Owners Manual

1. Click Hardware > Fans > Setup.
2. From the Fan Speed Offset drop-down list, select the cooling level required or set the minimum fan speed to a custom value.
From F2 System Setup:
1. Select iDRAC Settings > Thermal, and set a higher fan speed from the fan speed offset or minimum fan speed.
From RACADM commands:
1. Run the command racadm help system.thermalsettings
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Troubleshooting cooling fans
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: The fan number is referenced by the systems management software. In the event of a problem with a particular
fan, you can easily identify and replace it by noting down the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Reseat the fan or the fan's power cable.
2. Restart the system.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 46
Getting help on page 143
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 47
Troubleshooting system memory
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.
Steps
1. If the system is operational, run the appropriate system diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section for the available
diagnostic tests.
If the diagnostic tests indicate a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic tests.
Troubleshooting your system
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