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About This Manual

This manual contains diagnostic information, a Symptom-to-FRU Index, service information, error codes, error messages, and configuration information for the Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680.

Important

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

Important Safety Information

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

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

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

Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.

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

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

Online Support

Use the World Wide Web (WWW) or the IBM PC Company BBS to download Diagnostic, BIOS Flash, and Device Driver files.

File download address is:

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

The IBM PC Company BBS can be reached at (919) 517-0001.

IBM Online Addresses:

The HMM manuals online address is:

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The IBM PC Company Home Page is:

http://www.pc.ibm.com

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Contents

About This Manual ................ iii

Important Safety Information .......... iii

Online Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680 .......... 1

General Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features at a Glance ............... 20

Additional Service Information ........... 22

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Parts Listing (Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680) . . 213

Related Service Information .......... 225

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Laser compliance statement ........... 231

Send Us Your Comments! ............ 265

Problem Determination Tips ........... 266

Phone Numbers, U.S. and Canada ........ 267

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

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General Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Diagnostic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Power-On Self Test (POST) ......... 9

POST Beep Codes ............. 10

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

POST Error Messages .......... 10

System Monitoring Messages ...... 10

Diagnostic Error Messages ........ 10

Software-Generated Error Messages . . . 11

System Error Log .............. 11

Option Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Diagnostic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Running Diagnostic Programs ........ 12

Viewing the Test Log ............ 14

Resolving Configuration Conflicts ........ 15

Changing the Software Configuration Setup . 15 Changing the Hardware Configuration Setup . 15

Identifying Problems through Status Indicators . . 16

Power Supply LEDs ............ 17

System Component Status Indicators .... 18

Processor Board LEDs ......... 18

Memory Board LED ........... 18

I/O Board LEDs ............. 18

Advanced Remote Management Controller

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Features at a Glance ............... 20

Additional Service Information ........... 22

Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Configuration/Setup Utility Program ..... 25

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu . 26

System Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Product Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Card Data ............ 27

Devices and I/O Ports ........... 27

Date and Time ............... 28

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Power-On Password Menu . . . 29

Using the Administrator Password Menu . 31

Start Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ACPI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cache Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

PCI Slot/Device Information ....... 33

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MPS Version Control .......... 34

Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

POST Error Log ............. 34

System Error Log ............ 34

Save Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Load Default Settings ............ 34

Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Resolving Configuration Conflicts ........ 36

Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts . 36

Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts . . 37

Using the SCSISelect Utility .......... 38

Starting the SCSISelect Utility ........ 38

SCSISelect Utility Choices ......... 38

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings . . 38

SCSI Disk Utilities ............ 39

Performing a Low-Level Disk Format . . . 40

When To Use the Low-Level Format Program 40

Starting the Low-Level Format Program . . 41

Verify Disk Media .............. 41

What the IBM Netfinity 7000 M10 Offers .... 42

Advanced System Management ........ 44

Required Device Drivers .......... 45

Device-Driver Installation Instructions .... 45

Starting Advanced System Management . . . 47

Using a Serial Connection to Manage Remote

Advanced System Management Controllers or

Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . 49

Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The System Identification Group ..... 50

The Dial-In Settings Group ........ 51

The System Management Subsystem Clock

Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

POST Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Loader Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

O/S Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power Off Delay ............. 54

Other Configuration Settings Functions . . 54

Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

The Port Configuration Group ...... 55

The Dialing Settings Group ....... 56

Initialization String Guidelines ...... 59

Changing Dialout Entry Settings ..... 59

Automatic Dialout Settings ......... 60

Dialout Entry Information Group ..... 61

Enabled Alerts Dialout Group ...... 62

Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Operational Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 65

System Power Control ........... 66

Remote POST Console ........... 67

Updating System Management Subsystem

Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Accessing the Advanced System Management

Adapter II without Netfinity Manager .... 69

Establishing a Direct Connection to the Netfinity

Advanced System Management PCI Adapte 70

Using a Terminal Program to Connect . . 70

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Using a TELNET Session to Connect . . . 71

Using a Web Browser to Connect .... 72

Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI

Adapter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

System Power Menu Selections ....... 74

Boot Menu Selections ............ 76

Using Remote Video Mode to Monitor and

Access POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Netfinity Advanced System Management Token

Ring Connection Option ........... 80

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 80

System Reliability Considerations ........ 82

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

AC Power Assembly Removal ......... 87

Advanced System Management PCI Adapter

Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Changing Jumper Positions .......... 93

Two-Pin Jumper Blocks ......... 94

Three-Pin Jumper Blocks ........ 95

Completing the Installation ........... 97

Installing the Top Cover ........... 97

Installing the Front Access Cover ...... 98

Installing the Front Bezel .......... 98

Reconfiguring the Server .......... 99

Connecting External Options ......... 100

Connecting External SCSI Devices .... 100

Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . 100

Setting SCSI IDs for External Devices . 100

Installing External Devices ....... 100

Input/Output Ports and Connectors .... 101

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Keyboard and Auxiliary-Device Ports . . 105

UltraSCSI Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Universal Serial Bus Ports ....... 107

10/100 Ethernet Port ......... 107

Dual Serial Port ............ 108

RS 485 Bus Port ........... 108

Controls and Indicators ............ 109

Hot-Swap Fan Assembly ........... 112

Hot-Swap Power Supplies .......... 114

Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation ...... 115

Hot-Swap Power Supply Removal ...... 118

Information LED Panel ............ 120

Input/Output Connectors and Expansion Slots . 121 Installing and Removing the Server from a Rack 124

Preparing the Rack ............ 124

Installing the Server in the Rack ...... 130

Removing the Server from a Rack ..... 134

Disassembling the Drawer Hardware .... 135

Internal Drives Installation .......... 136

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Internal Drive Bays ............ 136

SCSI Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Preinstallation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Installing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay .... 138

Replacing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay . . . 139

I/O Board Component Locations ....... 142

I/O Board LEDs ............... 143

I/O Board Removal ............. 144

I/O Function Card Component Locations . . . 145

I/O Function Card Jumpers .......... 146

Memory Board Component Locations ..... 147

Memory-Module Kits Installation ....... 148

Microprocessor Kit Installation ........ 153

Power Backplane Connector Locations .... 157

Power Backplane Removal .......... 158

Power Control Card Removal ......... 159

Preparing to Install Options .......... 160

Removing the Top Cover ......... 161

Removing the Front Bezel ......... 163

Removing the Front Access Cover ..... 163

Processor Board Component Locations .... 165

Processor Board Jumpers .......... 166

Processor Board Assembly Removal ..... 167

Quarter-Turn Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

SCSI Backplane Component Locations .... 168

Shuttle Assembly Removal .......... 169

Working Inside a Server with Power On .... 171

I/O Board and I/O Function Card ..... 171

Netfinity Advanced Remote Management

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Working with Adapters ............ 173

LEDs for PCI Slots ............ 174

Adapter Considerations . . . . . . . . . . 175

Configuring Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter ..... 176

Installing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Adapter . . . 180 Verifying Compatibility between Network

Adapters and Device Drivers ....... 181

Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Beep Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

No Beep Symptoms ............. 186

Diagnostic Error Codes ........... 187

Error Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Power Control Card LED ........... 194

Power Supply LED Errors. .......... 194

POST Error Codes .............. 195

Processor Board LEDs ............ 202

SCSI LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

SCSI Error Codes .............. 203

SMBUS Error (3-3-2) ............. 204

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

System Management Codes ......... 208

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Parts Listing (Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680) . . 213

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Rack to Tower Conversion Options ...... 221

Keyboards (101/102 Key) .......... 222

Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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General Checkout

The server diagnostic programs are stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) on the I/O board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of your server: the I/O board, Ethernet controller, video controller, RAM, keyboard, mouse (pointing device), diskette drive, serial port, and parallel port. You can also use them to test some external devices.

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

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

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

A system might be part of a cluster if:

 The customer identifies the system as part of a

cluster.

 One or more external storage units are attached to

the system and at least one of the attached storage units is additionally attached to another system or unidentifiable source.

 One or more systems are located near the failing

system.

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

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Notes

1. Fan(s) not running or running fast, see “Error Symptoms” on page 192.

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

3. If an error is displayed on the front panel, see “System Management Codes” on page 208.

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

5. If the computer hangs with a POST error, go to the “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 182.

6. If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 205.

7. Intermittent problems, check the system error log; see, “Error Logs” on page 34.

8. Power Supply problems, see “Power Supply LED Errors.” on page 194.

9. Safety information, see “Safety Information” on page 226.

001

IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? Yes No

002

Go to Step 004.

003

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

004

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

check the error message on the front panel and see “System Management Codes” on page 208.

– Check the system error log. If an error was recorded by

the system, see “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 182.

– Start the Diagnostic Programs. See “Running

Diagnostic Programs” on page 12.

(Step 004 continues)

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004 (continued)

– Check for the following responses:

1. No beep.

2. Readable instructions or the Main Menu.

DID YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT RESPONSES? Yes No

005

Find the failure symptom in “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 182.

006

– Run the Diagnostic Programs. If necessary, refer to

“Running Diagnostic Programs” on page 12.

 If you receive an error, go to “Symptom-to-FRU

Index” on page 182.

 If the diagnostics completed successfully and you

still suspect a problem, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 205.

(CONTINUED)

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Diagnostics

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

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

 Diagnostic programs

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

 Error messages  Troubleshooting charts

 System error log

 Option diskettes

Diagnostic Programs: The server diagnostic

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

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

Note

Power-On Self Test (POST): When you turn on

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

POST does the following:

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

processor board, and I/O board operations

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

stored server configuration information

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

and hard disk drives) are connected properly

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

If POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds and the first screen of your operating system or application program appears.

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

Note

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

POST Beep Codes: POST generates beep codes

to indicate successful completion or the detection of a problem.

 One beep indicates the successful completion of

POST.

 More than one beep indicates that POST detected a

problem. For more information, see “Beep Symptoms” on page 182.

Error Messages: Error messages indicate that a

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

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

POST Error Messages:

during startup when POST finds a problem with the hardware or detects a change in the hardware configuration. For a list of POST errors, see “POST Error Codes” on page 195.

System Monitoring Messages:

messages occur as the Advanced Remote Management Controller monitors critical system functions. For a list of codes, see “System Management Codes” on page 208.

Diagnostic Error Messages:

messages occur when a test finds a problem with the server hardware. These error messages are alphanumeric and they are saved in the Test Log. For a list of diagnostic error codes, see “Diagnostic Error Codes” on page 187.

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POST error messages occur

System monitoring

Diagnostic error

Software-Generated Error Messages:

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

These

System Error Log: The system error log contains

all error and warning messages issued during POST and all system status messages from the Advanced Remote Management Controller (system management adapter). See “System Error Log” on page 34 for information about how to view the system error log.

Option Diskettes: An optional device or adapter

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

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

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Diagnostic Programs

This section includes useful information about running the diagnostic programs. These programs are designed to test the IBM Netfinity 7000-M10. If you want to test a non-IBM product, refer to the information that comes with that product.

Notes

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

2. You can also run the diagnostic programs remotely with the Advanced Remote Management Controller in conjunction with the Advanced System Management service capabilities of Netfinity Manager, a terminal program, or a web browser. Refer to the “Advanced Remote Management Reference” section of this information.

Server Library

Running Diagnostic Programs: While you are

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

for more

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Notes

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

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

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

2. If the server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the server and try running the diagnostic programs again. If the system hangs while running memory tests, press the reset button 3 times waiting five seconds between each reset. This procedure tells BIOS to disable memory performance enhancements for a more accurate memory test. Press F2 to select diagnostics. An 062 error will occur on the third reset; exit Setup and the diagnostics will load. Run the memory test again.

3. If the diagnostic tests do not find a problem but the problem persists during normal operations, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 205.

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

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

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

To start the diagnostic programs:

1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If the server is turned on already, shut down your

operating system and restart the server.

2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.

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

The Diagnostic Programs screen appears.

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

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

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

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

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

Viewing the Test Log: If you are already running

the diagnostic programs, continue with step 3 in this procedure.

To view the Test Log:

1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If the server is turned on already, shut down your

operating system and restart the server.

2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.

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

The Diagnostic Programs screen appears.

3. Select Utility from the top of the screen.

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

Note

The diagnostic test log will not contain results form previous diagnostic runs. The results can be saved to a disk.

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Resolving Configuration Conflicts

The Configuration/Setup Utility program configures only the server hardware. It does not consider the requirements of the operating system or the application programs. For these reasons, memory-address configuration conflicts might occur.

Changing the Software Configuration Setup: The best way to resolve memory-address

conflicts is to change the software configuration by changing the addresses that the EMS device driver defined. The SVGA video memory occupies 32 Kb (1 Kb = approximately 1000 bits) of space in the hex C0000 to C7FFF EMS memory area. EMS device drivers must use addresses different from those assigned to video read-only memory (ROM). You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change the current setting for video ROM. For information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu” on page 26.

Changing the Hardware Configuration Setup: An alternative way to resolve memory-address

conflicts is to change the address of the conflicting hardware option.

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Identifying Problems through Status Indicators

Your server has status indicators to help you identify problems with some server components. Status indicators are located on the following components:

 Hard disk drive trays

For more information, see “Controls and Indicators” on page 109.

 Power supplies

For more information, see “Power Supply LEDs” on page 17.

 I/O board

For more information, see “Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter” on page 176.

 Front panel

For more information, see “Information LED Panel” on page 120.

 Rear panel

For more information, see “Input/Output Connectors and Expansion Slots” on page 121.

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Power Supply LEDs: The AC and DC Power LEDs

on the power supplies provide status information about the power supplies. See “Hot-Swap Power Supplies” on page 114 for the location of the LEDs.

The following table describes the AC and DC Power LEDs.

AC Power LED

On On The power supply is on and operating

On Off There is a DC power problem.

Off Off There is an AC power problem.

DC Power LED

Description and Action

correctly.

Possible causes:

1. The Power Control button on the front of the server is in the Off position (the DC Power LEDs on all the power supplies are off).

Action:

Press the Power Control

button to start the server.

2. The Power switch on the power supply is in the Off position.

Action:

Turn the Power switch to

the On position.

3. The power supply has failed (the DC Power LED on at least one of the power supplies is on).

Action:

If the problem persists, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 205.

Possible causes:

1. There is no AC power to the power

2. The power supply has failed.

If the problem persists, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 205.

Replace the power supply.

supply.

Action:

Verify that:

 The power cord is properly

connected to the server.

 The power outlet functions

properly.

Action:

Replace the power supply.

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System Component Status Indicators:

Status indicators on the I/O board, processor board, memory board, and the Advanced Remote Management Controller can help identify problems. The indicators are lit during POST to ensure the indicators operate. After POST completes, the indicators show the status of the component.

For the location of the status indicators, see:

 “Processor Board Component Locations” on

page 165.

 “Memory Board Component Locations” on page 147.  “I/O Board Component Locations” on page 142.  “I/O Board LEDs” on page 143.  “Advanced System Management PCI Adapter

Component Locations” on page 88.

Processor Board LEDs

Indicator Description

Microprocessor Bus Activity LED

Microprocessor VRM Status LED

Microprocessor Termination LED

ERR 0 and ERR 1 LEDs

If activity on the microprocessor bus is present, the indicator for the slot is lit.

If a VRM or processor fails or is missing, the LED will light.

If proper termination of the microprocessor slot 4 is present, the indicator is lit.

If either LED is on, see “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 182 for an explanation.

Memory Board LED

Indicator Description

Memory Module Status LED

If a memory module is present and has failed, the indicator for the slot is lit.

I/O Board LEDs

Indicator Description

Power On LED If power to a PCI slot is present, the

Attention LED Your operating system defines the meaning

indicator for the slot is lit.

of this indicator. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

For additional I/O Board LEDs, see “I/O Board LEDs” on page 143.

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Advanced Remote Management Controller LEDs

Indicator Description

Power On LED If power to the Advanced Remote

Processor Error LED If the processor on the Advanced Remote

Ethernet Activity LED If the Ethernet controller on the Advanced

Ethernet Link LED If an active link to the Ethernet controller on

Management Controller is present, the indicator is lit.

Management Controller has failed, the indicator is lit.

Remote Management Controller is transmitting data or receiving data, the indicator is lit.

the Advanced Remote Management Controller is present, the indicator is lit.

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Features at a Glance

The following list summarizes the features of the Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680.

Microprocessor

 Intel Pentium II Xeon microprocessor with

MMX technology

 16 KB of level-1 cache  512 KB of level-2 cache (min.)  Expandable to four microprocessors

Memory

 128 MB (min.) of system memory, expandable to

8 GB

 50 ns, buffered, extended data output (EDO), error

correcting code (ECC)

 Maximum of 32 dual inline memory-module (DIMM)

sockets on two memory boards

Diskette Drive

 Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB

Hard Disk Drives

 Up to four hot-swap hard disk drives supported

CD-ROM Drive

 Standard: Enhanced IDE

Redundant Cooling

 Four hot-swap fans

Information Panel

 Two 16-character lines of status information

Expansion Slots

 Five 64-bit hot-plug PCI slots  Seven 32-bit hot-plug PCI slots

Expansion Bays

 Four slim-high (1-inch) or two half-high (1.6-inch)

hot-swap drive bays

 One 5.25-inch removable-media bay (CD-ROM drive

preinstalled)

Upgradable Microcode

 BIOS, diagnostics, and system-management

processor upgrades (when available) can update EEPROM

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Security Features

 Power-on and administrator passwords  Mountable in an optional secure rack enclosure

 Selectable drive-startup  Keyboard password

 Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller

security:

– User log-in password – Read-only or read/write access

– Dial back

Integrated Functions

 LED usability support  Two serial ports  Two universal serial bus (USB) ports  One parallel port  Mouse and keyboard ports  Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller  Two UltraSCSI connectors  Video controller port compatible with:

– Super video graphics array (SVGA) – Video graphics adapter (VGA) – 1 MB video memory

Power Supply

 400 W (115–230 V ac)  Automatic voltage-range selection  Built-in overload and surge protection  Automatic restart after a loss of power  Redundant power available with optional power

supply

Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) Alerts

 Fans  Power Supplies  Memory

 Hard disk drives

 Microprocessors

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Additional Service Information

The following additional service information supports the Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680.

 “Configuration Overview” on page 23.  “The Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on

page 25.

 “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu” on

page 26.

 “Configuring Options” on page 35.  “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 36.  “Using the SCSISelect Utility” on page 38.  “Advanced System Management” on page 44.  “Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring

Connection Option” on page 80.

 “System Reliability Considerations” on page 82.  “Specifications” on page 84.

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Configuration Overview

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

configuration.

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

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

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

The server comes with the following hardware configuration programs:

 Configuration/Setup Utility

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

 SCSISelect Utility

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

The steps required to configure the

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

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

2. Set jumpers or switches on server components. See “Changing Jumper Positions” on page 93 and

“I/O Function Card Jumpers” on page 146.

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

4. Install the device in the server. See “Locations” on page 86.

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

software.

6. Resolve configuration conflicts. See “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 36.

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The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

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

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

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

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

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.

2. When the message Press F1 for

Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

Note

If you enter the power-on password and an administrator (supervisor-level) password is also set, a limited version of the menu appears. To see the full menu, you must restart the server and enter the administrator password when you are prompted to enter a password. See “System Security” on page 28 for additional information.

The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu appears. For information about the menu, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu” on page 26.

Note

When the message Press F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2 to run the diagnostics programs. For information about running the diagnostics programs, see “Diagnostic Programs” on page 12.

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu

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

IBM SurePath Setup - © IBM Corporation

Configuration/Setup Utility

•

System Summary

•

System Information

•

Devices and I/O Ports

•

Date and Time

•

System Security

•

Start Options

•

Advanced Setup

•

Error Logs

Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings

Exit Setup

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

↑↓

Pressing F1 displays Help information for a selected menu item.

Note

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

To change configuration settings:

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

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

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

4. After making changes, you can select:

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

restore the previous settings.

 Load Default Settings to cancel the changes

and restore the factory settings.

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Note

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

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

must

use the menu selections

System Summary: Select this choice to display

configuration information, including the type and speed of the microprocessors and amount of memory.

Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit the fields.

The System Summary choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu and on the limited Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

System Information: Select this choice to display

information about the Netfinity 7000 M10. Changes that you make on other menus might appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit any fields. The System Information choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Product Data:

information, such as the machine type and model, the system serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS stored on the flash electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM).

System Card Data:

product data (VPD) for some server components.

Select this choice to view system

Select this choice to view vital

Devices and I/O Ports: Software recognizes ports

through 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.

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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.

You can configure the parallel port as so that data can be both read from and written to a device. In bidirectional mode, the server supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP).

To display or change the assignments for devices, the serial ports, or parallel port:

1. Select Devices and I/O Ports.

2. Select a device or port; use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through the settings.

The Devices and I/O Ports choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Notes

1. When you configure the parallel port as bidirectional, use an IEEE 1284-compliant cable. The maximum length of the cable must not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).

2. The universal serial bus (USB) is configured automatically.

3. If you install a USB keyboard that has a mouse port, the USB keyboard emulates a mouse and you will not be able to disable the mouse settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

bidirectional

; that is,

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).

Select Date and Time; then, use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through each data field. Type the new information; the system saves the information as you type it.

The Date and Time choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

System Security: To control access to the

information in the server databases, you can implement two levels of password protection. Implementing these security measures helps you to ensure the integrity of the data and programs that are stored in the server.

After you set a power-on password, you can enable the unattended-start mode. This locks the keyboard and mouse, but allows the system to start the operating

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system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you enter the correct password.

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

After you set a power-on or administrator password, you must enter the password when you turn on the server. (The passwords do not appear on the screen as you type them.)

Type of Password Results

No password set  No password required to start the system.

Power-on password only

Administrator password only

Administrator power-on password

and

 You can access all choices on the

Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

 You must enter the password to complete

the system startup.

 You can access all choices on the

Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

 You must enter the password to complete

the system startup.

 The Administrator password provides

access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

You can enter either password to complete the system startup.

 The administrator password provides

access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords, and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user.

 The power-on password provides access to

a limited set of choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. This limited access might include changing or deleting the power-on password.

 If you forget the power-on password, and

the administrator password has been set, use the administrator password at the power-on password prompt; then, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.

Using the Power-On Password Menu:

When a power-on password is set, you must enter a password each time that you start the system.

When a power-on password is set, POST does not complete until you enter the password. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one of the following methods:

 If an administrator password has been set, enter the

administrator password at the power-on prompt. (If necessary, see “Using the Administrator Password Menu” on page 31 for details.) Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password as previously described in this section (see steps 1 through 4 on page 30).

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 You can change the position of the Password

override jumper, as described in “Changing Jumper Positions” on page 93.

 You can remove the battery as described in “Battery”

on page 89 and then install the battery.

To set a power-on password:

1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.

The Power-on Password menu appears.

2. Type the password in the Enter Power-on Password data field.

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for your power-on password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place.

3. Move the cursor to the Enter Power-on Password

Again data field and type the password again.

Note

A message appears if the two passwords do not match. If this happens, press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu.

4. Select Change Power-on Password to save the new password; then, press Enter.

To delete a power-on password:

1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.

The Power-on Password menu appears.

2. Select Delete Power-on Password; then, press

Enter.

3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the power-on password. Press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu.

To allow the system to start in unattended-start mode when a power-on password is set:

1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.

The Power-on Password screen appears.

2. Select Allow for unattended boot with password. Press the Left Arrow (←) key or Right Arrow (→) key

to toggle the entry to On.

Note

The Allow for unattended boot with password data field must be set to On for the system to support locally or remotely scheduled system shutdowns or restarts in unattended-start mode.

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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.

Attention:

If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. You must replace the

I/O board

To set an administrator password:

1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu: then, press Enter.

The Administrator Password menu appears.

2. Type the password in the Enter Administrator Password data field.

A password can contain any combination of up to seven alphanumeric characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9). Keep a record of your password in a secure place.

3. Move the cursor to the Enter Administrator Password Again data field and type the password again.

Note

A message appears if the two passwords do not match. If this happens, press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu.

4. Select Change Administrator Password to save the new password; then, press Enter. The password becomes effective immediately.

To delete an administrator password:

1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.

The Administrator Password menu appears.

2. Select Delete Administrator Password; then, press

Enter.

3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the administrator password. Press Esc to return to the System Security menu.

To enable a user to change the power-on password:

1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.

The Administrator Password screen appears.

2. Select Power-on password changeable by user. Press the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to toggle the entry to Yes.

When this choice is enabled, System Security appears on the limited Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. The

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System Security menu contains the Power-on Password choice.

Start Options: Start options take effect when you

start the server. You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as

the keyboard speed. You also can specify whether the keyboard number lock starts on or off. You also can enable the server to run without a diskette drive or a monitor.

The server uses a startup sequence to determine the device from which the operating system loads. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a startable diskette in the diskette drive, then checks the hard disk drive in bay 1, and then checks a network adapter.

Attention: If the CD-ROM drive contains a startable CD, you must remove the CD if you want to use a startup sequence that begins with a startable diskette.

You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. You also can choose to run POST in the enhanced mode or the quick mode.

Select Start Options; then, use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through each data field.

The Start Options choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Advanced Setup: Select Advanced Setup to

change values for advanced hardware features, such as cache control, and PCI configuration.

A warning message displays above the choices on this menu, to alert you that the system might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.

Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to scroll through each data field after you select one of the setup options.

The Advanced Setup choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

ACPI Control:

the advanced configuration and power-management interface (ACPI) in the BIOS. You can choose to change the ACPI hardware signature or select an IRQ for ACPI. ACPI allows the operating system to place some server components into a reduced-power state during periods of low activity. You must have a BIOS level that supports ACPI to have this control option. If ACPI it enabled, you

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Select this choice to enable or disable

must press and hold the power button to power down the system.

Cache Control:

the microprocessor cache. In addition, you can define the microprocessor cache type as write-back (WB) or write-through (WT). Selecting write-back mode will provide the maximum system performance.

You can also enable or disable video BIOS caching, and define buffers for video and option ROM caching.

PCI Slot/Device Information:

view and identify system resources used by PCI devices. PCI devices automatically communicate with the server configuration information. This usually results in automatic configuration of a PCI device. If a conflict does occur, see “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 36.

Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to highlight the assignment that you want to change and press Enter. Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to select from the list of available choices. An asterisk (*) indicates that more than one device shares a slot. After making changes, you can select:

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

the previous settings.

Note

You can use the menu selections to save settings or restore settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice only. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu selections save settings, restore settings, or load default settings for all other choices, but not the PCI Slot/Device Information choice.

Select this choice to enable or disable

Select this choice to

The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI devices. Because of this technique, you can install a variety of PCI devices that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts (IRQs). Multiple-function PCI devices use more than one interrupt.

Memory Settings:

disable or enable a bank of memory. If a memory error is detected during POST or memory

configuration, the server can automatically disable the failing memory bank and continue operating with reduced memory capacity. If this occurs, you must manually enable the memory bank after the problem is corrected. Select Memory Settings from the Advanced Setup menu; then use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to highlight the bank that you want to enable. Use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to select Enable.

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Select this choice to manually

MPS Version Control:

identify the multiprocessor specification (MPS) level. Some versions of the IBM OS/2 operating system use 1.1 as the MPS level. The default value is 1.4. Refer to the documentation that comes with the operating system for more information.

Select this choice to view and

Error Logs: Select System Error Logs to choose to

view either the POST error log or the system error log.

POST Error Log:

three most recent error codes and messages that the system generated during POST. You can clear the error log by selecting Clear error logs.

System Error Log:

system error log. The system error log contains all the system, error, and warning messages that the system has generated. You can use the up and down arrow keys to move between pages in the system error log.

Select POST Error Log to view the

Select Error Log to view the

Save Settings: After you make configuration

changes, review them to be sure that they contain the correct information. If the information is correct, select

Save Settings to save the selected changes.

Restore Settings: After you make configuration

changes, review them to be sure that they contain the correct information. If the information is incorrect, or if you do not want to save these changes, select Restore Settings to delete the changes and restore the previous settings.

Load Default Settings: If you make configuration

changes and then decide that you want to use default values instead, select Load Default Settings to cancel the changes and restore the factory settings.

Exit Setup: If you have made any changes, you will

be asked if you want to save the changes or exit without saving the changes.

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Configuring Options

Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps that are required for installation and configuration. The following list provides a preview of the actions that might be required to configure the server.

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

See “The Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page 25.

2. Set jumpers or switches on the server components. See “Changing Jumper Positions” on page 93 and

“I/O Function Card Jumpers” on page 146.

3. Set jumpers or switches on the device. See the instructions that come with the adapter.

4. Install the adapter in the server. See “Working with Adapters” on page 173.

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

software.

6. Resolve configuration conflicts. See “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 36.

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Resolving Configuration Conflicts

The resources used by the server consist of interrupt requests, direct memory access, I/O ports addresses, and memory. This information is useful when a resource configuration conflict occurs.

Conflicts in the configuration occur if:

 A device is installed that 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 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 the system hardware and PCI IRQs. The program does not consider the requirements of the operating system or the application programs. See “Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts” on page 37 for additional information.

configuration error

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 resources used by the system functions and the installed options. Record the current settings before making any changes. (See “The Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page 25 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 the devices 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 jumpers or switches. See “Changing Jumper Positions” on page 93.

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5. Remove the device or adapter. Some configurations are not supported. If you must remove an adapter, see “Working with Adapters” on page 173.

Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts: The memory-address space and IRQs used

by some hardware options might conflict with addresses defined for use through application programs or the expanded memory specification (EMS). (EMS is used only with DOS.)

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 a conflict exists.

To resolve conflicts, you can change the software or hardware configuration.

Note

Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view the addresses used by the server functions. (See “The Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page 25 for instructions.)

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

If a device driver is causing a memory-address conflict, refer to the operating-system documentation or the documentation that comes with the device drivers.

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Using the SCSISelect Utility

Note

If the server has a RAID adapter installed, use the configuration method supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.

The server comes with a menu-driven configuration utility, called SCSISelect, that allows you to view and change SCSI settings.

You can use the SCSISelect Utility to:

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

Starting the SCSISelect Utility: You can access

this program when you start the server. The SCSISelect prompt appears after the IBM 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 the monitor permits). To change the settings of the displayed items, follow the directions on the screen. Then, press Enter.

SCSISelect Utility Choices: The following

choices appear on the SCSISelect Utility menu:

 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings  SCSI Disk Utilities

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings:

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

Note

On the SCSISelect Utility menu, the SCSI controller is referred to as the

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 value.

 Host Adapter SCSI Termination

Host Adapter

Enabled

. Do not change this

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To view or

The default value is

Automatic

. Do not change this

value.

 Boot Device Configuration

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.

 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.

Note

When the Maximum Sync Transfer Rate is set to 40.0, this value represents the transfer rate for UltraSCSI devices. When the Maximum Sync Transfer Rate is set to 20.0, this value 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.

To reset the SCSI controller defaults, press F6; then, follow the directions 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 menu.

To use the utility, select a drive from the list. Read the screens carefully before making 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.

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à ð

Unexpected SCSI Command Failure

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

Press 'Esc' to continue.

Performing a Low-Level Disk Format:

use the

Format Disk

feature of the SCSISelect Utility to

You can

perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive. Depending on the hard disk drive capacity, the low-level

format program could take up to two hours.

When To Use the Low-Level Format Program: Use the Low-Level Format 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 drive

 As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk

drive

Note

For information about backing up all of the files, see the operating-system documentation.

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Starting the Low-Level Format Program

Attention

The low-level format program erases programs.

Note

If the server has a RAID adapter installed, refer to the RAID adapter documentation for instructions for performing a low-level format on a hard disk drive attached to the PCI RAID adapter.

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

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, replace the drive.

3. To install an operating system after the hard disk drive is formatted, follow the instructions in the “Software and Netfinity Manager Reference” section of this

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all

data and

Verify Disk Media: The verify disk media utility

scans the drive for defective sectors. All recoverable information found on defective sectors is remapped to alternate sectors. This utility also indicates if the drive is defective. Use this utility if you suspect bad sectors on a disk drive.

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What the IBM Netfinity 7000 M10 Offers

The unique design of the server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), data storage, and memory management. The server combines:

 Impressive performance using an innovative approach

to SMP The server supports up to four Intel Pentium II Xeon

microprocessors. You can install multiple microprocessors in the server to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.

The server is shipped with a Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller. With this adapter, in conjunction with the Netfinity Manager Advanced System Management service capabilities of Netfinity Manager, you can locally and remotely configure and monitor many features of the server. You can configure system-management events ( such as POST, loader, and operating system timeouts or critical temperature, voltage, and tamper alerts). If any of these events occur, the Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller can forward an alert to another resource:

– Another Netfinity Manager or other

service-processor interface, through an Ethernet

network or serial connection – A standard numeric pager – An alphanumeric pager

You can dialout and directly access and control a remote Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller.

In addition, you can remotely monitor, record, and replay all textual data generated during power-on self-test (POST) on a remote server with a Netfinity Advanced Remote Management Controller. While monitoring a remote system during POST, you can enter keyboard commands that will be relayed to the remote system.

Note

The Advanced Remote Management Controller is sometimes referred to as the

management adapter

system

 Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities

All models of the server support up to four hot-swap hard disk drives. This to remove and replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

 Hot-plug PCI adapter capabilities

The server has twelve With operating system support, you can replace failing hot-plug PCI adapters without turning off the

hot-swap

hot-plug

feature enables you

slots for PCI adapters.

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server. In addition, you can add PCI adapters in these slots without turning off the server, if this

hot-add

feature is supported by the operating system

and the PCI adapter.

 Redundant cooling and power capabilities

The redundant cooling and hot-swap capabilities of the fans in the server provide for continued operation if one of the fans fail. You can also replace a failing fan without turning off the server.

Note

Replace a fan that has failed as soon as convenient to maintain the redundant cooling capability of the server.

You can install an additional power supply to provide redundant power for the server, or if you have an optional redundant power supply installed, replace a failing power supply without turning off the server.

 Large system memory

The memory bus in the server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to 32 industry-standard, 3.3 V, 168-pin, single bank, 8-byte, dual in-line memory modules.

 IBM ServerGuide CDs

The ServerGuide CDs included with IBM Netfinity servers provide programs to help you set up the server and install the network operating system (NOS). The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides the correct configuration program and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide CDs include a variety of application programs such as IBM Update Connector to help keep the server BIOS and microcode updated, and IBM Netfinity Manager for systems management.

For more information about the ServerGuide CDs, see the “Software and Netfinity Manager Reference” section of this

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The server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus architectures to provide compatibility with a wide range of existing hardware devices and software applications.

As always, the IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. Refer to the “Help and Legal Information” section of this

Server Library

for additional

information.

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Advanced System Management

Important!

The Advanced System Management service, installed when you install Netfinity Manager, provides the most extensive functionality available with your Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapte. Netfinity Manager is included with this server. If you do not install Netfinity Manager, many advanced Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapte features will not be available to you. For information on how to install Netfinity Manager, see “Software and Netfinity Manager Reference” section of this

The following information is for the Advanced System Management

 “Required Device Drivers” on page 45.  “Device-Driver Installation Instructions” on page 45.  “Starting Advanced System Management” on

page 47.

 “Using a Serial Connection to Manage Remote

Advanced System Management Controllers or Adapters” on page 48.

 “Configuration Information” on page 49.  “Configuration Settings” on page 50.  “Modem Settings” on page 54.  “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.  “Event Log” on page 64.  “Operational Parameters” on page 65.  “System Power Control” on page 66.  “Remote POST Console” on page 67.  “Updating System Management Subsystem

Microcode” on page 68.

 “Accessing the Advanced System Management

Adapter II without Netfinity Manager” on page 69.

 “Establishing a Direct Connection to the Netfinity

Advanced System Management PCI Adapte” on page 70.

 “Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI

Adapter Menus” on page 73.

 “System Power Menu Selections” on page 74.

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Required Device Drivers: The following device

drivers are required:

 For OS/2 operating system

IBMSPO.DLL and IBMSPO.SYS

 For Microsoft Windows NT operating system

IBMSPW.DLL and IBMSPW.SYS

 For Novell NetWare operating system

IBMSPN.NLM

Notes

1. If you plan to install Netfinity Manager, you must install the required device drivers install Netfinity Manager.

2. For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/netfinity/ on the World Wide Web.

before

you

Device-Driver Installation Instructions: The

device drivers necessary for the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapte to function properly can be installed in one of two ways:

 Use the CoPilot ApplicationGuide CD to install the

device drivers. To install the device drivers with the CoPilot

ApplicationGuide CD follow the instructions provided in the “Installing Applicati on Programs” section of the “Software and Netfinity Manager Reference” section of this

Server Library

 Use the CoPilot ApplicationGuide CD and Diskette

Factory to create the diskettes you will need to install the device drivers.

You will need to create one of the following diskettes:

IBM Netfinity 7000-M10 Device Drivers for

–

Advanced System Management, version 1.00

–

Advanced System Management Device Driver Diskette

Follow the Diskette Factory instructions provided on the ApplicationGuide CoPilot CD to create the diskettes.

If you choose to use the ApplicationGuide CoPilot CD to install the device drivers you you will not need to perform any additional steps to finish installing your device drivers.

If you choose to use Diskette Factory to create diskettes and manually install the device drivers, use the following instructions to complete the device driver installation.

1. Insert the diskette labelled

Device Drivers for Advanced System Management, version 1.00

Device Driver Diskette

IBM Netfinity 7000-M10

Advanced System Management

into the primary diskette drive.

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Note

For additional information, review the README file on the diskette.

2. At a command prompt, type the following command and then press Enter:

 For OS/2 operating system

a:\os2\setup

 For Microsoft Windows NT operating system

a:\nt\setup

 For Novell NetWare operating system

load a:\netware\setup

3. You will receive a prompt indicating the location (path and directory) where the device drivers (files) will be placed, and asking you if you want the files to be placed there.

 If you want the files to be placed in the indicated

directory, press Enter.

 If you want the files to be placed in a different

directory, specify the desired directory name; then, press Enter. Be sure to use a valid directory name, and include the complete path.

4. The required device drivers (files) for your operating system will be copied onto the hard disk, in the directory that you selected in step 3.

 For OS/2 operating system

The system will also update the CONFIG.SYS file.

 For Microsoft Windows NT operating system

The system goes into the registry, and all device drivers are loaded automatically. The device drivers will run immediately.

 For Novell NetWare operating system

The system will also update the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

5. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

6. If you have the Microsoft Windows NT operating system, go to step 8.

7. If you have the OS/2 operating system or the Novell NetWare operating system:

a. Perform the shutdown procedure that your

operating system uses. Refer to your operating-system documentation for instructions.

b. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart your server. The

device drivers are loaded automatically during server startup.

8. You have completed the device-driver installation procedure.

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Notes

1. To obtain the current device-driver-diskette image

for your operating system, go to http://www.pc.ibm.com on the World Wide Web and download the image to your server.

2. If you want to use IBM Update Connector to

update your device drivers automatically, follow the instructions in your IBM ServerGuide package.

Starting Advanced System Management:

To start the Advanced System Management service, double-click on the Advanced System Management icon in the Netfinity Service Manager window. Then double-click on any of the selections available in the Advanced System Management window to access the function or configuration information that you need.

 Select Configuration Information to view detailed

information about the system management subsystem, including random-access memory (RAM) microcode, read-only memory (ROM) microcode, and device-driver information. For more information on Configuration Information, see “Configuration Information” on page 49.

 Select Configuration Settings to configure many

features of the system management subsystem. These features include system identification data, dial-in security settings, the time and date reported by the system management subsystem clock, timeout and delay values, and advanced modem settings. For more information on Configuration Settings, see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

 Select Automatic Dialout Settings to configure the

system management subsystems automatic dialout functions. For more information on Automatic Dialout Settings, see “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.

 Select Event Log to view the contents of the system

management subsystem Event Log. Information about all remote access attempts and dialout events that have occurred is recorded in the system management subsystem Event Log. For more information on the Event Log, see “Event Log” on page 64.

 Select Operational Parameters to view the current

values or status of many system components monitored by the system management subsystem. For more information on Operational Parameters, see “Operational Parameters” on page 65.

 Select System Power Control to instruct the system

management subsystem to power off the system, restart the system, or power on the system. For more

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information on System Power Control, see “System Power Control” on page 66.

 Select Remote POST Console to use the system

management subsystem to remotely monitor, record, and replay all textual output generated during POST on a remote system that has a supported system management subsystem. For more information on using Remote POST, see “Remote POST Console” on page 67.

 To update the microcode on your system

management subsystem, from the Options pulldown menu, select Update Microcode... and then select System Management Subsystem. For more information on updating microcode, see “Updating System Management Subsystem Microcode” on page 68.

Using a Serial Connection to Manage Remote Advanced System Management Controllers or Adapters: If you want to use your

system's modem to dial out and access the system management subsystem on a remote system, use Serial Connection Control to establish a connection with the remote system and then start the Advanced System Management service. You can also use Serial Connection Control to establish a null modem connection to another system. For more information on Serial Connection Control, see the

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Notes

1. Be sure to check the System Management

Processor check box in the Netfinity Serial

Connection Control window when you create the Serial Connection Control entry. If this check box is not checked, the connection with the remote system management subsystem will fail. A null modem connection does not require that this box be checked.

2. When using Serial Connection Control to

configure a Dialout Entry for use by the Advanced System Management service, be sure to enter the Login ID and Password for access to the remote system's system management subsystem, not the User ID and Password for access to Netfinity services on the remote system.

3. When creating a Serial Connection Control entry

to establish a null modem connection to a remote system's Advanced System Management Adapter or controller, make sure that the Port Baud Rate value (configured using the Serial Connection Control service) is set to match the Baud Rate value (configured using the Advanced System Management service) of the target system. If the Port Baud Rate and the Baud Rate values do not match, the connection will fail.

Configuration Information: The Configuration

Information window (shown in Figure 1) contains detailed information about the system management subsystem, including RAM microcode, ROM microcode, and device-driver information.

Configuration Information - SP NULL modem

Service Processor Vital Product Information

ROM Firmware Revision : 1

Part Number : 76H6130 File Name : $80C5102.BIN Date : 09- 09- 96 Check Su m : 0

Hardware Revision : 244 Device Driver Version : 1.0 OS2

Cancel

Help

Figure 1. The Configuration Information window

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RAM Firmware

Revision : 10 Part Number : 76H6848 File Name : $80C5102.BIN Date : 08- 13- 97 Check Su m : 80

Configuration Settings: Use the selections

available in the Configuration Settings window (see Figure 2 on page 50) to configure many features of the system management subsystem. These features include system identification data, dial-in security settings, the time and date reported by the system management subsystem clock, timeout and delay values, and advanced modem settings.

This window contains:

 System Identification group  Dial-in settings group  System Management Subsystem Clock group  POST timeout, Loader timeout, O/S timeout, and

Power off delay fields

This window also includes the Modem button. Select Modem to open the Modem Settings window (see “Modem Settings” on page 54).

The System Identification Group:

The System Identification group contains two fields to help you identify the system that contains the system management subsystem.

Field Description Name Can be used to provide a name for the system, the

Number Can be used to identify the system with a specific serial

Configuration Settings - SP NULL modem

System Identification

Name :

Number :

Dialin Settins User Profile to configure:

Last login : 08-01-97 03:20:09p

Read only access Dial back enabled

Number : 4858744

Apply

name of the system's user, or the name of a contact.

or identification number, to record the phone number used to dial into the system, or to provide the phone number of a contact.

Service Processor Clock

Ti me :

Date :

Set service processor clock

POST timeout :

Loader timeout :

Set Pas sword

Refresh

Reset

O/S timeout : Power o ff d ela y :

Cancel

Modem

Help

Disabled0 Disabled0 Disabled0 Seconds30

Figure 2. The Configuration Settings window

To change the information provided by these fields:

1. In the Name or Number field, type the system information you want to record.

2. Select Apply to save this information.

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The Dial-In Settings Group:

Use the selections available in the Dial-In Settings group to enable or disable dial-in support, and to enable users to dial in and access the system management subsystem. The Dial-In Settings group contains the following items.

Item Description User profile to

configure

Set Password A password must be provided along with the

Last login Shows the date and time of the last successful

Read only access If the Read only access check box is

Dial back enabled If the Dial back enabled check box is

Use the spin buttons to select the user profile that you want to configure. This service supports up to twelve separate profiles on IBM Netfinity 7000 systems.

by the remote user. Up to 12 Login IDs can be configured. (This field is case sensitive.)

Note

must

A Login ID access the system management subsystem.

Login ID to allow a remote user to access the system management subsystem. After providing a Login ID, click on Set Password to open the Set Password window. (The fields in the Set Password window are case sensitive.)

checked, the users whose profile is selected will not be able to alter any of the system management subsystem settings when access is granted. The user will, however, be able to see all currently configured settings and values except passwords.

checked, the system management subsystem will automatically terminate the connection as soon as the user whose profile is selected logs in, and will then use the telephone number that is entered in the Number field to dial out and attempt to connect with a remote system.

be specified to remotely

If necessary, select Modem to access the Modem Settings window (see “Modem Settings” on page 54). From the Modem Settings window, you can specify modem settings and dialing settings.

To create a new login ID for a remote user:

1. In the Login ID field, type the ID that will be used by the remote user. This ID can be up to 8 characters.

2. Remote users must provide a password along with a login ID in order to access the system management subsystem. Select Set Password to open the Set Password window.

From the Set Password window:

a. In the Enter Password field, type a password.

Note

This password must be 5–8 characters in length and must contain at least one nonalphanumeric character.

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b. In the Re-enter Password field, type the same

password that you typed in the Enter Password field.

c. Click on OK to save this password and close the

Set Password window.

3. Click on Apply to save the new user ID.

To delete the currently selected login ID:

1. Use the spin buttons beside the User ID to configure field to select a previously configured User profile.

2. Click on the Login ID field.

3. Using the Backspace or Delete key, delete the currently displayed login ID.

4. Click on Apply to remove the user ID.

The System Management Subsystem Clock Group:

Management Subsystem Clock group to set the time and date that is reported by the system management subsystem.

To change the currently set time or date:

1. Verify that there is a check in the Set System

2. Use the spin buttons beside each field to set the time

3. Click on Apply to save the new time and date.

Use the selections available in the System

Management Subsystem Clock check box. This check box System Management to change the currently stored time and date values.

or date.

 The Time fields represent, when viewed from left

 The Date fields represent, when viewed from left

must

be checked to enable the Advanced

to right, hours, minutes, and seconds.

to right, month, date, and year.

POST Timeout:

number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's power-on self-test (POST) to complete before generating a POST Timeout event. If POST takes longer than the configured amount of time to complete and the POST timeout check box (found in the Enabled Alerts Dialout group on the Automatic Dialout Settings window) is checked, the system management subsystem will automatically restart the system one time and will attempt to forward an alert to all enabled Dialout Entries. Once the system is restarted, POST timeout is automatically disabled.

To set the POST timeout value, use the spin buttons beside the POST timeout field to set the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for POST to complete. Then, click on Apply to save this value.

The POST timeout field shows the

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For more information on the Automatic Dialout Settings window, see “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.

Loader Timeout:

number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's loading process to complete before generating a Loader Timeout event. The Loader Timeout measures the amount of time that passes between the completion of POST and the end of operating system (O/S) startup. If this takes longer than the configured amount of time to complete and the Loader timeout check box (found in the Enabled Alerts Dialout group of the Automatic Dialout Settings window) is checked, the system management subsystem will automatically restart the system one time and will attempt to forward an alert to all enabled Dialout Entries. Once the system is restarted, Loader timeout is automatically disabled.

To set the Loader timeout value, use the spin buttons beside the Loader timeout field to set the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait between POST completion and O/S startup before generating a timeout event. Then, click on Apply to save this value.

For more information on the Automatic Dialout Settings window, see “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.

O/S Timeout:

Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter to the O/S to confirm that the O/S is running properly. The O/S Timeout event occurs when the O/S the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter performs its automatic dialout functions if there is no response to the signal; that is, if the O/S Timeout pulse is not detected.

The O/S timeout field shows the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's operating system to respond before generating an O/S Timeout event. If the O/S takes longer than the configured amount of time to respond and the device driver is installed and running correctly, the system management subsystem will attempt to restart the system, and if the O/S timeout check box (found in the Enabled Alerts Dialout group of the Automatic Dialout Settings window) is checked, the system management subsystem will automatically restart the system one time and will attempt to forward an alert to all enabled Dialout Entries.

To set the O/S timeout value, use the spin buttons beside the O/S timeout field to set the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's operating system to respond before generating an O/S Timeout event. Then, click on Apply to save this value.

The Loader timeout field shows the

A periodic signal is sent from the

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For more information on the Automatic Dialout Settings window, see “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.

Power Off Delay:

The Power off delay field shows the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's operating system shutdown process to complete before powering off the system.

When the system management subsystem initiates a power down procedure and the Power off check box (found in the Enabled Alerts Dialout group of the Automatic Dialout Settings window) is checked, the system management subsystem will automatically attempt to forward an alert to all enabled Dialout Entries. This alert is forwarded after the system is powered off and the Power off delay time has passed.

To set the power off delay value, use the spin buttons beside the Power off delay field to set the number of seconds that the system management subsystem will wait for the system's operating system shutdown to complete before powering off the system. Then, click on Apply to save this value.

For more information on the Automatic Dialout Settings window, see “Automatic Dialout Settings” on page 60.

Other Configuration Settings Functions:

The Configurations Settings window also includes three additional buttons:

Button Description Refresh Select Refresh to update all data that is shown on the

Reset Select Reset to set

Cancel Select Cancel to close this window without saving any

System Management Subsystem Configuration Settings window, including date, time, and last login.

settings back to their default values, including configuration settings, dialout settings, and advanced dialout settings.

Important

All previously configured system management subsystem settings will be permanently lost.

changes.

all

Advanced System Management

Modem Settings: Use the Modem Settings window

to specify advanced modem and dialing settings. To open this window, click on Modem from the Configuration Settings window (see “Configuration Settings” on page 50).

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Modem Settings - SP NULL modem

Port Configuration

Port Configure : Baud rate : Initialization string : &FE0&C1&D2&H38Q9S0=0 Caller I D string :

Dialing Settings

Dialin enabled

Dialou t retry lim it :

9600

Own port when booted

Dialout number spacing :

015

Dialin delay (minutes) :Dialou t retry del ay :

30 0

Port selected Null modem

Apply

Refresh Cancel

Help

Figure 3. The Modem Settings window

The Port Configuration Group:

Use the Modem Settings group to specify and configure the modem that will be used to forward the alert when a System Management Subsystem Dialout Event occurs. The Port Configuration group contains the following items.

Item Description Port to configure Use the spin buttons to select the port that

Baud rate Use the spin buttons to specify the baud rate

your modem is configured to use. This spin button will show only values that are available for use by your system management subsystem.

The port that you select to use affects the availability of the modem for use by either the system management subsystem or the operating system. You can select Port A, Port B, or Port C.

 If you select Port A on a Netfinity 7000

server, the modem will be available for use by the operating system until the system management subsystem uses the modem for the first time. After the system management subsystem takes control of the modem, the operating system will not be able to access or use the modem until the operating system is restarted.

 If you select Port B on a Netfinity 7000

server, the modem will be dedicated for use by the operating system only. The system management subsystem will not be able to access a modem that is configured to use Port B.

 If you select Port C on a Netfinity 7000

server, the modem will be dedicated for use by the system management subsystem only. The operating system will not be able to access a modem that is configured to use Port C.

of the modem.

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Item Description Initialization string Type the initialization string that will be used

Caller ID string Type the initialization string that will be used

Port selected This check box indicates whether the port

Null modem Check this check box to use a null modem

Return to factory settings string

Query string Type the initialization string that is used to

Escape string Type the initialization string that returns the

Escape guard time Type in this field the length of time before

Dial prefix string Type the initialization string that is used

Dial postfix string Type the initialization string that is used after

Auto-answer string Type the initialization string that is used to

Auto-answer stop Type the initialization string that is used to

for the specified modem. A default string is provided (ATE0). Do not change this string unless your dialout functions are not working properly. If you need to change the initialization string, see “Initialization String Guidelines” on page 59.

to get Caller ID information from the modem.

number currently displayed in the Port to configure field is the port that is currently designated for use by the system management subsystem. Check this check box if you want to configure the System Management Subsystem to use the currently displayed port number.

connection to allow access from a remote Netfinity system.

Note

If the Null modem check box is checked, you cannot send dialout alerts to other systems using a modem or receive dialout alerts from other systems.

Type the initialization string that returns the modem to its factory settings when the modem is initialized. The default is AT&F0.

find out if the modem is attached. The default is AT.

modem to command mode when it is currently talking to another modem (connected). The default is +++.

and after the escape string is issued to the modem. This value is measured in 10 millisecond intervals. The default value is 1 second.

before the number to be dialed. The default is ATDT.

the number is dialed to tell the modem to stop dialing. The default is the Carriage Return character or [M.

tell modem to answer the phone when it rings. The default is to answer after two rings or ATS0=2.

tell the modem to stop answering the phone automatically when it rings. The default is ATS0=0.

The Dialing Settings Group:

Use the Dialing Settings group to specify settings related to the modem, and to configure the modem that is used to forward an alert when a System Management Subsystem Dialout Event occurs. The Dialing Settings group contains the following items.

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Item Description Dial-in enabled Check this check box to enable remote users

Dialout retry limit Use the spin buttons to select the number of

Dialout retry delay Use the spin buttons to specify the number

to dial into and access the system management subsystem. If this box is unchecked, remote users will be unable to remotely access the system management subsystem. Click on Apply after checking or unchecking this check box to save the new setting.

additional times that the Advanced System Management will attempt to forward an alert.

The Dialout Retry Limit applies only to attempts to forward the alert information to an alphanumeric pager. If you are forwarding the alert information to either a Netfinity system or a numeric pager, only one attempt will be made to forward this information.

of seconds that the Advanced System Management will wait before retrying a dialout attempt.

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Item Description Own port on startup Check this check box to reserve a serial port

for exclusive use by the system management subsystem. If the system management subsystem is built into your system, checking this box will reserve one of your system's serial ports. If the system management subsystem is an adapter, checking this box will reserve one of the adapter's integrated communications ports. Click on Apply after checking or unchecking this check box to save the new setting.

Notes

1. Check this box if you are configuring your system for dial-in access. If this check box is not checked, you will be unable to dial into this system unless the system management subsystem has reclaimed the port for a dialout. If you want to configure the system management subsystem to always be dial-in enabled, regardless of whether the system is currently powered up, you must check this check box. When this check box is checked, you cannot configure the specified port for use by your system.

2. Only the dedicated management port (C) and the shared serial port (A) are available for use by the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. The other serial port (B) is only available for use by the operating system.

3. Port C is dedicated for use by the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter only. Port A is used by the operating system, and is available to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter only when one of the following conditions exists:

 The server is powered off  The Netfinity Advanced

System Management PCI Adapter needs a port to perform a Critical Dialout Event (in this case, the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter seizes control of the port from the operating system, dials out, and then powers off the server to avoid damage to your hardware).

Dialout number spacing If you have configured more than one Dialout

Entry to forward alerts, the system management subsystem will attempt to contact each of these entries sequentially. Use the spin buttons to specify the number of seconds for the system management subsystem to wait between dialout attempts for separate Dialout Entries.

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Item Description Dial-in delay (minutes) The Dial-in delay (minutes) field shows the

number of minutes that must pass after an incorrect User ID or Password has been used in five successive dial-in attempts before valid dial-in access will be permitted. After the fifth successive login failure, dial-in access is disabled for the number of minutes that you specify, the system management subsystem adds an entry in the Event Log noting that dial-in access was suspended due to five successive login failures, and the system management subsystem attempts to forward an alert if the Tamper Enabled Alerts Dialout check box has been checked (see Figure 4 on page 60).

Initialization String Guidelines:

If you need to provide a new initialization string, refer to the user's guide that came with your modem. Your initialization string must contain commands that configure your modem as follows:

 Command echoing OFF  Online character echoing OFF  Result codes ENABLED  Verbal result codes ENABLED  All codes and Connect messages with BUSY and DT

detection

 Protocol identifiers added – LAPM/MNP/NONE

V42bis/MNP5

 Normal CD operations  DTR ON-OFF hang-up, disable AA and return to

command mode

 CTS hardware flow control  RTS control of receive data to computer  Queued and nondestructive break, no escape state

Note

The acronyms in these commands have the following meanings:

AA Auto Answer CD Carrier Detect CTS Clear to Send DT Data Transfer DTR Data Terminal Ready RTS Ready to Send

Changing Dialout Entry Settings:

To apply settings

to a selected Dialout Entry:

1. Specify Modem Settings.

2. Specify Dialing Settings.

3. Click on Apply to save these settings and return to the Automatic Dialout Settings window.

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Automatic Dialout Settings: Use the Automatic

Dialout Settings window (shown in Figure 4 on page 60) to configure the system management subsystem's automatic dialout functions. If you configure a Dialout Entry, the system management subsystem will attempt to forward an alert to a remote Netfinity system, a numeric pager, or an alphanumeric pager when any of the events selected from the Enabled Alerts Dialout group occur. This alert will contain information about the nature of the event that occurred, the time and date at which the event occurred, and the name of the system that generated the alert.

You can configure the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter to dial out to multiple pagers or Netfinity Manager systems in response to individual critical and non-critical dialout events. Therefore, the Dialout status text will read DIALOUT ON as soon as the first telephone number dialout begins, then change to DIALOUT OFF when the dialout is completed, then change to DIALOUT ON again when the second telephone number is dialed, then change to DIALOUT OFF when the dialout is completed, and so on. If you click on Stop Dialout, the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter hangs up, abandons the currently active dialout function, and moves on to the next one.

Your system management subsystem can be configured with up to six separate Dialout Entries.

Automatic Dialout Settings - SP NULL modem

Dialout Entry Information Name : NULL modem

Number : Pin : Type : Netfinity

Entry Enabled

Delete

Dialout Status : DIAlOUT OFF

Enabled Alerts Dialout

Critical System

Temperature Voltage Ta perm

Non-critical

Redundant power supply Temperature Single fan failure

Apply/Add

M ltiple fan failureu Po er failurew Hard dri ev

Refresh Cancel

Help

Stop dialout

POST timeout

Loader timeout O/S timeout Boot failure Pow er o ff Pow er on Appl cationi

Figure 4. The Automatic Dialout Settings window

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Dialout Entry Information Group:

a Dialout Entry:

1. In the Name field, type the name of the person or system to which the alert will be forwarded. The information in the Name field is strictly for your use in identifying the Dialout Entry. If you are editing a previously configured Dialout Entry, select the entry that you want to edit from the Name selection list.

2. In the Number field, type the telephone number that will be used by the system's modem to dial out to a digital pager service. After the modem connects to the pager service, it will send numeric data specific to the dialout event.

Note

Depending on your paging service, you might need to increase the amount of time that this alert action waits after dialing the telephone number before it transmits the numeric data. To increase the amount of time that will pass before the numeric data is transmitted, add one or more commas (,) to the end of the telephone number. Each comma will cause the modem to wait two seconds before transmitting the numeric data.

3. In the PIN field, type the personal identification number required by your alphanumeric pager provider. This field will be active only if you select Alpha-numeric in the Type field.

4. From the Type selection list, select the type of connection the system management subsystem will attempt to make in order to forward the event notification. You can select Numeric (for standard pagers), Alpha-numeric (for alphanumeric pagers), or Netfinity (for connecting to a remote Netfinity system).

5. Check the Entry enabled check box to activate this Dialout Entry. If the Entry enabled check box is not checked, no dialouts will be made to this entry.

6. Select dialout events from the Enabled Alerts Dialout group. If any of the checked events occur, the system management subsystem will dial out to the telephone number specified in the Number field and forward an alert describing the event using the method selected in the Type field. For more detailed information about dialout events, see “Enabled Alerts Dialout Group” on page 62.

7. Click on Apply/Add to save these settings.

To remove a previously configured Dialout Entry, select the name of the entry from the Name selection list and then select Delete.

To edit or create

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Enabled Alerts Dialout Group:

Use the selections available in the Enabled Alerts Dialout group to specify which system management subsystem events will result in all currently configured Dialout Entries being contacted by the system management subsystem. Any selected items will, if detected by the system management subsystem, result in an alert describing the event being forwarded, using the method selected in the Type field, to the recipient specified by the Dialout Entry.

If the alert is being forwarded to a pager, Advanced System Management will include information about the event that triggered the alert. If the alert is forwarded to a numeric (or standard), pager, the page will include a code number that corresponds to the triggering event. If the alert is forwarded to an alphanumeric pager, the page will include both a code number and a text string that describe the triggering event. For more information on the numeric codes and text strings that are transmitted to pagers, refer to the following tables.

The Enabled Alerts Dialout group is divided into the Critical, Non-critical, and System groups. The Critical Enabled Alerts Dialout group contains the following items.

Item Description (if checked) Numeric

Temperature The system management

Voltage The system management

Tamper The system management

Multiple fan failure

Power failure The system management

Hard disk drive The system management

subsystem will dial out and then automatically initiate a system shutdown if any monitored temperatures exceed their threshold values.

subsystem will dial out if the voltages of any monitored power sources fall outside their specified operational ranges.

subsystem will add an entry in the Event Log if six consecutive remote login attempts fail.

The system management subsystem will dial out if two (or more) of the system's cooling fans fail

and

will automatically

initiate a system shutdown.

subsystem will dial out if the system's power supply fails.

subsystem will dial out if one or more of the hard disk drives in the system fail.

Code

00 Temperature

01 Voltage

02 Tamper

03 Multiple

04 Power

05 Hard

Text String

Fan Failure

Failure

Drive

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Item Description (if checked) Numeric

Voltage regulator module failure

The system management subsystem will dial out and then automatically initiate a system shutdown if the voltage regulator module (VRM) fails.

Code

06 VRM

Text String

Failure

The Non-critical Enabled Alerts Dialout group contains the following items.

Item Description (if checked) Numeric

Temperature The system management

Single fan failure

Voltage The system management

subsystem will dial out if any monitored temperatures exceed their threshold values. However, unlike the Critical Temperature event, this Alerts Dialout will initiate a system shutdown automatically.

The system management subsystem will dial out if one of the system's cooling fans fail.

subsystem will dial out if any of the monitored voltages exceed their threshold values.

not

Code

12 Non-critical

11 Single Fan Failure

13 Voltage

Text String

Temperature

The System Enabled Alerts Dialout group contains the following items.

Item Description (if checked) Numeric

POST timeout

Loader timeout

O/S timeout

Power off

Power on

The system management subsystem will dial out if the POST timeout value (specified in the System Management Subsystem Configuration Settings window) is exceeded.

The system management subsystem will dial out if the Loader timeout value (specified in the System Management Subsystem Configuration Settings window) is exceeded.

The system management subsystem will dial out if the O/S timeout value (specified in the System Management Subsystem Configuration Settings window) is exceeded.

The system management subsystem will dial out if the system is powered off.

The system management subsystem will dial out if the system is powered on.

Code

20 POST Hang

26 Loader Watchdog

21 OS Hang

23 System Power Off

24 System Power On

Text String

Failure

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Item Description (if checked) Numeric

Application The system management

PFA The system management

subsystem will dial out if it receives a Netfinity alert (Netfinity can forward alerts directly to the system management subsystem using the Alert Manager

Forward Alert to System Management Subsystem

action).

subsystem will dial out if it receives a Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alert from the system.

Code

22 Application Logged

27 PFA

Text String

Event

Event Log: Use Event Log to open the System

Management Subsystem Logs window (shown in Figure 5). This window contains all entries that are currently stored in the system management subsystem event log. Information about all remote access attempts and dialout events that have occurred is recorded in the system management subsystem event log.

System Power Control - SP NULL modem

08-19-97 10:24:35a SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-18-97 05:03:05p SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-18-97 04:07:00p SERVPROC System complex reset. Source: Remote request 08-18-97 04:04:34p SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-17-97 01:17:28p SERVPROC System complex reset. Source: Remote request 08-17-97 01:16:18p SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-17-97 01:11:27p SERVPROC Modem configured but not responding. 08-14-97 11:06:09a SERVPROC Modem configured but not responding. 08-14-97 11:06:01a NETFIN Ap: _0000 T:UNKUNK S:3 hello2 System:LYNX 08-14-97 11:03:09a SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-19-97 10:29:25a SERVPROC Remote logon. User ID : BOB 08-19-97 10:28:44a SERVPROC Event log cleared.

Event Log

Refresh C ear Logl

Cancel

Help

Figure 5. The System Management Subsystem Logs window

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Notes

1. If you are using the Advanced System Management service with an Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter installed in a Netfinity 7000 server, the event log might contain entries that begin with the text “I2C Message.” These messages are normal and are intended for use by IBM servicers in the event of system problems.

2. If you are using the Advanced System Management service with a Netfinity 7000 server, the event log will also include any POST error messages.

The following functions are available from the Options pulldown menu in the System Management Subsystem Logs window:

 Load

Refreshes the contents of the System Management Subsystem Logs window.

 Print to File

Saves the contents of the System Management Subsystem Logs window to a text file.

 Print to Printer

Sends the contents of the System Management Subsystem Logs window to a printer attached to your system.

 Clear Log

Erases all entries that are currently stored in the system management subsystem Event Log (including any entries that are not currently visible in the System Management Subsystem Log window).

Note

Once you use Clear Log to erase the entries in the system management subsystem Event Log, they are permanently erased and cannot be retrieved.

Operational Parameters: The Operational

Parameters window (see Figure 6 on page 66) shows the current values or status of many system components monitored by the system management subsystem. Available values include:

 Power supply voltages (including +5 V ac, +12 V ac,

-3.3 V ac, -12 V ac; Netfinity 7000 servers feature additional -5 V ac and Voltage Regulation Module [VRM] monitors).

 Current temperatures and threshold levels for system

components such as far-end adapter, center adapter, microprocessors, I/O board, and DASD backplane.

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Note

Monitored system components vary by system management subsystem.

 System state (including O/S started, O/S running,

POST started, POST stopped (error detected), and system powered off/state unknown).

 System power status (on or off).  Power on hours; the total number of hours that the

system has been powered on. (This is a cumulative count of all powered-on hours, not a count of hours since the last system restart).

Figure 6. The Operational Parameters window

System Power Control: Use the System Power

Control window to instruct the system management subsystem to power off the system, restart the system, or power on the system. To initiate any of the power control options, you must first check the Enable power control

options check box. If this check box is unchecked, the Power Control Options field will not be available.

System Power Control - SP NULL modem

Enable power control options

Power Control Options

Power off with O/S shutdown. Pow er off now. Pow er on now. Restart the system with O/s shutdown. Restar t the sy stem now.

Apply

Cancel

Figure 7. The System Power Control window

The following System Power Control functions are available at all times.

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Help

Function Description Power off with O/S

shutdown Power off now Immediately removes power from the

Restart the system with O/S shutdown

Restart the system now Immediately removes and then restores

Performs an O/S shutdown before removing power from the system.

system. Performs an O/S shutdown, removes

power from the system, and then restores power to the system.

power to the system.

If you are connected to the system management subsystem through a modem, the Power on now selection will also be available. This function powers up the system and allows the microprocessor to perform POST, loading, and O/S startup procedures.

To initiate a Power Control Option:

1. Check the Enable power control options check box.

Note

To initiate any of the power control options, you must first check the Enable power control options check box. If this check box is unchecked, the Power Control Options field will not be available.

2. From the Power Control Options field, select the Power Control Option you want to activate.

3. Click on Apply.

Remote POST Console: You can use the

Advanced System Management Remote POST Console function to remotely monitor, record, and replay all textual output generated during POST. To monitor and record the POST data on a remote system:

1. Connect to the remote system's system management subsystem.

2. Open the Remote POST window.

3. Restart the remote system (using the Advanced System Management's System Power Control functions).

All POST data will be displayed in and recorded by the Remote POST Console as the remote system completes POST. While you are monitoring POST on a remote system, all local keystrokes are relayed automatically to the remote system, enabling you to interact with the POST process on the remote system.

To review data after POST completes, disconnect from the remote system and use the Replay functions.

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POST has started

RHeplay elp

Press F1 for Configuration/Setup >> Build ID - RAET39AUS, BIOS Revision 7 <<

~~~~ ~~ ~~~~ ~~ ~~~~ ~~

Figure 8. The Remote POST window

Use the selections available in the Replay pull-down menu to replay the textual output that was captured during the last Remote POST operation. All text that was displayed by the remote system during POST will be displayed as it appeared on the remote system.

 To begin playing the recorded POST data, or to

resume playing the recorded POST data after stopping playback, click on Replay Last POST.

 To halt playback of the recorded POST data, click on

Stop.

 To resume viewing the recorded POST data from the

beginning, click on Restart.

 Select Fast, Medium, or Slow to specify the speed at

which the recorded POST data is displayed in the Remote POST window.

Note

Remote POST data can be replayed only when you

not

connected to a remote system's system

are management subsystem.

Updating System Management Subsystem Microcode: To update the system management

subsystem microcode:

1. From the Options pulldown menu, select Update

Microcode... and then select System Management Subsystem.

A file selection window appears.

2. Use the file selection window to select the source disk drive (or diskette drive) and directory where the system management subsystem microcode update is located.

3. Select OK to continue.

4. Warning notices will appear, asking that you verify that you want to continue. Select OK to continue or

Cancel to stop the microcode update process.

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5. When you have verified that you want to proceed with updating the system management subsystem microcode, the Advanced System Management service will apply the microcode update to the system management subsystem.

During this process, some of the monitoring functions of some system management subsystems (such as the environmental monitors available with the Netfinity 7000 Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter) will be disabled. Once the microcode update is complete, all system monitoring will resume.

Accessing the Advanced System Management Adapter II without Netfinity Manager: If you are unable to use Netfinity Manager

to access and manage your Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter, you can use a terminal program and a modem to connect directly to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. This modem should be connected to serial port A or management port C to use the remote functions. (Refer to your server

Handbook

management port C. For more information on configuring the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter modem, see “Modem Settings” on page 54.)

Also, if the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter is attached to and configured to use a TCPIP network (using the Ethernet port), you can use a TELNET session or web browser to connect to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

When connected, you will be able to access a variety of monitor, configuration, and error log data. You can also:

 Power the remote system on or off  Shut down and restart the server  Initiate remote video mode on the system

for information on serial port A and

management subsystem Remote video mode enables you to remotely monitor

all textual output generated during POST. All POST data will be displayed in the terminal program window as the remote system completes POST. While you are monitoring POST on the remote system, all local keystrokes are relayed automatically to the remote system, enabling you to use POST utilities (such as system configuration, redundant array of independent disks [RAID] mini-configuration program, and diagnostic programs) that can be accessed during POST.

User's

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Establishing a Direct Connection to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapte: You can establish a direct connection to

the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter in one of three ways:

 Connect using a serial connection and a terminal

program

 Connect using a TCPIP network connection and a

TELNET session

 Connect using a TCPIP network connection and a

web browser

Using a Terminal Program to Connect:

terminal program to establish a connection with the system management subsystem:

1. Use a terminal program to establish a connection with the system management subsystem modem.

Use the following modem settings:

Baud 57.6 k Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware

2. Dial the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapte.

3. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

system management subsystem, you will be prompted for a username and password. You must provide a username and password combination that has been previously configured for use with the system management subsystem.

You can use one of two username and password combinations:

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

Note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD is the numeral zero.

To use a

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

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Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

When you have logged in, you will be presented with the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter menu system. For more information, see “Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter Menus” on page 73

Using a TELNET Session to Connect:

TELNET session to establish a connection with the system management subsystem:

1. TELNET to the TCPIP address that has been assigned to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

2. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

You can use one of two username and password combinations:

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

Note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD is the numeral zero.

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

To use a

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Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

Using a Web Browser to Connect:

browser to establish a connection with the system management subsystem:

1. Type in the location or URL address field of your web broswer the TCPIP address that has been assigned to the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

2. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

You can use one of two username and password combinations:

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

Note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD is the numeral zero.

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

To use a web

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Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter Menus: When you have logged into

the system management subsystem, the following main menu appears:

2 Monitors 3 Error Logs 4 System Management Adapter Configuration 5 System Services 6 System Power 7 Boot B Remote Terminal Status Y Disconnect Current Logon Z Start Remote Video

To access a menu item, press the number or letter that corresponds to the information that you want to access (or, if you are using a web browser to access the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter, click on the menu selection that corresponds to the information that you want to access). After you select a menu item, subsequent menus will offer more specific information that pertains to the selection you made from the main menu. To return to the main menu, press the Esc key.

Note

 Selecting Y Disconnect Current Logon ends

the current session and requires you to enter a new username and password before continuing.

 Selecting Read displays the last entry.  Selecting Read Last steps backwards through

the entries.

 Selecting Write executes the command.

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Menu Selection Data Available for Viewing Monitors I/O board temperature, CPU

Error Logs Contents of system error log System Management

Adapter Configuration

System Services Status of system management

System Power Current system power status,

temperatures, voltage readings, voltage regulator module readings, fan status

System management subsystem modem configuration, dial-out entries, dial-out alerts, dial-in logins, system status, thresholds, system statistics, vital product data (VPD) information, and system state

subsystem watchdog timers and event alerts sent to the host system.

power-off configuration, and power-off delay values.

Note

You can use selections available from the System Power menu to power the system on or off. For more information, see “System Power Menu Selections” on page 74.

Boot You can use selections available from

Remote Terminal Status Current remote terminal status Start Remote Video Use Start Remote Video to enable

the Boot menu to shutdown and restart your system or to restart the system management subsystem. For more information, see “Boot Menu Selections” on page 76.

your terminal program to remotely monitor and manage the server during POST. For more information, see “Using Remote Video Mode to Monitor and Access POST” on page 77.

When you are finished accessing the system management subsystem using a terminal program, select Disconnect Current Logon from the main menu and then use your terminal program to close the connection to the system management subsystem.

System Power Menu Selections: You can use

the selections available from the System Power menu to:

 View data regarding the current server power status  View data regarding the server power configuration  Power the server off  Power the server on

To access these functions:

1. Use a terminal program, TELNET session, or web browser to establish a connection with the system management subsystem modem.

2. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

system management subsystem, you will be

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prompted for a username and password. You must provide a username and password combination that has been previously configured for use with the system management subsystem. You can use one of two username and password combinations:

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

Note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD, is the numeral zero.

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

When you have logged into the system management subsystem, the following main menu appears:

2 Monitors 3 Error Logs 4 System Management Adapter Configuration 5 System Services 6 System Power 7 Boot B Remote Terminal Status Y Disconnect Current Logon Z Start Remote Video

3. Select 6 System Power. The following System Power menu appears:

1 Current Power Status 2 Power Configuration 3 Power On 4 Power Off

4. Select a System Power menu item.

 Select 1 Current power Status for information

about the current server power status.

 Select 2 Power Configuration for information

about the server power configuration.

 Select 3 Power On to power the server on (if it

is currently powered off).

 Select 4 Power Off to power the server off (if it

is currently powered on).

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Boot Menu Selections: You can use the

selections available from the Boot menu to:

 Shut down the server operating system and then

restart the server

 Restart the server immediately, without first

performing an operating system shutdown

 Restart the system management subsystem

To access these functions:

1. Use a terminal program, TELNET session, or web browser to establish a connection with the system management subsystem modem.

2. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD, is the numeral zero.

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

When you have logged into the system management subsystem, the following main menu appears:

2 Monitors 3 Error Logs 4 System Management Adapter Configuration 5 System Services 6 System Power 7 Boot B Remote Terminal Status Y Disconnect Current Logon Z Start Remote Video

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3. Select 7 Boot. The following Boot menu appears:

1 Reboot w/OS Shutdown 2 Reboot immediately 3 Restart SP

4. Select a Boot menu item.

 Select 1 Reboot w/OS Shutdown to shutdown

the server operating system and then restart the server.

 Select 2 Reboot immediately to restart the

server immediately, without first shutting down the operating system.

 Select 3 Restart SP to restart the system

management subsystem.

Using Remote Video Mode to Monitor and Access POST: You can use a terminal program,

TELNET session, or web browser to remotely monitor all textual output generated during POST. All POST data will be displayed in the terminal program window as the remote system completes POST. While you are monitoring POST on the remote system, all local keystrokes are relayed automatically to the remote system, enabling you to use POST utilities (such as system configuration, RAID mini-configuration program, or diagnostic programs) that can be accessed during POST.

To use Remote Video Mode to monitor and access POST on the server:

1. Use a terminal program, TELNET session, or web browser to establish a connection with the system management subsystem modem.

2. Log in to the system management subsystem. When you have established a connection with the

 The default username (USERID) and password

(PASSW0RD)

Note

The default username and password are case sensitive. You must use all caps, and the “0” in PASSW0RD, is the numeral zero.

 A username and password that you define using

the Advanced System Management service and Netfinity Manager

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Important

For security purposes, change the username and password using the Advanced System Management service. For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on page 50.

If you update the system management subsystem microcode, the default username (USERID) and password (PASSW0RD) are reset. If you had previously changed them, you will need to change them again.

When you have logged into the system management subsystem, the following main menu appears:

2 Monitors 3 Error Logs 4 System Management Adapter Configuration 5 System Services 6 System Power 7 Boot B Remote Terminal Status Y Disconnect Current Logon Z Start Remote Video

3. Start (or restart) the server.  If the remote server is currently powered off:

a. Select 6 System Power from the main

menu.

b. Select 4 Power On from the System Power

menu.

 If the server is currently powered on, you must

restart the server. You can use selections from the System Power menu or the Boot menu to restart the server in several ways.

To restart the server using System Power menu selection:

a. Select 6 System Power from the main

menu.

b. Select 3 Power Off from the System Power

menu.

c. Once the server has powered off, select 4

Power On to restore power to the server.

To restart the server using Boot menu selections:

a. Select 7 Boot from the main menu. b. Select either 1 Reboot w/OS Shutdown or

2 Reboot Immediately to restart the server.

Note

For information on the System Power and Boot menus, see “System Power Menu Selections” on page 74 and “Boot Menu Selections” on page 76.

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4. After you restart the server, return to the main menu and select Z Start Remote Video.

Once you have started Remote Video mode on the system management subsystem, all textual output generated during POST will be sent to your terminal window or TELNET session. Your terminal or TELNET session will also act as a fully-active remote session, enabling you to enter keyboard commands that will be sent to the remote server. In this way, you can enter key commands and key-combinations that access POST operations and utilities, such as system setup or the RAID mini-configuration program.

When you have finished using Remote Video mode, press Ctrl+R, then press Ctrl+E, and then press Ctrl+T. This will end Remote Video mode and return you to the main menu.

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Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection Option

The Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection includes an IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card that you install in the PCMCIA slot on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. The option also includes a PC Card to 9-pin D-shell cable that you first connect to the PC card and then route through the rear chassis cut-out on the server. Finally, the option includes a complete copy of Netfinity Manager version 5.20.2. The licensed version of Netfinity Manager, shipped with the option replaces the licensed version of Netfinity Manager that comes with ServerGuide (included with the Netfinity server). The version of Netfinity Manager, shipped with the option, includes advanced features that enable you to configure and control the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

Attention

After you have installed the Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection, you must not enable or use the Ethernet port that is included on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. Enabling the Ethernet port while the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PCMCIA card is installed on the adapter will cause the system to become unstable. To enable, configure, or use the Ethernet port, you must first remove the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PCMCIA card from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

The option ships with the following components:

 IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card  Token Ring Cable  Safety Information Booklet  Netfinity Manager CD-ROM

Installation Instructions

Attention

Before proceeding, read the safety information included with the option.

To install the Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection, do the following:

1. Use the Netfinity Manager Advanced System Manager service to disable the Ethernet network interface (if it is enabled).

This step is necessary only if you have used the Advanced System Management service previously to

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enable the Ethernet network interface on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. For information on how to enable or disable network interfaces on the adapter, see the

Management

section of the Server Library that was

Advanced System

included with the server.

2. Shut down and power off the server.

3. Disconnect the server power cord from the wall socket.

4. Remove the server cover.

5. Locate and remove the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

To remove the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter from the server:

a. Unplug all connections from the back of the

adapter.

b. Carefully move aside any cables (such as DASD

cables or power cables) that block access to the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

c. Disconnect the power cable from the top of the

Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

d. Carefully remove the adapter from the server.

6. Install the PCMCIA card .2/ into the PCMCIA slot on the adapter .1/ as shown in the following figure.

7. Connect one end of the token ring cable .2/ to the PCMCIA connector on the PCMCIA card .1/ as shown in the following figure.

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8. Lock the PCMCIA connector by pushing the slide .4/ forward as shown.

9. Locate and remove the external connector knockout on the back panel of the server.

To remove the external connector knockout, use a flat blade screwdriver to carefully tap the bottom edge of the knockout panel. The knockout will bend toward the interior of the server. After the external connector knockout has bent in slightly, insert the tip of the screwdriver between the edge of the knockout and the back panel of the server and gently pry the knockout off.

Attention

Be careful not to bend the back panel of the server while removing the knockout.

10. Reinstall the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. Be sure to reconnect any cables that you disconnected when removing the adapter from the server.

11. Insert the end of the token ring cable .3/ into the external connector opening and secure it in place with the included screws.

12. Replace the server cover and reconnect the server to a power source.

System Reliability Considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure:

 Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler

panel installed.

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 Each of the power supply bays has either a power

supply or a filler panel installed.

 The top cover is in place during normal operation.  The front access cover is in place during normal

operation.

 There is at least 305 mm (12 inches) of ventilation

space at the front and rear of the server.

 The Power switch on the power supply is off before

you remove a functional power supply.

 Cables for optional adapters are routed according to

the instructions provided with the adapters.

 A fan that has failed is replaced as soon as

convenient to help maintain the redundant cooling capability.

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Specifications

The following table contains the specifications for the Netfinity 7000 M10.

Size

 Depth: 650 mm (25.6 in.)  Height: 489 mm (19.25 in.) (11 U)  Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.)

Weight

 Unpacked, minimum configuration:

39 kg (85 lb.)

 Unpacked, maximum configuration:

70.31 kg (155 lb.)

Electrical Input

 Sine-wave input (50± or 60± Hz)

is required

 Input voltage

– Low range

- Minimum: 90 V ac

- Maximum: 137 V ac

– High range

- Minimum: 180 V ac

- Maximum: 265 V ac

– Input kilovolt-amperes (KVA) approximately

- Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.2 KVA

- Maximum configuration: 0.78 KVA

Environment

 Air temperature

– System on: 10° to 35° C

(50° to 95° F) Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft.)

– System on: 10° to 32° C

(50° to 89.6° F) Altitude: 914 m (3000 ft.) to 2133 m (7000 ft.)

– System off: 10° to 43° C

(50° to 110° F) Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft.)

 Humidity

– System on:

8% to 80%; maximum wetbulb 23° C (73.4° F)

– System off:

8% to 80%; maximum wetbulb 27° C (80.6° F)

 Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (0 to 7000 ft.)

Electrostatic Discharge

 Tested to 20 KV

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Immunity

 Verified to comply with

EN 50082-2

Acoustical Noise Emissions Values

 Declared (upper limit) sound power levels:

– 6.5 bels operating – 6.5 bels idle

These levels are measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedure S12.10 and ISO 7779, and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. The declared sound power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large portion of machines operate.

Heat Output

 Approximate heat output in

British thermal units (Btu) per hour: – Minimum configuration: 1024 Btu – Maximum configuration: 2662 Btu

Safety Standards

 UL 1950

 CSA C22.2 No. 950-M93  EN 60950 and countries deviations

 IEC 950  NOM-019

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Locations

The following information supports the Netfinity 7000-M10 Type 8680 server.

 “AC Power Assembly Removal” on page 87.  “Advanced System Management PCI Adapter

Component Locations” on page 88.

 “Battery” on page 89.  “Changing Jumper Positions” on page 93.  “Completing the Installation” on page 97.  “Connecting External Options” on page 100.  “Controls and Indicators” on page 109.  “Hot-Swap Fan Assembly” on page 112.  “Hot-Swap Power Supplies” on page 114.  “Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation” on page 115.  “Hot-Swap Power Supply Removal” on page 118.  “Information LED Panel” on page 120.  “Input/Output Connectors and Expansion Slots” on

page 121.

 “Installing and Removing the Server from a Rack” on

page 124.

 “Internal Drives Installation” on page 136.  “I/O Board Component Locations” on page 142.  “I/O Board LEDs” on page 143.  “I/O Board Removal” on page 144.  “I/O Function Card Component Locations” on

page 145.

 “I/O Function Card Jumpers” on page 146.  “Memory Board Component Locations” on page 147.  “Memory-Module Kits Installation” on page 148.  “Microprocessor Kit Installation” on page 153.  “Power Backplane Connector Locations” on

page 157.

 “Power Backplane Removal” on page 158.  “Power Control Card Removal” on page 159.  “Preparing to Install Options” on page 160.  “Processor Board Component Locations” on

page 165.

 “Processor Board Jumpers” on page 166.  “Processor Board Assembly Removal” on page 167.  “Quarter-Turn Fastener” on page 168.  “SCSI Backplane Component Locations” on

page 168.

 “Shuttle Assembly Removal” on page 169.  “Working Inside a Server with Power On” on

page 171.

 “Working with Adapters” on page 173.

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AC Power Assembly Removal

Before you begin:

Read “Safety Information” on page 226.

The AC power assembly is located in the rear of the system.

To remove the AC power assembly, do the following:

1. Power-off the system.

2. Disconnect all power to the system.

3. Remove the power AC power assembly screws .1/

4. Pull the AC power assembly .2/ out of the the system.

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Advanced System Management PCI Adapter Component Locations

The following simplified layout of the Advanced Remote Management Controller identifies the components.

.1/ 10/100 Ethernet port connector .2/ Dual serial port connector .3/ RS 485 bus connector .4/ External power supply connector .5/ PCMCIA token ring connector .6/ Power on LED (CR2 bottom) .7/ Processor error LED (CR2 top) .8/ Ethernet activity LED (CR3 bottom) .9/ Ethernet link LED (CR3 top) .1ð/ I/O function card connector .11/ Reserved J9

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Battery

IBM has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.

Caution

When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 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.

Before you begin, be sure you have:

 Read “Safety Information” on page 226.  Followed any special handling and installation

instructions supplied with the replacement battery.

Note

After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure your server and reset the system date and time.

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To replace the battery:

1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see “Preparing to Install Options” on page 160); then remove the top cover (see “Removing the Top Cover” on page 161).

2. Remove the I/O function card from the server:

a. Refer to the following illustration while you

perform the steps in this procedure.

b. Disconnect the cables .1/ from the I/O function

card .2/. Note carefully where each cable is connected before you remove it.

c. Remove the two screws .2/ located on the metal

connector plate inside the server.

d. Carefully grasp the I/O function card by its top

edge and pull the I/O function card out of the server.

e. Place the I/O function card connector-side up on

a flat, static-protective surface.

3. Locate the battery on the I/O function card (see “I/O Function Card Component Locations” on page 145).

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4. Remove the battery: a. Use one finger to lift the battery clip over the

battery.

b. Use one finger to slightly slide the battery toward

the rear of the I/O function card. The spring mechanism behind the battery will push it out toward you as you slide it forward.

c. Use your thumb and index finger to pull the

battery from under the battery clip.

d. Ensure that the battery clip is touching the base

of the battery socket by pressing gently on the clip.

5. Insert the new battery: a. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the

front of the socket, under the battery clip.

b. As you slide it under the battery clip, press the

battery down into the socket.

6. Install the I/O function card: a. Carefully grasp the I/O function card by its top

edge, and insert the tabs .3/ on the bottom edge of the metal connector plate in the matching openings on the server back panel.

b. Align the I/O function card with the guide on the

opposite end of the adapter and the slot on the I/O board.

c. Press the I/O function card

firmly

into the slot.

Attention: When you install the I/O function card in the server, be sure that it is completely and correctly seated. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to server components.

d. Insert the two screws you removed in step 2c on

page 90.

e. Connect the cables you disconnected in step 2b

on page 90.

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7. Reinstall the top cover and complete the installation (see “Completing the Installation” on page 97).

8. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset configuration parameters as needed.

 To reset the system date and time, go to “Date

and Time” on page 28.

 To reset the power-on password, go to “Using

the Power-On Password Menu” on page 29.

 To reconfigure your server, follow the

instructions given in “The Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page 25 (all models).

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