IBM 8500R, 8681, Netfinity 8500R 8681 Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM Netfinity Servers

IBM Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681 Models 4RY, 4RG, 5RY 5RG, 6RY, 6RG

Hardware Maintenance Manual

September 1999

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About this manual

This manual contains diagnostic information, a Symptom-to-FRU Index, service information, error codes, error messages, and configuration information for the Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681.

Important

This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM PC Server products.

Important safety information

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing any of the instructions.

Leia todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo antes de executar qualquer operação.

Prenez connaissance de toutes les consignes de type Attention et Danger avant de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions.

Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.

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Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo prima di effettuare qualsiasi operazione.

Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro ante de llevar a cabo cualquier operación.

Online support

Use the World Wide Web (WWW) to download Diagnostic, BIOS Flash, and Device Driver files.

File download address is:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/files.html

IBM online addresses:

The HMM manuals online address is:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/cdt/hmm.html

The IBM Support Page is:

http://www.ibm.com/support/

The IBM Home Page is:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/

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Contents

About this manual ................. iii

Important safety information .......... iii

Online support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681 ........... 1

General checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuring the server ............... 18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Parts listing (Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681) .... 229

Related service information .......... 239

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Send us your comments! ............ 277

Problem determination tips ........... 278

Phone numbers, U.S. and Canada ........ 279

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

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General checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power-on self-test (POST) ......... 8

POST beep codes ............. 9

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

POST error messages ........... 9

System-monitoring messages . . . . . . . . 9

Diagnostic error messages ......... 10

Software-Generated error messages ..... 10

POST error log ................ 10

System error log ................ 10

Option diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Running the diagnostic programs ...... 11

Starting the diagnostic programs ....... 12

Using the Online Manual .......... 13

Viewing the test log .............. 14

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuring the server ............... 18

Accessing server programs ........... 19

Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Configuration/Setup Utility program ..... 20

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu . 21

System summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Product data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System card data ............ 23

Devices and I/O ports ............ 23

Date and time ............... 24

System security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the power-on password menu . . . 25

Using the administrator password menu . 27

Start options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advanced setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Processor serial number access ..... 29

Modify front panel text .......... 29

PCI slot/device information ........ 30

Cache control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Memory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Processor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

MPS version control ........... 32

Error logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

POST error log ............. 32

System error log ............ 32

Save settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Restore settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Load default settings ............ 32

Exit setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the System Partition ........... 33

Configuring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Resolving configuration conflicts ........ 34

Resolving hardware configuration conflicts . . 34 Resolving software configuration conflicts . . 35

Using the SCSISelect Utility program ...... 36

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . 36

SCSISelect Utility program choices ..... 36

Configure/view host adapter settings . . . 36

SCSI disk utilities ............ 37

Performing a low-level disk format .... 38

When to use the low-level format program 38

Starting the low-level format program . . . 38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PCI slot LED descriptions .......... 44

Adapter considerations . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Advanced System Management PCI adapter . . 47

Advanced System Management PCI Adapter

component locations . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Before you begin to install optional hardware . . 52

Lifting the server .............. 53

CD-ROM drive removal ............ 55

Completing the installation ........... 56

Installing the top cover ........... 56

Installing the front bezel ........... 58

Reconfiguring the server and updating server

records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Controls and indicators ............. 60

DIMM and memory board installation ...... 63

Diskette drive removal ............. 69

External options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connecting external SCSI devices ...... 70

Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting SCSI IDs for external devices . . . 70

Installing external devices ........ 70

Input/Output port connectors ........ 71

Serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Parallel port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Video port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Keyboard and auxiliary-device ports . . . 73

Wide Ultra-2 SCSI (LVD) ports ...... 74

Universal Serial Bus ports ........ 76

Advanced System Management PCI Adapter

10/100 Mbps Ethernet port ....... 76

Advanced System Management dual serial

port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Advanced System Management Interconnect

port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Hot-swap Power supplies ........... 80

Hot-swap fan installation/removal ........ 83

Hot-plug PCI adapter installation ........ 84

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Installing a non-hot-plug PCI adapter .... 89

Verifying compatibility between network

adapters and device drivers ........ 89

Cabling internal hard disk drives to a ServeRAID

adapter (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Hot-swap power supply installation/removal . . . 92 Installing the server in and removing the server

from the rack enclosure ............ 96

Installing the server in the rack enclosure . . 97

Preparing the rack enclosure ....... 97

Installing the server .......... 102

Removing the server from the rack enclosure 107

Internal drives installation .......... 110

Internal drive bays ............ 111

Hard disk drives ............. 112

SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Preinstallation steps . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Installing or replacing a drive ....... 113

I/O board component locations ........ 116

I/O board removal .............. 117

VRM latch releases ............ 119

I/O function card component locations ..... 120

I/O function card jumpers ......... 121

Input/output connectors and expansion slots . . 122

Jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Two-pin jumper blocks .......... 125

Three-Pin jumper blocks ......... 126

LED card removal .............. 129

Memory board component locations ...... 130

Midplane removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Power control card removal ......... 133

Preparing to install options .......... 134

Removing the top cover .......... 136

Removing the front bezel ......... 137

Removing the memory-access panel .... 138

Processor-controller board component locations 140

Processor-controller board jumpers ...... 141

Processor-daughterboard component locations 143

Processor fan replacement .......... 144

Replacing an I/O fan ........... 145

Processor housing assembly ......... 146

Removing the processor housing assembly 149

Installing or replacing a processor ..... 151

Installing or replacing a processor

daughterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Installing an optional processor

daughterboard and cache coherency filter

cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Replacing the standard processor

daughterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Reinstalling the processor housing assembly 159

SCSI backplane component locations ..... 160

SCSI backplane removal ........... 161

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System reliability considerations ....... 162

Understanding the Netfinity 8500R server design 163

I/O board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

I/O function card ............. 163

Midplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Processor controller board ........ 164

Processor daughterboard . . . . . . . . . 164

Memory board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Working inside a server with power on .... 165

Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

No beep symptoms ............. 172

Power supply LED errors ........... 173

AC LED on/DC LED off .......... 174

Power control card LED ........... 176

Server component fault indicators ....... 182

Diagnostic error codes ............ 183

Other error symptoms ............ 190

POST error codes .............. 194

DASD LEDs for hardfiles running in a RAID

environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

SCSI errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

SM BUS error (3-3-2) ............ 208

Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

System management codes ......... 222

System Management Interrupt (SMI) Handler . 227

Parts listing (Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681) .... 229

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Processor Housing Assembly ....... 232

I/O Housing Assembly .......... 234

Keyboards (101/102 Key) .......... 236

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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General checkout

The server diagnostic programs are stored in flash RAM on the I/O function card. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server. You can also use them to test some external devices.

Also, if you cannot determine whether a problem is caused by the hardware or by the software, you can run the diagnostic programs to confirm that the hardware is working properly.

When you run the diagnostic programs, a single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work to correct the cause of the first error message. After the cause of the first error message is corrected, the other error messages might not occur the next time you run the test.

Note

Some error conditions will generate error messages that are displayed in the front panel video fluorescent display (VFD). Some of these messages will automatically be cleared once the problem is corrected. Others will need to be cleared manually. To ensure you have correctly identified the failing FRU during your diagnosis, manually clear any messages from the front panel display using the scroll and enter buttons on the right side of the front panel after you have replaced any FRU(s). This can be done with the system in the Standby mode before power up. Then, once you reboot the system, if a problem still exists which normally generates a message on the front panel, the new message generated will alert you to the continued or new error condition.

A failed system might be part of a shared DASD cluster (two or more systems sharing the same external storage device(s)). Prior to running diagnostics, verify that the failing system is not part of a shared DASD cluster.

A system might be part of a cluster if:

 The customer identifies the system as part of a

cluster.

 One or more external storage units are attached to

the system and at least one of the attached storage

units is additionally attached to another system or

unidentifiable source.

 One or more systems are located near the failing

system.

If the failing system is suspect to be part of a shared DASD cluster, all diagnostic tests can be run except diagnostic tests which tests the storage unit (DASD residing in the storage unit) or the storage adapter attached to the storage unit.

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Notes

1. If you hear beep codes, see “Beep symptoms” on

page 167.

2. If you hear beep code 1-3-1, see "1st 1MB RAM

test failed" (Beep code 1-3-1) in “Beep symptoms” on page 167.

3. If you hear beep code 3-3-2, see "SM Bus error"

(Beep code 3-3-2) in “Beep symptoms” on page 167.

4. If you do not hear beep codes, and have no

other error indications but the system will not boot or will not power off, see “No beep symptoms” on page 172.

5. If you have SCSI errors posted on the monitor,

see “SCSI errors” on page 206.

6. If you have symptoms relating to fans, CD-ROM,

diskette drive, SCSI devices, or monitor, see “Other error symptoms” on page 190.

7. If you do not have two LED's lit on each power

supply, see “Power supply LED errors” on page 173.

8. If you have a power fault message in the system

error log, see “Power control card LED” on page 176.

9. If you have server component fault indicator

LEDs lit, see “Server component fault indicators” on page 182.

10. If you have a flashing attention light and error messages posted in the front panel, see “System management codes” on page 222.

11. If you have run diagnostics which generated diagnostic error codes, see “Diagnostic error codes” on page 183.

12. If you have a SMI error posted in the front panel, see “System Management Interrupt (SMI) Handler” on page 227.

13. If your system is hung, will not boot, or exhibits symptoms other than those above, see “Undetermined problems” on page 211.

14. For systems that are part of a shared DASD cluster, run one test at a time in looped mode. Do not run all tests in looped mode, as this could enable the DASD diagnostic tests.

15. If multiple error codes are displayed, diagnose the first error code displayed.

16. If there are multiple errors logged in the system error log, diagnose the errors in the order they were posted according to the date/time stamp.

17. If you have intermittent problems, check the system error log; see, “System error log” on page 32.

18. If you need safety information, see “Safety information” on page 240.

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001

IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? Yes No

002

Go to Step 004.

003

Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all failing systems related to the cluster. Run storage test.

004

– Power-off the computer and all external devices. – Check all cables and power cords. – Set all display controls to the middle position. – Power-on all external devices. – Power-on the computer. – Check the front panel system error LED; if blinking,

check the error message on the front panel and see “System management codes” on page 222.

– Attempt to boot to the Configuration/Setup utility and

check the system error log. If an error was recorded by the system, see “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 166. If this is not possible, connect to the System Management Adapter and access the system error log remotely.

– Attempt to boot the system and start the Diagnostic

programs. See “Running the diagnostic programs” on page 11. If the diagnostics will not load, record the symptoms you observe and go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 166.

 If the diagnostics completed successfully and you

still suspect a problem, go to “Undetermined problems” on page 211.

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Diagnostics

Server problems can be caused by hardware, software, or a user error. An example of a user error is pressing the wrong key on the keyboard.

The following tools are available to help identify and resolve hardware-related problems:

 Diagnostic programs

 Power-on self-test (POST)  POST beep codes

 Error messages

 System error log

 Option diskettes

Diagnostic programs: The Diagnostics Utility

program contains several server diagnostic programs. These diagnostic programs are stored on electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of your server and some external devices.

Also, if you cannot determine whether a problem is caused by the hardware or by the software, you can run the diagnostic programs to confirm that the hardware is working properly.

Note

Power-on self-test (POST): When you turn on

the server, it performs a series of tests to check the operation of server components and some of the options installed in the server. This series of tests is called the power-on self-test or POST.

POST does the following:

 Checks the operation of some basic I/O function card,

processor daughterboard, and I/O board operations

 Checks the memory  Compares the current server configuration with the

stored server configuration information

 Configures PCI adapters  Starts the video operation  Verifies that drives (such as the diskette, CD-ROM,

and hard disk drives) are connected properly

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If you have a power-on password or administrator password set, you must type the password and press Enter before POST will continue.

While the memory is being tested, the amount of available memory appears on the screen. These numbers advance as the server progresses through POST and the final number that appears on the screen represents the total amount of memory available. If POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds and the first screen of your operating system or application program appears.

If POST detects a problem, more than one beep sounds, or an error message appears on your screen.

Note

A single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work to correct the cause of the first error message. After the cause of the first error message is corrected, the other error messages usually will not occur the next time you run the test.

POST beep codes: POST generates beep codes to

indicate successful completion or the detection of a problem.

 One beep indicates the successful completion of

POST.

 No beep indicates that a unrecoverable error occurred

during POST.

 More than one beep indicates that POST detected a

problem. For more information, see “Beep symptoms” on page 167.

Error messages: Error messages indicate that a

problem exists; they are not intended to be used to identify a failing part. Troubleshooting and servicing of complex problems indicated by error messages should be performed by trained service personnel.

Hardware error messages that occur can be text, numeric, or both. Messages generated by your software generally are text messages, but they also can be numeric.

POST error messages: POST error messages

occur during startup when POST finds a problem with the hardware or detects a change in the hardware configuration. For more information, see “Viewing the test log” on page 14.

System-monitoring messages:

System-monitoring messages occur as the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter monitors critical system functions.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAMS

Diagnostic error messages: Diagnostic error

messages occur when a diagnostic test finds a problem with the server hardware. These error messages are alphanumeric and they are saved in the test log. For more information, see “Viewing the test log” on page 14.

Software-Generated error messages: These

messages occur if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. Messages are generally text messages, but they also can be numeric. For information on these error messages, refer to the documentation that comes with your software.

POST error log

The POST error log contains a maximum of three error and warning messages issued during POST and all system status messages from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (service processor). See “POST error log” on page 32 for information on how to view the POST error log.

System error log

The system error log contains all error and warning messages issued during POST, all system status messages from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (service processor), and all error messages issued during diagnostic testing. See “System error log” on page 32 for information on how to view the system error log.

Option diskettes

An optional device or adapter can come with an Option Diskette. Option Diskettes usually contain option-specific diagnostic test programs or configuration files.

If your optional device or adapter comes with an Option Diskette, follow the instructions that come with the option. Different instructions apply depending on whether or not the Option Diskette is startable.

Diagnostic programs

This section includes useful information on running the diagnostic programs. These programs are designed to test the IBM Netfinity 8500R server. If you want to test a non-IBM product, refer to the information that comes with that product.

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Notes

1. When you run the diagnostic programs, a single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work to correct the cause of the first error message. After the cause of the first error message is corrected, the other error messages usually will not appear the next time that you run the test.

2. You can also run the diagnostic programs remotely with the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter in conjunction with the Advanced System Management service capabilities of Netfinity Manager, a terminal program, or a Web browser. Refer to the “Advanced System Management Information” section of this

Library

for more information.

Server

Running the diagnostic programs: While you

are running the diagnostic programs, pressing F1 displays help information. Pressing F1 from within a help screen provides a help index from which you can select different categories. Pressing Esc closes the Help window and returns to running the diagnostic programs.

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Notes

1. To run the diagnostic programs, you must start the server with the highest level password.

That is, if you enter the power-on password and an administrator password is set, you cannot run the programs. You can only view the error messages in the Test Log.

You must enter the administrator password to run the diagnostic programs.

2. If the server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the server and try running the diagnostic programs again. If the problem persists, have the system serviced.

3. If the diagnostic tests do not find a problem, but the problem persists during normal operations, see “Undetermined problems” on page 211 and look for the problem symptom.

4. You might have to install a wrap connector on your active parallel or serial port to obtain accurate test results for these ports. If you do not have a wrap connector, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

5. You might need a scratch diskette to obtain accurate test results when testing the diskette drive.

6. The keyboard and mouse (pointing device) tests assume that a keyboard and mouse are attached to the server.

DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAMS

Starting the diagnostic programs: To start the

diagnostic programs:

1. Ensure that there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If the diskette drive contains a diskette, remove it.

2. Turn on the server and watch for the IBM logo screen. If the server is turned on already, shut down your operating system and restart the server.

3. After you start the server, several prompts appear on the IBM logo screen. When the prompt Press F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.

If a power-on password or administrator password is set, the server prompts you for it. Type in the appropriate password; then, press Enter.

The Diagnostics Utility program window appears. After you start the Diagnostics Utility program, the

following menu headings will appear at the top of the screen:  Extended  Basic  Utility  Hardware Info  Quit

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a. Use the cursor control keys (arrow keys) to scroll

across the menu headings.

b. Press Enter to view the selections under the

main headings.

c. Use the Up Arrow (↑) and Down Arrow (↓) keys

to scroll down to the test that you want to run, and press Enter.

Note

If you select Run Normal Test or Run Quick Test from the Extended test menu, omit

steps 4 and 5.

d. Select the test components that you want to run. e. Use these keys to tailor your selection:

 Space = Select a test component  F1 = Help  F2 = Options (a pop-up window appears)  F3 = Test log  F5 = Run all tests  F10 = Deselect all  Esc = Exit  Enter = Run highlighted tests  CTRL+Enter = Run tests in view

4. Select either Extended or Basic from the top of the screen.

5. Select the test that you want to run from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen.

When the tests have completed, you can view the Test Log by selecting Utility from the top of the screen.

Also, you can view server configuration information (such as system configuration, memory contents, interrupt request (IRQ) use, direct memory access (DMA) use, device drivers, and so on) by selecting Hardware Info from the top of the screen.

6. When you are finished running the tests or viewing information in the Diagnostics Utility program, select Quit from the top of the screen.

If the hardware checks out OK, but the problem persists during normal server operations, a software error might be the cause. If you suspect a software problem, refer to the information that comes with the software package.

Using the Online Manual: To obtain detailed

descriptions of the available tests, press F1 twice to gain access to the Diagnostics Utility program The

Online Manual

 The error messages that the diagnostic tests generate  The menu structure and options  The function keys

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also describes:

Online Manual

In addition, the terms.

Online Manual

contains a glossary of

Viewing the test log

If you are already running the diagnostic programs, continue with step 1 in this procedure. If you have not run the diagnostic programs, follow the instructions in “Starting the diagnostic programs” on page 12; then, return here.

To view the Test Log:

1. Select Utility from the top of the screen.

2. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen.

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Features

The following list summarizes the features of the Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681.

Processors

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 Intel

 Expandable to eight 550 MHz Pentium III Xeon

 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)  16 KB of level-1 cache memory  512 KB, 1 MB, or 2 MB of level-2 cache with error

 Upgradable processor speeds when available

Memory

 One memory board standard

 Expandable to 16 GB  100 MHz, PC100, registered synchronous dynamic

 Support for 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB DIMMs  Support for a second memory board (optional)

Diskette drive

 Supports one diskette drive  Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB

Hard disk drives

 Two half-high, 3.5-inch drive bays  Supports up to two internal hard disk drives

CD-ROM drive

 Standard: Integrated drive electronics (IDE)

Expansion-slot connectors

 12 available PCI slot connectors

 Standard: I/O integrated function card  Standard: Advanced System Management PCI

Upgradable features

 Advanced System Management PCI adapter

 Diagnostics upgrades (when available)

Pentium III Xeon processor with Streaming

SIMD Extensions

processors

checking and correction (ECC) memory integrated into processor

– Sixteen 168-pin, dual inline memory-module

(DIMM) connectors

– Supports up to 8 GB

random-access memory (SDRAM) with ECC

– Eight 64-bit, 33 MHz, hot-plug PCI slot

connectors

– Four 64-bit, 66 MHz, hot-plug PCI slot

connectors

adapter

upgrades (when available)

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 POST/BIOS upgrades (when available) to update

electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) on the I/O integrated function card

Security features

 Chassis-intrusion detector (tower option only)  Power-on and administrator passwords  Security-error indicator (tower option only)  Selectable drive-startup sequence  Cover lock (tower option only)  Unattended start mode

SCSI features

 Wide Ultra-2 SCSI (LVD) controller

– One external connector – One internal connector

 Two bays available for internal SCSI hard disk drives

Power supplies

 Three - 750 watt power supplies standard  Redundant power available

 Hot-swap capable  Auto-sensing function

 Built-in overload and surge protection  Automatic restart after a loss of power

Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts

 Fans  Power supplies  Memory

 Hard disk drives

 Processors

Integrated functions

 Voltage regulators for processors  Two serial ports  Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports  One parallel port

 Mouse port  Keyboard port  Video port

 Wake on LAN capability  Alert on LAN capability  Advanced System Management PCI adapter

– Full-duplex 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller for

system management use

– Advanced System Management Interconnect

port

– Two serial ports

 ServeRAID adapter support  Built-in programmable read-only memory (PROM)

based diagnostics

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LVD = low-voltage differential

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Configuring the server

The following information is for the Configuration/Setup Utility program that comes with the server. In addition, this chapter provides information on the System Partition and the SCSISelect Utility program.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the IBM



Netfinity with the server. Using these programs, you can set the system date and time, define input and output device parameters, and define system security.

This section contains:

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS

Note

The illustrations in this chapter might differ slightly from your hardware.

 “Accessing server programs” on page 19.  “Configuration overview” on page 19.  “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 20.  “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu” on

page 21.

 “Using the System Partition” on page 33.  “Configuring options” on page 33.  “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 34.  “Using the SCSISelect Utility program” on page 36.

) that comes

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Accessing server programs

After you start the server, several prompts appear on the IBM logo screen.

 To access the Configuration/Setup Utility program,

press F1 when the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears. See “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 20 and “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu” on page 21 for additional information.

 To access the Diagnostic Utility program, press F2

when the prompt Press F2 for Diagnostics appears. For information on running the diagnostics programs, see “Diagnostic programs” on page 10.

 To access the utility programs in the System Partition,

press Alt+F1 when the prompt Press Alt+F1 for System Partition Boot appears. See “Using the System Partition” on page 33 for additional information.

The IBM logo screen is similar to the following illustration.

Note

The screen might look slightly different, depending on the BIOS version that comes with the server, and the hardware configuration.

SMP system 4 processor(s): BSP is processor A1 and APs are A2, A3, A4. Pentium III Xeon ™ 550MHz

Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Press F2 for Diagnostics Press ALT-F1 for System Partition Boot >> Build ID - MMKT16AUS, BIOS Revision 1 <<

Configuration overview

You play a key role in how the server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as

configuration.

server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install.

The server supports PCI adapters and SCSI devices. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among many adapters and devices.

In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in the

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The steps required to configure the

server, the more you will have to interact with the server and the devices to correctly configure the system.

The server comes with the following hardware configuration programs:

 Configuration/Setup Utility

With the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure I/O functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments; change interrupt request (IRQ) settings; and change the startup sequence for drives that you install. You also can use this program to set passwords for starting up the server and accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

 SCSISelect Utility

With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the SCSI devices that you attach to the SCSI controller. You can use SCSISelect to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive.

Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps required for installation and configuration. The following actions are typically, but not always, required to configure the server.

1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and record the current configuration settings.

2. Set jumpers or switches on server components. See “Jumper settings” on page 125 and “I/O function card jumpers” on page 121.

3. Set jumpers or switches on the device. See the device installation instructions.

4. Install the device in the server. See “Preparing to install options” on page 134.

5. Install software programs. See the installation instructions that come with the software.

6. Resolve configuration conflicts. See “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 34.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program

For most configurations, the server will operate using the default system settings. You need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable or change device functions (for example, defining diskette types, and so on).

When you want or need to change the default settings, the Configuration/Setup Utility program provides a convenient way to display and change the settings.

After you run and exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configuration information is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

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While the server is off, the configuration information remains available for the next system startup.

Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you add, remove, or relocate any hardware option, or if you receive an error message instructing you to do so. Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option before making changes. Also, record the current settings before making any changes.

Attention

Maintaining a record of the configuration information is especially important if you need to move the Clear CMOS register contents jumper, which erases all configuration information (see “I/O function card jumpers” on page 121 for details).

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Ensure that there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If the diskette drive contains a diskette, remove it.

2. Turn on the server and watch for the IBM logo screen.

If the server is turned on already, shut down the operating system and restart the server.

3. After you start the server, several prompts appear on the IBM logo screen. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu appears. For information on the menu, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.”

Note

If you enter the power-on password and an administrator (supervisor-level) password is also set, a limited version of the menu appears. To see the full menu, you must restart the server and enter the administrator password when you are prompted to enter a password. See “System security” on page 24 for additional information.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu

From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, you can select settings that you want to change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to the following screen.

Note

The choices on some menus might differ slightly, depending on the BIOS version that comes with the server.

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Configuration/Setup Utility

•

System Summary System Information

•

Devices and I/O Ports

•

Date and Time

•

System Security

•

Start Options

•

Advanced Setup

•

Error Logs

•

Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings

Exit Setup

<F1> Help < > < > Move <Esc> Exit <Enter> Select

↑↓

Pressing F1 displays Help information for a selected menu item.

To change configuration settings:

1. Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to highlight the menu item for the configuration setting that you want to change; then, press Enter.

2. Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to choose the appropriate setting for the selected menu item; then, press Enter.

3. Repeat steps 1 through step 2 for each setting that you want to change. Press Esc to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

4. After making changes, you can select:

 Save Settings to save the selected changes.  Restore Settings to delete the changes and

restore the previous settings.

 Load Default Settings to cancel the changes

and restore the factory settings.

Note

The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu selections do not save settings, restore settings, or load default settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice. To save settings, or restore settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice, you

must

use the menu selections available from the PCI Slot/Device Information choice.

5. To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Exit Setup. If you made any changes and did not save them with the Save Settings choice, the system prompts you to save or discard the changes when you attempt to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

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