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PRIORIS XL SERVER

USER’S GUIDE

Prioris XL Server User's Guide

Part Number: ER-792WW-UA. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation

November 1995

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Prioris XL Server User's Guide

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FCC ID: A09-PC79X

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 ....................................................................................... ix

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

Related Documentation........................................................................ xi

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 Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls and Indicators...................................................... 2-1

Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch............................... 2-4

Contents

3 Server Utilities

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

SCSI

Select

Utility................................................................................. 3-2

Flash Utility .......................................................................................... 3-2

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

System Configuration Utility (SCU)....................................................... 3-4

Configuring Expansion Boards.......................................................... 3-4

Locating the SCU............................................................................. 3-5

When to Run the SCU...................................................................... 3-6

SCU Keyboard Function Keys .......................................................... 3-6

Starting and Using the SCU.............................................................. 3-7

Configure Your Computer................................................................. 3-8

Adding ISA Expansion Boards...................................................... 3-9

Adding EISA Expansion Boards.................................................... 3-10

Adding PCI Expansion Boards...................................................... 3-11

Relocating Expansion Boards....................................................... 3-13

Setting the Date and Time................................................................ 3-14

Maintain the SCU Diskette................................................................ 3-15

SCU Options.................................................................................... 3-16

System............................................................................................. 3-17

Diskette Drive Group........................................................................ 3-17

Hard Disk Group............................................................................... 3-18

Serial Port Group.............................................................................. 3-19

Parallel Port Group........................................................................... 3-19

Video Options Group........................................................................ 3-20

Shadow Options Group .................................................................... 3-20

Cache Options Group....................................................................... 3-21

Miscellaneous................................................................................... 3-22

SCSI Options Group......................................................................... 3-23

PCI Slot Options Group: (PCI Slots 1-3)........................................... 3-23

4 Expanding Your Server

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

Tools Needed....................................................................................... 4-1

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

Disconnect External Devices and Power............................................... 4-2

Removing the Side Panel..................................................................... 4-2

Server Components ............................................................................. 4-4

Main Logic Board Components............................................................. 4-6

Upgrading the CPU Module.................................................................. 4-8

Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations............................................... 4-10

i486 CPU Module Jumper Settings................................................... 4-10

Installing Additional Secondary Cache Memory (i486 CPU Modules).... 4-12

Installing Additional Server Memory...................................................... 4-14

Memory Configurations..................................................................... 4-16

Installing a SIMM.................................................................................. 4-18

Replacing the Server Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC)......................... 4-20

Installing Video Memory....................................................................... 4-22

Installing Expansion Boards.................................................................. 4-24

Adding Mass Storage Devices.............................................................. 4-28

SCSI Configuration Guidelines ............................................................. 4-29

Expansion Brackets.............................................................................. 4-32

Installing a Device into the Front Access Drive Bay ............................ 4-34

Installing a Device into the Internal Drive Bay....................................... 4-36

Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices .................................................. 4-38

Connecting SCSI Devices .................................................................... 4-40

Connecting an External SCSI Bus .................................................... 4-42

External SCSI Bus Guidelines.............................................................. 4-44

Contents

5 Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

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

Initial Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 5-1

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

Disk Drive Troubleshooting................................................................... 5-10

Monitor Troubleshooting....................................................................... 5-11

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

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6 Server Security Features

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

Chassis Keylock................................................................................... 6-2

Padlock Ring........................................................................................ 6-3

System Power-On and Setup Password............................................... 6-3

Changing or Removing Your Passwords............................................... 6-4

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

A Technical Specifications

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

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

EISA Expansion Slots .......................................................................... A-3

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

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

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

Prioris XL Server Known Limitations..................................................... A-5

Identifying the Correct ac Power Cord.................................................. A-5

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

B Server Messages

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

Post Messages..................................................................................... B-1

Beep Codes for Fatal Errors................................................................. B-4

C Device Mapping

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

CPU Memory Address Map (Full Range).......................................... C-2

CPU Memory Address Map (PC Compatibility Range)...................... C-2

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

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

Computer Interrupt Levels ................................................................ C-4

DMA Channel Assignment................................................................ C-4

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

Figures

Typical Prioris XL Server............................................................ xiv

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

2-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators............................................ 2-3

2-2. Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................. 2-5

3-1. SCU Main Menu Options............................................................ 3-7

4-1. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panel .................................... 4-3

4-2. Server Components ................................................................... 4-5

4-3. Main Logic Board Components................................................... 4-7

4-4. Removing the CPU Module........................................................ 4-8

4-5. Replacing the CPU Module......................................................... 4-9

4-6. Secondary Cache Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations........ 4-11

4-7. Secondary Cache Memory Chip Pin 1 Location.......................... 4-13

4-8. SIMM Socket Locations and Bank Designations......................... 4-15

4-9. Installing a SIMM........................................................................ 4-19

Contents

4-10. Replacing the Battery................................................................. 4-21

4-11. Installing Video Memory ............................................................. 4-23

4-12. Prioris XL Server Expansion Board Slots.................................... 4-25

4-13. Removing a Metal Filler Plate..................................................... 4-26

4-14. Installing an Expansion Board..................................................... 4-27

4-15. Installing Expansion Brackets..................................................... 4-33

4-16. Installing a Device Into Front Access Drive Bay Slot................... 4-35

4-17. Installing Expansion Brackets (Internal Drive Bay)...................... 4-36

4-18. Installing a Device Into Internal Drive Bay................................... 4-37

4-19. Diskette/IDE Drive Data Cable Connections ............................... 4-39

4-20. SCSI Cable Connections............................................................ 4-41

4-21. Connecting an External SCSI Bus.............................................. 4-43

6-1. Chassis Keylock......................................................................... 6-2

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

About This Guide

Introduction

This guide describes how to operate, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot your Prioris XL server. 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 XL server.

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Organization

This guide contains the following:

• Chapter 1:

Introduction

—This chapter provides general information 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:

Server Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

chapter describes and shows the location of your server’s front and rear panel controls, indicators, and connectors.

• Chapter 3:

Server Utilities

— This chapter describes the server utilities

that are supplied on the ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk.

• Chapter 4:

Expanding Your Server

—This chapter explains how to unlock and remove the side panel, install or replace main logic board options, and install or replace mass storage devices.

• Chapter 5:

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

—This chapter

describes initial and advanced troubleshooting solutions.

• Chapter 6:

Server Security Features

—This chapter describes the various security features that are available to prevent server or data theft.

• Appendix A:

Technical Specifications

—This appendix lists vital server

operating specifications and main logic board jumper information.

—This

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• Appendix B:

Server Messages

—This appendix describes the poweron self test (POST) and run-time error messages, including recommended corrective actions.

• Appendix C:

Device Mapping

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

• Appendix D:

Caring For Your Server

—This appendix provides

suggestions for cleaning and moving your server.

Conventions

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Convention Example

c:\windows>

[Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represents 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.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning

BIOS Basic input/output system DRAM Dynamic random access memory ECP Extended capabilities port

Description

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

Monospaced text indicates information that your computer or software displays. For example, a directory path or error message.

key.

pressed at the same time.

EISA Extended industry standard architecture EPP Enhanced parallel port h An h suffix to a numerical value denotes hexadecimal

numbers. For example, 0F8h equals 0F8 hexadecimal.

IDE Integrated drive electronics

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Abbreviation Meaning

ISA Industry standard architecture LBA Large block addressing MS-DOS

Microsoft Disk Operating System

OS/2 Operating System/2 PCI Peripheral component interconnect POST Power-on self test ROM Read only memory RTC Real-time clock SCSI Small computer system interface SIMM Single in-line memory modules VGA Video graphics array Windows Microsoft Windows application software ZIF Zero insertion force

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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.

Introduction

Prioris XL servers are high-performance, highly-scaleable network servers equipped with the latest CPU, EISA bus, and PCI local bus technology. Prioris XL 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.

Your Prioris XL server features:

CPU Module Technology

Single socket Intel i486, single socket Pentium processor CPU module, or dual socket Pentium processor module comes standard with a 256 KB write-back secondary cache.

The dual 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 or single socket Pentium processor CPU modules.

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Introduction

PCI/EISA Bus Architecture

Eight expansion board slots are available for installing up to seven EISA or PCI expansion boards

(1)

. Five 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.

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).

Onboard PCI Fast/Narrow SCSI-2 AIC-7870 Controller

The onboard PCI Fast/Narrow SCSI-2 Adaptec AIC-7870 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.

(1)

Only one expansion board can reside in EISA slot J4 or PCI slot J13 at any one time. These slots have to

share the expansion slot opening at the rear panel.

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Introduction

Onboard Video Controller

Support for Major Operating Systems

IDE Controller

Feature Connector

ServerWORKS Quick Launch

ServerWORKS Manager

The onboard Cirrus 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.

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.

Dual IDE controller that supports two drives and 32-bit accesses under Windows applications.

26-pin output-only connector (can be used with a graphic accelerator or other multi-display use).

A feature connector cable is supplied with your server.

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

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.

1-11

Server Front/Rear Panel Controls

and Indicators

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The following table lists the front panel controls, indicators, and their function; Figure 2-1 shows their location.

Figure Legend

A CD-ROM headphone

B CD-ROM volume dial This dial enables you to control the volume of

C CD-ROM activity light This LED lights during power up and when ac-

D CD-ROM eject button Pressing this button opens the CD-ROM drive

Control or Indicator

jack

Function

This jack enables you to connect standard stereo headphones so that you can listen to audio output from your CD-ROM drive.

audio output from your CD-ROM drive. Volume decreases as the dial is turned to the left, and increases as it is turned to the right.

cessing the CD-ROM disk tray.

cavity so that you can insert or remove CDROM disks from the drive.

continued

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Server Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure Legend

E Nameplate Medallion showing server model name. F Drive bays Identifies the remaining 5¼-inch drive bay. G Diskette drive Identifies location of 3½-inch diskette drive

H Diskette eject button Releases a 3½-inch diskette from the diskette

I Power On/Off button Turns ac power on and off. J

Control or Indica-

Function

tor

(might have an internal device in place of).

drive.

Reset button Resets the server and causes POST to run.

Indicators Indicators from top to bottom are as follows:

• Power—lights when the server is on.

• Hard disk drive—lights when a hard disk

L Internal drive bays Identifies location of the internal drive bays. M Security door Prevents unauthorized access to front panel

Security door lock/chassis lock

drive is in use (IDE and SCSI).

controls and devices. Locks the security door and locks the side panel

to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the server. Insert the key into the keylock at lock position number 2. To open the security door, turn the key clockwise to lock position number 1. To open the side panel, continue to turn the key clockwise to the unlock position.

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Server Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

K N

G H

Figure 2-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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Server Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch

The following table lists the rear panel connectors, the voltage select switch, and their functions; Figure 2-2 shows their locations.

Figure

Connector Function

Legend

A ac output connector Allows you to connect a monitor to ac power. B ac line connector Allows you to connect the server to an ac

power source.

G Expansion board slots Allows you to install up to five EISA and two

H Voltage select switch Allows you to select 115 V ac input power or

I Analog video connector Provides the interface between the onboard

J Padlock ring Allows you to secure your server with your

K SCSI knockouts Allows you to connect external SCSI devices

Mouse connector Allows you to connect a PS/2 compatible

mouse.

Keyboard connector Allows you to connect a 101-key or

102-key keyboard.

Serial port connectors Allows you to connect serial devices.

Parallel port connector Allows you to connect an industry-standard

parallel printer. Also supports EPP/ECP.

PCI local bus expansion boards or four EISA and three PCI local bus expansion boards.

230 V ac input power.

video controller and a supported monitor.

own padlock to help prevent theft.

to your server. The top knockout is for a narrow (50-pin) connector. The bottom knockout is for a wide (68-pin) connector.

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Server Front/Rear Panel Controls and Indicators

H A

B C

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Figure 2-2. Rear Panel Connectors

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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

3-1

Server Utilities

SCSI

Select

Your Prioris server comes with an onboard Adaptec 7870 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 XL 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

Set Time

The SCU options are shown in Figure 3-1. 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

Maintain

uration

Confi

Create a Backup SCI Load a Backup SCI

/Update CFG

Cop

/Update SCI

Cop Delete CFG Delete SCI Return to the Main

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

Configure Computer

Figure 3-1. 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” 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 4, “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 set the PCI slot to

One IRQ Required

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2. Disable onboard video. To disable onboard video, move the onboard VGA jumper (J17) 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 4, “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 then 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 [F1] 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

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Not user selectable

lectable

Diskette Drive Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Onboard diskette controller

Diskette drive A Diskette drive B

Exchange diskette drives

Boot from diskette A

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

Enabled Disabled

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 drive A as the logical boot device.

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

Boot from hard disk C

HDD data transfer method

Types 2 and 3 Types 48 and 49

Enabled Disabled

Standard PIO

Auto optimum

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.

Enables or disables drive C as the logical boot device.

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

Allows the server’s BIOS to automatically set

(1)(2)

(2) (3)

up the installed drive for optimum performance (multiple data blocks per interrupt).

Large drive addressing

Standard

LBA convert

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 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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Serial Port Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Serial port 1 Disabled

3FFh, IRQ 4 2F8h, IRQ 3 3EFh, IRQ4 2EFh, IRQ3

Serial port 2 Disabled

3FFh, IRQ 4 2F8h, IRQ 3 3EFh, IRQ4 2EFh, IRQ3

Parallel Port Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Parallel port 1 378h-37Ah, IRQ 7

278h-27Ah, IRQ 7 3BCh-3BEh, IRQ 7 Parallel port disabled

Parallel port mode

EPP mode Sets the enhanced parallel port mode.

ECP Sets the extended capabilities port mode. Compatible mode Compatible mode - standard printer con-

Bi-directional mode Bi-directional mode - PS/2 compatible mode

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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.

Enables or disables the onboard port at the specified address.

nection.

and able to receive data.

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Video Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Video type Not installed

VGA or EGA CGA 40 column CGA 80 column Monochrome

Shadow Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Shadow video BIOS ROM

Enabled Disabled

Sets the video controller type.

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

Shadow at: C8000h-CFFFFh D0000h-D7FFFh D8000h-DFFFFh

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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Cache Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Primary cache control

Enabled Disabled

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Enables or disables your CPU's internal cache.

Secondary cache control

Cache system BIOS ROM

Cache video ROM

(4) WB = Write-Back; WT = Write-Through

Disabled Cache WT enabled Cache WB enabled

Enabled Disabled

Enables or disables your server’s external cache in WT or WB mode.

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

Enables or disables caching control of the video BIOS area.

(4)

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Miscellaneous

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Set system or setup password

Not installed System password installed Setup password installed Both passwords Installed

Enables or disables a system poweron and/or BIOS setup password.

CPU speed Fast

Slow

Keyboard Installed

Not Installed

NumLock at boot

ROM base setup

Reserved system resources

On Off

Enabled Disabled

Not user selectable Displays the current configuration file

Determines the speed used by your server each time you turn it on or reboot.

Enables or disables the keyboard when using the server as a network server.

Note: You must initially setup your server with a keyboard.

Enables or disables the NumLock feature each time the server boots.

Enables or disables the ROM base setup utility.

CAUTION: If you select Disabled, make sure you have the bootable ServerWORKS Quick Launch CDROM disk.

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Menu Fields Settings Comments

Mouse port Disabled

Enabled

PCI arbiter priority

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

Enables or disables the mouse port.

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.

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External onboard SCSI

Enabled Disabled

Enables or disables onboard SCSI controller.

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SCSI Options Group

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Onboard PCI SCSI

Enabled as master Disabled

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

Onboard PCI SCSI interrupt

None One IRQ required

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

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

Menu Fields Settings Comments

Enable device Enabled

Disabled

PCI interrupt None

One IRQ required

PCI slot device latency timer

Default One address required

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

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.

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Expanding Your Server

Introduction

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

• Main logic board options:

− CPU module

− Memory

− Real-time clock (RTC) (server battery)

− Video memory

• Optional EISA and PCI local bus expansion boards

• Mass storage devices

Tools Needed

• A Phillips screwdriver

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

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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.

Disconnect External Devices and Power

Before removing the side panel, 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.

Removing the Side Panel

To remove the side panel, perform the following:

WARNING: You might injure yourself or damage your

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

1. Unlock side panel.

Insert the key into the keylock at lock position number 2. To open the security door, turn the key clockwise to lock position number 1. To open the side panel, continue to turn the key clockwise to the unlock position.

2. Slide panel to rear of server.

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Figure 4-1. Unlocking and Removing the Side Panel

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Server Components

Figure Legend Component

A Power supply B 5 EISA and 2 PCI 32-bit local bus expansion slots or

4 EISA and 3 PCI 32-bit local bus expansion slots C CPU module D Main logic board E 3½-inch diskette drive (or internal device in place of) F CD-ROM drive G Internal 3½-inch drive bays H Front access 5¼-inch half-height drive bays

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D C B

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Figure 4-2. Server Components

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Main Logic Board Components

Figure Legend Components

A 5 V dc power supply connector B Diskette drive connector C Mouse and keyboard connections D Serial port connections E Parallel port and video connections F Four EISA expansion slots G Flash BIOS H Dedicated CPU module connector I Real-time clock/server battery J Eight 36-bit SIMM sockets K IDE drive connector L 68-pin internal SCSI bus connector M 50-pin internal SCSI bus connector N 3.3 V dc power connector O 2 PCI expansion slots P 1 EISA and 1 PCI expansion slot (only one of these

slots can be used at any one time) Q VGA feature connector (output only) R Video memory upgrade socket

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C D

N E

R O

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Figure 4-3. Main Logic Board Components

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Upgrading the CPU Module

Installing a higher-performance CPU module increases the capabilities of your server. It also allows you to upgrade with future CPUs as technology becomes more advanced. To upgrade your CPU module:

1. If necessary, update your server's BIOS.

Refer to the README files on any diskette that came with the new CPU module.

2. Remove the CPU module's retaining bracket.

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Figure 4-4. Removing the CPU Module

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

4. Place the CPU module in an anti-static package.

5. Set any appropriate jumpers on the new CPU module.

Refer to the section titled “Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations” for i486 CPU module jumper locations or the on-line Pentium CPU Module booklet for Pentium CPU module jumper locations.

6. Install the new CPU module.

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Figure 4-5. Replacing the CPU Module

7. Secure the CPU module to the main logic board using the previously removed retaining bracket.

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Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations

Designation A on Figure 4-6 shows the location of the secondary cache memory upgrade sockets and jumper pins. The following table lists the factory default settings.

If necessary, refer to Appendix C, “Device Mapping,” for i486 CPU module memory mapping information or to the on-line Pentium CPU Module booklet for Pentium CPU module memory mapping information.

i486 CPU Module Jumper Settings

Feature Description Setting

Cache size select (default depends on the amount installed at the factory)

CPU clock input (default depends on the CPU installed at the factory)

128 KB

256 KB

25 MHz 33 MHz

J8, pins 1 and 2 jumpered

J9, pins 1 and 2 jumpered

J10, pins 1 and 2 jumpered J8, pins 2 and 3 jumpered

J9, pins 2 and 3 jumpered

J10, pins 2 and 3 jumpered J12, pins 1 and 2 jumpered

J12, pins 2 and 3 jumpered

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J12

J8 J9 J10

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Figure 4-6. Secondary Cache Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations

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Installing Additional Secondary Cache Memory (i486 CPU Modules)

Your CPU module is equipped with 128 KB direct-mapped adaptive writeback secondary cache memory. This secondary cache memory is designed to improve the performance of the installed CPU.

An additional 128 KB cache memory option is available to increase secondary cache memory to 256 KB. This kit consists of four 32 KB × 8 SRAM chips installed in DIP sockets on the CPU module.

CAUTION: If your computer contains 64 MB or more of

memory, you must install an additional 128 KB of secondary cache. Failure to do so can cause server failure.

To install additional secondary cache memory:

1. Remove the CPU module.

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

3. Locate the secondary cache memory DIP sockets on the CPU module.

4. Remove the secondary cache memory chips from their anti-static packaging, handling each chip only by their edges.

5. Position each chip with the notched end facing to the right of the CPU module.

Insert each chip into the appropriate DIP socket.

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CAUTION: Make sure each SRAM chip's pin 1 location is

properly aligned with the pin 1 location on the socket (A, Figure 4-7). Improper installation can cause faulty computer operation.

6. Set all appropriate cache jumpers.

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

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Figure 4-7. Secondary Cache Memory Chip Pin 1 Location

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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 PCI Series CPU module installed, your server will support up to 128 MB using SIMM banks 0 through 3. Pentium CPU modules support up to 512 MB using SIMM banks 0 through 7.

CAUTION: If you plan on operating your server with 64

MB or more of memory and you have the i486 PCI Series CPU module installed, you must install an additional 128 KB of secondary cache. Failure to do so can cause server failure.

Your server comes with at least 8 MB of memory. When adding additional memory make sure you:

• Install 36-bit SIMMs having an access time of 70 ns or less.

• Fill two sockets at a time using the same SIMM size (4 MB, 8 MB,

16 MB, or 32 MB densities), type and speed.

• Fill banks 0 and 1 before banks 2 and 3, banks 0 through 3 before

banks 4 and 5, and banks 0 through 5 before banks 6 and 7.

Refer to “Memory Configurations” for a list of SIMM combinations supported by your Prioris XL server and to “ Installing a SIMM” for detailed instructions on installing SIMMs.

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Figure 4-8. SIMM Socket Locations and Bank Designations

J28 J29 J30 J31 J32 J33 J34 J35

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4 MB

8 MB

4 MB

8 MB

16 MB

8 MB

16 MB

4 MB

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

16 MB

4 MB

16 MB

32 MB

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

16 MB

32 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

4 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

Memory Configurations

4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB

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4 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 24 MB

8 MB 24 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB

8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 40 MB 16 MB 40 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 48 MB 16 MB 48 MB 4 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 56 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB

32 MB 72 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 72 MB 4 MB 32 MB 32 MB 80 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 80 MB 32 MB 80 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 88 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 96 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 104 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 112 MB 32 MB 128 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB

32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 136 MB 64 MB 136 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 144 MB 64 MB 144 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 160 MB 64 MB 160 MB

7 Total

64 MB 152 MB

continued

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8 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

16 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

4 MB

64 MB

8 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB

Only banks 0-3 can be used for servers with an i486 CPU module.

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8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 192 MB 64 MB 192 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 256 MB 4 MB 64 MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB

7 Total

64 MB 176 MB

64 MB 224 MB 32 MB 256 MB

64 MB 272 MB 64 MB 288 MB 64 MB 320 MB 64 MB 448 MB 64 MB 512 MB

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Installing a SIMM

To install a SIMM, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server.

2. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

3. Unlock and remove side panel.

4. Install SIMM into socket at a 45 degree angle. Make sure notch is oriented as shown. Rock SIMM gently until it

completely engages bottom of socket. Tip SIMM upright until both retaining clips engage.

5. Replace and lock side panel.

6. Connect external devices and restore power.

7. Run SCU to configure server for additional memory.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

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Figure 4-9. Installing a SIMM

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Replacing the Server Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC)

Your server's battery runs the server clock and retains any setup information when it is turned off. To replace the battery, perform the following:

1. Record server configuration settings.

2. Turn off your server.

3. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

4. Unlock and remove side panel.

5. Remove battery.

6. Install new battery.

7. Replace and lock side panel.

8. Connect external devices and restore power.

9. Run SCU to configure server.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

CAUTION: Make sure pin 1 on battery is correctly aligned

with location on socket (see designation A, Figure 4-10). Incorrect installation can cause faulty server operation.

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Figure 4-10. Replacing the Battery

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Installing Video Memory

Your server comes standard with 512 KB of video memory. You can increase this amount to 1 MB by installing a 512 KB video memory DRAM chip in the designated socket on the main logic board. To install the video memory upgrade chip, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server.

3. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

4. Unlock and remove side panel.

5. Install video memory DRAM chip.

6. Replace and lock side panel.

7. Connect external devices and restore power.

8. Run SCU to configure server.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

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CAUTION: Make sure pin 1 on video memory DRAM chip

is aligned with location on socket (see designation A, Figure 4-11). Incorrect installation can cause faulty server operation.

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Figure 4-11. Installing Video Memory

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Installing Expansion Boards

Your Prioris XL server contains eight slots for installing up to seven EISA or PCI expansion boards. Five of the slots support industry-standard 32-bit EISA expansion boards. The remaining three expansion slots support 32bit PCI local bus expansion boards. This enables your server to deliver maximum performance by using a faster data path for greater computing speed. It also improves the expandability of your server.

NOTE: When installing expansion boards, always read the

accompanying documentation for server memory address and IRQ requirements. Compare that information to the server memory and IRQ requirements in the appropriate CPU module specifications booklet. If conflicts are detected, you must configure the expansion board to alternate settings.

Expansion Slot Number/Designation

Slot Type

Description

J5 to J8 EISA Supports industry-standard 32-bit EISA

expansion boards

J4 EISA Supports industry-standard 32-bit EISA

expansion boards Designated as a shared slot with PCI slot

(1)

J13

J11/PCI slot 1 PCI Supports bus mastering 32-bit PCI expan-

sion boards

J12/PCI slot 2 PCI Supports bus mastering 32-bit PCI expan-

sion boards

J13/PCI slot 3 PCI Supports bus mastering 32-bit PCI expan-

sion boards Designated as a shared slot with EISA slot

(1)

Only one expansion board can reside in slot J4 and J13 at any one time. These slots have to share the

expansion slot opening at the rear panel.

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J11 J12 J13

J4 J5 J6 J7 J8

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Figure 4-12. Prioris XL Server Expansion Board Slots

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To install an EISA or PCI local bus expansion board:

NOTE: Read and fully understand your optional expansion

board's documentation before installing it.

1. Turn off your server.

2. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

3. Unlock and remove side panel.

4. Unscrew and remove metal filler plate from selected expansion slot.

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Figure 4-13. Removing a Metal Filler Plate

5. Insert new expansion board into socket.

Push expansion board firmly into place.

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Figure 4-14. Installing an Expansion Board

6. Secure expansion board to slot with screw removed in step 4.

7. Replace and lock side panel.

8. Connect external devices and restore power.

9. Run SCU to configure server.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

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Adding Mass Storage Devices

Your server has two 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 two drive bay areas are:

• Front access drive bay area—This area has room for one 3½-inch

diskette drive (standard on all Prioris XL servers), two 5¼-inch halfheight devices, or one 5¼-inch full-height device. The 5¼-inch drive bays are equipped with removable panels to accommodate devices requiring front panel access.

• Internal drive bay area—This area has room for six 3½-inch, 1-inch

high devices or four 3½-inch half-height devices.

NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your

mass storage device to determine if switches, jumper settings, or terminating resistors need to be set or installed on the device. Set all applicable switches and jumpers, or remove terminating resistors prior to installing any mass storage device.

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SCSI Configuration Guidelines

Your Prioris XL server includes an onboard Adaptec AIC-7870 SCSI controller. The AIC-7870 connects directly to the PCI local bus and supports up to seven SCSI devices installed within the server enclosure. 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.

The onboard SCSI controller also supports either industry-standard 8-bit, narrow, 50-pin or 16-bit, wide, 68-pin SCSI devices. Separate SCSI interface connectors are provided on the main logic board to connect either type of SCSI interface cable. In most cases your server has been supplied with a standard 50-pin SCSI ribbon cable installed at the factory. The following SCSI cables are available:

• 68-pin wide internal SCSI ribbon cable (part number FR-PCXARWA).

• Wide-to-narrow cable adapter for internal wide SCSI ribbon cable (part number FR-PCXAR-WB).

• Narrow internal channel - adding a narrow external channel (part number FR-PCXAR-WC).

• Narrow internal channel - adding a wide external channel (part number FR-PCXAR-WD).

• Wide internal channel - adding a narrow external channel (part number FR-PCXAR-WE).

Consult your Digital sales representative for ordering information on SCSI cables and devices.

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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.

• Each SCSI device (including the SCSI host adapter) must be configured with a unique ID number. SCSI host adapters usually default to ID 7. Use SCSI ID 0 through 6 (narrow devices) and 0 through 15 (wide devices) for the remaining SCSI devices. Hard disk drives should be configured to start with SCSI ID 0 and the lower ID numbers.

• Both ends of the SCSI chain must be properly terminated. Your server comes with the main logic board SCSI terminators enabled. This properly terminates the SCSI controller (the first device in the SCSI chain). The supplied SCSI ribbon cable is equipped with an active SCSI terminator installed at the end of the cable. Also, refer to the accompanying

for additional information.

Guide

Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User’s

• SCSI device drivers are required to operate your SCSI devices. Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities,” for creating and loading your SCSI device drivers. Also refer to the accompanying Adaptec AIC7870 SCSI controller system manager guide for additional information.

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• You can add 50-pin SCSI devices to a server equipped with a 68pin wide SCSI ribbon cable. This cable is supplied with three 68pin to 50-pin SCSI interface converter cables to allow adding SCSI devices such as tape drives and CD-ROM systems that are not presently offered with 68-pin SCSI interfaces. Contact your Digital sales representative if additional SCSI converter cables are required.

NOTE: 68-pin wide SCSI devices cannot be added to a

SCSI cable connected to the main logic board’s 50-pin narrow SCSI interface connector.

• 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.

• Make sure the proper SCU setup options are set for SCSI operation. Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities,” for additional information.

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Expansion Brackets

You can install 3½-inch, 1-inch high or half-height devices in any of the internal drive bay slots. If you plan on installing a 3½-inch device in a 5¼inch drive bay slot, 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 4-15. Installing Expansion Brackets

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Installing a Device into the Front Access Drive Bay

To install a device into one of the front access drive bay slots, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server.

2. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

3. Unlock and remove side panel.

4. Remove plastic filler panel by pushing it out from inside server.

5. Insert device into drive bay slot from the front. Secure device to slot using supplied mounting screws. Note that

devices are secured with two screws on one side and rails on the other.

6. Refer to “Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices” or “Connecting SCSI Devices.”

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Figure 4-16. Installing a Device Into Front Access Drive Bay Slot

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Installing a Device into the Internal Drive Bay

To install a device into one of the internal drive bay slots, perform the following:

1. Turn off your server.

2. Disconnect external devices, ac power, and monitor power.

3. Unlock and remove side panel.

4. Install expansion brackets.

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Figure 4-17. Installing Expansion Brackets (Internal Drive Bay)

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5. Insert device into drive bay slot. Secure device to slot using supplied mounting screws.

6. Refer to “Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices” or “Connecting SCSI Devices.”

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Figure 4-18. Installing a Device Into Internal Drive Bay

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Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices

To connect diskette and IDE devices, perform the following:

1. Connect supplied ribbon cable to appropriate device as shown. Make sure cable is connected with correct orientation. Most cables

and sockets are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards. If your cable or device is not keyed, you must connect pin 1 of cable to pin 1 of device's socket.

Pin 1 of cable is on edge with colored stripe. Pin 1 of device's socket should be marked with an arrow at one end of socket. If necessary, refer to the device's documentation for pin 1 orientation.

Figure Legend

A Power supply B Power connections C Diskette drive connection D IDE drive connection E Diskette drive F Hard disk drive G Optional storage devices

Component

2. Connect appropriate power cable to device.

3. Replace and lock side panel.

4. Connect external devices and restore power.

5. Run SCU to configure server.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

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Figure 4-19. Diskette/IDE Drive Data Cable Connections

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Connecting SCSI Devices

To connect SCSI devices, perform the following:

1. Connect supplied ribbon cable to appropriate device as shown: Make sure cable is connected with correct orientation. Most cables

and sockets are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards. If your cable or device is not keyed, you must connect pin 1 of cable to pin 1 of device's socket.

Pin 1 of cable is on edge with colored stripe. Pin 1 of device's socket should be marked with an arrow at one end of socket. If necessary, refer to the device's documentation for pin 1 orientation

Figure Legend

A Power supply B Power connections C SCSI cable D SCSI controller connector E SCSI hard disk drive F CD-ROM drive (or other SCSI device) G Single-ended active terminator

Component

2. Connect appropriate power cable to device.

3. Replace and lock side panel.

4. Connect external devices and restore power.

5. Run SCU to configure server.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Server Utilities.”

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Figure 4-20. SCSI Cable Connections

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Connecting an External SCSI Bus

You can use the wide (68-pin) or narrow (50-pin) SCSI connector on your main logic board to connect external SCSI devices to your server.

NOTE: The

be set to

External Onboard SCSI

Enabled

field in the SCU must

To connect an external SCSI bus, follow these instructions:

1. Connect the 68-pin or 50-pin cable connector to the corresponding connector on the main logic board.

2. Decide which SCSI knockout you need. The top SCSI knockout is for a narrow 50-pin connector. The bottom SCSI knockout is for a wide 68-pin connector (see Figure 4-21).

Using a screwdriver, gently pry away one of the external SCSI knockouts located at the rear of the server.

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Figure 4-21. Connecting an External SCSI Bus

3. Screw the external SCSI connector to the rear panel with the screws provided.

4. Connect the external device making sure the SCSI bus is properly terminated.

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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

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch

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

Serial Port Group

Parallel Port Group

Video Options Group

Shadow Options Group

Cache Options Group

Miscellaneous

SCSI Options Group

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

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Introduction

Tools Needed

Static Electricity

Disconnect External Devices and Power

Removing the Side Panel

Server Components

Main Logic Board Components

Upgrading the CPU Module

Upgrade Sockets and Jumper Locations

i486 CPU Module Jumper Settings

Installing Additional Secondary Cache Memory (i486 CPU Modules)

Installing Additional Server Memory

Memory Configurations

Installing a SIMM

Replacing the Server Battery/Real Time Clock (RTC)

Installing Video Memory

Installing Expansion Boards

Adding Mass Storage Devices

SCSI Configuration Guidelines

Expansion Brackets

Installing a Device into the Front Access Drive Bay

Installing a Device into the Internal Drive Bay

Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices

Connecting SCSI Devices

Connecting an External SCSI Bus