Dell PowerEdge FC430 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E01B Series Regulatory Type: E01B002 April 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: PowerEdge FC430 system overview............................................................................. 6 Supported configurations for FC430 system............................................................................................................... 6 Front panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Front panel view—single SSD system......
iDRAC Settings utility................................................................................................................................................. 44 Device Settings............................................................................................................................................................45 Dell Lifecycle Controller..............................................................................................................................................
Shutdown procedure for servicing an SSD...........................................................................................................86 Removing an SSD from an SSD carrier .................................................................................................................87 Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier......................................................................................................................88 Removing an SSD carrier..............................
1 PowerEdge FC430 system overview The Dell PowerEdge FC430 system is a quarter-width sled that supports up to: ● Two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors ● Eight DIMMs ● Two 1.8-inch uSATA solid state drives (SSDs). Topics: • • • • Supported configurations for FC430 system Front panel Diagnostic indicators on the front panel Locating Service Tag of your system Supported configurations for FC430 system The Dell PowerEdge FC430 system supports the following configurations: Figure 1.
Figure 2. Front panel view—single SSD system 1. USB port 3. SSD 5. Sled power-on indicator, power button 2. USB management port or iDRAC Direct port 4. QSFP+ connector Table 1. Front panel features and indicators—single SSD system Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled. This port is USB 3.0 compliant.
Figure 3. Front panel view—dual SSD system 1. USB port 3. SSD 2. USB management port or iDRAC Direct port 4. Sled power-on indicator, power button Table 2. Front panel features and indicators—dual SSD system Item Indicator, button, or connector Icon Description 1 USB port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled. This port is USB 3.0 compliant. 2 USB management port or iDRAC Direct port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features.
SSD activity indicator codes The Solid State Drive (SSD) indicators display different patterns as drive events occur in the system. NOTE: The sled must have an SSD or an SSD blank installed in each drive bay. Figure 4. SSD indicators 1. SSD activity indicator (green) 2. SSD status indicator (green and amber) NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not function and remains off. Table 4.
1. iDRAC Direct status indicator The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import). Table 5. iDRAC Direct LED indicators Convention iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern Condition A Green Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the start and end of a file transfer. B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system Task Document Setting up your system For information about installing the system into Dell.com/poweredgemanuals a rack, see the Rack documentation included with your rack solution.
Table 7. Additional documentation resources for your system (continued) Task Document Location For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle Controller (LCC), see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide. Dell.com/idracmanuals For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. Dell.
3 Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • • • • • • • • • • Chassis dimensions and weight Processor specifications System battery specification Memory specifications RAID controller Drive specifications Ports and connectors specifications PCIe Mezzanine card Video specification Environmental specifications Chassis dimensions and weight Figure 5. Chassis dimensions of the PowerEdge FC430 system Table 8.
Processor specifications The PowerEdge FC430 system supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors. System battery specification The PowerEdge FC430 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery. Memory specifications The PowerEdge FC430 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs and LRDIMMs). Table 10.
Video specification The PowerEdge FC430 supports Matrox G200eR2 video controller. The available memory is 16 MB which is shared with the iDRAC application memory. Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Table 11.
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications The following table defines the limitations that will help avoid any damages to the IT equipment and/or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the environmental conditions. Re-mediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer. Table 17.
Expanded operating temperature restrictions Table 20.
4 Initial system setup and configuration Topics: • • • Setting up your system iDRAC configuration Options to install the operating system Setting up your system Complete the following steps to set up your system: Steps 1. Unpack the sled. 2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the sled connectors. CAUTION: While installing the sled, ensure that it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure to prevent damage to the sled connectors. 3. Install the sled in the enclosure. 4. Turn on the enclosure.
Interfaces Document/Section Dell Deployment Toolkit See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Dell Lifecycle Controller See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals CMC Web interface See Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
Table 22. Firmware and drivers (continued) Methods Location Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC with LC) Dell.com/idracmanuals Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.
5 Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
Viewing System Setup To view the System Setup screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Boot Settings on page 24 Network Settings on page 26 System Security on page 28 System Information on page 32 Memory Settings on page 34 Processor Settings on page 35 SATA Settings on page 37 Integrated Devices on page 38 Serial Communication on page 40 System Profile Settings on page 41 Miscellaneous Settings on page 43 iDRAC Settings utility on page 44 Device Settings on page 45 Related tasks Viewing System BIOS on page 23 Viewing System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, perform the following steps: S
Option Description Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify related features and options. Serial Communication Specifies options to manage the serial ports and specify related features and options. System Profile Settings Specifies options to change the processor power management settings, memory frequency, and so on.
Related tasks Boot Settings details on page 25 Changing the boot order on page 26 Boot Settings details About this task The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system. CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not installed in the same boot mode. 3. After the system boots in the specified boot mode, proceed to install your operating system from that 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.
Viewing Network Settings To view the Network Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings.
Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings. 5.
Deleting or changing system and setup password on page 31 Viewing System Security To view the System Security screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4.
Option Description AC Power Recovery Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default. UEFI Variable Access Provides varying degrees of securing UEFI variables. When set to Standard (the default), UEFI variables are accessible in the operating system per the UEFI specification. When set to Controlled, selected UEFI variables are protected in the environment and new UEFI boot entries are forced to be at the end of the current boot order.
Using your system password to secure your system If you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. Steps 1. Turn on or reboot your system. 2. Type the system password and press Enter. Next steps When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot. NOTE: If an incorrect system password is typed, the system displays a message and prompts you to reenter your password.
Related references System Security on page 28 Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings is displayed only when Secure Boot Policy is set to Custom. Viewing Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings To view the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2.
Viewing System Information To view the System Information screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Information.
Memory Settings You can use the Memory Settings screen to view all the memory settings and enable or disable specific memory functions, such as system memory testing and node interleaving. Related references Memory Settings details on page 34 System BIOS on page 22 Related tasks Viewing Memory Settings on page 34 Viewing Memory Settings To view the Memory Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2.
Option Description NOTE: The Memory Operating Mode option can have different default and available options based on the memory configuration of your system. NOTE: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode option establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability.
Processor Settings details About this task The Processor Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Logical Processor Enables or disables the logical processors and displays the number of logical processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical processors. If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays only one logical processor per core. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Option Description Option Description Family-ModelStepping Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel. Brand Specifies the brand name. Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache. Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache. Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings details About this task The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI by default. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the Embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for ATA and AHCI modes. Write Cache Enables or disables the command for Embedded SATA drives during POST.
Viewing Integrated Devices To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1. Turn on, or restart your system. 2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click Integrated Devices.
Option Description OS Watchdog Timer If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system. Memory Mapped I/O above 4 GB Enables or disables the support for PCIe devices that need large amounts of memory. This option is set to Enabled by default.
Serial Communication details About this task The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Serial Communication Enables the COM port or Console Redirection options. This option is set to Off by default. Serial Port Address Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 by default. NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings. Related references System Profile Settings on page 41 Related tasks System Profile Settings details on page 42 System Profile Settings details About this task The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System Profile Sets the system profile.
Option Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1 Monitor/Mwait Description NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2. Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum number of cores is enabled by default. Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default.
Miscellaneous Settings details About this task The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System Time Enables you to set the time on the system. System Date Enables you to set the date on the system. Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes. Keyboard NumLock Enables you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or disabled. This option is set to On by default.
Related tasks Entering the iDRAC Settings utility on page 45 Changing the thermal settings on page 45 Entering the iDRAC Settings utility Steps 1. Turn on or restart the managed system. 2. Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST). 3. On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Related references Dell Lifecycle Controller on page 45 Boot Manager The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Related references Boot Manager on page 46 Related tasks Viewing Boot Manager on page 46 One-shot BIOS boot menu One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.
6 Installing and removing sled components This section provides information about installing and removing the sled components. For information about installing and removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
After working inside your system Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section. Steps 1. Install the sled in the enclosure. 2. Turn on the sled. Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: ● ● ● ● Phillips #1 screwdriver Phillips #2 screwdriver 4 mm and 5 mm Hex nut driver Wrist grounding strap Sled Removing a sled Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2.
Figure 6. Removing a sled 1. release button 3. sled 2. sled handle 4. FX2 or FX2s enclosure Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 After working inside your system on page 49 Installing a sled Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Steps 1.
Figure 7. Installing a sled 1. release button 3. sled 2. sled handle 4. FX2 or FX2s enclosure Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Inside the sled Figure 8. Inside the sled 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13. SSD cage SD card slot SSD backplane touch points memory modules (processor 1) LAN on Motherboard riser cooling shroud SSD backplane 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12.
Cooling shroud The cooling shroud has aerodynamically placed openings that directs the airflow across the entire system. The airflow passes through all the critical parts of the system, where the vacuum that pulls air across the entire surface area of the processor and heat sink allowing increased cooling. Removing the cooling shroud Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. cooling shroud 4. cooling shroud guide 5. cooling shroud guide slot on chassis Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Figure 10. Installing the cooling shroud 1. cooling shroud latch 2. finger hold points 3. cooling shroud 4. cooling shroud guide 5. cooling shroud guide slot on chassis Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
System memory Your system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs and LRDIMMs), and DDR4 voltage specifications. NOTE: MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. Table 23. Memory population—operating frequency for supported configuration DIMM Type DIMMs populated Volatge per channel RDIMM 1 LRDIMM 1 1.2 v 1.2v Operating Frequency (in MT/s) Maximum DIMM Rank Per Channel 2400, 2133, 1866 Single rank 2400, 2133, 1866 Dual rank 2400, 2133, 1866 Quad rank Figure 11.
● Populate all the sockets with white release tabs first, followed by the black release tabs, and then the green release tabs. ● When mixing memory modules with different capacities, populate the sockets with memory modules with highest capacity first. For example, if you want to mix 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules, populate 8 GB memory modules in the sockets with white release tabs and 4 GB memory modules in the sockets with black release tabs.
NOTE: Advanced ECC with mirroring is not supported. Memory optimized (independent channel) mode This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules that use x4 device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements. Table 26.
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Removing memory modules Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1.
2. Install the cooling shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Figure 13. Installing the memory module a. memory module b. alignment key c. memory module socket ejector (2) Next steps 1. Install the cooling shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. The system should have already changed the value to reflect the installed memory. 4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly.
Removing the PCIe mezzanine card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1.
Figure 15. Removing a PCIe mezzanine card 1. screw hole on SSD cage (2) 3. PCIe mezzanine bridge card 5. PCIe mezzanine card 2. external storage connector (2) 4. Screw (2) 6. SSD cage Next steps 1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card. 2. Install the SSD cage. 3. If applicable, reconnect the disconnected storage devices. 4. If applicable, reconnect the disconnected USB devices. 5. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Installing the PCIe mezzanine card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Figure 16. Installing the PCIe mezzanine card 1. screw hole on SSD cage (2) 3. PCIe mezzanine bridge card 5. PCIe mezzanine card 2. external storage connector (2) 4. Screw (2) 6. SSD cage Next steps 1. Install the SSD cage. 2. If applicable, reconnect the disconnected storage devices. 3. If applicable, reconnect the disconnected USB devices. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another. Removing an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 After working inside your system on page 49 Troubleshooting an internal SD card on page 112 Installing an internal SD card on page 68 Installing an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 2. Enter System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled. 3. Check if the new SD card is functioning properly. If the problem persists, see the Troubleshooting an Internal SD Card section.
Figure 19. Removing the IDSDM card 1. screw (2) 3. standoff (1) 5. IDSDM card 2. screw hole (2) 4. SSD cage Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the SSD cage. Install the IDSDM card. If applicable, install the SD cards. Reconnect any disconnected USB devices. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
telephone service and support team. 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. NOTE: You must remove the IDSDM card to replace a faulty IDSDM card. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3. Remove the SD card. 4. Disconnect any connected USB devices. 5. Remove the SSD cage. 6.
Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 Removing an internal SD card on page 67 Removing the SSD cage on page 92 Removing the IDSDM card on page 69 Installing the SSD cage on page 93 Installing an internal SD card on page 68 After working inside your system on page 49 SD vFlash card A vFlash SD card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the vFlash SD card slot in the system.
Figure 21. Replacing the SD vFlash card a. SD vFlash slot b. SD vFlash card Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 After working inside your system on page 49 Installing the SD vFlash card on page 73 Installing the SD vFlash card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card. 2. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place. Figure 22. Installing the SD vFlash card a. SD vFlash slot b. SD vFlash card Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready. Steps 1. Remove the two screws that secure the LOM riser card to the system board. 2. Lift the card from the system board. Figure 23. Removing the LOM riser card 1. LOM riser card 3. standoff (2) 2. screw (2) 4. connector on the system board Next steps 1. Install the LOM riser card. 2.
telephone service and support team. 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. NOTE: You must remove the LOM riser card to replace a faulty LOM riser card or service other components inside the system. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3.
Processors The CPU contains memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. Your system supports up to two Intel Haswell EP product family processors or Broadwell-EP 2S product family processors. NOTE: The sled supports the following processors: ● Up to two 120 W processors are supported. ● A single 140 W processor is supported. NOTE: Mixing processors of different wattages is not supported. Use the following procedure when: ● Installing an additional processor. ● Replacing a processor.
Figure 25. Removing the 120 W heat sink 1. captive screw (4) 3. processor socket 2. heat sink 4. screw hole (4) 2. To remove a 140 W heat sink, perform the following steps. a. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink over CPU 1 to the system board. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. b. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed. c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining four screws. Figure 26. Removing the 140 W heat sink i. screw hole (6) ii.
Next steps 1. Remove the processor. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 Removing the cooling shroud on page 52 Removing a processor on page 79 After working inside your system on page 49 Installing a heat sink on page 83 Removing a processor Prerequisites WARNING: The processor is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
Figure 27. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence a. socket-release lever 1 b. processor c. socket-release lever 2 3. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way. 4. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling.
Figure 28. Removing a processor 1. 3. 5. 7. socket-release lever 1 processor processor shield processor socket 2. 4. 6. 8. pin–1 corner of the processor slot (4) socket-release lever 2 tab (4) Next steps 1. If you are removing the processor permanently, install the processor blank. 2. Install a processor. 3. Install the heat sink. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Installing a processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).
Next steps NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Install the heat sink. 2. If you are permanently removing the processor and the heat sink, ensure that you install a processor/DIMM blank. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Figure 29. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor a. processor b. thermal grease c. thermal grease syringe 3. Place the heat sink onto the processor. 4. Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. 5. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you have tightened. NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink.
Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. 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.
Related tasks Before working inside your system on page 48 After working inside your system on page 49 Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank on page 86 Installing a processor blank and DIMM blank Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
If you need to service an SSD, no sled shutdown or power-off is needed before removing the SSD. The PowerEdge FC430 system supports up to two 1.8 inch uSATA SSDs, supplied in special hot-swap drive carriers. Removing an SSD from an SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. 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.
Removing an SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. 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. 1.
Installing an SSD carrier Prerequisites CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable SSD is installed and the sled is powered on, the SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement SSD is immediately lost after the SSD is installed. NOTE: You must remove an SSD to upgrade an SSD or replace a faulty SSD. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2.
Removing an SSD blank on page 91 Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier on page 88 After working inside your system on page 49 Removing an SSD carrier on page 89 Removing an SSD blank Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Installing an SSD blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Remove the SSD. Steps Insert the SSD blank into the SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place. Figure 36. Installing an SSD blank a. SSD blank Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. Holding the SSD cage by its edges, lift it away from the sled. Figure 37. Removing an SSD cage 1. chassis 3. SSD cage 5. guide pin (4) 2. guide pin slot (4) 4. screw (4) Next steps 1. Install the SSD cage. 2. Install the SSD(s). 3. Reconnect the USB devices. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready. Steps 1. Align the slots on the sides of the SSD cage with the guide pins on the chassis. 2. Push the SSD cage into the chassis until the screw holes on the chassis are aligned with the holes on the SSD cage. 3.
Configuring the boot drive The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup. Solid State Drive (SSD) backplane The SSD backplane of your system allows you to use hot-swappable SSDs. You can remove and install the SSD backplane. Removing the SSD backplane Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. SSD backplane 5. SSD cage 4. screw hole on the SSD cage (2) Next steps 1. Install the SSD backplane. 2. Install the SSD carrier(s). 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Figure 40. Installing the SSD backplane 1. SSD backplane connector on system board 3. SSD backplane 5. SSD cage 2. captive screw (2) 4. screw hole on the SSD cage (2) Next steps 1. Install the SSD carriers into their original bays. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2.
4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup's Time and Date fields. 5. Exit System Setup. 6. To test the freshly installed battery, leave the sled disconnected for at least an hour. 7. Reconnect the sled after an hour has passed. 8. Enter System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see the Getting help section.
● PCIe mezzanine card ● LOM riser card 4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver, along with the 4 mm and 5 mm Hex nut drivers ready. CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. CAUTION: You must temporarily label the SSD before removal so that you can replace them in their original bays. NOTE: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has sufficient time to cool before handling.
Related references Safety instructions on page 48 Before working inside your system on page 48 Removing a heat sink on page 77 Removing a processor on page 79 Removing memory modules on page 60 Removing an SSD carrier on page 89 Removing the SSD backplane on page 95 Removing the SSD cage on page 92 Removing the PCIe mezzanine card on page 63 Removing the LOM riser card on page 74 Installing the system board on page 101 After working inside your system on page 49 Installing the system board Prerequisites CA
Next steps 1. Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For information about how to install TPM, see the Installing the trusted platform modules section. For information about TPM, see the Trusted Platform Module section. 2. Install the following components: ● ● ● ● ● LOM riser card PCIe mezzanine card SSD cage SSD backplane SSD carriers NOTE: Ensure that you reinstall the SSD carriers into their original bays. ● Cooling shroud ● Memory modules ● Processor(s) and heat sink(s) 3.
2. Perform one of the following steps: After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. 3. Perform one of the following steps: ● Press Y to restore the system configuration data. ● Press N to use the default configuration settings. After the restore process is complete, the system restarts. Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup If Easy Restore fails to restore the Service Tag, use System Setup to enter the Service Tag. Steps 1.
4. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place. Figure 46. Installing the TPM 1. rivet slot on the system board 3. TPM 2. plastic rivet 4. TPM connector Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users Steps Initialize the TPM. For more information about initializing the TPM, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx.
7 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.
System diagnostics controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System Health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event Log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
8 Jumpers and connectors This topic provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable system and setup passwords. You must know the connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.
System board connectors Figure 47. System board connectors Table 31.
Steps 1. Turn off the sled using the operating system commands or the CMC. 2. Remove the sled from the enclosure. 3. Relocate the jumper plug to disable the password feature. 4. Install the sled in the enclosure. 5. Turn on the sled. When the sled is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the sled to finish booting. The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper removed.
9 Troubleshooting your system Safety first — for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
8. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see the Using system diagnostics section. If the test fails, see the Getting help section. Related references Using system diagnostics on page 105 Getting help on page 115 Troubleshooting Solid State Drives Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
3. Swap the USB device with a working USB device. 4. Connect the USB devices to the sled by using a powered USB hub. 5. If another sled is installed, connect the USB device to that sled. If the USB device works with a different sled, the first sled’s USB ports may be faulty. See the Getting help section. Related references Getting help on page 115 Troubleshooting an internal SD card Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
7. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see the Using system diagnostics section. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Related references Using system diagnostics on page 105 Getting help on page 115 Troubleshooting the system board Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
If the date and time are not correct in the System Setup, replace the battery. If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see the Getting help section. NOTE: If the sled is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may lose its system configuration information. This situation is caused by a defective battery. NOTE: Some software may cause the sled’s time to speed up or slow down.
10 Getting help Topics: • • Contacting Dell Quick Resource Locator Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer-service issues: Steps 1.
