Dell PowerEdge R930

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PXE boot

The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an industry standard client or interface that allows networked computers that are not yet

loaded with an operating system to be congured and booted remotely by an administrator.

58 Pre-operating system management applications

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About the Poweredge R9308
Front Panel Features9
Lcd Panel10
Setup Menu12
View Menu12
Back Panel Features12
Back Panel Features of the Poweredge R930 System13
Diagnostic Indicators15
Hard Drive Indicator Codes15
SSD LED Indicator Pattern16
Nic Indicator Codes17
Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes17
Indicator Codes for Redundant Power Supply Unit18
Internal Dual SD Module Indicator Codes20
Locating Service Tag of Your System21
Documentation Resources22
Technical Specifications24
Chassis Dimensions24
Chassis Weight24
Psu Specifications25
Memory Specifications26
Drive Specifications26
Optical Drive27
Usb Ports27
Serial Connector28
Internal Dual Sd Module28
Video Specifications28
Environmental Specifications28
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Specifications29
Standard Operating Temperature30
Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions31
Setting up Your System32
Options to Install the Operating System33
System Setup35
System Bios36
Boot Settings37
Choosing the System Boot Mode38
Network Settings39
Network Settings Screen Details40
System Security41
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System43
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled44
System Information44
Viewing System Information44
Processor Settings47
Miscellaneous Settings54
Idrac Settings Utility55
Entering the Idrac Settings Utility55
Changing the Thermal Settings56
Device Settings56
Embedded System Management56
Boot Manager56
System Utilities57
PXE Boot58
Installing and Removing System Components59
Safety Instructions59
Recommended Tools60
Front Bezel (Optional)61
System Cover62
Removing the System Cover62
Installing the System Cover63
Inside the System64
System Memory65
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines67
Memory Sparing68
Memory Mirroring68
Sample Memory Configurations69
Memory Riser70
Installing a Memory Riser Blank71
Removing a Memory Riser72
Installing a Memory Riser74
Removing Memory Modules from the Memory Riser75
Installing Memory Modules77
Memory Riser and Fan Cage79
Installing the Memory Riser and Fan Cage81
Cooling Fans82
Removing a Cooling Fan83
Installing a Cooling Fan84
Removing the Fan Tray85
Installing the Fan Tray87
Cable Management Tray88
Installing the Cable Management Tray90
Hard Drives92
Removing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank93
Installing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank94
Installing a Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier95
Removing a Hot Swappable Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier97
Removing the Optical Drive98
Installing the Optical Drive99
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)100
Replacing the Optional Internal USB Memory Key101
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines102
Removing the Left or Right Expansion Card Riser Blank104
Installing the Left or Right Expansion Card Riser Blank105
Removing the Left or Right Expansion Card Riser106
Installing the Left or Right Expansion Card Riser107
Removing an Expansion Card from Expansion Card Risers109
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Risers111
Network Daughter Card Riser115
Installing the Network Daughter Card Riser116
Network Daughter Card118
Removing the Network Daughter Card118
Installing the Network Daughter Card119
Chassis Intrusion Switch120
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch121
Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch122
SD Vflash Card (Optional)123
Removing an Internal Sd Card124
Installing an Internal Sd Card125
Removing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module126
Installing the Optional Internal Dual SD Module127
Integrated Storage Controller Card128
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card129
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card130
Processors and Heat Sinks131
Removing a Heat Sink132
Removing a Processor133
Installing a Processor135
Installing a Heat Sink138
Removing a Processor and Heat Sink Blank140
Installing a Processor and Heat Sink Blank142
Power Supply Units143
Hot Spare Feature144
Removing an Ac Power Supply Unit144
Installing an Ac Power Supply Unit145
Removing the Power Supply Unit Blank146
Installing the Power Supply Unit Blank147
Power Distribution Board148
Installing the Power Supply Unit Bay150
Removing the Power Distribution Board151
Installing the Power Distribution Board152
System Battery154
Replacing the System Battery154
Hard Drive Backplane155
Removing the Hard Drive Backplane155
Installing the Hard Drive Backplane163
SAS Expander Daughter Card167
Installing the SAS Expander Daughter Card168
Control Panel169
Removing the Control Panel Board169
Installing the Control Panel Board170
System Board171
Removing the System Board172
Installing the System Board174
Trusted Platform Module177
Troubleshooting Your System178
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure178
Troubleshooting External Connections179
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem179
Troubleshooting a Usb Device179
Troubleshooting a Nic180
Troubleshooting a Wet System181
Troubleshooting a Damaged System181
Troubleshooting the System Battery182
Troubleshooting Power Supply Units183
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems183
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans184
Troubleshooting System Memory184
Troubleshooting an Internal Usb Key185
Troubleshooting an Sd Card185
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive186
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive187
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller187
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards188
Troubleshooting Processors189
Using System Diagnostics190
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics190
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics190
System Diagnostic Controls191
Jumpers and Connectors192
System Board Jumper Settings192
System Board Connectors193
Disabling a Forgotten Password196
Getting Help197
Contacting Dell197
Documentation Feedback197
Quick Resource Locator (QRL)198

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