DEC PRIORIS HX MP DEC Prioris HX MP Server User's Guide

Prioris HX MP Server User's Guide

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Digital Equipment Corporation

June 1995

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FCC ID: A09-89XWW

The FCC wants you to know...

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402. Stock No. 004-00398-5.

All external cables connecting to this basic unit need to be shielded. For cables connecting to option boards, see the option manual or installation instructions.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.

Read the instructions for correct handling. This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the U.S. (UL 1950),

Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 950), and Europe (EN 60950/IEC 950) with Nordic requirements.

This equipment meets or exceeds the ergonomic requirements of ZH1/618 and is certified to bear the GS mark by TUV Rheinland of Germany.

This equipment has been tested for radio frequency emissions and has been verified to meet VDE 0871 Class B.

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................... vii

Audience ........................................................................................................ vii

Organization................................................................................................... vii

"Getting Started" Program .............................................................................. viii

Conventions.................................................................................................... x

Abbreviations ................................................................................................. xi

Special Notices............................................................................................... xii

Related Documentation................................................................................... xiii

1 Introduction

Supplied Diskettes and CD-ROM Disk ........................................................... 1-3

Startup and System Configuration Diskettes............................................. 1-3

CD-ROM Disk......................................................................................... 1-4

Diagnostic Software................................................................................. 1-4

Server Utilities and Technical Support............................................................ 1-4

Important Information..................................................................................... 1-5

Getting Help................................................................................................... 1-8

2 Configuring Your Server

Introduction.................................................................................................... 2-1

Configuring Expansion Boards ....................................................................... 2-2

BIOS Setup Options........................................................................................ 2-3

SCU Diskette(s).............................................................................................. 2-4

When to Run the SCU..................................................................................... 2-4

Before Using the SCU..................................................................................... 2-5

SCU Keyboard Function Keys ........................................................................ 2-6

Starting and Using the SCU............................................................................ 2-7

Configure Your Computer .............................................................................. 2-9

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information................................. 2-9

Contents

Step 2: Adding or Removing Expansion Boards...................................... 2-10

Adding ISA Expansion Boards................................................................. 2-10

Adding EISA Expansion Boards .............................................................. 2-11

Adding PCI Expansion Boards................................................................. 2-12

Relocating Expansion Boards................................................................... 2-14

Deleting Expansion Boards...................................................................... 2-15

Step 3: View or Edit Details............................................................................ 2-16

Step 4: Examine Required Switches................................................................ 2-17

Step 5: Save and Exit..................................................................................... 2-17

Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 2-18

Maintain the SCU Diskette....................................................................... 2-19

SCU and Setup Options .................................................................................. 2-20

Main Menu Options................................................................................. 2-21

Advanced Options.................................................................................... 2-26

Security Options ...................................................................................... 2-30

3 CD-ROM Disk and Startup/Utility Diskette

Introduction.................................................................................................... 3-1

Before Using the Startup/Utility Diskette and CD-ROM Disk........................ 3-2

Accessing “Getting Started”............................................................................ 3-2

PHLASH.EXE......................................................................................... 3-3

Using EPP3SMC.EXE ............................................................................. 3-3

Loading Drivers.............................................................................................. 3-4

4 Expanding Your Server

Introduction.................................................................................................... 4-1

Tools Needed.................................................................................................. 4-2

Static Electricity............................................................................................. 4-2

Disconnect External Devices and Power......................................................... 4-3

Removing the Side Panels............................................................................... 4-4

Server Components (Left Side)....................................................................... 4-6

Server Components (Right Side)..................................................................... 4-8

Main Logic Board Components/Connectors.................................................... 4-10

CPU Module Components/Connectors............................................................ 4-12

Upgrading your CPU Module.......................................................................... 4-14

Installing a Secondary Cache Module............................................................. 4-16

Removing and Replacing the Terminator Card ............................................... 4-18

Removing and Replacing a Memory Module.................................................. 4-20

Contents

Installing Additional Server Memory.............................................................. 4-22

Memory Configurations........................................................................... 4-24

For Single Memory Module Configurations ...................................... 4-24

For Dual Memory Module Configurations......................................... 4-25

Installing a SIMM........................................................................................... 4-25

Replacing the Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC)............................................... 4-28

Installing Expansion Boards............................................................................ 4-30

Adding Mass Storage Devices......................................................................... 4-34

SCSI Configuration Guidelines................................................................ 4-34

SCSI Configuration Utility....................................................................... 4-36

Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Device into the Top-Right Drive Bay. .. 4-36

Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Device into the Top-Right Drive Bay.... 4-38

Expansion Brackets........................................................................... 4-40

Installing or Replacing a Device Into the Hot-Swap Drive Bay............... 4-41

SBB LED Status Indicators............................................................... 4-43

Connecting SCSI Devices............................................................................... 4-44

Storage Backplane ................................................................................... 4-45

SCSI Drive IDs........................................................................................ 4-47

Single Channel SCSI and RAID Configuration ........................................ 4-48

Dual Channel SCSI Bus Configuration (One Internal Channel and

One External Channel)........................................................................... 4-50

Dual Channel SCSI Bus Configuration (Two Internal Channels).............. 4-53

3-Channel RAID Configuration (Two Internal Channels and

One External Channel)........................................................................... 4-56

3-Channel RAID Configuration (All Internal Channels)........................... 4-59

Using Multiple or Multi-Channel SCSI Host Adapters............................. 4-61

External SCSI Bus ................................................................................... 4-62

Connecting an External SCSI Storage Box...................................................... 4-64

External SCSI Bus Guidelines......................................................................... 4-64

Installing an Optional Power Supply............................................................... 4-66

Installing an Optional Cooling Fan ................................................................. 4-68

Installing the Side Covers............................................................................... 4-70

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5 Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Introduction.................................................................................................... 5-1

Initial Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 5-2

Server Troubleshooting................................................................................... 5-3

Disk Drive Troubleshooting............................................................................ 5-7

Monitor Troubleshooting................................................................................ 5-10

CD-ROM Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 5-12

6 Server Security Features

Introduction.................................................................................................... 6-1

Left and Right Door Security Lock................................................................. 6-2

Left and Right Side Panel Lock ...................................................................... 6-4

Supervisor and User Password ........................................................................ 6-6

If You Forget Your Password.......................................................................... 6-7

Additional Security Features........................................................................... 6-8

A Technical Specifications

Introduction.................................................................................................... A-1

Server Specifications ...................................................................................... A-2

Performance Specifications...................................................................... A-2

Server Dimensions................................................................................... A-2

Environmental Specifications................................................................... A-3

CPU Specifications......................................................................................... A-4

EISA Expansion Slots..................................................................................... A-4

PCI Local Bus Expansion Slots....................................................................... A-4

Power Supply and Input Power Requirements................................................. A-4

Current Requirements..................................................................................... A-5

Power Cord Requirements .............................................................................. A-6

Main Logic Board Jumpers............................................................................. A-7

CPU Module Jumper Settings......................................................................... A-9

B Server Messages

Introduction.................................................................................................... B-1

POST Messages.............................................................................................. B-1

POST and Boot Messages ........................................................................ B-2

POST Execution Messages ............................................................................. B-6

Beep Codes..................................................................................................... B-7

C Device Mapping

Introduction.................................................................................................... C-1

CPU Memory Address Map ..................................................................... C-2

CPU I/O Address Map ............................................................................. C-2

I/O Address Map...................................................................................... C-3

Server Interrupt Levels............................................................................. C-4

DMA Channel Assignment ...................................................................... C-5

PCI Configuration Space Address Map.................................................... C-5

Figures

Typical Prioris HX MP Server .............................................................. xiv

1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment................................... 1-7

2-1. SCU Main Menu Options...................................................................... 2-7

4-1. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels............................................. 4-5

4-2. Server Components (Left Side, Single or Dual Configuration Shown) .. 4-7

4-3. Server Components (Right Side)........................................................... 4-9

4-4. Main Logic Board Components/Connectors.......................................... 4-11

4-5. CPU Module Components/Connectors.................................................. 4-13

4-6. CPU Module Removal.......................................................................... 4-15

4-7. Installing Cache Modules...................................................................... 4-17

4-8. Removing a Terminator Card................................................................ 4-19

4-9. Memory Module Removal.................................................................... 4-21

4-10. SIMM Socket Locations and Bank Designations................................... 4-23

4-11. Installing a SIMM................................................................................. 4-27

4-12. Replacing the Battery ........................................................................... 4-29

4-13. Prioris HX MP Server Expansion Board Slots....................................... 4-31

4-14. Removing a Metal Filler Plate .............................................................. 4-32

4-15. Installing an Expansion Board .............................................................. 4-33

4-16. Installing a Half-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay ..... 4-37

Contents

4-17. Installing a Full-Height 5¼-Inch Device Into Top-Right Drive Bay...... 4-39

4-18. Installing Expansion Brackets............................................................... 4-40

4-19. Installing a Device Into the Hot-Swap Drive Bay.................................. 4-42

4-20. Storage Backplane................................................................................ 4-46

4-21. Single Channel SCSI and RAID Bus..................................................... 4-49

4-22. Dual Channel SCSI Bus Configuration (One Internal

Channel and One External Channel) .................................................... 4-52

4-23. Dual Channel SCSI Bus Configuration (Two Internal Channels)........... 4-55

4-24. 3-Channel RAID Bus (Two Internal Channels and

One External Channel)......................................................................... 4-58

4-25. 3-Channel RAID Bus (All Internal Channels) ....................................... 4-60

4-26. External SCSI Bus Connections............................................................ 4-63

4-27. Connecting an External SCSI Storage Box............................................ 4-65

4-28. Installing an Optional Power Supply..................................................... 4-67

4-29. Installing an Optional Fan..................................................................... 4-69

4-30. Installing Side Covers........................................................................... 4-70

6-1. Front Panel Security Doors Lock.......................................................... 6-3

6-2. Left and Right Side Panel Lock ............................................................ 6-5

A-1. Main Logic Board Jumper Locations .................................................... A-8

A-2. CPU Module Jumper Settings ............................................................... A-11

About This Guide

Introduction

This guide describes how to operate, upgrade, troubleshoot, and configure the Prioris HX MP Server family. This guide, along with the "Getting Started" program on the CD-ROM disk will help to familiarize you with all aspects of the server and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future.

Audience

This guide is written specifically for anyone responsible for operating, configuring, and expanding the Prioris HX MP Server family.

Organization

This guide contains the following:

• Chapter 1: Introduction—This chapter provides general information about

your server. For example: providing a comfortable working environment, supplied diskettes and CD-ROM disk, and learning where to obtain help.

• Chapter 2: Configuring Your Server—This chapter explains how to

configure your server using the System Configuration Utility (SCU).

• Chapter 3: CD-ROM Disk and Startup/Utility Diskette —This chapter

describes how to access on-line help, server utilities, video, SCSI, and mouse drivers from the "Getting Started" program contained on the CDROM disk.

Also, refer to the README files on the supplied diskettes and the system disks that you made using the

"Getting Started"

program.

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• Chapter 4: Expanding Your Server—This chapter explains how to unlock

and remove the side panels, install or replace main logic board options, install CPU modules, install memory modules, and mass storage devices.

Also, refer to your SCSI, RAID, and other options documentation as well as an online version of the “Prioris HX MP Systems and Options Configuration Guide”.

• Chapter 5: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting—This chapter describes

initial and advanced troubleshooting solutions.

• Chapter 6: Server Security Features—This chapter describes the various

security features that are available to prevent server or data theft.

• Appendix A: Technical Specifications—This appendix lists vital server

operating specifications and main logic board jumper information.

• Appendix B: Server Messages—This appendix describes the power-on self

test (POST) and run-time error messages, including recommended corrective actions.

• Appendix C: Device Mapping—This appendix provides a series of tables

listing mapping and address information related to server memory and various main logic board devices (keyboard controller, interrupt controller, Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller, etc.).

"Getting Started" Program

Your server comes with a "Getting Started" program on a CD-ROM disk. This program enables you to access on-line help information on how to use your server and specific information about its features. If you have Microsoft’s Windows for Workgroups installed, you can access the "Getting Started" program directly. If you have another operating system installed, or no operating system installed, you must use the supplied Startup/Utility diskette to access the "Getting Started" program on the CD-ROM disk. The "Getting Started" program topics include:

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• Registration/Welcome— Introduces the Prioris HX MP Server family,

and enables you to run the user registration program, if available (USA only).

• Hardware —Provides access to your server’s help files. These files

provide the necessary information to help you operate and expand your server. The Prioris HX MP System and Options Configuration Guide is also available in this section.

• Server Utilities — Provides access to on-line help files that contain

information to help you configure your server using the SCU and other server utilities.

• Troubleshooting — Provides access to troubleshooting information, a

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) list, and error messages.

• Customer Support — Provides service information, hotline phone

numbers, bulletin board service, and warranty information.

• System Disks — Enable you to make master media diskettes for video,

mouse, and SCSI drivers.

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Conventions

Convention

Example

kp An italicized word or phrase represents text or commands

c:\windows>

[Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represents a keyboard key.

[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] A plus sign indicates that the keys shown should be pressed

1 234 567 Spaces are used in large numbers instead of commas.

Description

you must enter. Monospaced text indicates information that your server or

software displays. For example, a directory path or error message.

at the same time.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning

BIOS Basic input/output system

CPU Central processing unit

DMA Direct memory access

DRAM Dynamic random access memory

ECC Error correction code

ECP Extended capabilities port

EISA Extended industry standard architecture

EPP Enhanced parallel port

FRU Field replaceable unit

IDE Integrated drive electronics

h An h suffix to a numerical value denotes hexadecimal

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numbers. For example, 0F8h equals 0F8 hexadecimal. I/O Input/output ISA Industry standard architecture MS-DOS PCI Peripheral component interconnect POST Power-on self test RAID Redundant array of independent devices RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory

Microsoft Disk Operating System

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Abbreviation Meaning

RTC Real-time clock SBB Storage building block SCSI Small computer system interface SCU System Configuration Utility SIMM Single in-line memory module SMP Symmetrical multi-processor VGA Video graphics array Windows Microsoft Windows application software ZIF Zero insertion force

Special Notices

Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information.

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WARNING:

cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.

CAUTION:

cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software.

NOTES:

Indicates the presence of a hazard that can

Indicates the presence of a hazard that might

Used to provide additional information.

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Related Documentation

A Quick Setup Guide is available as a supplement to the information provided in this user's guide. SCSI, diagnostics, and other options manuals are also available.

A System and Options Configuration Guide is available from the “Getting Started” program and is a supplement to the information provided in this user’s guide. This on-line guide describes what hardware and software is needed to upgrade your server or add options to your server.

A Components Reference Label is affixed to the inside of each server side panel. These labels identify the major internal and external components of your Prioris HX MP server.

README files come with your Startup/Utility diskette, System Configuration Utility (SCU) diskette, and CD-ROM disk. The information contained in these files can help you setup, configure, and operate your server. Digital recommends that you read this information first.

On-line documentation is available in the form of customized help screens. To access these screens, run the "Getting Started" program.

Refer to your Quick Setup Guide and Chapter 3 for information on accessing the

"Getting Started"

program.

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Typical Prioris HX MP Server

NOTE: Your monitor, keyboard, and mouse might look

different.

Technical Specifications

Introduction

This appendix provides the following technical characteristics for your server:

• Server specifications

• CPU specifications

• EISA expansion slots

• PCI expansion slots

• Power supply and input power requirements

• Current requirements

• Power cord requirements

• Main logic board jumpers

• CPU module jumper settings

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Technical Specifications

Server Specifications

The following sections list the server performance, dimensions and environmental specifications.

Performance Specifications

Attributes Specification

Bus clock EISA PCI

Data I/O EISA PCI

8.33 MHz 25 MHz

8-bit and 16-bit 32-bit

Memory module DRAM

System flash ROM BIOS

VGA flash ROM BIOS

Server Dimensions

Dimension Specification

Width 371.94 mm (14.6 in.) Length 589.33 mm (23.2 in.) Height 513.87 mm (20.23 in.) Weight 24.5 kg (54.02 lbs)

32 MB minimum. Up to 512 MB parity memory on each memory module, using 8, 16, or 32 MB SIMMs.

128 KB

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Environmental Specifications

Attributes Specification

Technical Specifications

Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity

(noncondensing) Storage humidity

(noncondensing) Altitude

Operating Nonoperating

Shipping vibration IAW Federal Standard 101, method 5019 Nonoperating shock 30 G, 25 ms halfsine

10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

C to 65°C (−4°F to 149°F)

−20°

20% to 80% relative humidity, maximum wet bulb 40°C (104°F)

10% to 90% relative humidity, maximum wet bulb 65°C (149°F)

2,438 m (8,000 ft) maximum 4,876 m (16,000 ft) maximum

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Technical Specifications

CPU Specifications

Your Prioris HX MP server comes with one, two, or four Pentium processor(s) installed on one or two CPU modules. High-performance caching circuitry and voltage regulation for each CPU are also located on the CPU module(s).

EISA Expansion Slots

The main logic board contains six EISA expansion slots (one slot is a shared PCI/EISA slot). These slots support +5 V dc.

PCI Local Bus Expansion Slots

The main logic board contains six PCI local bus expansion slots (one slot is a shared PCI/EISA slot). These slots support:

5 V dc only PCI expansion boards

•

5/3.3 V dc universal PCI expansion boards

•

Bus mastering

•

Power Supply and Input Power Requirements

The 450 W auto-sensing power supply provides five dc voltages: +12 V dc,

−

12 V dc, +5 V dc, −5 V dc, and 3.3 V dc various components within the server. The following lists the input power requirements.

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Rated Voltage Range

100 V ac - 120 V ac 90 V ac - 135 V ac 9.5 A 47 Hz - 63 Hz 220 V ac - 240 V ac 180 V ac - 265 V ac 5 A 47 Hz - 63 Hz

(1)

Includes outlet current

Maximum Range Rated

These voltages are used by the

Operating

Input Current

(1)

Frequency Range

Current Requirements

Your server family power supply provides the following output ratings:

• +5 V dc 2.5 A min, 52 A max.

• +3.43 V dc 0 A min, 37.4 A max.

• +12 V dc 0.5 A min, 11 A max.

• −12 V dc 0 A min, 0.5 A max.

• −5 V dc 0 A min, 0.2 A max.

+5 V dc and +3.43 V dc maximum total output: 355 W. +5 V dc and +3.43 V dc and +12 V dc maximum total output: 420 W. Power supply total output: 450 W maximum.

Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Power Cord Requirements

The power cord used with this server must meet the following criteria:

• UL and CSA Certified cordage rated for use at 250 V ac with a current

rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product. In Europe, the cordage must have the <HAR> mark.

• The ac plug is terminated in a grounding-type male plug designed for

use in the region. It must also have marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in the region.

• The connector at the server end is an IEC type CEE-22 female

connector.

• The maximum length is 4.5 meters (14.5 feet).

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Main Logic Board Jumpers

The following table lists the main logic board jumpers and factory-default settings. Figure A-1 shows their locations.

Technical Specifications

CAUTION:

Do not touch any electronic component unless you are safely grounded. Wear a grounded wrist strap or touch an exposed metal part of the server chassis. A static discharge from your fingers can result in permanent damage to electronic components.

Feature Description Setting

(1)

J7, jumpered J7, open

J9, jumpered J9, open

J11, jumpered J11, open

J13, jumpered J13, open

J14, jumpered J14, open

J32, jumpered J32, open

J33, jumpered J33, open

J38, pins 1 and 2 jumpered J38, pins 2 and 3 jumpered

J39, jumpered J39, open

DSM Not install

Install

Doorlock 1

(2)

Enabled Disabled

Doorlock 2

(2)

Enabled Disabled

Recovery mode Recovery mode

Normal

Password clear Password clear (MFG test)

Normal mode

Onboard VGA Enabled

Disabled

VGA IRQ 9 Enabled

Disabled

Boot block

(3)

update

Enabled Disabled

BIOS upgrade Enabled

Disabled

(1)

Factory default setting

(2)

The power switch interlocks are connected when the doorlock jumpers are enabled.

(3)

Disabling this jumper prevents corruption of the BIOS boot block when a boot block update

is not required.

(1)

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Technical Specifications

J32

J33

J39

J38

1 2

J11

A-8

J14

J13

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Figure A-1. Main Logic Board Jumper Locations

CPU Module Jumper Settings

The following table lists the main logic board jumpers and factory default settings. Figure A-2 shows its location.

Technical Specifications

CAUTION:

you are safely grounded. Wear a grounded wrist strap or touch an exposed metal part of the server chassis. A static discharge from your fingers can result in permanent damage to electronic components.

Do not touch any electronic component unless

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Technical Specifications

Feature Description Setting

CPU frequency core/bus ratio

3/2

J3, off J4, off J7, off J8, off

(1) (1) (2) (2)

(1)

2/1

J3, off J4, on J7, off J8, on

3/1

J3, on J4, off J7, on J8, off

5/2

J3, on J4, on J7, on J8, on

APIC Enable

Disable

(1)

For CPU 1

(2)

For CPU 2

(3)

Factory default setting

Digital recommends that you do not change the factory default settings.

J10, on J10, off

(1)(3)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1) (1) (2) (2)

A-10

Technical Specifications

J10

J8 J4 J3

Figure A-2. CPU Module Jumper Settings

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Server Messages

Introduction

This appendix lists server messages you might see or hear when you turn on power. The server groups messages as follows:

• POST and boot server messages

• POST execution messages

• Beep codes

POST Messages

The POST displays messages to alert you to errors in hardware, software, and firmware or to provide operating information about your server.

The server's speaker beeps twice for each time the POST displays a message on your screen or the server’s OCP. If an error occurs before the monitor is initialized, specific beep codes sound to alert you to a problem. The following table lists a general grouping of system messages. Text accompanies each message that describes the message, and in most cases, a recommended solution to the problem.

NOTE:

memory addresses and hexadecimal values. These messages can differ at each occurrence.

Italics indicate variable parts of a message such as

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Server Messages

POST and Boot Messages

Message Description/Solution

Cache SRAM Passed Where

nnnn

that tested successfully.

is the amount of server cache (in kilobytes)

nnnn

Diskette drive A error Diskette drive B error Entering SETUP BIOS Setup utility runs. Extended RAM Failed at

offset: nnnn

Extended RAM Passed Where

Failing Bits: nnnn

Fixed Disk 0 Failure Fixed Disk 1 Failure Fixed Disk Controller failure

Run the SCU. Check all connections. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service representative.

Extended memory failed or configured incorrectly. Make sure SIMMs are installed correctly (see Chapter 4).

If the problem persists, contact your Digital service representative.

Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values.

is the amount of extended memory (in

nnnn

kilobytes) that tested successfully.

is a map of the bits at the RAM address that failed

nnnn

the memory test. Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative. Run the SCU. Check all connections. If the problem

persists, contact your Digital service representative.

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B-2

Message Description/Solution

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Diskette drive A and/or B not correctly identified in the SCU.

Server Messages

Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Invalid NVRAM media type NVRAM access failed.

Keyboard controller error Keyboard error Keyboard locked - Unlock key

switch Monitor type does not match

CMOS - Run SETUP Operating system not found The operating system cannot be found on drive A or drive

Parity check 1 Parity check 2

nnnn nnnn

Run the SCU and properly identify diskette drive A and/or B.

Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative. Check the keyboard connection. If the connection is

secure, the keyboard or keyboard controller might have failed. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service representative.

Run the SCU and set the correct monitor type.

C. Run the SCU and correctly identify drive A or drive C. Correctly install the operating system. Refer to the

supplied operating system documentation. Parity error found in the server bus. The BIOS attempts to

locate the address and display it on your monitor screen. Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative.

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Server Messages

Message Description/Solution

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

Real time clock error Real-time clock failed BIOS test.

This message appears after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to reboot or <F2> to enter the BIOS Setup

utility to make any necessary changes.

Replace the real-time clock (battery) and then run the SCU to restore previous configuration information.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset:

nnnn

Shadow RAM passed Where

nnnn

System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP

System BIOS shadowed This indicates that your server’s BIOS was successfully

System cache error - Cache disabled

System CMOS checksum bad

- run SETUP

Shadow RAM failed. Run the SCU and disable failed shadow memory region.

is the amount of shadow RAM (in kilobytes)

nnnn

that tested successfully. Replace the battery and then run the SCU to restore

previous configuration information.

copied to shadow RAM. RAM cache failed. Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative. Run the SCU and ensure that all settings are correct. Save

the configuration even if you have made no changes. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service representative.

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Message Description/Solution

System RAM failed at offset:

nnnn

System RAM failed. Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative.

Server Messages

System RAM passed Where

nnnn

that tested successfully.

System timer error Your server’s timer test failed.

Run the SCU and restore all settings to original values. If the problem persists, contact your Digital service

representative.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Video BIOS shadowed This indicates that your server’s video BIOS was

Displays the address of the upper limit of UMB. This indicates the released segments of the BIOS that can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

successfully copied to shadow RAM.

is the amount of system RAM (in kilobytes)

nnnn

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POST Execution Messages

The following messages appear at the bottom of the screen during POST execution.

Message Description

230 Unexpected interrupts test 220 Shadow ROMs 210 Test RAM between 512K and 640K 200 Extended memory test 190 Set cache registers 180 Cache configuration 170 Real-time clock test 160 Keyboard test 150 Initial hardware interrupt 140 Co-processor test

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130 Serial ports test 120 Parallel ports test 110 Initiate onboard SIO 100 Mouse test 90 Testing diskette drives 80 Testing hard disk drives 30 Setup power management 20 Enable IRQs 10 Setting time of day

Server Messages

Beep Codes

When POST finds an error and cannot display a message, the server's speaker emits a series of beeps to indicate the error and places a value in I/O port 80h. During POST, if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module fails a checksum test, then your server beeps three times (one long beep, and two short beeps).

The following table lists other fatal errors and their associated beep codes. Each code represents the number of short beeps that are grouped together. Fatal errors (errors that lock up your server) are generally the result of a failed main logic board or some other add-on component (SIMM, BIOS, server battery, etc.). If you cannot resolve problems using the troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 5, contact your Digital service representative.

Beep Code

2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 3-1-3 Test keyboard controller 3-4-1 Test 512K base address lines 3-4-3 Test 512K base memory 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts

Error

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Device Mapping

Introduction

This appendix provides a series of tables listing mapping and address information related to server memory and various main logic board devices (keyboard controller, interrupt controller, DMA controller, etc.).

Your server memory and address locations are allocated at the factory to operate within a standard environment. However, due to the number of optional devices and/or expansion boards that are available, sometimes memory and address locations need to be changed. For example, some expansion boards require a specific memory location. If that location is already allocated, a memory conflict results and the expansion board will not operate as expected. Note that some memory, I/O and interrupt locations can be changed using the SCU.

CAUTION:

refer to the documentation supplied with the optional device, expansion board, or software application and make sure adequate information is available. If not, contact the option or software manufacturer for further information.

Before changing any memory or address location,

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CPU Memory Address Map

Address Range Function Size

00000 to 7FFFF Main memory 512 KB 80000 to 9FFFF Main/PCI/EISA/ISA memory 128 KB A0000 to BFFFF PCI/EISA/ISA video buffer

C0000 to C7FFF Video memory BIOS 32 KB C8000 to DFFFF PCI/EISA/ISA expansion board

E0000 to E7FFF EISA/ISA/PCI adapter RAM

E8000 to EFFFF EISA/ISA and buffer memory 32 KB F0000 to FFFFF System BIOS memory 64 KB

CPU I/O Address Map

Range (hexadecimal) Function

0000 to 0CF7 PCI I/O space 0CF8 Configuration space enable register 0CF9 Turbo and reset control register

128 KB

memory

96 KB

BIOS and buffer memory

32 KB

after POST completes Used by BIOS Setup during

POST

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0CFA to 6FFF EISA/PCI I/O space 7000 to BFFF PCI I/O space C000 to CFFF PCI configuration space D000 to FFFF PCI I/O space

I/O Address Map

Range (hexadecimal) Function

060 to 064 Keyboard/mouse controller 0F0 to 0FF Math co-processsor 1F0 to 1F7 IDE controller (if enabled) 278 to 27F LPT2 (if enabled) 2E8 COM4 (if enabled) 2F8 COM2 (if enabled) 378 to 37F LPT1 (if enabled) 3BC to 3BE LPT3 (if enabled) 3EB COM3 (if enabled) 3F0 to 3F7 Diskette controller (if enabled) 3F8 COM1 (if enabled)

Device Mapping

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Server Interrupt Levels

Interrupt Number Interrupt Source

IRQ1 Keyboard controller IRQ3 COM2, COM4 (if enabled) IRQ4 COM1, COM3 (if enabled) IRQ6 Diskette drive (if enabled) IRQ7 LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 (if enabled) IRQ12 Mouse interrupt IRQ13 Math co-processor IRQ14 Hard disk drive (if enabled)

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DMA Channel Assignment

Channel Controller Function

0 1 Refresh 1 1 Not used 2 1 Diskette controller (if enabled) 3 1 Not used 4 2 Cascade DMA 5 2 Not used 6 2 Not used 7 2 Not used

PCI Configuration Space Address Map

Device Mapping

PCI Bus No.

0 31 Host bridge (CPU bridge) 0 13 EISA bridge 0 9 PCI slot 1 0 8 PCI slot 2 0 7 PCI slot 3 0 14 PCI to PCI bridge (PPB) 1 1 PCI slot 4 1 2 PCI slot 5 1 3 PCI slot 6

Device No. Device

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Introduction

The Prioris HX MP Server family is a family of high-performance, highlyscaleable network and application servers featuring the latest in modular CPU and storage technology. Developed using the following state-of-the-art technology, the Prioris HX Servers are the most advanced servers in their class.

The Prioris HX MP family of servers also provide investment protection through CPU upgrade technology. This technology enables you to easily upgrade to a higher-performance CPU by simply installing a new CPU module or modules.

The Prioris HX MP family of servers provide the following features:

CPU Module Symmetrical multi-processing (SMP) Intel Pentium one

(1P), two (2P), or four (4P) processor options available. Operates using a 128-bit memory interface and one

external, 512 KB burst write-back cache modules per CPU. All modes support a 32-bit PCI interface.

Memory Module One or two memory modules available. 128-bit (single

module) or 256-bit (dual modules) ECC protectedmemory data path using standard parity SIMMs. 16 SIMM sockets on a single memory module capable of supporting 32 MB to 512 MB (up to 1 GB with two modules). Two-way (single module) and four-way (dual modules) memory interleaving is provided for faster memory access.

PCI SCSI Adapter A dual-channel PCI Fast Wide SCSI adapter board

occupies a single PCI option slot in base servers.

PCI RAID Adapter

Single or three-channel PCI RAID adapter board in RAID-ready servers enables you to manage data distribution using multiple disk drives.

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Integrated Device Array Storage Bay

Supports up to seven 3½-inch, wide or narrow SCSI, hotswap devices for configuring a mass storage array using Storage Building Blocks (SBBs).

Expansion Slots Five EISA slots, five PCI slots, and one shared EISA/PCI

slot for a total of 11 slots for maximum expandability.

Onboard Video Controller

Onboard Cirrus 5428 video controller. 512 KB video RAM supporting 800 x 600 at 256 colors and 1024 x 768 at 16 colors.

Redundant Fans and Power Supply

For added reliability, your server has redundant fans for cooling and the option to add a second power supply or an additional fan.

Operator Control Panel (OCP)

Back-lit, 16-character LCD display that shows power-on status messages each time your server boots. The operator control panel can be lit by pressing a manual switch on the front bezel.

Server Management Controller Hardware/ Software

Optional server management controller hardware/software that enables remote server management over dial-up lines. EISA controller with environmental sensors and serial port for improved network monitoring.

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Pedestal Cabinet Optional floor-mounted pedestal cabinet available. This

cabinet is modular with its own power supply blowers and SCSI cable connectors.

Operating System Compatibility

Certified operating systems include: Novell NetWare

3.12 or 4.02, Novell Unixware, SCO UNIX server products and MPX, Windows NT server 3.5, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, OS/2, Banyan Vines (Native), and PATHWORKS 5.x.

Supplied Diskettes and CD-ROM Disk

The diskettes and CD-ROM disk supplied with your server are described in the next sections. Depending on the type of server options that have been factory installed, you might have received additional diskettes. Refer to the accompanying option manuals for more information.

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NOTE:

can access the "Getting Started" program directly. If you have an operating system installed other than Windows for Workgroups, or no operating system installed, you must use the supplied Startup/Utility diskette to access the "Getting Started" program on the CD-ROM disk.

If you have Windows for Workgroups installed, you

Startup and System Configuration Diskettes

The following diskettes are supplied with your server. Read any README files contained on these diskettes for additional information.

Startup/Utility diskette containing:

•

−The root directory contains boot files for accessing the CDROM disk, and an EPP3SMC driver file for enhanced parallel port capabilities.

−

A README.TXT file with the latest server information that was not available at the time of printing this guide.

Refer to Chapter 3, "CD-ROM Disk and Startup/Utility diskette," for information about using this diskette.

•

System Configuration Utility (SCU) diskettes:

−

Five language-specific SCU diskettes for configuring your server after installing a hardware option (for example, an EISA or PCI expansion board, CPU module, etc.).

Refer to Chapter 2, "Configuring Your Server," for information about using this diskette.

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CD-ROM Disk

A CD-ROM disk came with your server. The CD-ROM disk contains a "Getting Started" program that enables you to view on-line help information and copy operating system-specific device drivers (SCSI, mouse, and video).

Refer to your Quick Setup Guide for information on accessing the CD-ROM disk.

Diagnostic Software

A QAPlus/FE utilities diskette and support documentation came with your server. This diskette contains an advanced set of diagnostic utilities that can be used to identify and correct problems you might encounter when installing, configuring, or using your server.

Read any README files contained on the diskette and to the supplied QAPlus/FE documentation for additional information.

Server Utilities and Technical Support

The most current server utilities and technical support is available via the Digital Bulletin Board Service (BBS). For access to the Digital BBS in the USA, dial (508) 496-8800.

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If you need additional information, access “Customer Support” in the “Getting Started” program that came on your CD-ROM disk.

Important Information

Under circumstances of poor posture or poor setup, certain recent scientific articles suggest that injuries may occur. Other articles suggest that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of our users is a great concern, it is important to take these precautions:

• Be comfortable in your work space.

• Change your posture frequently.

• Proceed according to the recommendations in the following table and

figure.

Adjust So . . .

Chair Feet are flat on the floor.

Legs are vertical forming a right angle to the floor. Your weight is off your thighs and they are horizontal.

Keep the back of your knees away from the seat so you do not compress the area behind them, which could restrict the blood flow.

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Your upper body is erect and your lower back is supported with a backrest.

Keyboard or mouse Your wrists are straight and do not bend more than 15

degrees. They may be supported when resting but not on sharp edges. Type comfortably, with no more key pressure than needed to feel the contact point.

Upper arms are straight down at your sides, elbows are close to your sides and support your arm weight. Forearms are at a 70 degree to 90 degree angle.

If you use a mouse, rest your hand on the mouse so your wrist is not on the work surface. Operate the mouse close to your body’s centerline.

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Adjust So . . .

Head Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward,

Monitor No higher than the level of your eyes and at the correct

Work breaks Take periodic work breaks. Morning, lunch, and afternoon

Lighting Avoid direct lighting or sunlight on the screen, which

but no more than 15 to 20 degrees.

distance for your vision. Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image

quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and uncorrected vision. If you cannot focus to read at different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects.

breaks during the 8-hour workday meet most recommendations. Take advantage of work breaks to move around and do other activities.

causes glare and reflections. Place lighting behind or to the side of your work area, and distribute the lighting evenly on your work area.

Your server’s monitor screen has an antiglare treatment to reduce glare. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls as needed.

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Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise

above 65 dBA is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials (curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile) can help reduce

background noise. Temperature 20 to 23 degrees C (68 to 74 degrees F). Humidity 30% to 70%. Ventilation Provide adequate air ventilation to avoid fatigue and to

operate the equipment. Space between set ups > 70 cm (28 in.) center to center, preferably

> 152 cm (60 in.).

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IMPORTANT:

If you experience pain or discomfort during use of the server, take a rest break and review the instructions for proper ergonomic setup and use. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use of the server, discontinue use and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician.

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Figure 1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment

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Getting Help

If you need help regarding... Refer to the

Installing your server Support and ordering information Warranty and Service information System and option configurations On-line help. Run the “Getting Started”

Specific software application problems or questions

Product information and server driver disks

Quick Setup Guide

program and select Hardware, then select System and Options Configuration Guide.

Operating system documentation, application software documentation, or contact the software manufacturer.

On-line help. Run the "Getting Started" program.

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Introduction

This chapter provides detailed information on how to configure your server when relocating, adding, or removing EISA/ISA/PCI expansion boards and how to change your server’s factory-defined BIOS Setup options.

Your server was pre-configured at the factory using the System Configuration Utility (SCU). This means that your server’s hardware (CPU, memory, cache, mass storage devices, expansion boards, etc.) has been identified and configured for optimum performance. If you need to make changes to this configuration, Digital recommends that you use the SCU along with the information provided in this chapter.

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Configuring Expansion Boards

Each time you add, remove, or relocate any EISA/ISA/PCI expansion board, you need to run the SCU to identify their operating characteristics, server resource requirements, and slot locations. Based on this information, the SCU will then automatically assign the proper server resources to EISA expansion boards and inform you as to what jumper or switch settings need to be manually set on ISA expansion boards to avoid resource conflicts.

The SCU identifies an expansion board’s operating characteristics and resource requirements through Configuration (.CFG) files. These files contain main logic board, EISA, PCI, and ISA expansion board vital characteristics and the server resources they require for proper operation. If you installed additional EISA, PCI, or ISA expansion boards, make sure you copy the CFG files (and overlays, if applicable) supplied with the expansion boards, to the System Configuration Utility diskette before attempting to configure your server.

If a configuration file is not available for a specific ISA expansion board, use the supplied generic ISA expansion board configuration file. Note that this file will only supply basic ISA information and will not identify potential resource conflicts or the correct jumper and switch settings. You must use the documentation that came with your ISA expansion board to properly configure it for use in your server.

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For more information, refer to “Adding an Expansion Board” later in this chapter and to any applicable SCU on-line help.

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BIOS Setup Options

Digital recommends that you use the SCU (instead of the BIOS Setup utility) if you need to change any of the setup options listed at the end of this chapter. You can access these options using “Step 3: View and Edit Details” from the “Configure your Computer” menu.

NOTE:

SCU, the SCU will automatically update the BIOS settings. In most cases, your server will operate according to the most recent changes regardless of which utility you use to make changes. However, Digital recommends that you use the SCU to configure your server each time you add hardware, remove hardware, or change server settings to ensure that your server operates properly.

Although the BIOS Setup utility is separate from the

As an added feature, the SCU creates and stores all setup changes in a System Configuration (.SCI) file. Afterwards, this SCI file can be used on any Prioris HX MP Server that is equally configured and can serve as a backup to the EISA configuration stored in NVRAM memory. The SCI file is maintained on the System Configuration Utility diskette and has a default name of SYSTEM.SCI.

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SCU Diskette(s)

The SCU comes with your server on five separate language diskettes. These diskettes contain the SCU utility and the necessary files to configure expansion boards.

NOTE:

is important that you copy all associated .CFG files to the appropriate SCU diskette before you attempt to configure your server. The SCU needs this information to properly assign server resources and to maximize overall server performance.

Each time you add an EISA or ISA expansion board, it

When to Run the SCU

Always run the SCU each time you add, remove, or relocate ISA and EISA expansion cards so no two boards use the same server resources (IRQs, I/O address, memory address, etc.).

For ISA expansion boards, run the SCU before adding, removing, or relocating. Running the SCU first can identify and resolve resource conflicts, as well as indicate the proper switch settings to configure ISA expansion boards.

For EISA and PCI expansion boards, run the SCU after adding, removing, or relocating. In this case, the SCU will automatically assign the proper server resources to the EISA expansion boards so they will operate correctly.

NOTE:

conflict, a warning message appears directing you to run the SCU to correct the problem.

If your server detects an expansion board configuration

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Before Using the SCU

Perform the following procedures before using the SCU:

1. Read any README files contained on the System Configuration Utility diskette(s) for additional information.

2. Install any optional hardware, for example disk drives, EISA or PCI expansion boards, memory, etc.

Refer to Chapter 4, "Expanding Your Server," or the Quick Setup Guide shipped with the hardware for installation instructions.

3. Make a backup copy of the supplied System Configuration Utility diskette. Store the original in a secure place and only use the backup copy when running the SCU. If you are unable to make a backup copy, use the original diskette cautiously.

NOTE:

any of its utilities on a hard disk drive. Running the SCU or any of its utilities from a hard disk drive might cause memory conflicts between the SCU and application software. This specifically applies to memory managers and Windows applications.

It is recommended that you do not install the SCU or

In addition, have the following items readily available:

• Configuration (CFG) files supplied with any EISA or ISA expansion boards you have installed.

• Kit installation instructions for any optional hardware you have installed.

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SCU Keyboard Function Keys

The following table lists the keyboard function keys used to scroll through the menu screens, and select specific menu items in the SCU.

Keyboard Key Function

[↓] Moves the cursor down one menu item. [↑] Moves the cursor up one menu item. [→] Moves the cursor one character to the right. [←] Moves the cursor one character to the left. [Enter] Displays the available user-selectable settings for the

highlighted option or selects the highlighted menu item.

[F6] Displays available resources (IRQs, DMAs, I/O ports, or

memory) for the highlighted option. [F10] Press [F10] to complete a step. [F1] Displays the selected menu item's help screen.

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[Esc] Returns the monitor screen to the previously selected menu

item.

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Starting and Using the SCU

Perform the following procedures to start and use the SCU options shown in Figure 2-1. If this is your first time using the SCU, it is recommended that you follow the procedures in the order given. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate sections in this chapter to change your server’s configuration.

Welcome Screen

Main Menu

Set Date

Learn About Configuring

Your Computer

Set Time

Maintain System

Configuration Diskette

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information Step 2: Add or Remove Boards Step 3: View or Edit Details Step 4: Examine Required Switches Step 5: Save and Exit

Create a Backup SCI File Load a Backup SCI File Copy/Update CFG Files Copy/Update SCI Files Delete CFG Files Delete SCI Files Return to the Main Menu

Figure 2-1. SCU Main Menu Options

Configure Computer

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To start and use the SCU:

1. Turn on your server and allow the POST to complete. If POST detects an error refer to Appendix B, “Server Messages,” and

take the appropriate steps to correct the problem. After the problem has been resolved, restart the server.

2. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server. Press [Enter] and the SCU introductory screen appears.

NOTE:

menu item. Press [F1] at anytime to display a help screen. Press [Esc] to remove a help screen.

The SCU contains help pop-up screens for any selected

3. Press [Enter] to display the SCU Welcome screen. If no configuration errors appear, the Welcome screen displays

information about the SCU. Press [Enter] to display the Main menu and proceed to Step 5.

If a configuration error appears, the Welcome screen displays information about the error and tells you to reconfigure your server.

Press [Enter] to display the Main menu, select the

Computer

option, then select the

View and Edit Details

Configure

option.

Make any changes as indicated by the configuration error message, and then select the

Save and Exit

option to end the SCU session and boot

the server so the changes take effect.

Refer to the section, "Configure Your Computer," for additional information on this menu item.

4. If applicable, select the

Learn About Configuring Your Computer

option to familiarize yourself with the SCU.

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5. If applicable, set the current server time and date using the and

Set Date

6. Using the

menu options.

Maintain System Configuration Diskette

Set Time

option, copy

the CFG files supplied with any EISA or ISA expansion board.

Refer to the section, "Maintain System Configuration Diskette," for additional information about this menu item.

7. Select the

Refer to the section, "Configure Your Computer," for additional information on this menu item.

Configure Computer

8. To end the SCU session select the

option to configure your server.

Exit From This Utility

9. If applicable, install your operating system and any application software.

Refer to the operating system and application software documentation for installation information.

Configure Your Computer

This option provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure your server when adding, removing, or relocating expansion boards and when changing operating parameters (BIOS Setup options). If you are accessing this menu item for the first time, it is recommended that you follow the menu items listed below in the order given. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate menu item to update your server’s configuration.

option.

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information

Selecting this menu item enables you to display information screens describing basic EISA configuration information and how it differs from ISA configurations. These screens are available at any time during the configuration process by pressing [F1] and then by selecting the help menu.

EISA configuration

from

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Step 2: Adding or Removing Expansion Boards

Selecting this menu item enables you to view the types of expansion boards you have installed in your server and the slots they occupy. Note that the SCU will only display this information if you copied the appropriate .CFG files onto the SCU diskette.

If this the first time running the SCU, select this option to verify that the server has detected and acknowledged all installed expansion boards. Afterwards, use this menu item each time you add, remove, or relocate any expansion board.

Adding ISA Expansion Boards

Perform the following steps to add ISA expansion boards to your server configuration:

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 2: Adding and Removing Boards," and update the list of expansion boards and options to include any ISA expansion boards you are going to install in your server.

3. Select "Step 4: Examine Required Switches," to check the required switch and jumper settings of the ISA expansion boards.

4. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

5. Turn off your server and install the ISA expansion boards, manually setting the necessary switches and jumpers.

Refer to Chapter 4, "Expanding Your Server," for detailed instructions on installing expansion boards.

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Adding EISA Expansion Boards

Perform the following steps to add EISA expansion boards to your server configuration:

1. Turn off your server and install the EISA expansion boards.

Refer to Chapter 4, "Expanding Your Server," for detailed instructions on installing expansion boards.

2. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

After your server boots, the following message appears:

EISA Configuration Error - Run Configuration Utility

This indicates that the EISA configuration changed since the last time the configuration was saved.

3. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] again to continue.

The SCU requests that you load all appropriate .CFG files for the newly installed EISA expansion boards. Afterwards, the SCU displays the Configure Your Computer menu.

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4. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 3: View or Edit Details," to verify that all EISA expansion boards were installed and configured correctly.

NOTE:

set. If so, select that board and choose an IRQ from the list provided. This list displays IRQs that are either not assigned or can be re-assigned. If you select an IRQ that conflicts with another expansion board in your server, a menu appears informing you of the expansion board that is in conflict, its current settings, and the settings that will change if you choose to set that IRQ.

An EISA expansion board might require an IRQ to be

5. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

Adding PCI Expansion Boards

CAUTION:

make sure the appropriate PCI slot options group is enabled. Failure to do so might cause your server to operate incorrectly.

Refer to “Step 3: View or Edit Details” for information on accessing the appropriate PCI slot options group selections.

Perform the following steps to add PCI expansion boards to your server configuration:

Before installing a PCI video expansion board,

1. Turn off your server and install the PCI expansion boards. Note which slots the PCI expansion boards were installed into.

Refer to Chapter 4, "Expanding Your Server," for detailed instructions on installing expansion boards.

2. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

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3. Press [Enter] to display the SCU welcome screen and then [Enter] again to continue.

4. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 3: View or Edit Details”.

5. Highlight the appropriate PCI slot Options Group for each installed PCI expansion board and then select Enable Device to configure your server.

If an IRQ needs to be assigned for an installed PCI expansion board, select PCI Interrupt and set it to One IRQ Required.

Press [F6] to display the IRQ currently assigned and + or - to scroll through the remaining un-assigned IRQs to select the one you want.

NOTE:

assignments while in the SCU by selecting [F7], the “View Additional System Information” menu. From this menu, select either

If you installed a PCI video expansion board, your server will automatically disable the onboard video controller and use the installed PCI video expansion board.

Make sure you switch the video signal cable from the onboard video connector to the connector on the PCI video expansion board.

At any time you can view IRQ, DMA, and memory

Used Resources

Available Resources

6. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

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Relocating Expansion Boards

Perform the following steps before relocating an ISA expansion board and after relocating an EISA or PCI expansion board.

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] again to continue.

3. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 2: Adding and Removing Boards”.

4. Highlight the expansion board you want to relocate, press [Enter], and then follow the instructions displayed on your monitor screen.

5. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

If there are no resource conflicts, the new configuration information is saved to the .SCI file. If there is a conflict, you must resolve it before you can complete your server’s configuration.

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Deleting Expansion Boards

Perform the following steps before deleting an ISA expansion board and after deleting an EISA or PCI expansion board.

NOTE:

.CFG file from the SCU.

Refer to Maintain the SCU Diskette, later in this chapter, for detailed information on deleting .CFG files.

You must also remove the deleted expansion board’s

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] again to continue.

3. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 2: Adding and Removing Boards”.

4. Highlight the expansion board you want to delete, press [Enter], and then follow the instructions displayed on your monitor screen.

5. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

If there are no resource conflicts, the new configuration information is saved to the .SCI file. If there is a conflict, you must resolve it before you can complete your server’s configuration.

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Step 3: View or Edit Details

This menu item enables you to set BIOS Setup options through the .SCI file. Through this file, you can setup and configure your server for new hardware, additional memory, passwords, I/O port allocation, etc. Note that some options cannot be accessed. These options display information that reflect the actual hardware installed in your server and cannot be changed.

Refer to SCU and Setup Options, later in this chapter, for a list the options that are available.

To access this menu item:

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] again to continue.

3. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 3: View and Edit Details”.

4. Press [Enter] and change/update the appropriate server parameters following the instructions displayed on your monitor screen.

5. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save your configuration and exit the SCU.

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Step 4: Examine Required Switches

This menu item enables you to view settings (switches and jumpers) that need to be manually set and software drivers that need to be installed. These recommendations must be followed exactly, otherwise your server will not work properly.

To access this menu item:

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu and then [Enter] again to continue.

3. From the Configure Your Computer menu, select "Step 4: Examine Required Switches”.

4. Press [Enter] to view how your server is configured following the instructions displayed on your monitor screen.

5. Select "Step 5: Save and Exit," to save the current configuration and exit the SCU.

Step 5: Save and Exit

This menu item allows you to exit the SCU program with or without saving your configuration settings.

If you save your changes, the SCU saves the new configuration in your server’s NVRAM and in the .SCI file on the SCU diskette. If you cancel your changes, you continue to use the SCU and make other changes or exit without saving changes.

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Setting the Date and Time

Use these two SCU options to reset the date and time maintained by your server’s battery. Note that it might be faster to change the date and time using the BIOS Setup options.

To access this menu item:

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu.

3. Configure your server for the current date and time by selecting the Set Date and Set Time options.

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Maintain the SCU Diskette

Select this option to maintain Configuration (CFG) files and System Configuration Information (SCI) files. The following menu options are available:

Create a backup SCI file

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Load a backup SCI file

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Copy/update CFG files

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Copy/update SCI files

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Delete CFG files

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Delete SCI files

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Return to the Main Menu

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To access this menu item:

1. Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) your server.

2. Press [Enter] to display the SCU main menu.

3. Highlight the appropriate Maintain the SCU Diskette option, Press [Enter], and then follow the instructions displayed on your monitor screen.

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SCU and Setup Options

The following tables list the options that are available in the BIOS Setup utility and in the SCU (View or Edit details). Use the keyboard function keys to help you select options, change values, and display help information.

NOTE:

Also, the following menu fields might not reflect current BIOS or SCU revisions. Refer to the BIOS Setup utility screens, the SCU, and any associated on-line help for more information.

Although the BIOS Setup utility is separate from the

If you need to access the BIOS Setup utility:

1. Reboot you server.

2. After the POST has successfully completed, press [F2] to access Setup.

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Main Menu Options

Menu Fields Settings Comments

System time Current time Displays the current time. System date Current date Displays the current date.

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Language English

Duetsch Español Français Italiano

Diskette drive A Diskette drive B

IDE adapter 0/1 master/slave

Video system EGA / VGA

System memory Not user selectable Displays the amount of base (conventional)

Extended memory

Memory and Cache:

System cache Enabled

1.44 MB, 3½

2.88 MB, 3½ Not Installed 360 KB, 5¼

1.2 MB, 5¼ 720 KB, 3½

None Your server does not support IDE devices.

CGA 80x25 Monochrome

Not user selectable Displays the amount of extended memory each

Disabled

Enables you to select a desired language.

Sets the size and density of diskette drives.

Sets the video controller type.

memory each time your server boots.

time your server boots.

Enables or disables your server's system cache. Your server’s external cache operates in write-

back mode if you select

Enabled

For optimal server performance, you should keep this setting at

Enabled

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

System BIOS shadow

Enabled Disabled

The main logic board reserves an area of DRAM for a copy of system BIOS ROM. This DRAM called "shadow memory" is write-protected and has the same addresses as the system BIOS ROM locations. When you shadow system BIOS ROM, the ROM information is copied into an appropriate area in DRAM. This increases your server's performance because the system BIOS instructions are in fast DRAM instead of ROM.

Video BIOS shadow

Enabled Disabled

The main logic board reserves an area of DRAM for a copy of video BIOS ROM. This DRAM called "shadow memory" is write-protected and has the same addresses as the video BIOS ROM locations. When you shadow video BIOS ROM, the ROM information is copied into an appropriate area in DRAM. This increases your server's performance because the video BIOS instructions are in fast DRAM instead of ROM. For PCI VGA cards, video BIOS is always shadowed, regardless of this field’s setting.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Shadow 16K at: C8000h CC000h D0000h D4000h D8000h DC000h E0000h E4000h

AT Bus Space Disabled Memory hole not available upper memory is

Enabled Disabled

F00000h, 1 MB Sets the memory hole at address F00000 with 1

E00000h, 2 MB Sets the memory hole at address E00000 with 2

C00000h, 4 MB Sets the memory hole at address C00000 with 4

Allows you to enable or disable shadowing and caching of individual segments of ROM to increase server performance.

Caution:

properly when shadowed.

contiguous.

MB memory available.

Some option ROMs do not operate

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Boot Options

Boot option A: only

A: then C: C: then A: C: only

Summary screen Enabled

Disabled

SETUP prompt Enabled

Disabled

POST errors Enabled

Disabled

Floppy check Enabled

Disabled

Each time your server boots, it will load your operating system from the drive sequence selected.

Enabling this option causes your server to display configuration parameters (in the form of a summary screen) during boot.

Enables or disables the <F2> setup prompt each time your server boots.

You can still enter Setup by pressing <F2>

Note:

before POST completes. Enabling this options causes your server to pause

and display a setup entry or resume the boot prompt if an error occurs at boot.

Disabling this option causes your server to always attempt to boot regardless of a setup entry or error.

Enabling this option causes your server to verify the diskette type each time your server boots.

Disabling this option speeds up the boot process

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Keyboard Features

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NumLock Auto

Off On

Key click Disabled

Enabled

Keyboard autorepeat rate

Keyboard autorepeat delay

30/sec 2/sec 6/sec 10/sec

13.3/sec

18.5/sec

21.8/sec

26.7/sec 1/2 sec

3/4 sec 1 sec 1/4 sec

Turns NumLock on or off each time your server boots.

If you select

Note:

on NumLock if it detects a numeric keypad. Enables or disables the audible key click feature.

Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke while you hold the key down.

Sets the delay time after a key is held down before it begins to repeat a keystroke.

, your server will turn

Auto

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Advanced Options

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Integrated peripherals:

Mouse port Disabled

Enabled

Parallel port 378, IRQ 7

278, IRQ 5 Auto Disabled 3BC, IRQ 7

Parallel port mode

EPP 1.7 EPP 1.9

ECP Sets the extended capabilities port mode. Compatible mode Compatible mode - standard printer connection. Bi-directional

mode

Enables or disables the mouse port.

Enables or disables the onboard port at the specified address.

Enhanced parallel port mode. Selection based on what EPP version your printer

supports. EPP 1.9 is IEEE 1284 compliant. Only choose a mode that your parallel port device

(such as a printer) supports. Check your parallel port device documentation for this information. If you are unsure or unable to locate this information, use the default setting.

Bi-directional mode - PS/2 compatible mode and able to receive data.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Serial port 1 Auto

Disabled 3F8, IRQ 4 2F8, IRQ 3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3

Serial port 2 Auto

Disabled 3F8, IRQ 4 2F8, IRQ 3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3

Diskette controller

OCP saver timer 5 minutes

Enabled Disabled

15 minutes 30 minutes Disabled

Enables or disables onboard serial port 1 at the specified address.

If your server is connected to a network,

Note:

see your System Administrator.

Enables or disables onboard serial port 2 at the specified address.

If your server is connected to a network,

Note:

see your System Administrator.

Enables or disables the onboard diskette controller.

Selects disabling or a timer value. If a keyboard and mouse remains inactive for the

specified time, the OCP will be set to an OFF state to increase the life of the OCP.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

OCP backlight On

Exchange diskette drives

Diskette write protection

IDE controller Disabled Your server does not support an onboard IDE

PCI Devices:

PCI devices, slot 1/2/3/4/5/6 INTA, INTD, INTB, INTC

Default latency timer

Latency 0040h Sets the device latency timer.

Advanced chipset control:

Off Disabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

None IRQ

Enabled Disabled

Selects the power-on state of the OCP backlight.

Enables you to logically exchange physical diskette drive designations.

Enables or disables the selected diskette drive’s write protect option.

Enabling this option means nothing can be written to the diskette drive (however, you can still read data from the diskette).

Disabling this option enables you to read and write data to the diskette drive.

controller.

Selects IRQ routing.

When enabled, the device’s power up latency timer is used.

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Master retry timer

EISA latency timer

32 PCICLKS 16 PCICLKS Disabled 64 PCICLKS

80...F0 Holds the initial EISA count value.

Enables or disables the PCEB master retry timer.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

PCI master latency timer

F8...10 This register contains the programmable value

of the Master Latency Timer for use when the PCEB is a master on the PCI bus.

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BCU PCI latency timer

SERR generate NMI

PCI SERR driver enable

PCI PERR/SERR reporting

Fault to SERR Enabled

EISA to PCI line buffer

PCEB bus park Enabled

PCEB bus lock Enabled

F8...10 BCU PCI latency timer.

Enabled Disabled

Disabled

Enabled Disabled

Disabled

Enables or disables the SERR generated NMI option.

Setting this bit enables the SERR pin driver.

When this bit is set, PERR and SERR errors will generate an I/O fault.

This bit determines whether an MPI-Bus fault generates a PCI SERR signal. When set, MFAULT is propagated to SERR. When cleared, MFAULT is not propagated to SERR.

Enables or disables the EISA to PCI line buffer.

When enabled (bit set to 1), the PCEB parks CPUREQ on the PCI bus when it detects a PCI bus idle.

When disabled (bit set to 0), the PCEB takes responsibility for driving AD.

When enabled (bit set to 1), the PCEB arbiter considers the entire PCI bus locked at initiation of any LOCKed transaction.

When disabled (bit set to 0), resource lock is enabled.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

MPI parking device

Bus bridge MREQ0/MGNT0 pair MREQ1/MGNT1 pair MREQ2/MGNT2 pair MREQ3/MGNT3 pair MREQ4/MGNT4 pair

This option defines the default parking device.

MCP parking mode

Security Options

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Supervisor password is Not user

User password is Not user

Set supervisor password Press [Enter] Enables you to set a supervisor password.

Default device No parking Last-in-use

selectable

This option defines the MCP parking mode.

Tells you whether or not the supervisor's password is enabled or disabled.

Tells you whether or not the user's password is enabled or disabled.

You need to set the supervisor password if you intend to allow the user password to be used.

When the supervisor later enters his or her password, all user selectable features are accessible.

Entering Setup with a supervisor

Note:

password provides full access to all BIOS Setup utility menus. To delete or disable the Supervisor password, press [Enter] for this field. When prompted for the Supervisor password, leave the field blank and press [Enter].

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Set user password Press [Enter] Enables you to set a user password.

You can only set this password if a supervisor password is entered.

When the user has entered his or her name but the supervisor is not logged in, only the following information is accessible:

Supervisor password is User password is Set user password [press enter] to enter a user

password. Password on boot

(which ever is in effect). This option is not allowed to change.

Entering Setup with a user password

Note:

restricts access to certain BIOS Setup utility menus. To delete or disable the User password, press [Enter] for this field. When prompted for the User password, leave the field blank and press [Enter].

Also, this option requires prior setting of the supervisor password.

Enabled.

Enabled/Disabled

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Password on boot Enabled

Diskette access Supervisor

Disabled

User

Enables or disables the enter password on boot option.

This option requires prior setting of the

Note:

supervisor/user password. Enables you to control who has access to

diskette drives. If you select

diskette drive is limited to the supervisor, who must enter his or her password. If you select

User

either the supervisor or the user password. Whatever setting you choose, it only becomes

functional if you have set a

Password

choose

Supervisor

, you can access the diskette by entering

and a

User Password

for the setting).

User

, access to the

Supervisor

(if you

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Fixed disk boot sector Normal

Write protect

Enables you to write protect the boot sector on your hard disk drive.

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Network server Disabled

Enabled

System backup reminder Disabled

Daily Weekly Monthly

Virus check reminder Disabled

Daily Weekly Monthly

This option keeps your server from being accessed during network operation.

Enables or disables the system backup reminder message.

Enables or disables the virus check reminder message.

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CD-ROM Disk and Startup/Utility Diskette

Introduction

This chapter explains how to use the CD-ROM disk and the Startup/Utility diskette to access your server utilities and operating system-specific device drivers.

Use the CD-ROM disk to access the “Getting Started” program. This program enables you to view on-line help files and copy the following driver disk images onto diskettes for use when installing your operating system or configuring your server:

SCSIenables your server to operate using an Adaptec 2940 or 3940

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SCSI controller. Mouseenables your server to operate using a Logitech mouse.

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Videoenables your server to operate using the onboard Cirrus 5428

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video controller.

Use the Startup/Utility diskette to:

Run EPP3SMC.EXE for enhanced printer port capabilities.

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Access the “Getting Started” program on the CD-ROM disk if your

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server does not have an operating system installed or an operating system other than Windows for Workgroups.

Access the README.TXT file for the most current information on your

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server.

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Before Using the Startup/Utility Diskette and CD-ROM Disk

If you are unfamiliar with utility programs and their uses, carefully read and understand this chapter before attempting to use the CD-ROM disk and/or the Startup/Utility diskette.

Accessing “Getting Started”

If you have Windows for Workgroups installed on a server or workstation from which you want to access the “Getting Started” program on the CD-ROM disk, you can access the program directly by:

1. Inserting the CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Selecting the Windows Program Manager, File, and then Run.

3. Entering the following:

[CD-ROM drive letter]:\gstarted.exe

4. Following the instructions on the screen to complete the setup process.

NOTE:

Windows, select the Setup button in the country selection box.

If you do not have Windows for Workgroups installed, you can access the CD-ROM disk by:

1. Inserting the CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Inserting the Startup/Utility diskette into drive A and booting your server.

3. Following the instructions on the monitor screen to setup and display the “Getting Started” program.

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If you want to install “Getting Started” as an icon in

CD-ROM Disk and Startup/Utility Diskette

PHLASH.EXE

All servers have BIOS software in a read-only, non-volatile memory (ROM) chip. This BIOS initializes hardware and boots the operating system when the server is turned on. The BIOS also provides access to other services such as keyboard and disk drives.

Your server comes equipped with flash memory. This means that you can restore your server's BIOS simply by running the PHLASH.EXE utility. You can also upgrade your server's BIOS to future releases by running PHLASH.EXE along with any flash BIOS update diskette if necessary.

Only use PHLASH.EXE to upgrade your server’s BIOS if you are instructed to do so by an authorized Digital support representative. PHLASH.EXE and BIOS updates are available on the Digital Bulletin Board (BBS).

Using EPP3SMC.EXE

EPP3SMC.EXE is a device driver for configuring your parallel port as an enhanced parallel port (EPP). Before loading this device driver, check the documentation for the device you want to connect to the parallel port and make sure it supports EPP mode. If it does not, you do not need to load this device driver. If the device does support EPP mode, you should:

1. Copy EPP3SMC.EXE from the Startup/Utility diskette to your hard disk drive.

Note the path where your driver is located.

2. Edit your CONFIG.SYS file to enter the path for EPP3SMC.EXE. Refer to your DOS documentation for information on editing your

CONFIG.SYS file. For example a line in your CONFIG.SYS might be:

device=C:\epp3smc.exe

3. Save the new version of your CONFIG.SYS file.

4. Press [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] to reboot your server.

5. Before POST completes, press [F2] to enter Setup.

6. Choose the Advanced Menu in Setup and select Parallel Port Mode.

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7. Choose EPP mode.

8. Select Save Changes and Exit to save the new setting. Your server will then automatically reboot. Your parallel port is now configured as an EPP port.

Loading Drivers

You can copy operating system-specific device driver disk images from the “System Disks” section in “Getting Started”.

SCSI, mouse, and video drivers are available for the following operating systems:

• MS-DOS/Windows

• Windows NT

• NetWare

• OS/2

• SCO UNIX

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Refer to the device documentation, on-line help, or any README files contained on the diskettes you create for additional information on loading device drivers.

Expanding Your Server

Introduction

This chapter lists the tools required to expand your server, explains how to prevent component damage from static electricity, provides preliminary setup procedures for server expansion, and describes how to unlock and remove the server's side panels. Also included in this chapter are instructions for replacing or modifying the following hardware:

• CPU module and cache

• Memory

• Terminator card

• Server battery/real-time clock (RTC)

• Optional EISA and PCI local bus expansion boards

• Mass storage devices

• Redundant power supply

• Optional cooling fan

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Tools Needed

• A Phillips screwdriver

• An antistatic wrist strap (recommended, but not required)

Static Electricity

Static electricity collects on non-conductors such as paper, cloth, or plastic. A static discharge can be damaging even though you often cannot see or feel it. To prevent damage to circuit boards and/or components:

Before touching any circuit board or component, touch the metal frame

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of your server to discharge any static electricity. Keep circuit boards and components away from non-conductors.

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Keep clothing away from circuit boards and components.

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Keep circuit boards in anti-static bags.

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Disconnect External Devices and Power

Before removing the side panels, perform the following:

1. Turn off power to all external devices connected to server.

2. Turn server off.

3. Disconnect power from wall outlet.

4. Disconnect power cord and monitor cord from server.

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Removing the Side Panels

To remove the side panels, perform the following:

WARNING:

interlock switches located at the top-left and top-right of your server. These switches turn off power to your server. You might injure yourself or damage your server if you attempt to bypass these switches

Removing the side panels activates the power

1. Unlock side panels.

2. To remove the side panels, push them towards the rear of the server and then slide them off.

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Figure 4-1. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels

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Server Components (Left Side)

Figure Legend Component

A CD-ROM drive B 3½-inch diskette drive C Front access 5¼-inch half-height drive bays D 3-way security lock E Integral hot-swap device bay for storage building blocks

(SBBs) F Power, OCP, and reset buttons G Operator control panel (OCP) H Power indicator I Cooling fans J CPU module 1 and cache memory K Casters

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L Five EISA expansion slots M Two primary PCI slots, one shared PCI/EISA slot N Memory module 1 O Terminator card or CPU module 2 P Main logic board Q Three secondary PCI slots R Power switch interlock S Brake T Redundant fans U Memory module 2 connector

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M U

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Figure 4-2. Server Components (Left Side, Single or Dual Configuration Shown)

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Server Components (Right Side)

Figure Legend Component

A Power supply B Redundant power supply area C Storage backplane D Power interlock switch E AC power plug F Monitor plug G SCSI knockouts (back panel) H Keyboard and mouse ports I Serial ports J Parallel port K Video port L Keylock

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M Storage backplane SCSI terminator N Jumper cable O Power plug P 68-pin connector

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Figure 4-3. Server Components (Right Side)

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Main Logic Board Components/Connectors

Figure

Components

Legend

A CPU module 2 or terminator card connector B Memory module 2 connector C Memory module 1 connector D CPU module 1 connector E Real-time clock/server battery F Flash ROM BIOS G Primary PCI expansion slots (1, 2, and 3) H Serial port connections I EISA expansion slots (1 through 6) J Mouse and keyboard connections K Secondary PCI expansion slots (4, 5, and 6) L Diskette drive connector M 3.3 V dc power connector N Power control signal connector O SBB connector P OCP connector Q Fan 1 connector R Fan 2 connector S Fan 3 connector T Fan 4 connector U DSM connector V Parallel port and video connectors W 5 V dc power supply connector

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5 6

Q R

2 3

1 2 3

4 5 6

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Figure 4-4. Main Logic Board Components/Connectors

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