IBM Netfinity 3000, Netfinity 1000 User Handbook Manual

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Netfinity 3000

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Netfinity 3000

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User's Handbook

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Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices” on page 275.

Second Edition (May 1999)

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Contents

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Caution and danger statements ................... ix

Instruções de Cuidado e Perigo (Português do Brasil) ...... ix

Sikkerhedsforskrifter mærket Pas på! og Fare! (dansk) ...... xi

Turvaohjeet (suomi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Consignes Attention et Danger (Français) .............. xii

Sicherheitshinweise (Deutsch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo (Italiano) ............ xiv

Veiligheidsinstructies (Nederlands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Advarsels- og faremerknader (norsk) ............... xvii

Notas de Cuidado e de Perigo (Português) ........... xviii

Declaraciones sobre precauciones y peligros (español) ...... xx

Varningsmeddelanden (Svenska) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

Lithium battery notice ........................ xxv

Laser compliance statements .................... xxvi

About this book ............................ xxix

How this book is organized ..................... xxix

Notices used in this book ...................... xxx

Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi

Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server ....... 1

Features at a glance ........................... 3

What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers ............ 4

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ........ 7

Controls and indicators ......................... 8

Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Internal view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Questions or problems? ........................ 19

Arranging your workspace ...................... 20

Using the stabilizing feet ........................ 23

Cabling the server ............................ 24

Starting the server ............................ 26

Using the CD-ROM drive ....................... 30

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Chapter 3. Configuring your server ................ 33

Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Configuration/Setup Utility program ............. 36

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .......... 39

Resolving configuration conflicts ................... 57

Configuring the Ethernet controller ................. 59

Using the SCSISelect Utility program ................ 62

Chapter 4. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Before you begin ............................. 69

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Handling static-sensitive devices ................... 71

Preparing to add options ........................ 73

Working with adapters ......................... 79

Working with memory modules ................... 96

Installing or removing internal drives ............... 102

Working with microprocessors ................... 126

Connecting external options ..................... 133

Adding security options ....................... 144

Completing the installation ..................... 148

Updating the server configuration ................. 153

Network operating system instructions .............. 154

Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Diagnostic tools overview ...................... 158

Running the diagnostic test programs ............... 164

Power-on self-test (POST) messages ................ 165

Power-on self-test (POST) beep codes ............... 192

SCSI messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Ethernet controller messages .................... 196

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Checking the system for damage .................. 222

Replacing the battery ......................... 224

Chapter 6. Getting help, service, and information ...... 229

Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Before you call for service ...................... 232

Getting customer support and service ............... 232

Purchasing additional services ................... 238

Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

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Chapter 7. Server records and specifications .......... 243

Recording the identification numbers ............... 244

Recording installed devices ..................... 245

System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Appendix A. Ethernet cable specifications ........... 271

Appendix B. Product warranties and notices .......... 275

Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Electronic emission notices ...................... 289

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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1. Memory configurations (unbuffered) ............. 98

2. Memory configurations (registered) .............. 98

3. Maximum allowable drive sizes ............... 104

4. Serial port connector pin-number assignments ...... 136

5. Parallel port connector pin-number assignments ..... 137

6. Video port connector pin-number assignments ...... 138

7. Keyboard and auxiliary-device port connectors

pin-number assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

8. The 68-pin SCSI port connector pin-number assignments 141

9. USB port connector pin-number assignments ....... 142

10. Ethernet connector pin-number assignments ....... 143

11. Ethernet controller messages ................. 197

12. Server identification numbers ................ 244

13. Internal and external drives and devices .......... 245

14. Configuration/setup program defaults and changes ... 246

15. Monitor default settings and changes ............ 249

16. RAM default settings and changes ............. 250

17. Adapter-slot configuration information ........... 250

18. Cabling specifications for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX link

segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Tables

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Important:

All caution and danger statements in this book begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement that can be found in the Safety Information book.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the Safety Information book under statement 1.

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

Caution and danger statements

Instruções de Cuidado e Perigo (Português do Brasil)

Importante:

Todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo deste manual são iniciadas por um número. Este número é utilizado para fazer a referência cruzada de uma instrução de cuidado ou perigo no idioma inglês com as versões traduzidas das instruções de cuidado e perigo que podem ser encontradas na publicação Safety Information (Informações sobre Segurança).

Por exemplo, se uma instrução de cuidado é iniciada pelo número 1, as traduções para aquela instrução de cuidado aparecem na publicação Safety Information sob a instrução 1.

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

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Instrukce Nebezpečí a Pozor (Česky)

Pozor:

Všechny bezpečnostní instrukce v této knize začínají číslem. Tato čísla jsou používána pro nalezení odpovídajícího překladu anglické bezpečnostní instrukce v knize Safety Information.

Například pokud bezpečnostní instrukce začíná číslem 1, naleznete odpovídající překlad v knize Safety Information pod číslem 1.

Ujistěte se, že jste si před začátkem provádění jakékoli instrukce nejdříve přečetli všechny bezpečnostní instrukce.

Sikkerhedsforskrifter mærket Pas på! og Fare! (dansk)

Vigtigt:

Alle sikkerhedsforskrifter i dette hæfte begynder med et tal. Dette tal bruges som krydshenvisning fra en engelsk sikkerhedsforskrift mærket CAUTION (Pas på!) eller DANGER (Fare!) til de oversatte forskrifter, der findes i dette hæfte (Safety Information).

Hvis f.eks. en sikkerhedsforskrift mærket Pas på! hedder Forskrift 1, er denne en oversættelse af den engelske forskrift nummer 1 i hæftet.

Læs alle sikkerhedsforskrifter mærket Pas på! og Fare!, før du følger nogen af instruktionerne.

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Turvaohjeet (suomi)

Tärkeää:

Kaikkien tämän Safety Information -kirjan turvaohjeiden alussa on numero, jonka avulla englanninkielistä VAARA-ilmoitusta (DANGER) tai varoitusta (CAUTION) vastaava suomenkielinen turvaohje löytyy kätevästi.

Jos varoitus alkaa esimerkiksi numerolla 1, vastaavalla suomenkielisellä käännöksellä on sama numero, ja se löytyy jäljempänä tästä kirjasta.

Lue kaikki turvaohjeet, ennen kuin aloitat ohjeissa kuvatut toimet.

Consignes Attention et Danger (Français)

Important:

Toutes les consignes Attention et Danger indiquées dans ce document sont précédées d'un numéro. Ce dernier permet de mettre en correspondance la consigne en anglais avec ses versions traduites situées dans le livret Safety Information.

Par exemple, si une consigne de type Attention est précédée du chiffre 1, ses traductions sont également précédées du chiffre 1 dans le livret Safety Information.

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

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Sicherheitshinweise (Deutsch)

Wichtig:

Alle Sicherheitshinweise in dieser Broschüre beginnen mit einer Nummer. Diese Nummer verweist auf einen englischen Sicherheitshinweis mit den übersetzten Versionen dieses Hinweises, die in der Broschüre mit den Sicherheitshinweisen (Safety Information) enthalten sind.

Wenn z. B. ein Sicherheitshinweis mit der Nummer 1 beginnt, so erscheint die Übersetzung für diesen Sicherheitshinweis in der Broschüre Safety Information unter dem Hinweis 1.

Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.

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Avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo (Italiano)

Importante:

Tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo riportati in questo manuale iniziano con un numero. Tale numero contrassegna gli avvisi in lingua inglese e le corrispondenti versioni tradotte che sono riportate nella nelle informazioni di sicurezza (Safety information).

Ad esempio, se un avviso di attenzione inizia con il numero 1, la corrispondente versione tradotta è riportata nella pubblicazione Safety Information come l'avviso numero 1.

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

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Veiligheidsinstructies (Nederlands)

Belangrijk:

Alle veiligheidsinstructies in dit boekje beginnen met een nummer. Met dit nummer wordt verwezen naar de Engelse instructie en alle vertalingen in dit boekje Safety Information.

Als een instructie bijvoorbeeld begint met nummer 1, kunt u de Engelse versie en alle vertalingen in dit boekje Safety Information eveneens vinden onder instructie 1.

Lees alle instructies in dit boekje voordat u installatie- of onderhoudsprocedures uitvoert.

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Advarsels- og faremerknader (norsk)

Viktig:

Alle advarsels- og faremerknader i denne boken begynner med et nummer. Dette nummeret brukes som kryssreferanse mellom en engelsk advarsels- eller faremerknad og den oversatte versjonen av merknaden som du kan finne i boken om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information).

Hvis for eksempel en advarselsmerknad begynner med nummeret 1, finner du oversettelsen av advarselsmerknaden i boken Safety Information under merknad 1.

Pass på at du leser alle advarsels- og faremerknader før du utfører noen av instruksjonene.

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Notas de Cuidado e de Perigo (Português)

Importante:

Todas as notas de cuidado e de perigo, incluídas neste manual, começam por um número. Este número é utilizado para, a partir de uma nota de cuidado ou perigo, em Inglês, identificar a respectiva tradução, a qual pode ser encontrada no manual Safety Information (Informações sobre Segurança).

Por exemplo, se uma nota de cuidado começa pelo número 1, a respectiva tradução é apresentada no manual Safety Information, identificada como nota número 1.

Não deixe de ler todas as notas de cuidado e perigo, antes de executar qualquer das instruções.

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Замечания "Осторожно" и "Опасно" (Русский)

Важное замечание:

Все замечания, помеченные в этой книге словами "Осторожно" ("Caution") и "Опасно" ("Danger"), пронумерованы. По этим номерам вы сможете найти перевод замечаний "Осторожно" или "Опасно" в брошюре (Информация по технике безопасности).

Так, если вам нужен перевод замечания "Caution" ("Осторожно") под номером 1, то вы найдете его в брошюре (Информация по технике безопасности) тоже под номером 1.

Перед тем, как выполнять какие-либо инструкции, обязательно прочтите все замечания, помеченные в этой книге словами "Осторожно" ("Caution") и "Опасно" ("Danger").

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Safety Information

Inštrukcie Nebezpečenstvo a Pozor (Slovensky) Pozor:

Všetky bezpečnostné inštrukcie v tejto knižke začínajú číslom. Tieto čísla sú používané pre hWadanie zodpovedajúceho prekladu anglickej bezpečnostnej inštrukcie v knižke Safety Information.

Napíklad ak bezpečnostné inštrukcie začínajú číslom 1, nájdete zodpovedajúci perklad v knižkeSafety Information pod číslom 1.

Uistite sa, že ste si pre začiatkom vykonávania akejkoWvek inštrukcie najprv prečítali všetky bezpečnostné inštrukcie.

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Declaraciones sobre precauciones y peligros (español)

Importante:

Todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro contenidas en este manual empiezan por un número. Dicho número se emplea para establecer una referencia cruzada entre de una declaración de precaución o peligro en inglés con las versiones traducidas que de dichas declaraciones pueden encontrarse en el manual Información de seguridad (Safety Information).

Por ejemplo, si una declaración de peligro empieza con el número 1, las traducciones de esta declaración de precaución aparecen en el manual Información de seguridad (Safety Information) bajo Declaración 1.

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

Varningsmeddelanden (Svenska)

Viktigt:

Alla varningsmeddelanden i den här boken inleds med ett nummer. Med hjälp av numren kan du identifiera meddelandenas översättningar, som finns i boken Safety Information.

Om t ex ett varningsmeddelande har nummer 1 hittar du översättningen av det i Safety Information också som meddelande nummer 1.

Läs alla varningsmeddelanden innan du börjar utföra några åtgärder.

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Safety information

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

– Do not connect or disconnect any cables or

perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

– Connect all power cords to a properly wired and

grounded electrical outlet.

– Connect to properly wired outlets any

equipment that will be attached to this product.

– When possible, use one hand only to connect or

disconnect signal cables.

– Never turn on any equipment when there is

evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.

– Disconnect the attached power cords,

telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

– Connect and disconnect cables as described in

the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

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To Connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Lithium battery notice

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33L3963 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

– Throw or immerse into water – Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) – Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Laser compliance statements

Some IBM PC Server and Netfinity models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

– Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the

laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

– Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

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About this book

This book provides instructions on how to configure your IBM Netfinity 3000 server and how to install and remove options. This book also provides information to help you solve many simple problems that might occur.

How this book is organized

Chapter 1, “Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server,” provides detailed information about the features of your server.

Chapter 2, “Getting started,” provides a general introduction to using your server. This chapter includes instructions for starting the server, using the CD-ROM drive, and arranging your workspace.

Chapter 3, “Configuring your server,” describes how to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure your server. This chapter also provides instructions for using various utility programs and resolving configuration conflicts.

Chapter 4, “Installing options,” contains instructions for installing and removing options, such as memory, adapters, and internal drives. Instructions for connecting external options are also included in this chapter.

Chapter 5, “Solving problems,” includes an overview of the diagnostic tools, instructions for testing the server, error codes and messages, and troubleshooting charts. This chapter also contains information about checking the server for damage and replacing the battery.

Chapter 6, “Getting help, service, and information,” provides instructions on how to obtain service and technical assistance for your Netfinity 3000 server and other IBM products that you might plan to use. This chapter also contains information about other publications, products, warranties, and services that IBM offers. Also included are fax numbers, toll-free telephone numbers, and access information for electronic bulletin boards, online services, and the World Wide Web.

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Notices used in this book

Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications,” provides a section to record and update important information about your server, including serial numbers, key number, and device records. Whenever you add options to your server, be sure to update the information in these records. In addition to server records, this chapter contains the server specifications, such as product dimensions, environmental operating requirements, the system-board layout, jumper locations and settings, and switch settings. This chapter also contains instructions for setting jumpers and switches.

Appendix A, “Ethernet cable specifications,” provides a description of the cables that you can use to connect the server to an Ethernet, IEEE Standard 802.3 network.

Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices,” contains warranty information, notices, and trademarks.

A glossary and an index follow the appendixes.

Notices used in this book

This book contains notices to highlight information or provide safety information:

 Notes

These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

 Attention

These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

 Caution

These notices indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially hazardous procedure steps or situations.

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Related publications

In addition to this book, the following publications come with your Netfinity 3000 server:

 The IBM Safety Information book, which contains translated

versions of the English caution or danger statements that are contained in this User's Handbook.

 The ServerGuide package, which contains several CD-ROMs,

describes the advantages of the IBM ServerGuide software and describes how to use it.

 The Netfinity 3000 Start Here booklet contains information about

setting up your server, attaching cables, and installing an operating system.

The IBM Netfinity 3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement is available for purchase. This manual contains error codes, advanced diagnostic procedures, and a parts catalog for most models. This manual is intended for trained service technicians. (Diagnostic diskettes or CDs are not included.)

The following publications pertain to the server's Ethernet controller. They are available for purchase.

 IBM LAN Technical Reference IEEE 802.2 and NETBIOS API,

SC30-3587

 IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Version 2.1 for

DOS: Programmer's Reference, SC31-7046

 IBM LAN Server Command and Utilities, S10H-9686  Guide to LAN Server Books, S10H-9688  DOS LAN Services and User's Guide, S10H-9684

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Related publications

Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM. For a list of publications available in your country:

 In the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-879-2755.  In other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing

representative.

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Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server

We appreciate your decision to purchase an IBM Netfinity 3000 server. Your Netfinity 3000 server is a high-performance server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations during the design of your server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the server hardware to meet your business needs of today, while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

Your IBM Netfinity 3000 server comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your Netfinity 3000 server model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/netfinity/

Your server serial number and model number are located near the bottom of the front bezel. Write these numbers in the spaces provided in “Recording the identification numbers” on page 244. You will need these numbers when you register your server with IBM. After you register your server, you can receive product information and updates, performance tips, and compatibility information. To register your server, go to the following World Wide Web address:

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

For service, assistance, or additional information about IBM Start Up Support and the World Wide Web, see Chapter 6, “Getting help, service, and information” on page 229.

If you have not yet set up your server, see Chapter 2, “Getting started” on page 17 for detailed information about attaching cables and installing an operating system. Be sure to read the publications that come with the IBM ServerGuide package before you set up your server.

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This chapter contains an overview of the server features and components.

k32 kg (70.5 lbs) k55 kg (121.2 lbs)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting your machine.

This chapter contains:

Features at a glance ........................... 3

What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers ............ 4

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ........ 7

Controls and indicators ......................... 8

Server controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Internal view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Features at a glance

The following table summarizes the features of the Netfinity 3000 server.

Features at a glance

Microprocessor

 Intel microprocessor (speed and

type varies by model)

 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)  Level-1 and level-2 cache memory

varies by microprocessor.

Memory

 Three 3.3 V, synchronous, 168-pin

dual in-line memory-module (DIMM) sockets

 64 MB, expandable to 768 MB  100 MHz, synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with error checking and correction (ECC)

 Support for 32 MB, 64 MB, and 128

MB unbuffered DIMMs MB registered DIMMs

 Flash memory for system programs

Diskette drive

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

Hard disk drives

 Number and capacities of hard disk

drives vary by model

 Server supports up to four internal

hard disk drives

CD-ROM drive

 Standard: IDE

or for 256

Keyboard and auxiliary device

 Keyboard  Mouse

Expansion slot connectors

 Three dedicated ISA slot

connectors

 Three dedicated PCI slot

connectors

 One dedicated Accelerated

Graphics Port (AGP) slot connector

Expansion bays

 Standard: One dedicated

5.25-inch drive bay for CD-ROM drive

 One 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive

bay

 Four 3.5-inch drive bays  Number of bays empty and

available for expansion varies by model

Upgradable POST and BIOS

 POST/BIOS upgrades (when

available) to update EEPROM on the system board

Security features

 Bolt-down capability  Chassis-intrusion detector

 Power-on and administrator

passwords

 Security-error indicator

 Selectable drive-startup sequence  Side cover lock  Unattended start mode

SCSI features (if a SCSI adapter comes with your model server)

 16-bit UltraSCSI adapter

– One external connector – One internal connector

 Server supports up to four internal

SCSI hard disk drives

Power supply

 330Watts  Auto-sensing function

 Built-in overload and surge

protection

Integrated functions

 Voltage regulator for microprocessor  Two serial ports  Two universal serial bus (USB) ports  One parallel port

 Mouse port  Keyboard port

 Full-duplex 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

controller – 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port

– Integrated Direct Memory

Access (DMA) Buffer Management Unit for low microprocessor and bus utilization

 AGP function on system board

– 4 MB synchronous graphics

random-access memory (SGRAM), 100 MHz

 Systems Management Controller

(LM80)

Pressing F1 at startup enables you to view the configuration information for your server. See “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 36 for details.

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What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers

The unique design of your IBM Netfinity 3000 server takes advantage of advancements in data storage, networking, and memory management. Your server offers:

 Impressive performance using an innovative approach to

uniprocessing The Netfinity 3000 server supports one Intel microprocessor

installed on the system board (speed and type vary by model).

 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)

The FSB is the microprocessor external bus. This bus includes the interface to system-board components, and level-2 cache memory for some microprocessors. The FSB is also known as the processor/host bus.

 Large system memory

The memory bus in your server supports up to 384 MB of unbuffered system memory, or up to 768 MB of registered system memory.1 The memory controller provides support for 100 MHz, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error checking and correction (ECC).

 Integrated network environment support

Your server supports various network environments. Your Netfinity 3000 server comes with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller on the system board. This Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps transceivers. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) operation, which allows simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).

Important: You cannot mix registered and unbuffered DIMMs in your server. To use registered DIMMs, you must remove all unbuffered DIMMs from your server.

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 IBM ServerGuide

Your server includes a copy of the IBM ServerGuide package. You can insert a CD and begin a simplified server installation, with device drivers that have been tested for your server.

You can use the programs on the ServerGuide CDs to:

– Configure supported hardware directly from CD. – Automate some of the network operating system (NOS)

installation steps, through an easy-to-use wizard.

– Detect the supported hardware installed in your server;

then, provide thoroughly tested device drivers for that hardware.

Note: Some of these system-specific device drivers are

newer than the drivers included with off-the-shelf NOS packages.

– Provide a Replicated Installation path for installing

Windows NT Server 4.0 on multiple servers. – Install popular application programs directly from CD. – Install IBM Update Connector. Once this program has been

installed, you can connect to IBM2, and receive any available

device drivers, BIOS, and program updates. (This requires

Windows NT Server 4.0 and TCP/IP access to the Internet.)

For more information and details about other ServerGuide features, refer to the documentation provided inside your ServerGuide package.

If you decide not to use the ServerGuide software to assist you with the installation of your NOS, you need to download system-specific NOS installation instructions and device drivers from the World Wide Web. Access the IBM site on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.

 Your Netfinity 3000 server comes with the IBM Enhanced

Diagnostics CD. This CD contains the server diagnostic test

Response time will vary, depending on the number and nature of calls received.

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programs, which you can use to test the standard features of your server. You can also use these programs to test some external devices. For more information, see “Running the diagnostic test programs” on page 164.

Your IBM Netfinity 3000 server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses both peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and industry-standard architecture (ISA) bus architectures to provide compatibility with a wide range of existing hardware devices and software applications.

As always, your IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. See Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices” on page 275 for additional information.

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three of the most important factors in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience.

The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features on the IBM Netfinity 3000 server. Many of these features are explained in the following chapters of this book.

 Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features  Built-in, menu-driven configuration programs  Built-in, menu-driven small computer system interface (SCSI)

configuration programs (if a SCSI adapter comes with your server)

 Built-in, menu-driven setup programs  Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability  Customer support center 24 hours per day  Error checking and correction (ECC) memory  Error codes and messages  Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD  Netfinity Manager and LANDesk enabled  Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI bus  Power Managed - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

(ACPI) level

 Power-on self-test (POST)  Systems Management Controller (LM80) provides additional

control for remote systems management

 Upgradable POST and BIOS  Vital product data (VPD), including serial number information

and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, making remote maintenance of your server more efficient.

Response time will vary, depending on the number and nature of calls received.

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Controls and indicators

The most commonly used controls and status indicators are on the front of your server.

Server controls

Power Switch

CD-ROM Eject/Load Button

Diskette Eject Button

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Controls and indicators

Power Switch: Press this switch to turn your server on

or off.

Attention:

Do not turn off the server if a drive in-use light is on. This might damage the information stored on a hard disk or on a diskette.

When the power is on, there is a period of time during the power-on self-test (POST), a short test that occurs when the server is turned on, when a single touch of the power switch will not turn off the power. If power must be turned off during POST, press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds or disconnect the power cord. After POST, the power switch works normally, unless the server is in a hang condition. If the server is in a hang condition, press and hold the power switch until the power turns off.

CD-ROM Eject/Load Button: Push this button to release a

CD from the CD-ROM drive. See “Using the CD-ROM drive” on page 30 for additional information about the CD-ROM drive controls and indicators.

Diskette Eject Button: Push this button to release a diskette

from the diskette drive.

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Controls and indicators

Status indicators

The following illustration identifies the indicators located on the front of the server.

Power-On Light Hard-Disk Drive

In-Use Light Ethernet Activity Light

CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light

Diskette Drive

Socket7

In-Use Light

Power-On Light: This light comes on when you turn on your server by pressing the power switch.

Hard Disk Drive In-Use Light: This light comes on when your server is accessing a SCSI hard disk drive. If this light remains illuminated, it might indicate that either the SCSI bus or the system microprocessor has stopped.

Ethernet Activity Light: This light comes on when the Ethernet controller is transmitting data to or receiving data from another system in the network.

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Ethernet Diagnostic LEDs:

Your server contains two diagnostic light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the Ethernet connector that is located at the rear of the server.

 When the green LED is on, it indicates that the Ethernet

controller is connected to a hub or switch and is receiving link pulses. This LED is also known as the Link OK light.

 When the amber LED is on, it indicates that the Ethernet

network is operating at 100 Mbps. When this LED is off, it indicates that the Ethernet network is operating at 10 Mbps.

For additional information, see “Diagnostic LEDs” on page 218.

CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light: This light comes on when the

CD-ROM drive is accessed.

Diskette Drive In-Use Light: This light comes on when the

diskette drive is accessed.

Input/output connectors

Input/output (I/O) connectors provide ports for transferring information into and out of your server. You can connect a variety of I/O devices to your server, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technologies, see “Connecting external options” on page 133.

At the rear of your server is a panel that provides access to I/O connectors. Adapters installed in expansion slots might also provide I/O connectors. The following illustration shows the I/O connectors that come with your server.

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Input/output connectors

Power Connector

External SCSI Device

Microphone

Audio

Line In

Audio

Line Out Ethernet

(RJ-45)

Parallel

USB 1

Serial 1

Keyboard

Monitor

1 1

2 2

PCI 1

USB 2

Serial 2

Mouse

Expansion Slots

PCI 2

PCI 3

ISA 1

ISA 2

ISA 3

Power Connector: The server power cable connects here.

External SCSI Device Connector (if a SCSI adapter comes

with your server): External SCSI devices attach here. For more information, see “SCSI drives (if your server model comes with a SCSI adapter)” on page 110, “Adding external SCSI devices” on page 133, and “SCSI connectors” on page 140.

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Expansion Slots: Cables to the external connectors on

installed ISA and PCI adapters connect here. For information about expansion slots and adapters, see “Working with adapters” on page 79.

Microphone: This connector is used to attach a microphone to your server when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. This connector can also be used by speech-recognition software.

Audio Line In: This connector is used to send audio signals from an external device (such as a CD player or stereo) to your server so that the signals can be recorded on the hard disk.

Audio Line Out: This connector is used to send audio signals from your server to external devices, such as stereo-powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. To hear audio, you must connect one of these external devices to the audio line-out connector on your server.

Note: The internal speaker in your server is disabled when

an external speaker is attached to the audio line-out connector on your server. There is no playback capability through the internal speaker.

Ethernet Connector: An unshielded, twisted-pair (UTP) cable with an RJ-45 connector attaches here to the 10/100 Ethernet controller on the system board.

For information on the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Ethernet controller” on page 59. For more information on the Ethernet connector, see “Ethernet connector” on page 143. For information on cables, see Appendix A, “Ethernet cable specifications” on page 271.

Parallel Connector: A signal cable for a parallel device, such as a printer, connects here.

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Input/output connectors

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors: I/O devices with

universal serial bus (USB) connectors attach to USB connector 1 and connector 2. You need a 4-pin cable to connect a device to these ports.

Serial Connectors: Signal cables for modems or other serial devices attach to the 9-pin serial connectors of serial ports 1 and 2. See “Serial port connectors” on page 135 for port assignment information.

Mouse Connector: The mouse cable connects here. This connector is sometimes called the auxiliary-device port.

Keyboard Connector: The keyboard cable connects here.

Monitor Connector: The monitor signal cable connects here.

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Internal view

The following illustration shows the internal view of your server, with the side panel removed. For information on removing the cover, see “Disconnecting cables and removing the side cover” on page 74. For information about drives, bays, adapters, and microprocessors, see the applicable sections of Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 67. For information on the system board, see “System Board Illustration” on page 253.

Note: The following illustration is for reference only.

.1/ Drive bay assembly for bays 1

through 4

.2/ System board .3/ Riser card .4/ Adapter (if installed) .5/ Expansion slots .6/ Drive bay assembly for bays 5

and 6

.7/ Bay 6, hard disk drive .8/ Bay 5 .9/ Power supply

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External view

The following illustration shows the external view of your server. Note: This illustration is for reference only.

.1/ Power-on button .2/ Power-on light .3/ Hard disk drive light .4/ Ethernet activity light .5/ Bay 1, CD-ROM drive .6/ CD-ROM eject button .7/ CD-ROM emergency eject hole .8/ Bay 2 .9/ Bay 3 .1ð/ Bay 4, 3.5-inch diskette drive

Your server comes with a diskette drive installed in bay 4 and a CD-ROM drive installed in bay 1. If your server comes with a hard disk drive, it is installed in bay 6.

Note: In some models, you might have to remove the front bezel

from the CD-ROM drive to access the emergency-eject hole.

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Chapter 2. Getting started

This chapter describes how to use your server. In addition, this chapter contains detailed information about attaching cables and installing the operating system. This chapter also includes information on arranging your workspace and instructions for using the CD-ROM drive.

Note: For details about the server controls, status indicators, and

I/O connectors, see Chapter 1, “Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server” on page 1.

Before you install hardware and software in your server, you need to determine the hardware, software, and operating system requirements for your operating environment. Refer to your ServerGuide package for details about installing an operating system and other software. See Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 67 for instructions on installing hardware in your server.

If you have not already done so, unpack and set up your server. If you are not installing any optional hardware now, connect the cables and power cord. Follow the instructions in “Cabling the server” on page 24.

Note: After you unpack your server, locate the keys. At the time of

shipment, two keys are attached to the back of the server. Record the key numbers in “Recording the identification numbers” on page 244 then store them in a safe place. If you lose them, you can order additional keys by calling Illinois Lock Company at (847) 537-1800 or 1-800-299-5880 (http://www.illinoislock.com) in the U.S.

This chapter contains:

Questions or problems? ........................ 19

Arranging your workspace ...................... 20

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Glare and lighting .......................... 21

Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Electrical outlets and cable lengths ................ 22

Using the stabilizing feet ........................ 23

Cabling the server ............................ 24

Starting the server ............................ 26

Using the CD-ROM drive ....................... 30

 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 17

Getting started

Handling a CD ............................ 31

Loading and unloading a CD ................... 31

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Questions or problems?

The following information is provided in case you need help while you are setting up your server.

 World Wide Web

You can obtain up-to-date information about your server model, a complete listing of the options that are supported on your model, and information about other IBM server products by accessing the IBM Netfinity Servers home page at the following address:

http://www.ibm.com/netfinity/

 IBM Start Up Support

The IBM Start Up Support program provides comprehensive telephone assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week during your first 90 days after installation4. Assistance is available for IBM and non-IBM network operating systems, network-interface adapters, and other optional peripherals.

For more information about this exceptional program, or for assistance with the installation of your server:

– In the U.S. or Puerto Rico, call 1-800-772-2227. – In Canada, call 1-800-565-3344. – In the United Kingdom, call 01475-555055.

In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or your IBM marketing representative.

If an item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received.

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Arranging your workspace

To get the most from your server, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace.

Comfort

Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best.

Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue. A good chair can make a big difference. The backrest and seat should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a footrest.

When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed. You can change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.

Viewing Distance

Lower Back Support

Seat Height

Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance,

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usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body. Also position other equipment you use regularly, such as the telephone or a mouse, within easy reach.

Glare and lighting

Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Even reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor screen. Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day.

Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare.

Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your server and monitor produce heat. Your server has one or more fans that pull in fresh air and force out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the server and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents.

Attention:

To allow for air circulation, be sure to maintain the following minimum clearances around the server:

 102 mm (4 in.) in the front  127 mm (5 in.) in the rear

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 51 mm (2 in.) on the left and right sides

Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the final placement of your server.

When arranging your workspace:

 Avoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the

 Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from

For more information about power cords, see “Power cords” on page 292.

server power cord directly into an electrical outlet.

walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally.

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Using the stabilizing feet

The four feet attached to the bottom cover rotate 90 degrees to provide additional stability for your server.

Before you place the server in an upright position, rotate the four feet a quarter turn away from the server. Then, carefully position the server on its feet.

When you need to access the inside of the server to install options, you might find it easier to place the server on its side, so that the system board is facing you. If you do so, rotate the feet in towards the server, so that they do not detach due to the weight of the server.

What to do next?

 If you need to install internal drives, memory, or adapters, go to

Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 67; then, go to “Cabling the server” on page 24 to complete your installation.

 If you have no additional options to install, go to “Cabling the

server” on page 24.

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Cabling the server

Before cabling your server:

 Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly

grounded electrical outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.

 Place your server in a location that is dry. Rain or spilled

liquids might damage your server.

Note: To allow for air circulation, be sure to maintain the clearances

in “Air circulation” on page 21.

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Cabling the server

To cable the server:

1. Use the following illustration to cable your server. For information about Ethernet cables, see Appendix A,

“Ethernet cable specifications” on page 271.

Power Connector

External SCSI Device

Microphone

Audio

Line In

Audio

Line Out Ethernet

(RJ-45)

Parallel

USB 1

Serial 1

Keyboard

Monitor

1 1

2 2

PCI 1

USB 2

Serial 2

Mouse

Expansion Slots

PCI 2

PCI 3

ISA 1

ISA 2

ISA 3

2. Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.

3. Continue with “Starting the server” on page 26.

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Starting the server

To start the server:

1. If you installed any external devices, such as monitors, printers, plotters, or modems, turn them on now.

2. After you turn on your monitor, adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls to the approximate midpoint.

You can readjust these controls and the monitor location for personal viewing comfort after you turn on your server.

Note: The locations of the power switch and the Brightness and

Contrast controls on your monitor might be different from those shown here.

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3. Adjust the keyboard feet and position the keyboard for personal typing comfort.

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting your machine.

4. If a removable-media drive contains packing material, a diskette, or a CD, remove it from the drive.

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k32 kg (70.5 lbs) k55 kg (121.2 lbs)

Starting the server

5. Turn on the server. To turn on the server, press the power switch. The power-on

light comes on. The power-on self-test (POST) begins.

Power-On Light Hard-Disk Drive

In-Use Light Ethernet Activity Light

CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light

Diskette Drive

Socket7

In-Use Light

See “Power-on self-test (POST)” on page 160 for additional information about POST.

CAUTION: The Power Control button on the front of the server does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the server. The server also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the server, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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Starting the server

Note: If your server does not start when you press the power

switch, do the following:

 Make sure that all cables are securely connected to

the correct locations.

 Make sure that the server cover is installed properly

(pushed all the way on).

If this does not correct the problem, have the system serviced.

6. Check your monitor for POST results. When the test finishes:  The screen displays the IBM logo and a number that

represents the amount of available server memory.

 If no operating system is installed, a prompt appears,

requesting that you insert a startable CD-ROM or a startable diskette. Refer to your ServerGuide package for information about installing an operating system.

 If you have set a power-on password, a prompt appears on

the screen. If you have set both the power-on and administrator passwords, you can type either password at the password prompt. (See “System Security” on page 43 for instructions on setting and using passwords.) Type your password at the prompt; then, press Enter.

Notes:

a. If you hear more than one beep, check to see if an error

message appears. If an error message appears, or if your screen is blank, see Chapter 5, “Solving problems” on page 157.

b. If your server stops running during testing or normal

operation, call for service. Describe the problem to the service technician.

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Using the CD-ROM drive

An IDE CD-ROM drive is a standard feature on all Netfinity 3000 servers. CD-ROM drives can play back or read from a CD, but cannot write information to it. CD-ROM drives use industry-standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CDs.

Follow these guidelines when using a CD-ROM drive:

 Do not place the server where the following conditions exist:

 Do not insert any object other than a CD into the drive.  Before moving the server, remove any CD from the drive.

The following is an illustration of the front bezel of the server, with the CD-ROM drive location, controls, and indicators.

– High temperature – High humidity – Excessive dust

– Excessive vibration or sudden shock – An inclined surface

– Direct sunlight

Tray Eject/Load Button

Emergency-Eject Hole

CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light

Socket7

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Using the CD-ROM drive

The following illustration shows the front of the CD-ROM drive.

CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light

Emergency-Eject Hole

Eject/Load Button

Handling a CD

When handling a CD, follow these guidelines:

 Hold the CD by its edges. Do not touch the surface.  To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to

the outside. Wiping the CD in a circular direction might cause loss of data.

 Do not write or stick paper on the CD.  Do not scratch or mark the CD.  Do not place or store the CD in direct sunlight.  Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the CD.  Do not drop or bend the CD.

Loading and unloading a CD

Note: Before you load or unload a CD, be sure that you have

turned on the server.

To load and unload a CD in a CD-ROM drive:

1. Press the Eject/Load button. The tray slides out of the drive.

(Do not manually force the tray open.)

2. Place the CD in the tray with the label facing up.

3. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button, or by gently

pushing the tray forward. When the tray is closed, the CD-ROM drive in-use light on the front of the drive will activate to indicate that the drive is in use.

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4. To eject the CD, press the Eject/Load button. When the tray

5. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button, or by gently

Notes:

1. If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the

2. In some models, you might have to remove the front bezel from

slides out, carefully remove the CD.

pushing the tray forward.

Eject/Load button, insert one end of a large paper clip into the emergency-eject hole located above and to the left of the CD-ROM drive in-use light.

the CD-ROM drive to access the emergency-eject hole.

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Chapter 3. Configuring your server

This chapter provides information about the configuration and utility programs that come with your server.

The configuration programs are part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) that comes with your server. Using these programs, you can set the system date and time, define input and output device parameters, and define system security.

This chapter contains:

Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Configuration/Setup Utility program ............. 36

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .......... 39

System Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Product Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Devices and I/O Ports ........................ 41

Start Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Date and Time ............................ 43

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ISA Legacy Resources ........................ 55

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Resolving configuration conflicts ................... 57

Resolving hardware configuration conflicts ........... 58

Resolving software configuration conflicts ............ 58

Configuring the Ethernet controller ................. 59

Using the SCSISelect Utility program ................ 62

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ............. 62

SCSISelect Utility program choices ................ 62

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Configuration overview

You play a key role in how your server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as configuration. The steps required to configure your server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install.

Your server has connectors for several types of adapters. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among thousands of adapters and devices that comply with any of the following standards:

 Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)  Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)  Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)  Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

You can obtain a listing of products that are compatible with your server, and related configuration information, by accessing the following World Wide Web address:

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

Jumpers and switches are used to define certain configuration values on the system board, adapters, and other devices. For details about system-board jumper and switch settings, see Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications” on page 243. If you need to set jumpers or switches on adapters, drives, or other devices, refer to the documentation that comes with the devices for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings.

In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in your server, the more you will have to interact with your server and your devices to correctly configure your system.

Your server comes with the following hardware configuration utility programs:

 Configuration/Setup Utility program

With the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure system board functions, such as serial and parallel

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port assignments; change interrupt request settings, and change the startup sequence for drives that you install. You can also use this utility program to set passwords for starting 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 install in your server. 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 your server.

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

See “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 36.

2. Set jumpers or switches on the server's system board. See Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications” on page 243.

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

4. Install the device in the server. See Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 67. Reserve ISA legacy resources for ISA adapters. See “ISA Legacy

Resources” on page 55.

5. Resolve configuration conflicts. See “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 57.

6. Install software programs, including device drivers. Refer to the information that comes with your IBM ServerGuide

package for more information.

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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.

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 the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configuration information is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). While the server is powered off, the configuration information remains available for the next system startup.

Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you receive an error message instructing you to do so. If you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect Utility program (see “Using the SCSISelect Utility program” on page 62). Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option before making changes. Also, record the current settings (see Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications” on page 243) before making any changes.

When you restart the server for the first time after working with most options, a message appears, indicating that a configuration change has occurred. You are then prompted to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program to manually update the configuration settings or to confirm and save the settings that were automatically updated by the system programs.

After you change an option and restart the server, the following screen might appear.

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POST Startup Error(s)

The following error(s) were detected when the system was

started:

162 Configuration Change Has Occurred

Select one of the following:

Continue Exit Setup

Note: Depending on the configuration changes that occurred, the

error message that you see might be different from the one shown here.

If the preceding screen appears, select Continue until you reach the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu; then, go to “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 39.

If the preceding screen does not appear, use the following procedures to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If your server is already turned on, turn off the server, wait a

few seconds until all in-use lights go off, and then turn the server back on. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the server.)

2. When the message Press F1 to enter Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. The Configuration/Setup Utility program menu appears. For information about the menus, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 39.

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Notes:

1. If an administrator password is not set, the Configuration/Setup Utility program starts once you complete the startup procedure.

2. If an administrator password is set, but a power-on password is not set, you must enter the administrator password to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

3. If you have set both an administrator and a power-on password, you can enter either one. However, to change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you must enter the administrator password. If you enter the power-on password, you can view limited information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but you cannot change any settings.

4. If a configuration error occurs, a prompt appears before the operating system starts ( see “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 57).

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From the Configuration/Setup Utility program Main Menu, you can select the settings that you want to change.

Configuration/Setup Utility

Select Option:

•

System Summary

•

Product Data

•

Devices and I/O Ports

•

Start Options

•

Date and Time

•

System Security

•

Advanced Setup

•

ISALegacy Resources

•

Power Management Save Settings

Restore Settings Load Default Settings

Exit Setup

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

↑↓

Note: The menu that you see on your server screen might look

slightly different from the menu shown here, but it will operate the same way.

Pressing F1 displays Help information for a selected menu item.

In the Configuration/Setup Utility program menus, you can accept the configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings.

The following is a quick reference for identifying symbols in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

 A bullet () beside a menu item indicates that an additional

menu is available.

 Information enclosed in brackets ([ ]) can be changed. You

cannot change information that is not surrounded by [ ].

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 A right arrowhead (5) beside a menu item indicates that a

configuration change occurred in that category. The 5 might also appear in subsequent menus.

 An asterisk (*) beside a menu item indicates that a resource

conflict exists.

To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Exit Setup or press Esc.

2. The Exit Setup menu appears. You can save your changes, exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program without saving your changes, or return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. Use the arrow keys to select the desired option; then, press Enter.

Note: The choices on some menus might differ slightly, depending

on the BIOS version that comes with your server.

Use the following commands to navigate through the screens and make selections:

Key Function

↑ ↓ Move between menu items. ← → Toggle between choices for a menu item.

Enter Select an item. Esc Exit from a menu after viewing or making changes. F1 Get help on a selected menu item.

System Summary

Select this choice to display configuration information, such as the type and speed of the microprocessor, and the amount of memory.

Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit the fields on this screen. If you need to change the configuration settings, you must make the changes from the applicable menu choices.

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Product Data

Select this choice to view the machine type and model, the system serial number, the system board identifier, and the revision level or issue date of the flash EEPROM (BIOS).

Devices and I/O Ports

Software recognizes ports from their port assignments. Each port must have a unique port assignment. The Configuration/Setup Utility program normally handles this, but you might have special hardware or software that requires you to change these assignments.

Select the Devices and I/O Ports choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports.

You can add serial ports by installing a serial adapter in an expansion slot. See the documentation that comes with the serial adapter for information about port assignments.

To display or change the port assignments:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select

Devices and I/O Ports; then, press Enter.

2. The Devices and I/O Ports menu appears.

3. Select a device or port. If necessary, press Enter to display an

additional menu.

4. Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through the settings.

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Start Options

Select this choice to view and change settings for device startup sequence, keyboard speed, virus detection, various power-on options, and other features.

You can control the startup sequence of the devices in your server. Each time that you turn on the server, it checks the devices as it looks for the operating system. The order in which the system checks the devices is the device-startup sequence.

Note: The default startup sequence is:

1. CD-ROM drive

2. Diskette drive

3. Hard disk drive

To set the startup sequence:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select

Start Options; then, press Enter.

2. The Start Options menu appears.

3. Select Startup Sequence; then, press Enter.

4. Select the sequence and devices from the choices provided.

5. If Automatic Power On Startup Sequence is Enabled, select the

sequence and devices from the choices provided.

To set the power-on status:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select

Start Options; then, press Enter.

2. The Start Options menu appears.

3. Select Startup Sequence; then, press Enter.

4. Select Power-on Status.

5. Select the power-on status from the choices provided.

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Date and Time

Select this choice to set the system date and time.

The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour/minute/second. The system date is in standard format for your country. For example, in the United States, the format is MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year).

To set the date and time:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select Date and Time; then, press Enter.

2. The Date and Time menu appears.

3. Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through each data field.

4. Type the new information; the system saves the information as you enter it.

System Security

Several security features are available to help you secure your server and the information that you store in it. To control access to your server, you can implement the security features, such as adding passwords, and securing IDE devices and diskette drives.

Setting power-on password modes

The power-on password can deter unauthorized access to the system. You do not need to set a power-on password, but doing so allows you to control who can use your server. When a power-on password is set, you must type the password at a prompt that appears as the server starts.

When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password prompt modes.

On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the

power-on password when you turn on the server. Until you enter the correct password, the operating system will not start, and the keyboard will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, the mouse also will remain locked until you enter the power-on password. If

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you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated when the server is started, regardless of whether a password is set.

Note: If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot

select On. In this case, select Dual. If the power-on password mode is set to On when Remote

Administration is enabled, it resets automatically to Dual.

Off In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as

unattended start mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password when you turn on the server. The server will start the operating system. However, if you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, refer to the following text box.

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Important information for mouse users

This information applies only to those who have a mouse connected to the mouse port; a serial mouse is not affected by the password prompt Off mode.

The password prompt Off mode prevents the server from detecting that a mouse is attached. Because in this mode, the mouse device driver will not be loaded automatically through the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files, an error message will appear to indicate that the mouse port is disabled, and the server will halt. To enable the operating system to load without displaying the error message, follow the instructions that apply to your operating system.

If you are using OS/2, do one of the following before enabling password prompt Off mode:

 Set the CONFIG.SYS file so that the operating system does not stop on a device-driver

error. To do this, put the command PAUSEONERROR=NO near the top of the CONFIG.SYS file.

 Remove the mouse driver statement from the CONFIG.SYS file.

If you are using Windows NT or Windows 95, do the following:

 When the server is started and the mouse port disabled error message appears, type

either your power-on or administrator password to enable the keyboard. Then use the keyboard to put a check mark in the Do not display this message in the future check box.

Once the operating system starts in password prompt Off mode, the keyboard will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also will remain locked.

Although you are not prompted to type a password in this mode, you can type either your power-on or administrator password anytime after POST has completed, even after the operating system has loaded. If you type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled.

If you enter a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled.

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Password prompt Off mode is useful for network environments that cause the server to operate unattended. If a power failure occurs, when power is restored, the server will automatically restart and resume operating in this mode, without operator intervention.

Note: The power-on password prompt Off mode does not

support any locally or remotely scheduled shutdowns or restarts.

Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior

of the server depends on whether the server is started from the server power switch or by an unattended method, such as a modem or timer.

If you press the power switch to start the server, the server operates the same as it does in password prompt On mode. For further information, refer to the description of password prompt On mode in this section.

If you start the server by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN, the server operates in password prompt Off mode. For further information, refer to the description of password prompt Off mode in this section.

If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either password at the password prompt that appears as you start your server. However, if you want to change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you must type your administrator password at the password prompt that appears when you try to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you type your power-on password at this prompt, you will be able to view limited information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but you will not be able to change any settings.

The password does not appear on the screen as you type it. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you so. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn the server off and start again. When you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the server will begin normal operation.

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Setting and changing a power-on password

Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set or change a power-on password.

Attention:

Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. When a power-on password has been set, you cannot activate the keyboard and mouse without first using the password. If you lose or forget your password, you cannot change or delete it without removing the server cover and moving a jumper on the system board. See “Erasing lost or forgotten passwords” on page 254 for further information.

To set or change a power-on password:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

3. Select Power-On Password; then, press Enter.

4. The Power-On Password menu appears.

5. To set a power-on password, enter your password in the appropriate data field and press the Down Arrow (↓) key.

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for this password. Keep a record of the password in a safe place.

6. Enter your password again in the appropriate data field.

7. In the Password Prompt data field, select Off, On, or Dual. Press the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to toggle among selections.

Note: If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select

On. In this case, select Dual. If the power-on password

mode is set to On when Remote Administration is enabled, it resets automatically to Dual.

8. To change a power-on password, select Change Power-On Password from the Power-On Password menu, and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Notes:

1. If a power-on password is set and then forgotten, you must remove the server cover and move the Clear CMOS Request jumper on the system board. (See “Erasing lost or forgotten passwords” on page 254 for further information.)

2. If a power-on password is set and the password prompt is set to Off, the pointing device (mouse) is disabled until you enter the power-on password.

To delete a power-on password:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

3. Select Power-On Password; then, press Enter.

4. The Power-On Password menu appears.

5. Select Delete Power-On Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Administrator Password menu

The administrator password (sometimes called a supervisor-level password) controls access to some features of the server, including the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

To set or change an administrator password:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

3. Select Administrator Password; then, press Enter.

4. The Administrator Password menu appears.

5. To set an administrator password, enter your password in the appropriate data field and press the Down Arrow (↓) key.

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for this password. Keep a record of the password in a safe place.

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6. Enter your password again in the appropriate data field,

7. Define the Power-On Password Changeable by User field. The

choices are: Yes The power-on password can be changed without entering

the administrator password, if the administrator password is set.

No The power-on password cannot be changed unless the

administrator password is entered, if the administrator password is set.

8. To change an administrator password, select Change Administrator Password from the Administrator Password menu; then press Enter. Press Esc to exit.

Attention administrator password users:

If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, you must complete one of the following to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

 If enhanced security is disabled (default setting), you must

remove the server cover and move the Clear CMOS Request jumper on the system board. (See “Erasing lost or forgotten passwords” on page 254 for further information.)

 If enhanced security is enabled, you must replace the system

board.

To delete an administrator password:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

3. Select Administrator Password; then, press Enter.

4. The Administrator Password menu appears.

5. Select Administrator Password.

6. Select Delete Administrator Password; then press Enter. Press Esc to exit.

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If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can enter either password to complete the system startup. However, the administrator password provides access to all menu choices, and provides the ability to change information. If you enter the power-on password, you can view limited information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but you cannot change any settings.

Using the Enhanced Security features

With enhanced security, your administrator password and drive-startup sequence are stored in a highly protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM module. When your administrator password and drive-startup sequence are stored in the security EEPROM, they remain intact even if the battery expires or is removed.

Attention administrator password users:

If enhanced security is enabled, and you forget or lose the administrator password, you must replace the system board in your server to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

If enhanced security is enabled and you have set an administrator password, your server will operate as follows:

 The security EEPROM is protected from unauthorized access

once the startup procedures are complete. With enhanced security disabled, the contents of the EEPROM

are write protected, and the server can function in a network environment because the POST/BIOS utility program will allow updates to the system programs.

With enhanced security enabled, the POST/BIOS utility program will not allow updates to the system programs. In a network environment, this might prevent certain functions from being performed remotely.

 If the cover of your server has been removed, a

tamper-detection feature will halt system processing and deny access to the keyboard and mouse until the administrator

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password is entered. This feature will work if your server is powered on or off.

To enable or disable enhanced security:

Note: Enhanced security can be enabled or disabled only when you

update the system programs in your server.

1. Insert a Flash BIOS diskette in your server. System programs updates are available on the World Wide Web. To obtain up-to-date information about your server model, access the home page for your server at the following address:

http://www.ibm.com/netfinity/

2. Turn on the server. If it is already turned on, you must turn it off and back on again.

3. The update begins, and the system prompts you for the administrator password, if you have set an administrator password.

4. When you enter the administrator password, the Flash BIOS diskette will continue to run, and you are given the option of enabling or disabling enhanced security.

To set, change, or delete an administrator password protected by enhanced security:

1. Turn off all attached devices and the server.

2. See Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 67 for safety information, disconnecting all cables, and removing the server cover.

3. Locate the switch marked as 7 on the rocker switches section of the system board. See “Setting the administrator password switch” on page 266 for the location of the switch. Move the switch to the ON position. (It might be helpful to use the end of a small screwdriver to set the switch.)

Note: You must know the administrator password to change or

delete it.

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4. Set, change, or delete your password. Follow the instructions on the screen. (See “Using the Administrator Password menu” on page 48.)

5. Move the switch back to the OFF position after you have set, changed, or deleted your password.

6. Replace the cover. Then, turn on the server.

Restricting access to IDE devices and diskette drives

The setting for the Secure IDE and Diskette Drives option controls who has access to the IDE devices and diskette drives (user and administrator, or administrator only). Your server comes with this feature set to Enable, so that both the user and administrator have access to the IDE devices and diskette drives.

To disable access to the IDE devices and diskette drives:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

3. Select Secure IDE Devices and Diskette Drives; then, press Enter.

4. Select a device; then, press the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to toggle the entry to Disable.

Note: Your server supports IDE CD-ROM drives. IDE hard disk

drives are not supported.

Remote Administration

Using this option, the BIOS can be updated remotely from a network server. If an administrator password is set, it does not have to be entered from the server to access this function. Consult your network administrator for information on setting up your network server to perform POST and BIOS updates.

To access the Remote Administration setting:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; then, press Enter.

2. The System Security menu appears.

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3. Select Remote Administration; then, press Enter.

4. To enable update POST/BIOS over the network, select Enabled (default setting). To disable, select Disabled.

You might need to perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update under the following circumstances:

 When you receive a system message instructing you to do so  When you install a new microprocessor (see “Working with

microprocessors” on page 126)

 When you receive certain error codes, such as 167 (see “POST

message table” on page 169)

 When you change certain configuration switch settings (see

“Setting the microprocessor speed switches” on page 258 and “Setting the ROM operation mode switch (BIOS recovery)” on page 262)

Before you can perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, you must create a Flash BIOS Diskette as follows:

1. Insert a blank, 3.5-inch, formatted 2 MB diskette into diskette drive A.

2. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Review the applicable README files, and use this information to create the Flash BIOS diskette.

3. If applicable, follow any additional instructions on the screen.

Note: The server is shipped with the Remote Administration

feature set to Enabled. To ensure that the POST/BIOS update (flash) procedure works properly, do not change this default value.

To perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, insert the Flash BIOS Diskette into the primary diskette drive and run the Flash Utility program. Follow the instructions in the program.

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Setting Adapter ROM Security

Use this setting to lock the keyboard during adapter read-only memory (ROM) initialization; this feature can be used in conjunction with an administrator password to prevent the use of adapter ROM-based utility programs.

Advanced Setup

Select Advanced Setup to change values for advanced hardware features, such as cache control, ROM shadowing, PCI control, Plug and Play control, and microprocessor control. See Table 14 on page 246 for the default settings for these features.

Attention:

The system might not operate properly if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.

Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to select a menu choice.

Cache Control

Select this choice to define the microprocessor cache state as enabled or disabled.

ROM Shadowing

Select this choice to enable or disable ROM shadowing in specified areas. When these areas are enabled, the contents can be cached, using the Cache Control option. These areas are hexadecimal address ranges. One of these areas is reserved for the system BIOS address space.

PCI Control

Select this choice to control features associated with PCI devices, such as PCI Adapter Reset, PCI Parity, PCI Bus Master,

Multimedia Devices, and various types of adapters.

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Plug and Play Control

Select this choice to control features associated with Plug and Play devices, such as Set Device Node, Address Decode, and Plug and Play Operating System.

Select Set Device Node to control the device node. When you change this value to Disabled, the system cannot update the configuration during POST.

Processor Control

Select this choice to control features associated with the microprocessors, such as Processor 0 ID and Processor Updating.

ISA Legacy Resources

Plug and Play is a configuration method that makes expanding your server easier. Support for Plug and Play is built into the system board of your server.

If an adapter is Plug and Play, there are no switches or jumpers that must be set on the adapter. A Plug and Play adapter comes with configuration specifications set in memory to provide installation information to the server during startup. When you install or remove Plug and Play adapters, this information is interpreted by the BIOS, which supports Plug and Play technology. If the required resources are available, the BIOS software automatically configures the adapter around the resources already in use by other devices.

Most adapters designed for PCI slots are Plug and Play devices that are auto-configuring. However, many ISA adapters are not Plug and Play devices. These adapters are known as legacy adapters. If you install a legacy adapter, you must manually configure it by setting switches or jumpers on the adapter, and by allocating or reserving the system resources that the adapter will use.

Note: See “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 57 for

information about handling resource conflicts.

Select ISA Legacy Resources to identify the available system resources:

 Memory

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 I/O ports  DMA  Interrupt

Note: The menus do not contain resources that are used by the

system or by previously installed Plug and Play adapters.

To store the legacy resource information for an installed adapter:

1. Select ISA Legacy Resources; then, use the Up Arrow (↑) or

Down Arrow (↓) key to highlight the system resource that you want to change.

2. Select a resource; then, use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to select a configuration choice.

If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you must redefine the system resource as [Available].

Power Management

With Power Management, the server and monitor can be set to use a reduced-power state if they are inactive for a specified length of time. You can also specify options to automatically start the server.

Attention:

The ACPI BIOS Mode feature is the only available Power Management feature.

The APM BIOS Mode feature is set to Disabled. Do not change this default value.

ACPI BIOS mode

When the automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS mode is enabled, the operating system controls the power management features of your server and the settings for APM BIOS mode are ignored. Refer to your operating-system documentation to determine if your operating system supports ACPI. If your operating system does not support ACPI, you cannot use the ACPI

BIOS Mode Power Management feature.

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To set ACPI BIOS mode:

1. Select Power Management from the Configuration/Setup Utility

program menu.

2. Set ACPI BIOS Mode to Enabled or Disabled as desired using

the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key.

Resolving configuration conflicts

The resources used by your server consist of IRQs, DMA, I/O port addresses, and memory. This information is useful when a resource configuration conflict occurs.

Conflicts in the configuration occur if:

 A device that you installed requires the same resource as

another device. (For example, a conflict occurs when two adapters try to write to the same address space.)

 A device resource is changed (for example, changing jumper

settings).

 A device function is changed (for example, assigning COM1 to

two serial ports).

 A software program is installed that requires the same resource

as a hardware device.

The steps required to resolve a configuration error are determined by the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install. If a hardware configuration error is detected, a configuration error message appears after the server completes POST and before the operating system is loaded. You can bypass the error by pressing Esc while the error message is displayed.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program configures only the system hardware and interrupt requests. The program does not consider the requirements of the operating system or the application programs. For these reasons, memory-address configuration conflicts might occur. You can resolve some memory-address conflicts by changing the address of the conflicting hardware option,

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or by changing or moving the hardware. You might have to resolve other memory-address conflicts by changing some software parameters. See “Resolving hardware configuration conflicts” on page 58 and “Resolving software configuration conflicts,” respectively, for additional information. See Chapter 5, “Solving problems” on page 157 for information about troubleshooting hardware and software problems.

Resolving hardware configuration conflicts

Use the following information to help resolve hardware configuration conflicts:

1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change the resources that the system board functions use. Record the current settings before making any changes. (See “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 36 for instructions.)

2. Determine which adapter or device is causing the conflict.

3. Change adapter jumpers or switches. Some devices use jumpers and switches to define the system resources that they need. If the settings are incorrect or set to use a resource that cannot be shared, a conflict occurs, and the device will remain deactivated by the configuration program.

4. Change system board jumpers or switches. See “Preparing to add options” on page 73 for instructions for removing the cover. Then, refer to the system-board diagram inside your server.

5. Remove the device or adapter. Some configurations are not supported. If you must remove an adapter, see “Installing or removing ISA and PCI adapters” on page 82.

Resolving software configuration conflicts

The Configuration/Setup utility might change the memory-address space used by some hardware options. If this happens, the new memory-address space and IRQs used by some hardware options might conflict with addresses defined for use through application programs.

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If a conflict exists, one or more of the following conditions might exist:

 The system cannot load the operating system.  The system does not work.  An application program does not operate, or it returns an error.  Screen messages indicate that a memory-address conflict exists.

Note: Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view the

addresses that are used by your system board functions.

The best way to resolve memory-address conflicts is to change the addresses that are used by the application program or the device driver. You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change addresses.

Configuring the Ethernet controller

Your Netfinity 3000 server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. The Ethernet controller provides 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX support through the RJ-45 connector on the back of your server. When you connect your server to the network, the Ethernet controller automatically detects the data-transfer rate (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) on the network and then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. That is, the Ethernet controller will adjust to the network data rate, whether the data rate is standard Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX), half duplex (HDX), or full duplex (FDX). This process is also known as auto-negotiation. This auto-negotiation occurs without requiring software intervention. The controller supports half-duplex (HDX) and full-duplex (FDX) modes at both speeds.

However, auto-negotiation works only if the hub or switch to which your server is connected also supports auto-negotiation. If the hub or switch does not support auto-negotiation, the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) will still be detected correctly, but half-duplex mode will always be selected. A full-duplex switch that does not support auto-negotiation will not attach to the Netfinity 3000 server in full-duplex mode. In this case, if you want the network to operate in full-duplex mode, you must manually override the settings to obtain a full-duplex connection. To do this, your server must have

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a device driver that supports manual overrides. Use the ServerGuide software to install this device driver. Refer to your ServerGuide package for instructions on installing device drivers. The ServerGuide software includes IBM Update Connector, which helps you keep your BIOS and device drivers current. Verify that you have installed the appropriate device driver. Also, refer to your Ethernet documentation for additional information on operating modes, manual overrides, and device drivers.

Attention:

 The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

cabling in the network must be Category 5 to meet various standards, including electromagnetic compatibility.

 You must install a device driver to enable your operating

system to address the Ethernet controller. Use the ServerGuide software to install this device driver. Refer to your ServerGuide package for instructions on installing device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide package, see “What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers” on page 4.

Fast Ethernet operates at a data rate of up to 100 Mbps. However, except for the different operating speeds, Fast Ethernet and standard Ethernet are structurally identical. Most applications and protocols that are currently installed on a standard Ethernet system can be seamlessly migrated to a Fast Ethernet system. Because of the equivalence of the two types of Ethernet, mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet systems also can be designed and implemented.

The bandwidth required at each workstation connected to a server is generally far less than the bandwidth required at the server. This is because the server might have to handle the bandwidth of multiple workstations at the same time. A cost-effective solution to the bandwidth requirements of this type of system is a mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network. This mixed network consists of standard Ethernet connections at the workstations and Fast Ethernet connections at the servers.

The Ethernet controller is a PCI device, and is therefore, a Plug and Play device. You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the

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controller for your operating system before you use the Ethernet controller.

Notes:

1. For information on Ethernet indicators, see “Status indicators” on page 10.

2. For information on the Ethernet connector, see “Input/output connectors” on page 11 and “Ethernet connector” on page 143.

3. For troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller” on page 217.

4. The Ethernet controller supports the operating systems that your server supports. To find out which operating systems your server supports, go to the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/netfinity/

If you need additional Ethernet connections, you can install an Ethernet adapter, such as an IBM 10/100 Ethernet adapter. Review your network-adapter documentation for any additional configuration requirements.

Note: If you are installing an IBM 10/100 Ethernet adapter, be sure

to run the Ethernet controller diagnostics and record the server's Ethernet controller configuration information before you install the adapter.

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Using the SCSISelect Utility program

If a SCSI adapter comes with your server, the server also comes with a menu-driven configuration utility program, called SCSISelect, that allows you to view and change SCSI settings.

You can use the SCSISelect Utility program to:

 View and change the default SCSI identification (IDs)  Verify and change configuration conflicts  Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk.

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program

You can access this program when you start the server. The SCSISelect prompt appears after the IBM Netfinity 3000 server logo appears. Press Ctrl+A immediately after the SCSISelect prompt appears:

<<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect Utility! >>>

Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to move the highlight bar to the various menu choices. Press Esc to return to the previous menu. Also, you can press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your monitor permits). To change the settings of the displayed items, such as Channel A or Channel B, follow the directions on the screen. Then, press Enter.

SCSISelect Utility program choices

The following choices appear on the SCSISelect Utility program menu:

 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings  SCSI Disk Utilities

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

To view or change the SCSI controller settings, select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings and follow the directions on the screen.

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Note: On this menu, the SCSI controller is referred to as the Host

Adapter.

This menu has the following choices:

 Host Adapter SCSI ID

The default SCSI ID of the SCSI controller is 7. Do not change this value.

 SCSI Parity Checking

The default value is Enabled. Do not change this value.

 Host Adapter SCSI Termination

The default value is Automatic. Do not change this value.

 Boot Device Options

Select this choice to configure startable device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure.

The default startup (boot) SCSI ID is 0 for an internal SCSI hard disk drive in Channel A.

 SCSI Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure.

Notes:

1. For SCSI tape drives, set Send Start Unit Command to Off

for that SCSI ID. This ensures proper server operation.

2. When the Maximum Sync Transfer Rate is set to 40.0, this

value represents the transfer rate for UltraSCSI devices. When this value is set to 20.0, it represents the transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices.

 Advanced Configuration Options

Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options. These options include enabling support for large hard disk drives and support for drives with UltraSCSI speed.

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To reset the SCSI controller defaults, press F6; then, follow the instructions on the screen.

SCSI Disk Utilities

To see the IDs that are assigned to each SCSI device or to format a SCSI device, select SCSI Disk Utilities from the SCSISelect Utility program menu.

To use the utility program, select a drive from the list. Read the screens carefully before you make a selection.

Note: If the following screen appears, you might have pressed

Ctrl+A before the selected drives were ready. Restart the server, and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up. After the drive that you want to view or format spins up, press Ctrl+A.

à ð

Target SCSI ID: 4

SCSI CDB Sent: ð3 ðð ðð ðð ðE ðð ð7 ðð ð2 ðð

Host Adapter Status: ððh - No host adapter error

Target Status: ð2h - Check condition

Sense Key: ð2h - Not ready

+Sense Code: ð4h

+Sense Code Qualifier: ð2h

Unexpected SCSI Command Failure

Press 'Esc' to continue.

Performing a low-level disk format

You can use the Format Disk feature of the SCSISelect Utility program to perform a low-level format on hard disks.

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Depending on the hard disk capacity, the low-level format program could take up to two hours.

When to use the Format Disk program

Use the Format Disk program:

 When you are installing software that requires a low-level

format

 When you get recurring messages from the diagnostic tests

directing you to run the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk

 As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk drive

Note: For information about backing up all of your files, see your

operating-system documentation.

Starting the low-level format

Attention:

The low-level format erases all data and programs.

1. If the hard disk drive is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs on the hard disk.

2. Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Hard disks normally contain more tracks than their stated

capacity (to allow for defective tracks). A message appears on the screen if the defect limit is reached. If this happens, have the system serviced.

3. To install an operating system after the hard disk is formatted, follow the instructions in the ServerGuide package that comes with your server.

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