIe Training

Error: Embedded

device

Faulty system board

or riser board.

See “Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

PCIe Training

Error: Integrated

device

The specified PCIe device

is faulty or improperly

installed.

For a SAS controller

daughter card, reseat the

card in the dedicated PCIe

connector. See “Installing

a SAS Controller Daughter

Card” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual. If the

problem persists, see

“Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Information Update 13

PCIe Training

Error: Slot n

Faulty or improperly

installed PCIe card in

the specified slot.

Reseat the PCIe card in the

specified slot number. See

“Expansion Cards” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists, see

“Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Remote Access

Controller cable

error or incorrect

card in the RAC

slot.

RAC cables not connected,

or RAC card installed in

wrong expansion slot.

Check that the RAC cables

are connected, and that the

RAC card is installed in the

correct expansion slot. See

“Installing a RAC Card” in

the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

NOTE: All TPM information messages appear after the BMC option ROM has been

loaded during POST.

TPM configuration

operation honored.

System now resets. Information only.

TPM Failure A Trusted Platform Module

(TPM) function has failed.

See “Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

TPM operation is

pending. Press I to

Ignore or M to

Modify to allow

this change and

reset the system.

WARNING: Modifying

could prevent

security.

Configuration change has

been requested.

Press I to continue system

boot. Press M to modify

the TPM setting and

restart.

Warning: Following

faulty DIMMs are

disabled:

DIMM n

1

n

2

Total memory size

is reduced.

Faulty or improperly

seated memory module(s).

DIMMs are disabled in

pairs, as indicated by the n

1

and n

2

. Check both

DIMMs for a possible fault.

See “Troubleshooting

System Memory” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

14 Information Update

Warning: A fatal

error has caused

system reset!

Please check the

system event log!

A fatal system error

occurred and caused the

system to restart.

Check the SEL for

information that was

logged during the error.

See the applicable

troubleshooting section

in See “Troubleshooting

Your System” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

for any faulty components

specified in the SEL.

Warning! No micro

code update loaded

for processor n

Micro code update failed. Update the BIOS firmware.

See “Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Warning: The

installed memory

configuration

is not optimal.

For more

information on

valid memory

configurations,

please see

the system

documentation

on the technical

support web site.

Invalid memory

configuration. The system

runs but with reduced

functionality.

Ensure that the memory

modules are installed in

a valid configuration. See

“General Memory Module

Installation Guidelines”

in the Hardware Owner’s

Manual. If the problem

persists, see

“Troubleshooting System

Memory” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

Write fault

Write fault on

selected drive

Faulty USB device, USB

medium, optical drive

assembly, hard drive, or

hard-drive subsystem.

Replace the faulty media.

Reseat the USB device or

USB cable. For hard drive

problems, see

“Troubleshooting a Hard

Drive” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

Table 1-1. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Information Update 15

LCD Status Messages Update

Table 1-2 lists updates to the LCD status messages that can occur on

the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause for each message.

The LCD messages refer to events recorded in the system event log (SEL).

For information on the SEL and configuring system management settings,

see your systems management software documentation.

Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

N/A SYSTEM NAME A 62-character string that

can be defined by the user

in the System Setup

program.

The SYSTEM NAME

displays under the

following conditions:

• The system

is powered on.

• The power is off

and active errors

are displayed.

This message is for

information only.

You can change

the system ID and

name in the System

Setup program.

See “Using the System

Setup Program” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

E1000 FAILSAFE,

Call Support

Check the system event

log for critical failure

events.

See “Getting Help” in

the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

E1118 CPU Temp

Interface

The BMC is unable to

determine the CPU(s)

temperature status.

Consequently, the BMC

increases the CPU fan

speed to maximum

as a precautionary

measure.

Turn off power to the

system and restart the

system. If the problem

persists, see “Getting

Help” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

16 Information Update

E1211 ROMB Batt RAID battery is either

missing, bad, or unable

to recharge due to

thermal issues.

Reseat the RAID

battery connector. See

the “RAID Battery” and

see “Troubleshooting

System Cooling

Problems” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

E1625 PS AC Current Power source is out

of acceptable range.

Check the AC power

source.

E1711 PCI PERR B##

D## F##

The system BIOS has

reported a PCI parity

error on a component

that resides in PCI

configuration space

at bus ##, device ##,

function ##.

Remove and reseat the

PCIe expansion cards.

If the problem persists,

see “Troubleshooting an

Expansion Card” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

PCI PERR

Slot #

The system BIOS has

reported a PCI parity

error on a component

that resides in the

specified PCIe slot.

Reinstall the expansion-

card riser. See

“Expansion Card

Risers” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists,

the riser card or system

board is faulty.

See “Getting Help”

in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

Information Update 17

E1712 PCI SERR B##

D## F##

The system BIOS has

reported a PCI system

error on a component

that resides in PCI

configuration space

at bus ##, device ##,

function ##.

Remove and reseat the

PCIe expansion cards.

If the problem persists,

see “Troubleshooting

Expansion Cards” in

the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

PCI SERR

Slot #

The system BIOS has

reported a PCI system

error on a component

that resides in the

specified slot.

Reinstall the expansion-

card riser. See

“Expansion Card

Risers” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists,

the riser card or system

board is faulty.

See “Getting Help” in

the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

E171F PCIE Fatal Err

B## D## F##

The system BIOS has

reported a PCIe fatal error

on a component that

resides in PCIe

configuration space

at bus ##, device ##,

function ##.

Remove and reseat the

PCIe expansion cards.

If the problem persists,

see “Troubleshooting

Expansion Cards” in

the Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

PCIE Fatal

Err Slot #

The system BIOS has

reported a PCIe fatal error

on a component that

resides in the specified

slot.

Reinstall the expansion-

card riser. See

“Expansion Card

Risers” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

If the problem persists,

the riser card or system

board is faulty. See

“Getting Help” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

18 Information Update

E1914 DRAC5 Conn2

Cbl

DRAC 5 cable is missing

or disconnected.

Reconnect the cable.

See “Installing a RAC

Card” in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

E1B01 USB#

Overcurrent

Device plugged in the

specified USB port caused

an overcurrent condition.

Reseat the device cable.

If the problem persists,

replace or remove the

device.

E2110 MBE

DIMM # & #

One of the two indicated

DIMMs has had a

memory multi-bit error

(MBE).

See “Troubleshooting

System Memory” in the

Hardware Owner’s

Manual.

E2111 SBE Log

Disable

DIMM #

The system BIOS has

disabled memory single-

bit error (SBE) logging,

and does not resume

logging further SBEs until

the system is restarted.

“#” represents the DIMM

implicated by the BIOS.

See “Troubleshooting

System Memory”

in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

E2112 Mem Spare

DIMM #

The system BIOS has

spared the memory

because it has determined

that the memory had

too many errors. “# & #”

represents the DIMM pair

implicated by the BIOS.

See “Troubleshooting

System Memory”

in the Hardware

Owner’s Manual.

I1915 Video Off

(LCD lights with

a blue or amber

background.)

The video has been

turned off by the RAC

remote user.

Information only.

I1916 Video Off

in ##

(LCD lights with

a blue or amber

background.)

The video was turned off

in xx seconds by the RAC

remote user.

Information only.

Table 1-2. LCD Status Messages (continued)

Code Text Causes Corrective Actions

Information Update 19

System Setup Program Update

Memory Screen

Table 1-3 lists the descriptions for the information fields that appear

on the Memory Information screen.

Table 1-3. Memory Information Screen Options

Option Description

System Memory Size Displays the amount of system memory.

System Memory Type Displays the type of system memory.

System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed.

Video Memory Displays the amount of video memory.

System Memory Testing Specifies whether system memory tests are run at system

boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Redundant Memory

(Disabled default)

Enables or disables the redundant memory feature.

When set to Spare Mode, the first rank of memory on

each DIMM is reserved for memory sparing. Redundant

memory feature is disabled if the Node Interleaving field

is enabled.

Node Interleaving

(Disabled default)

If this field is set to Enabled, memory interleaving is

supported if a symmetric memory configuration is

installed. If this field is set to Disabled, the system can

support Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA)

(asymmetric) memory configurations.

NOTE: The Node Interleaving field must be set to Disabled

when using the redundant memory feature.

Low Power Mode

(Disabled default)

Enables or disables the low power mode of the memory.

When set to Disabled, the memory runs at full speed.

When set to Enabled, the memory runs at a reduced

speed to conserve energy.

20 Information Update

CPU Information Screen

Table 1-4 updates the description for the Demand-Based Power Management

option.

Integrated Devices Screen

Table 1-5 lists new Integrated Devices screen options.

Table 1-4. CPU Information Screen

Option Description

Demand-Based Power

Management

(Enabled default)

NOTE: Check your operating system documentation to

verify if the operating system supports this feature.

Enables or disables demand-based power management.

When enabled, the CPU Performance State tables are

reported to the operating system; when disabled, the

CPU Performance State tables are notreported to the

operating system. If any of the CPUs do not support

demand-based power management, the field becomes

read-only, and is automatically set to Disabled.

Table 1-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options

Option Description

Internal USB Port

(On default)

Enables or disables the system’s internal USB port.

NOTE: You can only enable the internal USB port if the User

Accessible USB Ports option on this screen is set to All ports

On (the default value).

OS Watchdog

Timer

(Disabled default)

NOTE: This feature is usable only with operating systems that

support WDAT implementations of the Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification. Microsoft

®

Windows

Server

®

2008 supports this feature, but Windows Server 2003

does not.

Sets a timer that monitors the operating system for activity and

aids in recovery if the system stops responding. When this field

is set to Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize

the timer. When set to Disabled, the timer is not initialized.

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