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Dell PowerEdge T20 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge T20
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Dell PowerEdge T20
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D13M
Regulatory Type: D13M001

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Dell PowerEdge T20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C226
Storage CapacityUp to 12TB
Power Supply290W
Form FactorTower
ProcessorIntel Xeon E3-1225 v3
MemoryUp to 32GB DDR3
Storage Options4 x 3.5-inch SATA
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16
NetworkGigabit Ethernet
USB Ports4 x USB 3.0
Weight11 kg
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CPU OptionsIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3 series, Intel Core i3, Intel Pentium

Summary

About Your System

Front-Panel Features And Indicators

Details about the front panel components like power button, USB, and audio connectors.

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Explains the rear panel connectors, ports, and indicators for system connectivity.

NIC Indicator Codes

Describes the LED indicators on the Network Interface Card (NIC) for network status.

Power Indicator Codes For Power Supply

Explains the diagnostic status indicated by the power supply's LED and self-diagnostic button.

Complete The Operating System Setup

Guides on installing the operating system and its configuration.

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with the system.

Other Information You May Need

Provides links to additional resources and important notes for system users.

Using The System Setup And Boot Manager

Entering System Setup

Instructions on how to access and navigate the system setup utility.

Using The System Setup Navigation Keys

Describes the keyboard keys used for navigating within the System Setup utility.

Updating The BIOS

Step-by-step guide for updating the system's BIOS.

System Setup Options

Overview of various configuration options available in the System Setup.

Boot Manager Screen

Details on the Boot Manager screen and its options for boot device selection.

System And Admin Password Features

Explains the system and administrator password security features.

Assigning A System Password And Admin Password

Procedures for setting up system and administrator passwords for security.

Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And Admin Password

How to modify or remove existing system and administrator passwords.

Intel Active Management Technology

Information about Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) for remote management.

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

Lists the necessary tools for installing system components.

Opening And Closing The System

Safety precautions and steps for opening and closing the system chassis.

Bezel

Instructions for removing and installing the system bezel.

Chassis-Intrusion Switch

Details on the chassis-intrusion switch functionality and its installation.

Inside The System

An overview diagram showing the internal components of the system.

Thermal Sensor

Steps for removing and installing the thermal sensor component.

Power Switch

Procedures for removing and installing the system's power switch.

Input/Output Panel

Steps for removing and installing the system's front input/output panel.

Hard Drives

Removing The Hard-Drive Cage

Instructions for safely removing the hard-drive cage assembly.

Installing The Hard-Drive Cage

Steps to install the hard-drive cage assembly into the system.

Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage

Guide to removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from its cage.

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive In The Hard-Drive Cage

Guide to installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into its cage.

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Cage

Guide to removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from its cage.

Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive In The Hard-Drive Cage

Guide to installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into its cage.

Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive From The Hard-Drive Bay

Steps for removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from the system's bay.

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive In The Hard-Drive Bay

Steps for installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into the system's bay.

Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-Drive Carrier

Procedure for detaching a hard drive from its carrier.

Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-Drive Carrier

Procedure for attaching a hard drive to its carrier.

Optical Drive

Information and procedures related to installing or removing an optical drive.

Removing The Optical Drive

Detailed steps for removing the optical drive from the system.

System Memory

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for installing memory modules to ensure proper system operation.

Sample Memory Configurations

Examples of valid memory module configurations for the system.

Removing Memory Modules

Instructions and safety precautions for removing memory modules.

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step guide for installing new memory modules.

System Fan

Removing The System Fan

Procedures and safety notes for removing the system fan.

Installing The System Fan

Steps for installing a new system fan.

Expansion Cards

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for installing PCI Express expansion cards.

Removing An Expansion Card

Steps to safely remove an expansion card from its slot.

Installing An Expansion Card

Steps to safely install a new expansion card into a slot.

Processors

Removing The Processor

Detailed instructions for safely removing the system processor.

Installing The Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing a new system processor.

Power Supply

Removing The Power Supply Unit

Procedures for safely removing the system's power supply unit.

Installing The Power Supply Unit

Steps for installing a new system power supply unit.

System Battery

Replacing The System Battery

Instructions and warnings for replacing the system's CMOS battery.

System Board

Removing The System Board

Steps for safely removing the system board.

Installing The System Board

Step-by-step guide for installing a new system board.

Entering The Service Tag After Replacing The System Board

Procedure to enter the system service tag after system board replacement.

Troubleshooting Your System

Power LED Diagnostics

How to interpret the power LED states for system diagnostics.

Memory Beep Code

Explains the beep codes emitted during startup for memory issues.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to resolve issues related to system startup failures.

Troubleshooting External Connections

Guidance on checking external cable connections for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting The Video Subsystem

Steps to diagnose and resolve video subsystem problems.

Troubleshooting A USB Device

Procedures for troubleshooting USB devices like keyboards and mice.

Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with serial port devices.

Troubleshooting A NIC

Guide to troubleshooting Network Interface Card (NIC) connectivity issues.

Troubleshooting A Wet System

Steps to take if the system has been exposed to liquid.

Troubleshooting A Damaged System

Procedures for troubleshooting a system that may have suffered physical damage.

Troubleshooting The System Battery

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to the system battery.

Troubleshooting A Non-Redundant Power Supply

Guide to troubleshooting problems with the non-redundant power supply.

Troubleshooting Cooling Problems

Identifies common causes of system overheating and cooling issues.

Troubleshooting The System Fan

Steps to troubleshoot issues with the system fan.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Detailed steps for diagnosing and resolving memory-related problems.

Troubleshooting An Optical Drive

Steps to troubleshoot issues with the optical drive.

Troubleshooting A Hard Drive

Procedures for diagnosing and resolving hard drive problems.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Steps to troubleshoot issues with installed expansion cards.

Troubleshooting The Processor

Steps to diagnose and resolve processor-related issues.

Using System Diagnostics

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Diagnostics

Information on the ePSA diagnostics for hardware testing.

System Diagnostic Controls

Explains the controls and menus within the system diagnostic utility.

Jumpers And Connectors

System Board Jumper Settings

Details on the system board jumper settings and their functions.

System Board Connectors

An illustration and list of various connectors on the system board.

Disabling A Forgotten Password

Procedure to disable system passwords using the PSWD jumper.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Lists the supported processor types for the system.

Expansion Bus

Details about the expansion bus type and slots available.

Memory

Specifications for system memory architecture, sockets, and capacities.

Drives

Information about the types and number of hard drives supported.

Connectors

Lists the available connectors on the back and front of the system.

Video

Information about the integrated video capabilities.

Environmental Specifications

Operating and storage conditions for temperature and humidity.

System Messages

Error Messages

Lists common error messages and their descriptions.

Warning Messages

Explains warning messages that alert users to potential problems.

Alert Messages

Describes alert messages generated by system management software.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support for assistance.

Locating Your System Service Tag

Guidance on finding the system's unique service tag and express code.

Documentation Feedback

Instructions for providing feedback on the documentation.

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