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Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual
About Your System
Using the System Setup Program
Installing System Components
Troubleshooting Your System
Running the System Diagnostics
Jumpers and Connectors
Getting Help
Glossary
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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Back to Contents Page About Your System Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Other Information You May Need Accessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features and Indicators Power Indicator Codes NIC Indicator Codes LCD Status Messages System Messages Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Alert Messages This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features
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the remote access controller (RAC) card. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC. This keystroke enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See your SAS controller User's Guide for more information. If you have the optional battery-cached SAS RAID controller, this keystroke enters the RAID configuration utility. For more information, see the documentation for your SAS controller card. If you have PXE support enabled through the System Se
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Hard-Drive Indicator Codes The hard-drive carriers have two indicators—the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator. See Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive. In non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator lights; the drive-status indicator is off. Figure 1-2. Hard-Drive Indicators 1 drive-status indicator (green and amber) 2 green drive-activity indicator Table 1-3 lists the drive indicat
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7 system identification button 8 system status indicator 9 system status indicator connector 10 LOM4 connector (Gb/10Gb)1 11 LOM3 connector (Gb/10Gb)a 12 LOM2 connector (Gb) 13 LOM1 connector (Gb) 14 2.0-compliant USB connectors (2) 15 video connector 16 serial connector 17 remote access controller (RAC) connector (optional) Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: l Most devices must be connected to a specific connecto
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1 link indicator 2 activity indicator Table 1-5. NIC Indicator Codes Indicator Indicator Code Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network. Activity indicator is amber blinking Network data is being sent or received. LCD Status Messages The system's control panel LCD provides status messages to signify when the system is operating correctly or when the system nee
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Linear PwrGd Linear voltage regulator(s) has failed. Represents See Getting Help. status of multiple voltage regulators used in the video and LOM circuitry. CPU # VCORE Processor # VCORE voltage regulator has failed. See Getting Help. CPU VTT PwrGd Processor # VTT voltage has exceeded the See Getting Help. allowable voltage range CPU # VDDIO Processor # VDDIO voltage has exceeded the See Getting Help. allowable voltage range 1.0V PwrGd CPU # VDDA Processor # VDDA voltage has exceed
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on a component that resides in the specified slot. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See Getting Help. Unknown Err The system BIOS has determined that there has See Getting Help. been an error in the system, but is unable to determine its origin. PCIE Fatal Err The system BIOS has reported a PCIe fatal error Remove and reseat the PCIe expansion cards. If the problem persists, see on a component that resides in PCIe configuration Troubleshooting Expansion
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System cover has been removed. Information only. >3 ERRs Chk Log LCD overflow message. Check the SEL for details on the events. A maximum of three error messages can display sequentially on the LCD. The fourth message displays as the standard overflow message. SEL Full System Event Log is full of events, and is unable Clear the log by deleting event entries. to log any more events. Video Off The video has been turned off by the RAC remote Information only. user. (LCD lights with
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Configuration. Please wait... detected and is being processed. BIOS Update Attempt Failed! Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see Getting Help. Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed. CMOS has Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See Figure 6-1 for jumper on system board. been cleared. location. CPUs with different cache sizes Microprocessors with different cache sizes are Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size a
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PCIe Training Error: Integrated The specified PCIe device is faulty or For a SAS controller daughter card, reseat the card in the improperly installed. dedicated PCIe connector. See Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. PCIe Training Error: Slot n Faulty or improperly installed PCIe card in the Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. See specified slot. Expansion Cards. If the problem persists, see Getting Help. Plug & Play Configu
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drive, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the hard drive. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no). NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application. Diagnostics Messages When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in th
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007-2009
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Back to Contents Page Running the System Diagnostics Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics Features When to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System Diagnostics System Diagnostics Testing Options Using the Custom Test Options If you experience a problem with your system, run the diagnostics before calling for technical assistance. The purpose of the diagnostics is to test your system
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Click the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testing options. Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options Testing Function Option Express Test Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs device tests that do not require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identify the source of your problem. Extended Test Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take an hour or longer. Custom Test Tests a partic
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Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Contacting Dell Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and s
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Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located. ANSI — A
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DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. DVD — Digital versatile disc. ECC — Error checking and correction. EEPROM — Electronically erasable programmable read-only memory. EMC — Electromagnetic compatibility. EMI — Electromagnetic interference. ERA — Embedded remote access. ERA allows you to perform
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LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb — Pound(s). LCD — Liquid crystal display. LED — Light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it. LGA—Land grid array. A type of processor socket. Unlike the PGA, the LGA interface has no pins on the chip; instead, the chip has pads that contact pins on the system board. Li
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readme file — A text file, usually shipped with software or hardware, that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. read-only file — A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system's boot routine a
