Dell PowerEdge FC830 User manual

Dell PowerEdge FC830
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E03B
Regulatory Type: E03B001
September 2020
Rev. A03

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Dell PowerEdge FC830 system overview
The Dell PowerEdge FC830 system is a full-height sled that is configured for the PowerEdge FX2/FX2s enclosure. The Dell
PowerEdge FC830 system supports up to:
●Four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v4 or v3 processors
●48 DIMMs
●Eight 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives or SSDs
●Sixteen 1.8-inch hot-swappable SSDs
Topics:
•Supported configurations for the PowerEdge FC830 system
•Front panel
•Using USB diskette or USB DVD or CD drives
•Diagnostic indicators on the front panel
•Locating Service Tag of your system
Supported configurations for the PowerEdge FC830
system
The Dell PowerEdge FC830 system supports the following configurations:
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Figure 1. Supported configurations for the Dell PowerEdge FC830 system
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Front panel
The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the power button, status indicator,
management indicator, and USB ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel. The
hot-swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel.
Front panel view—2.5-inch hard drive or SSD system
Figure 2. Front panel view—2.5 inch hard drive or SSD system
Table 1. Front panel features and indicators—2.5-inch hard drive or SSD system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
1 Hard drives or SSDs Eight 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS/SATA/PCIe
SSDs or SAS/SATA hard drives.
2 USB port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled.
3 USB management port or
iDRAC Direct port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled
or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features.
For more information about iDRAC, see the iDRAC
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
4 Management indicator The management indicator glows when the iDRAC
controls the USB connector for management
functions.
5 Sled handle Used to slide the sled out of the enclosure.
6 Status indicator Indicates the status of the system.
7 Sled power-on indicator,
power button
The power-on indicator glows when the sled is
turned on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
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Front panel view—1.8-inch SSD system
Figure 3. Front panel view—1.8-inch SSD system
Table 2. Front panel features and indicators—1.8-inch SSD system
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon Description
1 SSDs Sixteen 1.8-inch hot-swappable SAS SSDs.
2 USB management port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled.
3 USB management port or
iDRAC Direct port Enables you to connect USB devices to the sled
or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features.
For more information about iDRAC, see the iDRAC
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
4 Management indicator The management indicator glows when the iDRAC
controls the USB connector for management
functions.
5 Sled handle Used to slide the sled out of the enclosure.
6 Status indicator Indicates the status of the system.
7 Sled power-on indicator,
power button
The power-on indicator glows when the sled is
turned on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
Using USB diskette or USB DVD or CD drives
The sled has USB ports on the front which allows you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD or CD drive,
keyboard, or mouse device. The USB drives can be used to configure the sled.
To designate the USB diskette drive as the boot drive:
1. Connect the USB drive
2. Restart the system
3. Enter System Setup
4. Set the drive as first in the boot sequence
The USB device is displayed in the Boot Order Setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System
Setup. You can also select the boot device by pressing F11 during system start-up and selecting a boot device for the current
boot sequence.
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Diagnostic indicators on the front panel
Hard drive or SSD indicator patterns
The hard drive or SSD (Solid-State Drives) indicators display different patterns as drive events occur in the system.
NOTE: The sled must have a hard drive or SSD or a hard drive blank installed in each drive bay.
Figure 4. Hard drive or SSD indicators
1. drive activity indicator (green)
2. drive status indicator (green and amber)
NOTE: If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not
function and remains off.
Table 3. Drive status indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard
drives are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are
not ready for insertion or removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Steady green Drive online
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three
seconds, and turns off after six seconds
Rebuild aborted
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not turn on when the USB port is used in the USB mode.
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Figure 5. iDRAC Direct LED indicator
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 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator
Convention iDRAC Direct LED
indicator
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.
C Green and turns off Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is complete.
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop and
cable (Laptop Connect):
Table 5. iDRAC Direct LED indicator
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator
Condition
Solid green for two
seconds
Indicates that the laptop is connected.
Flashing green (on for
two seconds and off for
two seconds)
Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.
Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.
Locating Service Tag of your system
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag
are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the
chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
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Documentation resources
This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system.
Table 6. Additional documentation resources for your system
Task Document Location
Setting up your system For information about installing the system into
a rack, see the Rack documentation included
with your rack solution.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
For information about turning on the system
and the technical specifications of your
system, see the Getting Started With Your
System document that is shipped with your
system.
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Configuring your system For information about iDRAC features,
configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and
managing your system remotely, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about installing the
operating system, see the operating system
documentation.
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
For information about understanding
Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM)
subcommands and supported RACADM
interfaces, see the RACADM Command Line
Reference Guide for iDRAC.
Dell.com/idracmanuals
For information about updating drivers and
firmware, see the Methods to download
firmware and drivers section in this document.
Dell.com/support/drivers
Managing your system For information about systems management
software offered by Dell, see the Dell
OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about setting up, using,
and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing, using, and
troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials,
see the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s
Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing and using Dell
System E-Support Tool (DSET), see the Dell
System E-Support Tool (DSET) User's Guide.
Dell.com/DSET
For information about installing and using
Active System Manager (ASM), see the Active
System Manager User’s Guide.
Dell.com/asmdocs
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Table 6. Additional documentation resources for your system
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.com/
omconnectionsenterprisesystemsmanagement
For information about connections and client
systems management, see the OpenManage
Connections Client Systems Management
documentation.
Dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals
For information about viewing inventory,
performing configuration and monitoring
tasks, remotely turning on or off servers,
and enabling alerts for events on servers
and components using the Dell Chassis
Management Controller (CMC), see the CMC
User’s Guide.
Dell.com/esmmanuals
Working with Dell
PowerEdge RAID controllers
For information about understanding the
features of the Dell PowerEdge RAID
controllers (PERC) and deploying the
PERC cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Understanding event and
error messages
For information about checking the event
and error messages generated by the system
firmware and agents that monitor system
components, see the Dell Event and Error
Messages Reference Guide.
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software
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Technical specifications
The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section.
Topics:
•Chassis dimensions
•Chassis weight
•Processor specification
•System battery specification
•Memory specifications
•RAID controller specifications
•Drive specifications
•Ports and connectors specifications
•PCIe mezzanine card specification
•Video specifications
•Environmental specifications
Chassis dimensions
Table 7. Dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge FC830 system
System Dimension in mm
X Y Z
FC830 427.6 40.3 538.1
Chassis weight
Maximum chassis weight of the PowerEdge FC830 system is 13.0 kg (28.66 lb).
Processor specification
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 or v4 product family processors.
System battery specification
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Memory specifications
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs and LV-DDR4 DIMMs at 2400 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, and 1866
MT/s.
Table 8. Memory specifications
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Table 8. Memory specifications
Memory module socket Memory capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM
Forty-eight 240-pin ●4 GB single rank
(RDIMMs)
●8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB dual
rank (RDIMMs)
●32 GB or 64 GB quad rank
(LRDIMMs)
4 GB with dual processor 1.5 TB with four processor
RAID controller specifications
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports PERC H330, PERC H730, and PERC H730P controllers.
Drive specifications
Hard drives
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports:
●Up to eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/PCIe SSDs or SAS/SATA hard drives
●Up to sixteen 1.8-inch SAS SSDs
Optical drives
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports external optional USB DVD optical drive.
NOTE: DVD devices support only data.
Flash drive
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports:
●Internal optional USB
●Internal optional SD card
●Optional vFlash card (with integrated iDRAC Enterprise)
Ports and connectors specifications
USB ports
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports:
●One 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant and one 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant on the front panel
●Internal two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
SD cards
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports two internal SD cards dedicated for the hypervisor.
NOTE: One SD card is dedicated for future vFlash support.
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PCIe mezzanine card specification
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports two PCIe x16 Gen 3 slots mezzanine cards.
Video specifications
The PowerEdge FC830 system supports Matrox G200 VGA controller integrated with iDRAC and 2 GB video memory is shared
with iDRAC application memory.
Environmental specifications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/
environmental_datasheets.
Table 9. Temperature specifications
Temperature Specifications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950
m or 3117 ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment
Fresh air For information about fresh air, see the Expanded Operating Temperature
section.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and
storage)
20°C/h (36°F/h)
Table 10. Relative humidity specifications
Relative humidity Specifications
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be
non-condensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% RH with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Table 11. Maximum vibration specifications
Maximum vibration Specifications
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations)
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six sides tested)
Table 12. Maximum shock pulse specifications
Maximum shock pulse Specifications
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms.
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Table 13. Maximum altitude specifications
Maximum altitude Specifications
Operating 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
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Table 14. Operating temperature de-rating specification
Operating temperature de-rating Specifications
Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft), above 950
m (3,117 ft).
35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft), above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft), above 950 m
(3,117 ft).
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 15. Particulate contamination specifications
Particulate contamination Specifications
Air Filtration Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a
95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air
filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be
used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory
floor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13
filtration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive
particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and nondata center
environments.
Corrosive dust ●Air must be free of corrosive dust.
●Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than
60% relative humidity.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and nondata center
environments.
Table 16. Gaseous contamination specifications
Gaseous contamination Specifications
Copper Coupon Corrosion <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/
ISA71.04-1985.
Silver Coupon Corrosion <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Expanded operating temperature
Table 17. Expanded operating temperature specifications
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Table 17. Expanded operating temperature specifications
Expanded operating temperature Specifications
Continuous operation 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature
(10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously in
temperatures as low as 5°C and as high as 40°C.
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum
allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m (1°F per 319 ft.)
above 950 m (3,1171 ft.).
≤ 1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C
to 35°C), the system can operate down to –5°C or up to
45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum
allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m (1°F per 228 ft.)
above 950 m (3.117 ft.).
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, the performance of the system may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the LCD
panel and in the System Event Log.
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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.
NOTE: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you press the power button.
5. Turn on the sled by pressing the power button on the sled.
Alternatively, you can also turn on the sled by using:
●The sled iDRAC. For more information, see the Log in to iDRAC section.
●The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the sled iDRAC is configured on the CMC. For more
information, see the CMC User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Related references
Log in to iDRAC on page 17
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve
the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system
management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from
iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
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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.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet
connector 1 on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
●iDRAC user
●Microsoft Active Directory user
●Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following
resources:
Table 18. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media https://www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi https://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems www.dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating
systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfTCaDRFflB_VsoLpL8x84G
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 19. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
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Table 19. Firmware and drivers
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.com/openmanagemanuals
Downloading the drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Under the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service
Code box, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect your
Service Tag, or under General support, navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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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.
Topics:
•Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
•System Setup
•Dell Lifecycle Controller
•Boot Manager
•PXE boot
Options to manage the pre-operating system
applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
●System Setup
●Boot Manager
●Dell Lifecycle Controller
●Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Related concepts
System Setup on page 19
Boot Manager on page 45
Dell Lifecycle Controller on page 45
PXE boot on page 47
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the help text in the text
browser, press F1.
You can access system setup by using two methods:
●Standard graphical browser — The browser is enabled by default.
●Text browser — The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Related references
System Setup details on page 20
Related tasks
Viewing System Setup on page 20
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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.
Related concepts
System Setup on page 19
Related references
System Setup details on page 20
System Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure iDRAC settings.
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI
(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using
the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings Enables you to configure device settings.
Related concepts
System Setup on page 19
System BIOS on page 20
Related references
iDRAC Settings utility on page 44
Device Settings on page 45
Related tasks
Viewing System Setup on page 20
System BIOS
You can use the System BIOS screen to edit specific functions such as boot order, system password, setup password, set the
RAID mode, and enable or disable USB ports.
Related references
System BIOS Settings details on page 21
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