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PRIORIS LX SERVER

USER’S GUIDE

Prioris LX Server User's Guide

Part Number: ER-941WW-UA. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation

November 1995

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Prioris LX Server User's Guide

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FCC ID: A09-94XWW

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:

TV Interference Problems.

This booklet is available from the U.S.

How to Identify and Resolve Radio-

Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402. Stock No. 00400398-5.

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.......................................................................................... viii

Conventions........................................................................................... ix

Abbreviations......................................................................................... x

Special Notices...................................................................................... xi

Related Documentation.......................................................................... xii

1 Introduction

Server Software and Support Documentation......................................... 1-4

Diagnostic Software............................................................................... 1-5

Server Utilities and Technical Support.................................................... 1-5

Restarting Your Server .......................................................................... 1-6

Important Information............................................................................. 1-6

Identifying Model and Serial Numbers.................................................... 1-10

Getting Help .......................................................................................... 1-11

2 Server Utilities

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

SCSI

Select

Utility .................................................................................. 2-2

Flash Utility............................................................................................ 2-2

Using EPP3SMC.EXE........................................................................... 2-3

System Configuration Utility (SCU) ........................................................ 2-4

Configuring Expansion Boards......................................................... 2-4

Locating the SCU............................................................................ 2-5

When to Run the SCU..................................................................... 2-6

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

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

Contents

Configure Your Computer................................................................ 2-8

Adding ISA Expansion Boards................................................... 2-9

Adding EISA Expansion Boards ................................................ 2-10

Adding PCI Expansion Boards................................................... 2-11

Relocating Expansion Boards.................................................... 2-13

Setting the Date and Time............................................................... 2-14

Maintain the SCU Diskette............................................................... 2-15

SCU Options................................................................................... 2-16

System...................................................................................... 2-17

Diskette Drive Group................................................................. 2-17

Hard Disk Group ....................................................................... 2-18

Boot Options Group .................................................................. 2-19

Keyboard Features Group......................................................... 2-20

Serial Port Group ...................................................................... 2-20

Parallel Port Group.................................................................... 2-21

Video Options Group................................................................. 2-21

Shadow Options Group............................................................. 2-22

Security Options Group............................................................. 2-23

Cache Options Group................................................................ 2-24

Reserved System...................................................................... 2-24

Miscellaneous ........................................................................... 2-25

Power Options Group................................................................ 2-26

PCI Slot Options Group: (PCI Slots 1-3).................................... 2-27

Onboard SCSI Device Group .................................................... 2-27

Onboard Network Device Group................................................ 2-28

VGA Graphics Controller........................................................... 2-28

3 Expanding Your Server

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

Tools Needed........................................................................................ 3-2

Static Electricity..................................................................................... 3-2

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

Voltage Select Switch............................................................................ 3-4

Unlocking and Removing Side Panels.................................................... 3-6

Server Components............................................................................... 3-8

Main Logic Board Components/Connectors ........................................... 3-10

i486 CPU Module Components/Connectors........................................... 3-12

Pentium CPU Module Components/Connectors..................................... 3-13

Upgrading the CPU Module ................................................................... 3-14

Upgrading the CPU................................................................................ 3-17

Installing a Secondary Cache Module (Pentium CPU Module Only) ....... 3-20

Installing Additional Server Memory....................................................... 3-22

Memory Configurations (i486 CPU Module)..................................... 3-22

Memory Configurations (Pentium CPU Module)............................... 3-24

Installing a SIMM............................................................................. 3-26

Replacing the Server Battery ................................................................. 3-28

Installing Expansion Boards................................................................... 3-30

Expansion Slots............................................................................... 3-30

Installing Mass Storage Devices ............................................................ 3-34

SCSI Configuration Guidelines............................................................... 3-35

Expansion Brackets............................................................................... 3-37

Installing Devices in the Upper Drive Bay Area ...................................... 3-38

Installing a Device in the Rear Drive Bay................................................ 3-41

Installing Devices in the Lower Drive Bay Area ...................................... 3-45

Connecting Devices............................................................................... 3-48

Diskette Drive Connections.............................................................. 3-49

Primary and Secondary IDE Drive Data Cable Connections............. 3-51

SCSI Cable Connections................................................................. 3-53

Connecting an External Storage Box...................................................... 3-55

External SCSI Bus Guidelines................................................................ 3-55

4 Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

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

Initial Troubleshooting............................................................................ 4-2

Server Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 4-4

Disk Drive Troubleshooting.................................................................... 4-14

Monitor Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 4-15

CD-ROM Troubleshooting...................................................................... 4-17

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5 Server Security Features

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

Chassis Key Lock.................................................................................. 5-2

Chassis Lockdown................................................................................. 5-3

Supervisor Password............................................................................. 5-4

If You Forget Your Password................................................................. 5-5

Additional Security Features .................................................................. 5-6

A Technical Specifications

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

CPU Specifications................................................................................ A-1

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

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

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

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

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

Power Supply Requirements.................................................................. A-5

Server System Input Power Requirements (with 250 W Power Supply) A-5 Server System Input Power Requirements (with 300 W Power Supply) A-5

Current Requirements (with 250 W Power Supply) .......................... A-6

Current Requirements (with 300 W Power Supply) .......................... A-6

Identifying the Correct ac Power Cord.................................................... A-7

Main Logic Board Switches/Jumpers...................................................... A-8

Main Logic Board Jumper Settings .................................................. A-9

i486 CPU Module Switch Settings.......................................................... A-11

i486 CPU Module Jumper Settings.................................................. A-11

Pentium CPU Module Switch Settings.................................................... A-13

Pentium CPU Module Jumper Settings............................................ A-13

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 Configure Space Address Map ................................................. C-5

D Caring For Your Server

Introduction............................................................................................ D-1

Cleaning the Server............................................................................... D-1

Cleaning the Screen .............................................................................. D-1

Cleaning the Mouse............................................................................... D-2

Moving the Server.................................................................................. D-2

Packing the Server.......................................................................... D-3

Installing the Server at a New Location............................................ D-3

Contents

FIGURES

Typical Prioris LX Server ............................................................. xiii

1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment ............................ 1-9

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

3-1. Voltage Select Switch Location.................................................... 3-5

3-2. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels.................................... 3-7

3-3. Server Components..................................................................... 3-9

3-4. Main Logic Board Components/Connectors ................................. 3-11

3-5. i486 CPU Module Components/Connectors................................. 3-12

3-6. Pentium CPU Module Components/Connectors........................... 3-13

3-7. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium CPU Module Shown) ......... 3-15

3-8. Replacing the CPU Module (Pentium CPU Module Shown).......... 3-16

3-9. Releasing the CPU (Pentium CPU Module Shown)...................... 3-18

3-10. Installing a New CPU (Pentium CPU Module Shown)................... 3-19

3-11. Installing a Secondary Cache Module .......................................... 3-21

3-12. SIMM Socket Locations (i486 CPU Module)................................. 3-23

3-13. SIMM Socket Locations (Pentium CPU Module) .......................... 3-25

3-14. Installing a SIMM......................................................................... 3-27

3-15. Installing the Server Battery......................................................... 3-29

3-16. Prioris LX Expansion Board Slots................................................. 3-31

3-17. Installing an Expansion Board...................................................... 3-33

3-18. Installing Expansion Brackets on 3 1/2-inch Device...................... 3-37

3-19. Removing Plastic Filler Panel from the Second Drive Bay............ 3-39

3-20. Inserting a Device into the Second Drive Bay............................... 3-40

3-21. Removing the Rear Drive Bay Assembly...................................... 3-42

3-22. Attaching a 3½-Inch Device to the Rear Drive Bay Assembly....... 3-43

3-23. Installing the Rear Drive Bay Assembly........................................ 3-44

3-24. Removing the Lower Drive Bay Assembly.................................... 3-46

3-25. Removing the Lower Drive Bay Devices....................................... 3-47

3-26. Diskette Drive Data Cable Connections........................................ 3-50

3-27. Primary and Secondary IDE Drive Data Cable Connections......... 3-52

3-28. SCSI Cable Connections ............................................................. 3-54

3-29. Connecting an External Storage Box............................................ 3-56

5-1. Chassis Key Lock........................................................................ 5-2

5-2. Chassis Lockdown....................................................................... 5-3

A-1. Main Logic Board Jumper Locations............................................. A-10

A-2. i486 CPU Module Jumper Locations............................................. A-12

A-3. Pentium CPU Module Jumper Locations....................................... A-14

About This Guide

Introduction

This guide describes how to operate, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot your Prioris HX Server family. This guide will also help to familiarize you with all aspects of the server and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future.

If you are initially setting up your server, refer to the Installation Guide and the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program (supplied on a CD-ROM disk). The Installation Guide identifies all the components that were shipped from the factory as well as how to connect the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and ac power. The Installation Guide also shows how to turn your server on for the first time and access the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program. You must run the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program to initially configure your server, create utility and device driver diskettes, and install an operating system.

For more information, refer to the ServerWORKS Quick Launch Reference Guide.

Audience

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

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About This Guide

Organization

This guide contains the following:

• Chapter 1: about your server. For example: server software and support documentation, diagnostic software, server utilities and technical support, restarting your server, providing a comfortable working environment, identifying server model and serial numbers, and learning where to obtain help.

• Chapter 2: that are supplied on the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk.

• Chapter 3: unlock and remove the side panels, install or replace main logic board options, install or replace CPU module options, and mass storage devices.

• Chapter 4: describes initial and advanced troubleshooting solutions.

• Chapter 5: various security features that are available to prevent server or data theft.

• Appendix A: operating specifications, main logic board jumper information, and CPU module jumper information.

Refer to the User Documentation in Quick Launch for CPU module information.

Introduction

Server Utilities

Expanding Your Server

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Server Security Features

Technical Specifications

—This chapter provides general information

— This chapter describes the server utilities

—This chapter explains how to

—This chapter

—This chapter describes the

—This appendix lists vital server

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• Appendix B: on self test (POST) and run-time error messages, including recommended corrective actions.

• Appendix C: 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.).

• Appendix D: suggestions for cleaning and moving your server.

Server Messages

Device Mapping

—This appendix describes the power-

—This appendix provides a series of

Caring For Your Server

—This appendix provides

Conventions

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Convention Example

c:\windows> Monospaced text indicates information that your server

[Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represent a keyboard

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

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

Description

An italicized word or phrase represents text or commands you must enter.

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

key.

pressed at the same time.

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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

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 RAM Random access memory

ROM Read only memory

Microsoft Disk Operating System

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Abbreviation Meaning

RTC Real-time clock SCSI Small computer system interface SCU System Configuration Utility SIMM Single in-line memory module 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.

WARNING: Indicates the presence of a hazard that

can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.

CAUTION: Indicates the presence of a hazard that

might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software.

NOTES: Used to provide additional information.

About This Guide

Introduction

The Prioris LX servers are a family of high-performance, i486 or Pentium processor-based, network, application, and file/print servers. These servers are the first in their class to offer an integrated PCI design that includes enhanced IDE, Fast SCSI-2, and support for full-duplex ethernet transmission (throughput to 20 Mb/sec).

The Prioris LX family of servers also provide investment protection through CPU upgrade technology. CPU upgrade technology enables you to easily upgrade to a higher-performance CPU by simply installing a new CPU module. Supported CPU modules are also designed to be chip-upgradable as future high-performance CPUs become available.

Your Prioris LX family of servers feature:

CPU/Memory Module Technology

Single socket Intel i486 or Pentium processor CPU module.

Both CPU modules come standard with a 256 KB write-back secondary cache. The Pentium processor CPU module has a secondary cache upgrade socket for installing an optional 512 KB secondary cache. There is no cache upgrade for the i486 CPU module.

The i486 CPU module contains 4 sockets capable of supporting up to 128 MB of standard parity memory (SIMMs).

The Pentium processor CPU module contains 6 sockets capable of supporting up to 192 MB of standard parity memory (SIMMs).

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Introduction

PCI/EISA Bus Architecture

Fast/Narrow Adaptec AIC7850 SCSI-2 Controller

Seven expansion board slots are available for installing up to six EISA or PCI expansion boards

(1)

. Four of the slots support extended industrystandard 32-bit EISA expansion boards. The remaining three PCI local bus expansion slots support 32-bit PCI local bus expansion boards. This enables your server to deliver improved performance by using a higher speed data path.

The PCI bus architecture supports 8, 16, and 32bit data transfers at a transfer rate of 25, 30, or 33 MHz (depending on the selected CPU clock). The maximum PCI bus data transfer rate is 32-bits at 120 MB per second.

The EISA bus architecture also supports 8, 16, and 32-bit data transfers at a transfer rate of 7.5 or

8.33 MHz (depending on the selected CPU clock). The onboard PCI Fast/Narrow Adaptec AIC-7850

SCSI-2 controller supports a data transfer rate of up to 10 MB/s as well as a variety of high-speed, high-performance features that greatly increases your server’s data throughput.

Digital Onboard PCI Ethernet Controller

The onboard PCI Ethernet controller supports high data transfer rates for optimal network performance. Features include: Optimized system interface using two 256 byte on-chip FIFOs, highperformance 32-bit DMA architecture, full duplex (20 Mb/s) operation (10Base-T mode), and autoconfiguration. The onboard PCI Ethernet controller supports 10Base-T and 10Base-2 connectors.

(1)

Only one expansion board can reside in EISA slot 1 or PCI slot 3 at any one time. These slots have to

share the expansion slot opening at the rear panel.

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Introduction

Onboard PCI Enhanced IDE Controller

Onboard Video Controller

Onboard PCI enhanced IDE controller supports up to four drives and 32-bit accesses under Windows applications.

The onboard Cirrus 5428 or 5429 video controller uses 512 KB of DRAM memory to display resolutions up to 800 x 600 at 256 colors and 1024 x 768 at 16 colors.

Support for Major Operating Systems

MS-DOS/Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, NetWare 3.12 and 4.x, SCO UNIX, Pathworks 5.x, OS/2 2.x, OS/2 Warp, and Banyan Vines.

ServerWORKS Quick Launch

Enables you to install your operating system and configure your server from a single CD-ROM disk application.

ServerWORKS Manager

Enables a network administrator to monitor critical PC server statistics and vital CPU component information necessary to maintain a healthy network.

The remainder of this chapter provides additional information about your server’s supplied software and support documentation, restarting your server, identifying server model and serial numbers, providing a comfortable working environment, and obtaining help.

NOTE: You might have ordered additional options such as hard disk drives, tape back-up systems, CD-ROMs, or modems that have been factory installed in your server. The documentation and any related diskettes for these options have also been provided. Save this material for future reference.

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Introduction

Server Software and Support Documentation

The following software and support documentation is supplied with your server:

• ServerWORKS software kit  contains ServerWORKS Quick Launch and ServerWORKS Manager.

− ServerWORKS Quick Launch contains a bootable CD-ROM

disk and reference guide. The Quick Launch program steps you through the initial server setup and operating system installation process.

− ServerWORKS Manager contains the software and docu-

mentation for installing the ServerWORKS Manager LAN management tool.

Refer to the Installation Guide and the README files on the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk for more information.

• Server documentation box  contains this User’s Guide, an Instal- lation Guide, a Documentation Overview, Warranty information, a Diagnostics manual, Options manuals, and Registration Card.

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Diagnostic Software

Diagnostic software and support documentation came with your server. This software 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. There are two ways to access the supplied diagnostic software:

1. During your operating system installation process, the diagnostic software is automatically copied to a subdirectory on the MS-DOS partition. This enables you to run the diagnostic software anytime from the MS-DOS partition you created.

2. Using the Install Software Conventional method in ServerWORKS Quick Launch, you can create a bootable diagnostic software diskette. This enables you to run the diagnostic software anytime using the diskette you created.

For additional information, read any README files that are on the diagnostic diskette you created.

Server Utilities and Technical Support

Introduction

The most current server utilities and technical support information is available on the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and the Digital Bulletin Board Service (BBS). For access to the Digital BBS in the USA, dial (508) 496-

8800.

If you need additional information, access “Service Information” in the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program that came on your CD-ROM disk.

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Introduction

Restarting Your Server

Method How to Invoke Action Performed

Hard boot Turn the server off, then on, by

pressing the power On/Off button at the front of the server.

Soft boot Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]. Does not run memory tests but

Reset Press the Reset button at the

front of the server.

Runs memory tests and clears all terminate stay resident programs (TSRs) and memory registers.

clears all terminate stay resident programs (TSRs) and memory registers (operating system specific).

Same as a hard boot.

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.

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Introduction

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.

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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Introduction

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 after-

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, im-

age 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.

noon 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.

Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background

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

duce 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.

Introduction

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Figure 1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment

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Introduction

Identifying Model and Serial Numbers

All model and serial numbers for your server are located on the packing and shipping papers delivered with your server, plus on the individual components. The location of serial numbers on hard disk drives, expansion boards, diskette drives, and external equipment vary from one manufacturer to another. Accompanying literature with these products should illustrate or describe the location of model and serial numbers.

NOTE: Digital recommends that you do not record any

internal serial numbers (for example, main logic board, CPU module, and so on) until there is a need to remove the server's outside panels.

Take a few moments to record the externally available model and serial numbers of your server's hardware components and keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

The model and serial number of the server is recorded on a label attached to the rear cover. The keys for the left and right security doors and the side panels have serial numbers engraved on them. For later reference, the serial number of the main logic board is located on the edge of the board. The serial number for the CPU module is located on the noncomponent side near the CPU ZIF socket.

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Getting Help

If you need help regarding... Refer to the

Introduction

Installing your server Support and ordering information Warranty and Service information. Specific software application

problems or questions

Product information and server disks

Installation Guide

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

On-line information. Run the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program.

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Server Utilities

Introduction

This chapter describes the utilities supplied with your server. Server utilities include:

• SCSI

• Flash Utility  This utility enables you to update or restore your

• EPP3SMC.EXE  This utility enables you to configure your

• System Configuration Utility (SCU)  This utility enables you to

Select

settings of the installed Adaptec SCSI controllers and SCSI devices.

server’s BIOS.

server’s parallel port as an enhanced parallel port (EPP).

configure your server when relocating, adding, or removing EISA/ISA/PCI expansion boards and when changing your server’s factory-defined BIOS Setup options.

Utility This utility enables you to configure and view

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Server Utilities

SCSI

Select

Your Prioris server comes with an onboard Adaptec 7850 controller and

Select

SCSI controller settings without opening your server or handling the SCSI controller board.

Use SCSI

• Check factory default settings for each device on the SCSI bus.

• Change SCSI device settings that might conflict with other SCSI

devices.

• Perform low-level formatting on new SCSI disk drives. To start the SCSI Press Ctrl + A when the BIOS banner appears during the boot proc-

ess.

Utility

configuration utility. This utility enables you to change host

Select

to:

Select

configuration utility:

Flash Utility

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 flash utility. You can also upgrade your server's BIOS to future releases by running the flash utility along with any flash BIOS update diskette if necessary.

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

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Using EPP3SMC.EXE

EPP3SMC.EXE is a device driver that can be accessed from the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk. This device driver can be used to configure 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. Locate the EPP3SMC.EXE file on the MS-DOS partition you created during the Quick Launch installation process.

Note the path where your driver is located:

C:\EPP\EPP3SMC.EXE

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

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

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device=C:\epp3smc.exe

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

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

5. Run the SCU and choose the Parallel Port Group.

6. Choose EPP mode.

7. Exit the SCU to save the new setting. Your parallel port is now configured as an EPP port.

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System Configuration Utility (SCU)

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 section. You can access the SCU from your hard disk drive (if you created a MS-DOS partition during the ServerWORKS Quick Launch installation) or from the SCU diskette that you created using the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk.

Refer to the

ServerWORKS Quick Launch Reference Guide and the

server’s Installation Guide for initial server installation procedures.

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, enable PCI 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 expansion boards, make sure you copy the CFG files (and overlays if applicable) that were supplied with the expansion boards to either the SCU directory on your hard disk drive or the SCU diskette that you created before attempting to configure your server.

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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 LX Server that is equally configured and can serve as a backup to the EISA configuration stored in NVRAM memory. The SCI file is maintained in your SCU directory on your hard disk drive or the SCU diskette you created and has a default name of SYSTEM.SCI.

Locating the SCU

The SCU is located on your ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk. You can use the SCU in one of three ways:

1. During the Quick Launch boot process, if you selected to create a MS-DOS partition, the SCU is copied to the MS-DOS partition on your hard disk drive. This enables you to run the SCU anytime from the MS-DOS partition.

At the MS-DOS prompt change to the SCU directory and type:

SCU.BAT

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2. Using the

Install Software Conventional

method in ServerWORKS Quick Launch, you can create a bootable SCU diskette. This enables you to run the SCU anytime using the diskette you created.

3. You can run the SCU by inserting the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk, rebooting the server, and pressing the right [ALT] key during the boot process to display the SCU.

NOTE: If EISA or PCI cards have been added to your

server, the SCU will be invoked automatically when you boot from the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk. The .SCI file is not saved when you use this method to run the SCU.

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When to Run the SCU

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

Typically, your server displays a message such as

ity.....Press F1 to Continue

. If so, you must select how you want to

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access and run the SCU.

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.

Starting and Using the SCU

The SCU options are shown in Figure 2-1. If this is your first time using the SCU, it is recommended that you select “Learn About Configuring your Computer” for detailed information on using the SCU. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate sections in this chapter to change your server’s configuration.

Welcome

Main Menu

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Set Date

Learn About Configuring

Your

Set Time

Maintain

Configuration

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Step 2: Add or Remove Step 3: View or Edit Step 4: Examine Required Step 5: Save and

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

Configure Computer

Figure 2-1. SCU Main Menu Options

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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. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and soft boot (reset) your server.

3. Press [Enter] to display the SCU introductory screen.

NOTE: The SCU contains help pop-up screens for any se-

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

4. If no configuration errors appear, the Welcome screen displays. Press [Enter] to display the Main menu. If a configuration error appears, the Welcome screen displays in-

formation about the error and tells you to reconfigure your server.

5. Step through the menu items to familiarize yourself with the SCU. Press F1 from any SCU menu for help.

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 “Configure Your Computer” menu options in order. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate menu item to update your server’s configuration.

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Adding ISA Expansion Boards

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

1. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and 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.

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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 3, “Expanding Your Server,” for detailed instructions on installing expansion boards.

2. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and 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: An EISA expansion board might require an IRQ to

be 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.

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

Adding PCI Expansion Boards

CAUTION: Before installing a PCI video expansion board:

1. Make sure you follow the instructions given below to enable the PCI slot and to assign an IRQ.

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2. Disable onboard video. To disable onboard video, move the onboard VGA jumper (J9) to the Disabled position (Refer to Appendix A).

3. Install the PCI video card.

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

Failure to do so might cause your PCI video card and/or server to operate incorrectly.

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

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

Refer to Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Server,” for detailed instructions on installing expansion boards.

2. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and soft boot (reset) your server.

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

assignments while in the SCU by selecting [F7], the “View Additional System Information” menu. From this menu, select either Used Resources or 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. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and 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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NOTE: If you run the SCU from the ServerWORKS Quick

Launch CD-ROM disk, the .SCI file is not saved. To save the .SCI file, you need to rerun the SCU from either your hard disk drive or from the SCU diskette you created.

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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. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and 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

• Load a backup SCI file

• Copy/update CFG files

• Copy/update SCI files

• Delete CFG files

• Delete SCI files

• Return to the Main Menu

To access this menu item:

1. Start the SCU from the MS-DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and soft boot (reset) your server.

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

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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 Options

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

NOTE: The server also has a BIOS Setup utility available to

change your server’s BIOS settings. Although, the BIOS Setup utility is separate from the 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.

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.

If you need to access the BIOS Setup utility:

1. Reboot your server.

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

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System

Menu Fields Settings Comments

System processor type

Not user selectable

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Displays the installed processor type.

System processor clock

System base memory

System extended memory

System BIOS Not user select-

Not user selectable

able

Diskette Drive Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Onboard diskette controller

Diskette drive A Diskette drive B

Exchange diskette drives

Diskette write protection

Enabled Disabled

1.44 MB, 3½

2.88 MB, 3½ Not Installed 360 KB, 5¼

1.2 MB, 5¼ 720 KB, 3½

Disabled Enabled

Displays the installed processor clock speed.

Displays the amount of base (conventional) memory each time your server boots.

Displays the amount of extended memory each time your server boots.

Displays the current BIOS version.

Enables or disables the onboard diskette controller.

Sets the size and density of diskette drives.

Enables you to logically exchange physical diskette drive designation.

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

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Hard Disk Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Onboard IDE hard disk controller

Enabled Disabled

Enables or disables the onboard IDE disk drive controller.

Disable this option for SCSI operation.

Hard disk 1 / hard disk 2

Drive types 1 through 49

Enables hard drive size and specific parameters from a predetermined list of drive types. Drive types 2 and 3 or 48 and 49 are user

User definable hard disks

HDD data transfer method

Types 2 and 3 Types 48 and 49

Standard PIO

definable for hard drives not listed in the BIOS drive table.

The SCU allows types 2 and 3 or types 48 and 49 to be user definable.

Allows for a standard, compatible data transfer method (one data block per interrupt).

(1)(2)

(2) (3)

Allows the server’s BIOS to automatically set up the installed drive for optimum perform-

Large drive addressing

Auto optimum Standard

ance (multiple data blocks per interrupt). The drive’s cylinder/head/sector values are

used by the BIOS and operating system. Allows the server’s BIOS to convert the logical

cylinder/head/sector used by the operating

LBA convert

system to the drive’s cylinder/ head/ sector value.

(1)

Drive type 48 or 49 information is aliased to drive type 2 or 3 when application software does not recognize drive types above 47. (2) Auto-detection of IDE drive parameter is supported in types 2 and 3 and types 48 and 49. (3) Some operating systems do not recognize hard disk drive types above 29.

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Boot Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Boot option A: then C:

C: then A: C: only

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

SETUP prompt Enabled

Disabled

POST errors Enabled

Disabled

Floppy check Enabled

Disabled

Summary screen

Enabled Disabled

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

Enabling this option 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.

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

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Keyboard Features Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Numlock Auto

Off On

Selects the keyboard option.

Keyclick Disabled

Keyboard autorepeat rate

Keyboard autorepeat delay

Serial Port Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Serial port 1 Auto

Serial port 2 Auto

Enabled 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

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

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.

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

Note: If your server is connected to a network, see your System Administrator.

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

Note: If your server is connected to a network, see your System Administrator.

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Parallel Port Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Parallel port 1 378, 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 Bi-directional

mode

Video Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Video type EGA / VGA

CGA 80x25 Monochrome

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Enables or disables the onboard port at the specified address.

Sets the enhanced parallel port mode.

Compatible mode - standard printer connection.

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

Sets the video controller type.

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Shadow Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Shadow video BIOS ROM

Enabled Disabled

Enables or disables your server’s shadow video ROM option.

Shadow 16K at: C8000h CC000h D0000h D4000h D8000h DC000h

Enabled Disabled

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

Caution: Some option ROMs do not operate properly when shadowed.

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Security Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Supervisor password Press

[Enter]

Password on boot Enabled

Disabled

Diskette access Supervisor

User

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Enables you to set a supervisor password. Note: Entering Setup with a supervisor

password provides full access to all BIOS Setup utility menus.

Enables or disables the enter password on boot option.

Note: This option requires prior setting of the supervisor/user password.

Enables you to control who has access to diskette drives.

Fixed disk boot sector Normal

Write protect

Network server Disabled

Enabled

System backup reminder

Virus check reminder Disabled

Disabled Daily Weekly Monthly

Daily Weekly Monthly

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

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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Cache Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Internal cache Enabled

Disabled

Enables or disables your server's internal cache.

External cache Enable

Cache system BIOS ROM

Cache video ROM

Reserved System

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Reserved system resources

Enables or disables your server's external

Disable Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Disabled

Not user selectable Displays the current configuration file and

cache. Enables or disables caching control of the

system BIOS system area. Enables or disables caching control of the

video BIOS area.

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Miscellaneous

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Mouse port Disabled

Local bus IDE adapter

Memory parity check

Enabled Both

Disabled Primary

Enabled Disabled

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Enables or disables the mouse port.

Enables the onboard local bus IDE adapter. Your server supports up to four IDE devices. IDE adapter 0 is the primary IDE channel and supports a master/slave IDE drive configuration as IRQ14. IDE adapter 1 is the secondary IDE channel and supports a master/slave IDE drive configuration as IRQ15.

Enables or disables your server’s memory parity check feature.

CPU to PCI posting

CPU to memory posting

PCI arbiter priority

PCI to memory posting

PCI burst write Enabled

EISA to PCI line buffer

Disabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled

System default Pure rotating EISA slots PCI slots 4-6 CPU PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3

Enabled Disabled

Disabled Enabled

Disabled

Enables or disables the CPU to PCI write buffers. When enabled, these buffers temporarily store data between writes.

Enables or disables the CPU to DRAM write buffers. When enabled, these buffers temporarily store data between writes.

Selects the PCI arbiter priority scheme. Select “System Default” for optimal setting.

Select “Pure Rotating” or a device with the highest priority if absolutely needed.

Enables or disables the PCI to DRAM write buffers. When enabled, these buffers temporarily store data between writes.

Enables or disables PCI memory burst write cycles.

Enables or disables the EISA to PCI line buffer.

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Power Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Power savings Enabled

Disabled

Monitor suspend timer

Monitor off timer

30 min. 20 min 10 min. 5 min. 1 min. Disabled

4 hr. 3 hr. 2 hr.

1.5 hr. 1 hr. Disabled

Enables or disables the following power management options.

Your server’s monitor is placed in a suspended state if the keyboard and mouse remains inactive for a specified period of time. Keyboard or mouse activity returns the monitor to a full power state.

Your server’s monitor is placed into an OFF state if the keyboard and mouse remains inactive for a specified period of time. Keyboard or mouse activity returns the monitor to a full power state.

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PCI Slot Options Group: (PCI Slots 1-3)

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Enable device Enabled

Disabled

Enables or disables PCI slot 1, 2, or 3 I/O and memory cycle decoding.

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PCI interrupt None

One IRQ required

Use default latency timer value

Latency timer value

Yes No

40h through 38H Enables you to set a specific latency timer

Onboard SCSI Device Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Enable device Enabled

Disabled

PCI interrupt None

One IRQ required

Use default latency timer value

Latency timer value

Yes No

40h through 38H Enables you to set a specific latency timer

Enables you to set an interrupt for an installed PCI expansion board.

Enables you to use or not use the minimum latency required by a PCI expansion board.

in units of PCI clocks for a PCI expansion board.

Enables or disables your SCSI controller’s I/O and memory cycle decoding.

Enables you to set an interrupt for the onboard SCSI controller.

Enables you to use or not use the minimum latency required by the onboard SCSI controller.

in units of PCI clocks for the onboard SCSI controller.

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Onboard Network Device Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Enable device Enabled

Disabled

Enables or disables your network controller’s I/O and memory cycle decoding.

PCI interrupt None

One IRQ required

Use default latency timer value

Latency timer value

Yes No

40h through 38H Enables you to set a specific latency timer

VGA Graphics Controller

Menu Fields Settings Comments

VGA accelerator

Vertical retrace interrupt

Not installed Graphics:

color and mono color mono

Text: color and mono color mono

Interrupt disabled Interrupt enabled

Enables you to set an interrupt for the onboard network controller.

Enables you to use or not use the minimum latency required by the onboard network controller.

in units of PCI clocks for the onboard network controller.

Enables you to set your onboard video controller to operate in graphics or text mode.

Enables or disables an interrupt for your video’s vertical retrace capabilities.

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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:

• Main logic board options:

− CPU module

− Memory

− Secondary cache

− Server battery

• Optional EISA and PCI local bus expansion boards

• Mass storage devices

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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 of your server to discharge any static electricity.

• Keep circuit boards and components away from non-conductors.

• Keep clothing away from circuit boards and components.

• 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. Unplug power cord from wall outlet.

4. Disconnect power cord and monitor cord from server.

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Voltage Select Switch

If your server has a voltage select switch, it is factory set for the proper ac input power source available in your specific country.

CAUTION: The voltage selection switch must match the voltage supplied by your power outlet. In North America 115 volts is common. In other countries 230 volts is common. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the correct voltage. If it is not set correctly, you can damage your computer.

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Figure 3-1. Voltage Select Switch Location

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Unlocking and Removing Side Panels

To unlock the side panels, turn the chassis key clockwise to a horizontal position (see Figure 3-2).

WARNING: You might injure yourself or damage your

server if you attempt to remove the side panels before unplugging the ac and monitor power cords.

To remove the side panels, pull each one toward the rear of the server and then lift away.

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Figure 3-2. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panels

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Server Components

Figure Legend

A Power supply B EISA and PCI 32-bit local bus expansion slots

C CPU and memory module (Pentium CPU module shown) D Main logic board E 3½-inch diskette drive F Two additional 5¼-inch half-height drive bays G Hidden 3½-inch half-height drive bay H 3½-inch, one-inch high drive bay I CD-ROM drive

Component

Refer to “Installing Expansion Boards,” later in this chapter, for specific slot designations and locations

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Figure 3-3. Server Components

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Components

Power supply connector

Diskette drive connector

SCSI port connector

Ethernet 10Base-2 (BNC, thin-wire) connector

Parallel port connector/VGA connector

Two PCI expansion slots

Flash BIOS

Dedicated CPU module connector

Real-time clock/server battery

Primary IDE drive connector

Secondary IDE drive connector

Ethernet 10Base-T connector

Three EISA expansion slots

1 EISA and 1 PCI expansion slot (only one of these slots

can be used at any one time)

Additional 6-pin PCB power connector

Fan connector

Speaker connector

Connector for front panel indicators

V dc power connector

Main Logic Board Components/Connectors

Figure Legend

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

O P Q R S

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R K

D L

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Figure 3-4. Main Logic Board Components/Connectors

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i486 CPU Module Components/Connectors

Figure Legend Component

A CPU socket B Secondary cache C Server memory SIMM sockets D Two serial port connectors E Keyboard and mouse connectors F Switch settings

0 1 2 3

J4 J5 J6

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Figure 3-5. i486 CPU Module Components/Connectors

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Pentium CPU Module Components/Connectors

Figure Legend Component

A Voltage regulator B CPU socket C Secondary cache socket D Server memory SIMM sockets E Serial port connectors F Keyboard and mouse connectors G Switch settings

3 4 5

J9 J8 J7 J6 J5

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Figure 3-6. Pentium CPU Module Components/Connectors

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Upgrading the CPU Module

Installing a higher-performance CPU module increases the capabilities of your server. It also enables you to upgrade with future CPUs, install additional server memory, and install a larger capacity secondary cache module (Pentium CPU module only). To upgrade your CPU module:

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

3. Remove the screw that secures the CPU module to your server’s rear panel.

4. Grasping both ends of the CPU module, carefully remove it from the main logic board.

5. If you plan on installing additional server memory or a secondary cache module on your existing CPU module, place it on an antistatic surface.

If not, store the CPU module in an anti-static package.

6. Install additional server memory. Refer to “Installing Additional Server Memory” later in this chapter.

7. Install a secondary cache module (Pentium CPU module only). Refer to “Installing a Secondary Cache Module” later in this chapter.

8. Prior to installing an upgraded or new CPU module, refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” to see if any configuration switches need to be set.

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Figure 3-7. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium CPU Module Shown)

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9. Install the CPU module. Make sure the metal bracket at the right-side of the CPU module is

firmly seated against the plastic fan housing.

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Figure 3-8. Replacing the CPU Module (Pentium CPU Module Shown)

10. Replace the screw to secure the CPU module to your server’s rear panel.

11. Replace and lock the left side panel.

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12. Reconnect the power cord and monitor cord to the back of the server. Reconnect any external devices and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

13. Reboot and run the SCU. From the main menu select Configure Computer and then

View and Edit Details. Select Save and Exit to configure your server for the CPU mod-

ule.

Upgrading the CPU

Your CPU module is equipped with a ZIF socket (Socket 7 type) capable of supporting higher performance Pentium processors. Contact your Digital sales representative for CPU availability and ordering information for your computer.

To install a higher performance CPU:

1. Remove the CPU module.

2. Place the CPU module on an anti-static surface.

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3. Lift up on the release lever to release the CPU.

Remove the CPU, noting its pin 1 orientation (A, Figure 3-9).

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Figure 3-9. Releasing the CPU (Pentium CPU Module Shown)

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4. Install the new CPU. Make sure pin 1 on the CPU is aligned with pin 1 on the ZIF

socket. Pin 1 is located at the notched end of the CPU (A, Figure 3-10).

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Figure 3-10. Installing a New CPU (Pentium CPU Module Shown)

5. Return the release lever to its original position.

6. Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” to see if any configuration switches need to be set.

7. Install and secure the CPU module to the main logic board.

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Installing a Secondary Cache Module (Pentium CPU Module Only)

Your server’s Pentium CPU module comes with a 256 KB write-back standard or burst secondary cache module. Standard cache refers to asynchronous cache; “burst” cache refers to synchronous (higher performance) cache. You can upgrade to a 512 KB secondary cache module by replacing the existing 256 KB cache module. To upgrade to a 512 KB cache, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

3. Remove the CPU module and place it on an antistatic surface.

4. Holding the 256 KB secondary cache module only by the top edge, carefully lift it away from the CPU module and place it in an antistatic package.

5. Holding the 512 KB secondary cache module only by the top edge, carefully insert it into the socket on the CPU module. Make sure it fully seats into the socket.

6. Install the CPU module making sure it is firmly seated into the socket.

7. Replace and lock the left side panel.

8. Reconnect the power cord and monitor cord to the back of the server. Reconnect any external devices and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

9. Reboot and run the SCU. From the main menu select Configure Computer then select

View and Edit Details to enable the external cache option. Select Save and Exit to configure your server for the secondary cache.

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Figure 3-11. Installing a Secondary Cache Module

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Installing Additional Server Memory

Adding more memory allows your server to run larger, more complicated software and run it quicker.

The amount of memory your server supports depends on the type of CPU module you have installed. If you have the i486 CPU module installed, your server will support up to 128 MB using 32 MB single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) in SIMM sockets 0 through 3 (J3 through J6). If you have the Pentium CPU module installed, your server will support up to 192 MB using 32 MB SIMMs in SIMM sockets 0 through 5 (J4 through J9).

Your server is shipped with at least 16 MB of memory. You can add 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB SIMMs. When installing SIMMs:

• SIMMs must be installed in pairs. For example, a 32 MB SIMM in socket 0 and a 32 MB SIMM in socket 1. You cannot mix SIMM sizes within sockets.

• SIMMs must be the same type and speed.

• SIMMs must have an access time of 70 ns or less.

Refer to the section, “Installing a SIMM or Memory Module,” for detailed instructions on installing SIMMs.

Memory Configurations (i486 CPU Module)

SIMM 0 SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 Total

8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 24 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 72 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB

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1 2 3

J3 J4 J5 J6

Figure 3-12. SIMM Socket Locations (i486 CPU Module)

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Memory Configurations (Pentium CPU Module)

SIMM 0 SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 Total

8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 24 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 40 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 56 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 72 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 72 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 80 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 88 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 96 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 112 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16MB 16 MB 16 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 136 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 144 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 160 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 192 MB

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2 3 4 5

0 1 2 3 4 5

J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4

Figure 3-13. SIMM Socket Locations (Pentium CPU Module)

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Installing a SIMM

To install a SIMM, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

3. Remove the CPU module and place it on an antistatic surface.

4. Install a SIMM into an appropriate socket on the CPU module at a 45 ° angle (A, Figure 3-14).

Be sure that the notch is oriented as shown. Rock the SIMM gently until it is seated evenly into the bottom of the socket. Tip the SIMM upright until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket both engage. (B and C, Figure 3-14).

CAUTION: Use care when installing SIMMs. The retain-

ing clips on the sockets can break if the SIMM is not seated correctly in the socket.

5. Install the CPU module making sure it is firmly seated into the socket.

6. Replace and lock the left side panel.

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Figure 3-14. Installing a SIMM

7. Reconnect the power cord and monitor cord to the back of the server. Reconnect any external devices and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

8. Reboot and run the SCU. From the SCU main menu, select Configure Computer then

select Save and Exit to configure your server for the additional memory.

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Replacing the Server Battery

The server battery runs the server clock and retains any setup information when it is turned off. If your server ever fails to retain the correct date, time, or configuration settings when it turned on, you need to replace the server’s battery.

To replace the battery, perform the following steps:

1. Record your server’s configuration settings using the SCU.

2. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

3. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Install the new battery.

CAUTION: Make sure pin 1 on the battery is correctly

aligned with the pin 1 location on the socket (A, Figure 3-

15). The pin 1 location on the battery is designated by a white dot in the lower left corner of the battery. Incorrect installation may cause faulty server operation.

6. Replace and lock the left side panel.

7. Reconnect the power cord and monitor cord to the back of the server. Reconnect any external devices and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

8. Reboot and run the SCU and configure your server using the recorded configuration settings from step 1.

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Figure 3-15. Installing the Server Battery

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Installing Expansion Boards

Your Prioris LX server contains seven expansion board slots for installing up to six EISA or PCI expansion boards. Four of the slots support extended industry-standard 32-bit EISA expansion boards. The remaining three PCI local bus expansion slots support 32-bit PCI local bus expansion boards. This enables your server to deliver improved performance by using a higher speed data path.

Expansion Slots

Expansion Slot

Description

Designation

EISA slots 2, 3, and 4 Supports extended industry-standard 32-bit

EISA expansion boards

EISA slot 1 Supports extended industry-standard 32-bit

EISA expansion boards Designated as a shared slot with PCI slot 3

PCI slots 1 and 2 Supports bus mastering 32-bit PCI expansion

boards

PCI slot 3 Supports bus mastering 32-bit PCI expansion

boards Designated as a shared slot with EISA slot 1

(1)

Only one expansion board can reside in EISA slot 1 or PCI slot 3 at any one time. These slots have

to share the expansion slot opening at the rear panel.

(1)

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PCI SLOT 1 PCI SLOT 2 PCI SLOT 3

EISA SLOT 1

EISA SLOT 2 EISA SLOT 3

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Figure 3-16. Prioris LX Expansion Board Slots

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Use the following procedures to install any EISA, ISA or PCI local bus expansion board.

NOTE: Read and fully understand the documentation pro-

vided with the optional expansion board prior to installing it. Also, you must run the SCU to configure your server before

installing any ISA expansion board.

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

3. Unscrew and remove the metal filler plate.

4. Insert the new expansion board into the socket in the main logic board. Push the board firmly into the socket.

If necessary, use an appropriate card guide slot in the plastic fan assembly at the front of the chassis.

5. Replace the screw to secure the expansion board.

6. Replace and lock the left side panel.

7. Reconnect the power cord and monitor cord to the back of the server.

8. Reconnect any external devices and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

9. Run the SCU to configure any EISA or PCI expansion boards that you installed.

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Figure 3-17. Installing an Expansion Board

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Installing Mass Storage Devices

Your server has three drive bay areas. Mass storage devices such as hard disk drives, floppy diskette drives, CD-ROM drives and tape backup systems are installed in these drive bay areas. The three drive bay areas are:

• Upper drive bay area—This area has room for three 5¼-inch halfheight devices. Each drive bay is equipped with a removable panel to accommodate devices requiring front panel access.

− The top drive bay contains a 5¼-inch SCSI CD-ROM drive

(standard on all Prioris LX servers).

− The bottom two bays of this area can be used to mount two

half-height devices or one full-height device. The drive rails are removable to accommodate a full-height device.

• Lower drive bay area—This area has a drive bay assembly that holds a 3½-inch diskette drive (standard on all Prioris LX servers) and one hidden 3½-inch half-height device that needs no front panel access. This hidden bay is typically used for mounting the server's primary 1-inch high or 1.6-inch high hard disk drive.

• Rear drive bay area—This area has a drive bay assembly that holds a 3½-inch half-height device. This hidden bay is typically used for mounting an additional 1-inch high hard disk drive.

See Figure 3-2 to help you locate these bay areas on your Prioris LX server.

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SCSI Configuration Guidelines

Your Prioris LX Server includes an onboard Adaptec AIC-7850 SCSI-2 controller. The AIC-7850 controller connects directly to the PCI local bus and supports up to seven industry-standard fast, narrow (8-bit), 50-pin SCSI-2 devices. Your server has been supplied with a standard 50-pin SCSI ribbon cable installed at the factory.

Additional SCSI devices can be added to your server by using an EISA- or PCI-based SCSI controller installed in an available expansion slot in conjunction with an external SCSI expansion box.

Your server configuration, SCSI controller, and all SCSI devices must work together for optimum performance. Use the following guidelines to configure your server and all SCSI devices.

• The last physical SCSI devices on each end of the SCSI bus must be terminated. If your SCSI device came with terminators installed, you must remove or disable the terminator from the device before you complete the installation.

• Your server is supplied with a fast, narrow (50-pin) connector cable assembly. This cable terminates at CD-ROM drive leaving four connectors for internal drives.

Refer to your SCSI device’s manufacturer documentation for the terminator location.

NOTE: This cable does not support wide (68-pin) SCSI

devices. A separate wide adapter must be added to the server to support wide SCSI devices.

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• Each SCSI device (including the SCSI host adapter) must be configured with a unique ID number. SCSI host adapters usually default to ID 7. The SCSI CD-ROM drive defaults to ID 6. Use the remaining IDs 0 through 5 to configure hard disk drives and other SCSI devices. Hard disk drives should be configured to start with SCSI ID 0 and the lower ID numbers.

• SCSI device drivers are required to operate your SCSI devices. Your SCSI device drivers are located on the supplied CD-ROM disk. You can copy these SCSI device drivers onto diskettes using the ServerWORKS Quick Launch program on the CD-ROM disk.

• Use the SCSI

Select

configuration utility to check or change SCSI

device settings.

• If your server boots from a disk drive other than SCSI, make sure all SCSI device drivers are installed on that disk drive. SCSI devices can be used with an IDE drive only if the IDE drive is configured as drive C.

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Expansion Brackets

You can install half-height devices in any of the three positions in the upper drive bay area. To install a 3½-inch device in the upper drive bay, you must first install expansion brackets onto the device. Expansion brackets will either be supplied with the device or can be purchased from Digital. Contact your local Digital representative for additional information.

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Figure 3-18. Installing Expansion Brackets on 3 1/2-inch Device

NOTE: The design of the expansion brackets might vary.

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Installing Devices in the Upper Drive Bay Area

To install a device in the upper drive bay area perform the following steps:

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove both side panels.

3. Using a screwdriver from either side, remove the plastic filler panel by gently prying it out from inside the server.

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Figure 3-19. Removing Plastic Filler Panel from the Second Drive Bay

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4. Insert the new device into the drive bay from the front.

5. If necessary, replace the plastic filler panel.

6. Connect the power and data cables to the device.

Refer to “Connecting Devices,” later in this chapter.

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Figure 3-20. Inserting a Device into the Second Drive Bay

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Installing a Device in the Rear Drive Bay

NOTE: Only 3½-inch, one inch high devices can be in-

stalled into this drive bay area.

To install a device in the rear drive bay area perform the following steps:

1. Turn off your server. Disconnect any external devices and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord and monitor cord from the back of the server.

2. Unlock and remove the left side panel.

3. While squeezing the two metal tabs together, remove the drive bay assembly from the server (A, Figure 3-21).

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Figure 3-21. Removing the Rear Drive Bay Assembly

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4. Install a 3½-inch device onto the assembly.

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Figure 3-22. Attaching a 3½-Inch Device to the Rear Drive Bay Assembly

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DEC PRIORIS LX DEC Prioris LX Server User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Guide

Introduction

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Abbreviations

Special Notices

Related Documentation

Introduction

Server Software and Support Documentation

Diagnostic Software

Server Utilities and Technical Support

Restarting Your Server

Important Information

Identifying Model and Serial Numbers

Getting Help

Server Utilities

Introduction

Flash Utility

Using EPP3SMC.EXE

System Configuration Utility (SCU)

Configuring Expansion Boards

Locating the SCU

When to Run the SCU

SCU Keyboard Function Keys

Starting and Using the SCU

Configure Your Computer

Adding ISA Expansion Boards

Adding EISA Expansion Boards

Adding PCI Expansion Boards

Relocating Expansion Boards

Setting the Date and Time

Maintain the SCU Diskette

SCU Options

System

Diskette Drive Group

Hard Disk Group

Boot Options Group

Keyboard Features Group

Serial Port Group

Parallel Port Group

Video Options Group

Shadow Options Group

Security Options Group

Cache Options Group

Reserved System

Miscellaneous

Power Options Group

PCI Slot Options Group: (PCI Slots 1-3)

Onboard SCSI Device Group

Onboard Network Device Group

VGA Graphics Controller

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Introduction

Tools Needed

Static Electricity

Disconnect External Devices and Power

Voltage Select Switch

Unlocking and Removing Side Panels

Server Components

Main Logic Board Components/Connectors

i486 CPU Module Components/Connectors

Pentium CPU Module Components/Connectors

Upgrading the CPU Module

Upgrading the CPU

Installing a Secondary Cache Module (Pentium CPU Module Only)

Installing Additional Server Memory

Memory Configurations (i486 CPU Module)

Memory Configurations (Pentium CPU Module)

Installing a SIMM

Replacing the Server Battery

Installing Expansion Boards

Expansion Slots

Installing Mass Storage Devices

SCSI Configuration Guidelines

Expansion Brackets